Zac Baker returns to Hornets

Zac Baker will return to the club for the 2021 League 1 season

ROCHDALE Hornets is thrilled to announce the signing of Zac Baker for the 2021 League 1 campaign.

The powerful forward originally joined the Hornets from Rochdale Mayfield in 2019, scoring two tries in 13 appearances.

He has spent 2020 Down Under, featuring for Mullumbimby Giants, who compete in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League competition.

"I can’t wait to get back and get stuck in for the 2021 League 1 season," he said.

"With what’s looking to be an exciting year ahead, getting the club back to the Championship where they belong is the ultimate goal. 

"The coaching staff and board members are doing a fantastic job recruiting a strong squad and I can’t wait to be a part of it."

On the latest signing, head coach Matt Calland said: "Zac has enormous potential. He is another player from the great Rochdale Mayfield club and has played for Bradford Bulls academy as a youngster.

"He is currently over in Australia playing for the same team Matty Ashton played for and has agreed to play for us on his return. I am expecting a big 2021 from Zac."

Chairman, Andy Mazey, added: "Another local talent who has followed in the footsteps of his mate Matty Ashton this year over in Australia. 

"Rochdale lads in Rochdale shirts is something our supporters are energised by and it’s something we strongly believe in; therefore, I’m delighted we fended off competition to ensure Zac is returning to the UK to play for Hornets and not a rival club. This is another piece of solid business and great news and this lad is one to keep an eye on in 2021."