Hooker Nathan Friend believes a 16th season in the NRL might be possible.

Evergreen hooker Nathan Friend is already talking about trying to extend his new deal at the Gold Coast Titans.

Friend rejoined the club after completing four impressive seasons at the New Zealand Warriors.

Friend opted out of another year at the Warriors because he feared limited game time with the arrival of Kiwis hooker Issac Luke from Souths.

The tackle machine earned a one-year deal at the Titans but he's been so happy with his preseason, he's thinking longer term.

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"I'm training really well and feel great — what happens beyond is out my control. I've got other things sorted if it is (my last season but) I'm really loving the game even more than when I started. If it's to be the end, it is but if it's not, I'd love to continue," Friend, who turns 35 next month, told Foxsports.

Friend, who has a background in bricklaying, has been looking at health industry options for life after league.

But he believes he could offer something to the Titans beyond his 15th season in the NRL this year.

"There's probably not too many people who go from being an 80 minute player, to no football so I think there's probably room for a few guys to play part time," said the veteran of 221 NRL matches..

"I guess we might sit down and have a chat earlier on in the season and have a chat about where I sit with King (coach Neil Henry)."