Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Thorman off to Huddersfield
The Guardian in the UK has reported that Chris Thorman has been signed to play for Huddersfield next year "abandon[ing] his attempt to establish himself in Australia's National Rugby League after a single season".
"He was aiming to emulate Adrian Morley, the only other Briton in the NRL and a cult figure with the Sydney Roosters. But even Morley struggled in his first year and Thorman had an even tougher task in establishing himself as a half-back in the intense Australian competition, not least because of his Geordie accent," the story said.
"After a handful of appearances he has opted for greater financial security in the less demanding environment of the Super League, although his signing is still a major coup for Huddersfield as he was wanted by a number of other British clubs, including Hull."
"He was aiming to emulate Adrian Morley, the only other Briton in the NRL and a cult figure with the Sydney Roosters. But even Morley struggled in his first year and Thorman had an even tougher task in establishing himself as a half-back in the intense Australian competition, not least because of his Geordie accent," the story said.
"After a handful of appearances he has opted for greater financial security in the less demanding environment of the Super League, although his signing is still a major coup for Huddersfield as he was wanted by a number of other British clubs, including Hull."
