Mick Hogan believes Newcastle Thunder represents a realistic option for George Williams for the rest of the 2021 season after the Betfred Championship club launched a shock bid to sign him. Thunder owner Semore Kurdi, director of rugby Denis Betts and chairman Hogan formulated a plan to bring the England half-back to Kingston Park for the rest of the current campaign when news broke on Tuesday he was being granted an immediate release from his contract with NRL outfit Canberra Raiders. Williams had previously been linked with a return to Super League for 2022 onwards. However, salary cap constraints and other half-backs being in place could mean his options for playing in the competition for the rest of this year in the build-up to the Rugby League World Cup are limited. Wigan contact Williams after Raiders exit Wigan coach Adrian Lam has confirmed his club are in talks to bring George Williams back to the club. Now, ambitious second-tier side Newcastle – promoted from League One this year following Leigh Centurions’ elevation to Super League – have contacted the 26-year-old’s manager with a bid to sign him, with Hogan having several reasons why he feels Williams joining Thunder would make… Read full this story
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