Up and coming player Bailey Black has signed with the Rams for the 2027 season.
Black, age 24, has already made a name for himself overseas from 2020 where he won the ‘best back award’ for the Mackay Magpies U19’s squad and ‘Grant Rovelli U19’s player of the competition.’
He then went on to play for the East Tigers Colts U21 team winning ‘most improved player’ where he made a run with them to the Grand finals in the Hasting Deering Colts competition, while being the 2nd highest point scorer with 5 tries and 79 goals on 77.45% kicking.
Black already has experience playing in the UK when he joined Cornwall for their 2024 season before moving back to Australia, to play in A-grade competition.
“I’m really grateful for the opportunity and excited to see what we can achieve this coming season at the Rams. I’ll bring plenty of hard work, game management and a competitive nature within the group.” Black stated about joining the Rams for the upcoming season”.
Paul March said: “After losing Dan Coates last week, we had to act quickly and I’m pleases we’ve managed to get Bailey Black over the line. H’es played at a decent standard over in Oz and is looking for an opportunity over here in the UK. H’es just like most of our players wanting an opportunity to impress, and what I’ve seen and heard of him, hell definitely take it with both hands and I’m looking forward to welcoming him and developing his game”. F