O'Brien is not represented by Shuttleworth.

As the Bulls fan above notes, O'Brien is far from untested at Super League level, he debuted in 2011 (against us!) and played virtually the whole 2014 season. He was highly thought of at Bradford and has played three times as many first grade games as Leeming.

This signing strengthens a position we are short of cover in and quite possibly improves our starting 17. A shrewd piece of business by Thewlis/Stone, especially if, as you suggest, we've got him for peanuts. Do you not agree?

symonds out for 8 weeks

Has that been confirmed by the club yet?

A couple of fax fans at my work have said that obrien was excellent for them. Certainly the best player in their team. Good to hear I suppose with him for what ever reason not being utilised from the get go

Strange really especially when he had a rep at bradford for been a good trainer. must be something else.

Hopefully it's been a kick up the backside and he realises he has to work hard to get in the team, presuming that's the reason he isn't.