Blake Ferguson returns to former membership in Australia

Following his launch from Leigh Leopards, ex-NRL winger and Australia worldwide Blake Ferguson has returned to a former membership Down Beneath.

The 32-year-old has joined Thirlmere-Tahmoor Roosters, a rustic membership based mostly in New South Wales. They presently play within the Group 6 Rugby League competitors in Australia. 

Ferguson, who gained promotion with Leigh final season, beforehand performed for the facet earlier than his transfer to England and following his stint in Japan.

Becoming a member of him on the membership is former Canberra Raiders outside-back Curtis Scott, who’s returning to the facet for the 2023 season. Scott, 25, made his NRL debut at Melbourne Storm, and likewise represented the Prime Minister’s XIII earlier than having his contract terminated on the Raiders in August 2021.

Blake Ferguson Leigh exit

Ferguson, who made 249 appearances within the NRL, had signed a new contract with Leigh until the end of 2024. Nonetheless, the winger was launched on compassionate grounds earlier final December.

He scored a powerful 21 tries in 17 video games within the Championship, serving to Leigh safe promotion again to Tremendous League for 2023.

The membership by no means formally introduced the discharge, however head coach Adrian Lam spoke to Leigh Journal concerning the main loss. The 52-year-old defined: “There was a well being situation within the household and Blake feels he needs to be there.

“So, we’ve launched him on compassionate grounds. He actually wished to be there together with his household.

“It was essential for him and likewise to his indigenous tradition. As a membership we supported him in that.

“There isn’t any ‘is he coming again, or is he not?’ He has simply been granted permission to get again for his quick household.

“Our hearts are with him and we help him. We perceive the place Blake is coming from. He was determined to get house.”

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