HULL FC Exclusive: Burnett to become Hull's first dual registered player

MIKE Burnett will become Hull FC's first-ever dual registered player this week and will sign a contract with Championship club Sheffield Eagles, the Mail understands.

It is thought the second-row forward could even make his debut for the Eagles Friday night against Dewsbury Rams, and is he expected to be left out the Hull side to face Bradford on Friday.

The deal will allow Burnett to play for the Eagles when not selected by Hull this season.

With a difficult Easter period approaching, Hull do not want to release any players on loan.

However, the dual contract system introduced by the Rugby Football League this year, allows clubs to let players play for other sides, but be free for an instant recall if necessary.

A loan deal prevents a player being recalled until the end of the initial first month.

Burnett has spent the past two weekends playing at prop for the under-20s after being dropped following his solitary first team appearance in the defeat at Crusaders.