BARROW Raiders forward and current Young Player of the Year Charlie Emslie has signed a new two-year deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2024 season. 

Emslie has been with the Raiders since the age of 16 and signed his first professional deal ahead of the 2021 season.

He has gone on to make 27 appearances in all competitions, and has been crowned the club's Young Player of the Year in consecutive seasons. 

On signing a new deal, Emslie said: "The past two years that I have been at Barrow have been great, and I've loved every minute. 

"The club is on the rise and I’m privileged to be a part of it."

Emslie's form at club level also saw him called up to the Scotland squad for the Rugby League World Cup alongside team-mate Shane Toal. 

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He scored a solitary try in 2022, away at London Broncos in the final round of the regular season, as the club secured a play-off spot to cap off a memorable return on the Betfred Championship.

On the new deal, Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey said: "Charlie is very dogged and we're building on his skills and his passing but he’s a great kid. 

"He comes with a real purpose and a really vibrant attitude, and it's great to see."

Chairman Steve Neale said: "Over the last two seasons, Charlie has developed into one of the best young players at our club. 

"Through hard work and commitment, he has forged his place in the squad and also secured international honours with Scotland. 

“He has the potential to really kick on and develop into a top-class forward, and the fact that he wants to do that here shows what a positive environment we're trying to create."

Director of rugby Andy Gaffney added: "It's great to have Charlie on board. He is improving every year and has a long, bright future playing for the Raiders. 

"He has a great attitude on and off the pitch, and is a very popular member of the squad in the changing rooms."

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