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Warriors Sign Crusaders Prospect Harry Inch to Two-Year NRL Deal

The 19-year-old playmaker enters the club’s under-21 pathway, reflecting a push to stock the Jersey Flegg pipeline.

Overview

  • The Warriors confirmed Inch will report to their Under-21 side when pre-season begins next month as part of their Jersey Flegg focus.
  • Recruitment chief Andrew McFadden said the club had tracked Inch for some time and praised his skill set and toughness.
  • Inch switches from rugby union after a Tasman Mako contract, training and playing with the Crusaders’ top squad, and helping the Crusaders U20 to a title in March.
  • The signing follows other youth moves at the club, including last month’s addition of Braelan Marsh, the son of former NRL player PJ Marsh.
  • Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge criticized league clubs’ talent raids, while Warriors boss Cameron George defended his club’s plans and rejected that view.