'Real quality in depth': Hunslet add three more signings to squad for 2023 League One campaign

Twenty-year-old winger Dan McGrath and centre Brad Wheeler, 18, have both played in Bradford Bulls’ lower grades.

Three-quarter Sean Croston, 22, is a former St Helens junior and has been recruited from Midlands Hurricanes. The trio have all signed a one-year contract.

McGrath, a product of the Brighouse Rangers community club, was close to joining Hunslet a year ago.

He said: I had good talks with Hunslet’s coach Alan Kilshaw, but because of my work commitments it just didn’t happen.

“But he got in touch again recently and it just felt right. It’s a fresh challenge and I’m looking forward to making an impact at the South Leeds Stadium and showing everyone what I can do.”

McGrath added: “I’m a specialist winger and I see my main attribute – apart from scoring tries - as making good yards, backed up by quick play-the-balls. I’m really looking forward to making a positive contribution.”

Kilshaw hailed McGrath as a “really exciting prospect for the club”. He said: “He has some fantastic attributes, natural speed and really strong upper body strength. He has a great attitude and we are looking forward to developing him at Hunslet.

“We have real quality in depth in our outside positions and I'm looking forward to seeing them push each other in training.

“It’s vital in rugby league to have a squad with plenty of depth and competition for places. Dan’s signing enhances that for us.”

Wheeler, meanwhile, came through the junior ranks at Hunslet Club Parkside and Croston is a student player with Northumbria University.