Cronulla Sharks sign first UK import in 50 years
克羅納拉鯊魚隊簽下50年來首位英國外援
The Cronulla Sharks have made a historic move by signing English forward Owen Trout, marking their first UK recruit in nearly 50 years.
克羅納拉鯊魚隊做出了一項歷史性的舉動，簽下了英國前鋒歐文·特勞特，這標誌著他們近50年來首次招募英國球員。
The 26-year-old, who plays at both lock and backrow, brings a wealth of experience from the Super League, where he has notched 124 appearances for clubs like the Leeds Rhinos, Huddersfield Giants, and Leigh Leopards.
這位26歲的球員擔任鎖鋒與後排球員，他從超級聯賽中帶來了豐富的經驗，曾在里茲犀牛隊、哈德斯菲爾德巨人隊和利豹隊等俱樂部累積了124次出場記錄。
Following a competitive recruitment battle with the Perth Bears, the Sharks secured Trout on a two-year contract starting in 2027.
在與伯斯熊隊進行了一場激烈的爭奪戰後，鯊魚隊成功以一份從2027年開始的兩年合約簽下特勞特。
Sharks General Manager of Football, Darren Mooney, praised Trout's "workhorse" mentality, noting that he fits perfectly with the club's current forward pack identity.
鯊魚隊足球總經理達倫·穆尼稱讚特勞特擁有「工作馬」般的心態，並指出他非常符合俱樂部目前前鋒群的定位。
By adding Trout, head coach Craig Fitzgibbon aims to deepen the team's forward rotation and build long-term stability.
透過引進特勞特，總教練克雷格·費茲吉本旨在深化球隊的前鋒輪換並建立長期穩定性。
Fans are eager to see how the English international adapts to the intensity of the NRL when he arrives in Australia for the 2027 season.
球迷們迫不及待地想看到這位英國國腳在2027年賽季抵達澳洲後，如何適應NRL的高強度比賽。
