We’ve known for some time that Konrad Hurrell’s three year stint at Headingley was coming to an end. But it remained unconfirmed where the next chapter of his career would unfold until yesterday when St Helens revealed that they’d signed the Tongan centre on a one-year deal. The subsequent reaction was mixed as social media was divided over the news.
One Leeds fan felt somewhat bemused by his eagerness to join St Helens. They were of the opinion that he was heartbroken to leave so they felt it was strange how happy he was to join one of Leeds’ rivals. Another meanwhile suggested he simply stood in the way of the future at Leeds.
Broadbent and Newman are the future at centre. That time is now.
— Matt Horton (@MattHortonRadio) October 22, 2021
Others speculated about why Hurrell only received a one year deal at St Helens. One fan believed he would be joining the NRL’s newest team in 2023.
My guess is he’s back home after next season maybe with the dolphins?
— Rhinos Faithful 💙💛 (@RhinosFaithful) October 22, 2021
Of course, his departure prompted some to look back on his time in a Leeds shirt, One suggested they’d been disappointed by his time as a Rhino.
Came with a big reputation, was underwhelming in my eyes , no big loss for me
— David White (@Chalkylufc) October 22, 2021
Plenty of Leeds fans simply wanted to understand why he took up a one-year deal at St Helens rather than Leeds. Meanwhile, another came to defend Hurrell’s struggles in 2021 echoing what Kristian Woolf himself said.
Good comments from Woolf. Some fans could do with remembering what he went through in 2020 when they’re bagging him.
— Steven Hodgson 💙💛 (@86Hodgson) October 22, 2021
A photoshopped image of Hurrell in a Saints shirt made the rounds and led to a few jabs at the Tongan centre.
You can tell this is photoshopped as he doesn't appear to have dropped the ball 😂 pic.twitter.com/OGj8lNypRA
— Jordan Walker (@jordanwalker89) October 22, 2021
Nonetheless, plenty of Leeds fans were emotional to see him leave.
— Dom Hodgson (@TheHodge) October 22, 2021
Meanwhile, Saints fans were unsure by the move until they heard what he had to say.
Still not 100% about the big man but after this interview and how fit his bird is class signing https://t.co/9GQcttHl1w
— josh (@josh93571198) October 22, 2021
One Saints fan believed it was the perfect chance for him to rekindle his form and force his way back into the Dream Team.
Great choice Konrad, now let's see if we can get you in the dream team for a 3rd time 😉
— Ian Wellens (@IanWellens1) October 22, 2021
Others felt that the focus should be on Leeds for letting him go rather than Saints for trying to get him back to his best.
If he gets back to his best then questions will have to be asked of rhinos strength and conditioning. https://t.co/ZBks0uArQb
— scott bates (@bates_scott88) October 22, 2021
That said, one supporter pointed out how many St Helens fans would have to delete their previous comments about the Tongan following his announcement.
I imagine servers are down in the StHelens area due to thousand of tweets being simultaneously deleted https://t.co/TTlUf4HGGl
— jon winter (@jonb4g) October 22, 2021
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