Workington sign former Huddersfield academy back

Workington Town have completed the signing of former Huddersfield Giants Academy back Alex Young for the 2020 season.

Young, who has recently been playing for Northumbria University, was also a former Leeds Rhinos scholar.

The 20-year-old plays predominately on the wing, but is comfortable playing anywhere on the back line.

He told the club website: ‘’My motivation for signing is the excitement of a new challenge, improving under a great coach and proving myself at this level. I’ve really enjoyed training with the lads over the last few weeks and everyone has made me feel very welcome’’

Town Head Coach Chris Thorman added: ‘’Alex is a player that came through the ranks at the Huddersfield Giants. As a 6’6” outside back with an eye for the try line he stood out for obvious reasons, but Alex offers more than just that – he’s a hard working and diligent young man, who I really enjoyed working with and is ready to prove himself in senior rugby league.

“I highlighted when I arrived that we needed to strengthen our outside backs and that the players that played in that position initially, were quite small in stature.

“The players we have brought in are all big athletic lads that have good skill and positional understanding and Alex ticks those boxes. We’re all excited to watch Alex progress in 2020.’’