Fa’amanu Brown is prepared ‘to die’ for Hull FC, according to the club’s latest signing.
Hull FC’s last quota signing for the 2024 season is the 28-year-old.
Hull FC has announced the acquisition of Fa’amanu Brown, as initially reported by Hull Live on Friday. The 28-year-old, who was recently called up to the New Zealand side, has signed a one-year contract with the club.
The Kiwi-born spine player, who joined Hull following a run with NRL club Newcastle Knights, can play hooker and half-back, with the latter set to be his first port of call in 2024. Brown, on the other hand, adds more competitiveness, experience, and depth to the team next season.
Brown made his NRL debut in 2014, and he has also played for the Cronulla Sharks, Canterbury Bulldogs, and West Tigers. He is also a Samoan international through his family’s ancestry, having represented the Pacific Island nation eight times.
Brown is also no stranger to the UK game, having played in the Championship with Featherstone Rovers in 2021. Following the acquisitions of Herman Ese’ese, Franklin Pele, and Jayden Okunbor, he becomes Hull’s ninth signing and the club’s last quota player. Hull have also signed Liam Tindall, Jack Ashworth, Morgan Smith, Jack Walker, and Damel Diakhate on a domestic level.
Brown remarked of his move to Hull FC, “I’m really privileged to be joining Hull FC.” Something I’ve always wanted to achieve in my career is to have my name on the Super League competition, and I’m overjoyed by the prospect.
“I watched a lot of Super League on TV while I was in Australia, and I followed it while I was at Featherstone in the Championship.” The supporters in England are insane.
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“I had a great conversation with Tony Smith, and we just clicked right away.” To be honest, we didn’t talk much about football. It was largely about life outside of football, and he emphasized that if everything is going well off the field, you have a high chance of playing well on the field. That, I believe, is part of having a successful team.”
Brown’s flexibility is demonstrated by his ability to play both hooker and half-back in the NRL. The Kiwis’ eagerness to participate is palpable.
“I debuted in the NRL at five-eighth, and I’ve played a bit of hooker,” he said. “But, as I told Tony, I’ll do a job wherever you put me, and I’m willing to die for the club whose colors I wear on my back.”
“With the club’s forward pack in 2024, it’ll be fun to play behind those guys.” You can expect some rapid play-the-balls, and you should play what you see from them. It’s great for us in the halves, and it’ll be as exciting for some of the club’s talented outside backs to play off.
“I’ve certainly done my research on all of the boys, and all of the guys coming over from Australia are people I have played with before, so I’m looking forward to linking up with them again.”
