Hunslet have made a significant addition to their side, ahead of business end of the regular Betfred League 1 campaign, by tempting experienced goal-kicking stand-off Patrick `Patch’ Walker out of retirement. `Patch’, 36, hung up his boots (in the event, temporarily) in 2019 after a successful career with Dewsbury Rams, Sheffield Eagles and Batley Bulldogs, and he freely admits that the family connection – and his sheer hunger for Rugby League – were key factors in his decision to return to the fray.
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