New Salford Red Devils signing Sam Luckley grew up dreaming of playing for Newcastle United and scoring goals at St James’ Park’s famous Gallowgate End.
This year, though, the affable Geordie will look to prove his worth as a Super League player after making the step up from Newcastle Thunder.
The 24-year-old Scotland international from North Shields was supposed to be playing for Ottawa Aces this year but their withdrawal from League 1 forced him into a major rethink.
Luckley, an imposing loose forward who has signed a one-year deal with Salford with an option for a second year, admitted: “It’s been a blessing in disguise, really. “When Ottawa withdrew because of the pandemic, we were able to look elsewhere. “A couple of clubs came in and
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