Bradford Bulls have secured the services of Cronulla Sharks’ Brett Kearney on a two-year contract.

The 26-year old, who can play at stand off or full-back, will team up with the Bulls next month following a frustrating injury-hit season with the Australian side.

Kearney said, “Playing in England is something I’ve been thinking about and coming off contract this year, it was a good opportunity to come over.

“Bradford have been a club at the top of the Super League for a time now and that obviously played a big part.

“They are a very professional club from everything I’ve heard. This year they had a few injuries and things didn’t go their way but at the back of the end they were fantastic by all accounts.”

Bradford coach Steve McNamara is delighted to have secured the signing and believes Kearney has a lot to add to the Bulls’ squad.

McNamara said, “He’s had a tough year but had made massive strides before the injury and is very highly thought-off in Australia.

"We know all about Brett’s pedigree and when he played well, Cronulla played well.

"He’s very elusive, scores tries and will bring a lot to us. He is a bit of a free-spirit type of player and is someone you wouldn’t tie down too much."

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