Former Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers men among latest Hunslet RLFC recruits

Hunslet RLFC have announced six signings, including three players who are back at the club after a year away.
By Peter Smith
Published 6th Nov 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 6th Nov 2023, 16:14 BST
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Hooker/half-back Billy Gaylor has joined the Parksiders from new coach Dean Muir’s former club Keighley Cougars, Scotland international forward Brandan Wilkinson spent the past six seasons at Doncaster and ex-Castleford Tigers academy second-row/centre Nathan Carter has been recruited from Lock Lane.

Jack Mallinson, Cam Berry and Ethan O’Hanlon have all returned to the squad after playing for the Parksiders in 2022.

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Gaylor, 26, has also featured for Coventry Bears and made 59 appearances during five seasons at Keighley. Muir said: “Billy is a player who can play multiple positions with ease.

Ethan O'Hanlon, Cam Berry and Jack mallinson have returned to Hunslet after spells away from the club. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC.Ethan O'Hanlon, Cam Berry and Jack mallinson have returned to Hunslet after spells away from the club. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC.
Ethan O'Hanlon, Cam Berry and Jack mallinson have returned to Hunslet after spells away from the club. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC.
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“His skill level and work rate made him a vital signing for us. He is someone who can play 80 minutes and is a genuine leader. He knows the system and process and is very detailed.”

Of 26-year-old Wilkinson, Muir added: “He is a great person, with an excellent rugby brain and a tough player with excellent skills. He is someone I’ve admired for a long time and I’m excited to see how he can make us better”.

Carter, 22, spent four seasons in Tigers’ system before joining community club Lock Lane.

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Hunslet have signed Billy Gaylor from Keighley Cougars. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC.Hunslet have signed Billy Gaylor from Keighley Cougars. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC.
Hunslet have signed Billy Gaylor from Keighley Cougars. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC.

Mallinson, a 21-year-old half-back, played for Rhinos’ academy and had a spell in Australia after his time at Hunslet. He spent the end of last season with Workington Town, while 22 year olds Berry, a hooker/half-back and O’Hanlon, a forward, were both at Rochdale Hornets in 2023.

Hunslet have also confirmed utility-player Jordan Syme is staying at the club for a third season and prop Spencer Darley has re-signed after making his debut this year.

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