Knowing that there was no future for him at the Gold Coast Titans, Beau Falloon went on the lookout for a new club and he has found one, signing a 1-year deal with Super League side, the Leeds Rhinos.
Falloon, who started his career with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2008, has spent the last four seasons with the Titans and has played in over 80 first-grade games throughout his career so far.
The live-wire, enigmatic hooker is excited about the new opportunity and cannot wait to join Leeds and run out in their jersey.
“I am really looking forward to joining the Rhinos and getting involved in Super League,” said Falloon.
“I have watched a lot of the games this year and I can’t wait to pull on a Rhinos jersey. The team have achieved a lot this year and hopefully I can come over and help the side continue that tradition. I have played against a few of the boys in the NRL and I am looking to getting over as soon as possible so I can get to know them and earn their respect.”
At 28 years of age, Falloon thought it was a good time to come over and experience a new environment and culture.
“Being a hooker, Leeds have got a great forward pack who like to go forward and that excites me. Leeds has a proud history and it will be special to play for them. I am 28 years old and I thought it was a good time to come over and have a new challenge in my career,” said Falloon.
“I am player who goes out and wears my heart on my sleeve. I try and do my job every week and look to get out there and get involved.”
The signing of Falloon is a direct replacement for the loss of Paul Aiton, another former NRL player, and Leeds coach Brian McDermott is looking forward to Falloon performing well for the club.
“We are pleased to have signed a player with the experience that Beau has,” said McDermott.
“He has been playing in the NRL for eight seasons and, having spoken to him, I know he is very excited about the challenge of coming to England and playing with the Rhinos.
We obviously lost Paul Aiton for a long period this season and it will be good to have more options in our squad for next season and Beau certainly offers that as we look to build on our achievements in 2015.”