FORMER Hull FC and Leeds Rhinos fullback Jack Walker has revealed that he turned down a move to the Queensland Cup before joining Sheffield Eagles.
Walker recently signed a contract with the Eagles to link up with ex-Castleford Tigers boss Craig Lingard after an off-season of upheaval.
The 25-year-old was cast aside by Hull at the end of the 2024 Super League season, leaving the fullback with little time to find a new club – particularly in the top flight.
However, after three months of patiently waiting for a club to contact him, and following a number of updates on his own TikTok and YouTube account, Walker signed for Sheffield on a rolling monthly contract.
That being said, it could have been different had Walker made the move to Australia instead.
“So have I ever thought about playing in Australia? I’d absolutely love to go play in Australia,” Walker said on his TikTok page.
“It’s always been a dream of mine from when I was younger and recently I just got an offer through from a Q Cup team so I was really edging to go because I didn’t have a club. But it just wasn’t the right time.
“My mrs couldn’t take her business with her so her business would fold whilst we were over there and obviously if I was to go by myself, I wouldn’t see Willow (his child) for around eight months so that’s the reason.”
