Leeds Rhinos have signed Australian centre Ethan Clark-Picket on a one-year contract at the eve of the 2025 Tremendous League season.
The 24-year-old got here despite the fact that the early life machine of NRL aspect Penrith Panthers and has additionally performed at St George Illawarra and Sydney Roosters all through his building.
He joins forward of Saturday’s season opener in opposition to Wakefield Trinity having skilled in pre-season with Gold Coast Titans.
“I first spoke to [head coach] Brad Arthur at the telephone ultimate Tuesday so it has took place in no time,” he instructed the membership website online, exterior.
“Brad requested me about what I sought after from my occupation and he instructed me what he was once on the lookout for from me. It was once a excellent dialog and it truly made my thoughts up.”
Clark-Picket were because of play for Tweed Seagulls within the Hostplus Cup in 2025 previous to his switch to Headingley.
His arrival comes after Maika Sivo suffered a season-ending damage in a pre-season pleasant, ruling out of all of the 2025 marketing campaign ahead of he had even made his first senior look for the membership.
“Up till this 12 months, I had by no means lived clear of house nevertheless it has been excellent over the previous few months to be at Tweed and get used to that. I assume it was once excellent taster to transport away and I think I’m in a position for this chance to return to England,” Clark-Picket added.
“I think find it irresistible was once excellent to compete with the Gold Coast boys in pre-season. That has primed and ready me to return over to England and display what I will be able to do.”
