Leigh Leopards have secured the signing of Canberra Raiders halfback Adam Cook on a three-year contract, with head coach Adrian Lam confident the 24-year-old can elevate his game to new heights in Super League.
Cook, who captained Canberra’s New South Wales Cup side this season, kicked 102 goals and scored seven tries in 24 matches.
Despite making just eight NRL appearances since debuting in 2020, his leadership and kicking prowess have caught Leigh’s attention.
Lam: ‘He can take control of the game’
Lam, who has been tracking Cook for two years, believes the Australian’s style fits perfectly with Leigh’s attacking philosophy. “Adam is a player we have been tracking as a club for the past two years. He can take control of the game, something we feel we can add to our team,” Lam said. “He’s a goalkicker, has a great kicking game and his combinations with Lachlan Lam are going to be a key to our success in 2026.”
Cook, speaking from Australia, said he was drawn to the club’s ambition and the chance to work under Lam. “I am really looking forward to joining such a great club. The direction in which the club is heading is really appealing to me, especially being a half,” he said. “Getting to play under Lammy and learn from him and really develop my game further, also to play in such a talented spine and hopefully help the club get a premiership.”
Leigh CEO Neil Jukes said the club had waited for the right player to strengthen their halves and believes Cook has “all the qualities to have an outstanding career with us in Super League.”