“Hull KR or another Super League team” – Brad Schneider on transfer merry-go-round
Some mid-season signings can transform a club’s season. Hull KR pulled off a huge coup last year when signing half-back, Brad Schneider. Schneider joined on a half-season loan from Canberra Raiders and lifted the Robins to new heights.
Schneider was an instrumental part in KR’s run to the Challenge Cup final. However, Leigh ultimately defeated the Robins in the Wembley showcase. He also impressed in the league, scoring a drop-goal on his debut to beat Leeds Rhinos.
Rovers qualified for the play-off semi-final, in large part thanks to Schneider’s inspirational performances. However, they were unable to overcome eventual Super League winners, Wigan Warriors.
Brad Schneider opens up on Panthers transfer
Schneider had no shortage of suitors at the end of last season, with Super League sides falling over themselves to keep him. Speaking to the ABC Sport Podcast, Schneider admitted that he originally intended to stay in the U.K. for another year.
“I didn’t really know what I was going to do when I went over. I had intentions of probably staying over there another year, whether it be at Hull KR or another English team.
“But Penrith came to the table pretty early, within the first couple of weeks when I got over there. So, when they sort of came to the table, it was a bit of a no-brainer to come back to Australia.”
Long-held NRL Ambitions
Scheider stated that it had always been his ambition to return to the NRL. He voiced his admiration for Panthers star, Nathan Cleary, revealing he was one of the key reasons for his transfer to the Panthers.
