Ex-Wakefield Trinity fullback signs for Championship side

Alex Walker has signed a trial contract with the Halifax Panthers.

Walker, 26, made his first-team debut for London Broncos in the Super League in 2014 and joined Trinity ahead of the 2020 season.

The fullback failed to nail down a permanent spot and spent time on-loan at Featherstone Rovers.

Halifax head coach Simon Grix said: “It’s a good move for both parties. Alex Walker gets to train and compete and we get another quality player in our group which I am sure will drive competition amongst our outside backs until either we, Alex or both of us make a decision.”

Ian Croad, football director, added: “Alex is continuing to consider his options for next year and in the meantime we are happy to welcome him into our environment.

“It is a testament to the culture created by Simon and the staff that Alex contacted us asking if he could join up with us to continue his preparations for the season and it will do our group no harm to have another experienced player involved as we gear up for 2022.”

Scotland international Walker commented: “I’m looking forward to linking up with some good mates that I have at Halifax. And getting some high-quality training in during the off-season with what is a very strong squad full of quality players.”