Leigh Leopards have further bolstered their squad for 2026, signing Canberra Raiders man Adam Scott on a three-year deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He becomes the latest recruit to join Adrian Lam\u2019s side next season, joining Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Oliver Polec and Innes Senior in heading to the Leopards Den.<\/p>\n
Cook, 24, made his NRL debut for the Raiders in 2023 and tallied eight first-grade appearances during his three seasons at the club.<\/p>\n
\u2018The direction in which the club is heading is really appealing to me\u2019<\/p>\n
The bulk of his career has been spent in NSW Cup, where he featured in the 2024 Team of the Season. He also captained the reserve side last year.<\/p>\n
Commenting on his switch to Leigh<\/a>, Cook said: \u201cI am really looking forward to joining such a great club. The direction in which the club is heading is really appealing to me, especially being a half.<\/p>\n \u201cGetting to play under Lammy and learn from him and really develop my game further, also to play in such a talented spine and hopefully help the club get a premiership.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve heard a lot about the fans over there so I\u2019m super excited about embracing them and enjoying the whole experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Boss Lam<\/a> added: \u201cAdam is a player we have been tracking as a club for the past two years, He can take control of the game, something we feel we can add to our team.<\/p>\n \u201cAs coaches here we feel we can develop him to the next level.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a player who can influence our performances and the style we play will suit him. We are very excited with what he can bring to the club in 2026.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a goalkicker, has a great kicking game and his combinations with Lachlan Lam are going to be a key to our success in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been quite open about the fact we\u2019ve been looking to give Adrian some more options around Lockie (Lam) and Gaz (O\u2019Brien) at half-back, but it was vitally important we held our nerve till the right player was available and fits what we\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n \u201cI believe Adam has all the qualities to have an outstanding career with us in Super League.\u201d<\/p>\n Also commenting, Leopards CEO Neil Jukes said: \u201cAdam is a very exciting player who, at just 24, will bring a wealth of leadership qualities and guidance to the team.<\/p>\n THURSDAY\u2019S READS ON LRL<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Rugby League Ashes get House of Commons\u2019 seal of approval as Speaker delivers rallying call<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb England name 19-man squad for Ashes opener with major star missing out and hint dropped on half-back pairing<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Shaun Wane \u2018decides\u2019 on England 17 for Ashes opener as \u2018teaser\u2019 made on half-backs<\/a><\/p>\n