Arthur opens up on big FC move, his strengths and facing his father

HALF-BACK IS SETTLING INTO NEW CLUB

- By DAN TOMLINSON

Jake Arthur

THE Super League fixtures come out on November 27, and there’s no second-guessing who new Hull FC recruit Jake Arthur wants first.

The son of Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur, the 23-year-old is gearing up for a crack against his dad in what is already a full-blooded Yorkshire Derby.

But now it has extra meaning, with the Arthurs set to go head-to-head at both Headingley and the MKM Stadium next year.

Arriving at the Black and Whites on a two-year deal, the halfback, who played for Parramatta Eels under his father before moving onto Manly Sea Eagles and Newcastle Knights, is one of eight new recruits at the club - and he’s looking to make his mark, both at Hull and in the wider competition.

"I came up against my dad once in the NRL and he beat me so I've definitely got to get one back on him now," Arthur told Hull Live in his first UK media interview.

"It's definitely a game I'm looking forward to. It’s exciting and it all adds to it. I just can’t wait to get started.”

Of course, the Rhinos boss played a role in getting his son to Super League - helping make up Jake’s mind as he signed for Hull FC.

"He said that it’s a really good competition," Arthur continued.