Raiders sign Wigan prop Ryan Sutton

[chisdog]

Canberra's forward stocks have received a giant boost after the signing of Wigan prop Ryan Sutton.

The Raiders have confirmed the 22-year-old will start at the club next season as a replacement for the departing Junior Paulo and Shannon Boyd.

Sutton has played 107 Super League games for the Warriors since making his debut in 2014.

He will form a frightening combination with Queensland representative Josh Papalii, who is expected to re-sign with the Raiders soon.

Sutton's arrival is a big win for the Raiders, with Wigan saying they were no chance to retain the valuable young gun.

He could be joined by Wigan teammate John Bateman in the nation's capital with the versatile 24-year-old having a release clause despite being under contract for 2019.

"Ryan made this decision a long time ago and has been transparent throughout this process," Wigan executive director Kris Radlinski said.

"He made no secret of his desire to play in Australia. There were actually no negotiations, Ryan knew that he wanted NRL and stuck firm to that."
Sutton said he couldn't wait to get to Canberra and play for the Raiders.

"Being a young lad from Wigan it was a tough decision to make to leave my hometown club but I've always wanted to try my hand in the NRL and this was a great opportunity for me," Sutton said.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/2018/05/30/17/26/raiders-sign-wigan-prop-ryan-sutton

 

[Vlasnik]

He sure is a BIG BOY.

 

[_G-Dog_]

Looks like we should look at England also.. good players maybe cheaper?

 

[Mr Invisible]

Wigan didn't try to re-sign Sutton, Bateman on the other hand they are asking a 6 figure transfer fee for. Gun player though (Bateman).

 

[GA45]

Another Sutton **** in the NRL. No doubt his ‘brothers’ will give him a few cheap penalties to get his team the win

 

[Moedogg]

We need another Englishman to replace Graham.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Can we get Kallum Watkins out of his contract

 

[Baby Blues]

Can we get Kallum Watkins out of his contract

Is he the big goal kicking centre? If so he’s a gun

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Is he the big goal kicking centre? If so he’s a gun

Yup sure is him. He went up in my books after the World Cup and World Club Challenge games, his foot work is fucking lethal and gets around Opposition centres well plus good awareness. Blokes get out of their contracts in the ESL easily so maybe just maybe lol

 

[Baby Blues]

Yup sure is him. He went up in my books after the World Cup and World Club Challenge games, his foot work is fucking lethal and gets around Opposition centres well plus good awareness. Blokes get out of their contracts in the ESL easily so maybe just maybe lol

Can we trade him for Lichaa/Hoppa? Lol
He has wanted to come to Aus before I think. The UK guys have traditionally come on smaller money for their first contract if you exclude Tomkins. Hopefully the club looks into it

 

[chisdog]

Looks like we should look at England also.. good players maybe cheaper?

This is what I said elsewhere. WE should be looking everywhere - England, New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji, PNG. We have plenty of ex-players who have contacts everywhere. This is when we need them.