Hull coach Agar celebrates from day one by bringing in Aussie Crocker

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Richard Agar is celebrating a major transfer coup only a day into his job as Hull FC's new coach, after the club confirmed the signing of Australia star Michael Crocker.

Agar was handed a two-and-a-half-year contract at the KC Stadium yesterday after working under both John Kear and Peter Sharp and has started his reign with the capture of the highly-rated Queensland back rower.

The 27-year-old has been released from the final year of his contract with Melbourne Storm and will join Hull on a three-year contract next season.

Good first day: Richard Agar

Agar said: "He's a winner, who goes through the front door and takes people with him.

"Michael is a world-class player who will add steel, aggression and leadership to our pack."

Chief executive James Rule was equally pleased to attract a player of Crocker's
standing.

"To have signed a current State of Origin and Australian Test player is a hugely significant signing for us," said Rule.

"It is a major signing and ranks alongside the best in our 143-year history.

"Michael is renowned as a fierce competitor and leader both on and off the field. We believe those qualities will be essential in assisting driving the current squad forward both in terms of training and on-field performances.

"His statistics for wins with his current club Melbourne are inspiring and are testament to his burning desire to be a winner.

"I know our fans will share our excitement at such a high-profile player pulling on the famous irregular hoops."

Crocker added: "This is an exciting move for me and I am delighted to be joining a top club like Hull and one with so much ambition as well as history.

"The club have tasted success in recent years and they are obviously hungry for more. Hopefully, I can help them towards those goals."