Betfred League 1: Wing wizard jumps at chance to join Hunslet

Hunslet have signed seasoned winger Dale Bloomfield from North Wales Crusaders.
Hunslet head coach Gary Thornton.Hunslet head coach Gary Thornton.
Hunslet head coach Gary Thornton.

The 31-year-old is a proven try scorer with pace and power and has signed a 12-month deal with the Parksiders.

Bloomfield, who started his career with the Widnes academy set-up has a wealth of experience at Championship and League 1 level having had successful spells at both Rochdale and Oldham.

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He enjoyed 2018, too, scoring 13 tries in 21 appearances for the Crusaders.

Head coach, Gary Thornton, said: “Dale is a quality winger with proven finishing prowess at this level, and bags of experience in the Championship and League 1 under his belt.

“He is brave and quick, with a good try-scoring record wherever he’s played, and has always been a threat to us in opposition colours, so he will be a great addition to the squad.

“He’s a hardworking winger who will do his share of work coming out of our own half, as well as being an attacking threat out wide in the oppositions half.”

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Bloomfield added: “I’m looking forward to this new chapter in my career and challenging at the top end of the table.

“As soon as Darren [Williams, director of rugby] and Gary told me of their team recruitment for next season I jumped at the opportunity to be part of it.”