Richie Myler is backing new Hull FC signings Jed Cartwright and Treigh Stewart to make a success of their time at the club after keeping a ‘close eye’ on the duo. Both players will land in the UK in ‘the coming weeks’ after completing 18-month deals that will keep them at the Black and Whites until the end of 2025.
the duo are the first signings made by incoming head coach John Cartwright, who has been appointed on a three-year deal from next season. Working in tandem with Myler, Hull’s new frontman is in daily contact with the Director of Rugby as the duo look to assemble a competitive side for next year.
Signing from NRL outfit Newcastle Knights, Cartwright Jnr is the son of Hull’s incoming coach, while Stewart joins from Queensland Cup side Brisbane Tigers. Both players have been granted releases from their Australian clubs and are currently going through the visa process. They take the quota spots left after Tex Hoy and Fa’amanu Brown’s departures back in April, with the club also signing Tom Briscoe and Yusuf Aydin this mid-season among a whole host of new talent for next year, including John Asiata and Jordan Abdull.
Myler commented on both acquisitions, saying: “We’ve been watching Jed and Treigh closely for a while, and we’re happy to be adding them to our roster in the upcoming weeks to strengthen it for the remainder of the season.
“We’ve been eager to strengthen our back-row options in the middle of the season, and Jed adds some serious size and power to that group. He’s experienced some amazing situations in the NRL, and he joins us at a prime age as he enters his prime playing years.”We have some excellent young talent at our disposal, so the potential of Treigh being a full-back makes our fight for spots a tantalizing thought. Just like Jed, he’s
Cartwright, a 27-year-old back-rower by trade, joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2020 after rising through the Penrith Panthers’ formidable system. He has played in 34 NRL games and 57 New South Wales Cup games. Standing at six feet four inches, he can play both center field and in the middle of the field.
Stewart, on the other hand, is 23 years old and is capable of playing both full-back and half-back. He was raised by the St George Illawarra Dragons youth system and made his debut against St Helens last year. He was born in New South Wales. Prior to this season, he joined the Melbourne Storm’s feeder club, the Tigers, and participated in preseason training and games for them. He had previously represented Papua New Guinea against the Prime Minister of Australia.
“Based on the feedback I’ve received from some of the boys who’ve played over there at the Knights, I expect a tough, physical game in Super League.” I’m really looking forward to the experience because I feel like those are the kind of games that I truly appreciate. I can’t wait to experience everything that England has to offer—the vibe seems particularly unique.”
“Coming over to play in Super League is a big step for myself, but it’s something I’m excited about,” Stewart continued. I’ve participated in the Queensland and New South Wales Cup competitions as well as a few trial games, so being able to come over and make my first-grade debut will be a unique accomplishment for me.
“The Queensland Cup has a completely different degree of physicality than the NSW Cup, and I believe it will help me get ready for playing in the Super League, which has a comparable level of physicality. I learned a lot about the physicality of Super League teams from playing for the Dragons in a trial match against St Helens last year, but
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