LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Will Pryce, the Hull FC star, reflects positively on his recent experiences, believing he has improved as a player despite some perceiving his stint in Australia as a "failure." Pryce, 22, joined the Newcastle Knights from Huddersfield Giants in 2024 but only played six games in the NRL before departing on compassionate grounds.
Shortly after, he signed with Hull, where he made five Super League appearances before suffering a hamstring injury in late May.
In a discussion with Sky Sports on The Bench podcast, Pryce expressed his fondness for his time in Australia, stating, "Everything about Australia, I definitely miss it.
I miss it a lot.
I think the lifestyle is great.
I had some fantastic people around me." He acknowledged that he could have remained in Newcastle, hoping to gain more NRL experience, but emphasized the importance of regular play: "But when I sat and spoke to John (Cartwright, Hull head coach) and Richard (Myler, CEO), we just spoke about how invested they are in me to be a vital part of this team."
Pryce is determined to avoid being "in and out of a team" at this stage in his career, wanting to consistently perform at a professional level.
"I want to try and play week in, week out at the professional level and prove that I can do it at that level," he asserted.
He had several opportunities to extend his stay in Australia, but ultimately prioritized playing first-grade rugby, sensing Hull's eagerness for his talent: "For me, it was about playing first-grade rugby, and Hull were keen on me getting here."