LEIGH Centurions have signed former Australian Schoolboys international Lachlan Burr.

The forward, who has stints with NRL clubs Canterbury Bulldogs and Gold Coast Titans, was lined up with Bradford Bulls but became a free agent folowing the liquidation of the Yorkshire club.

Centurions owner Derek Beaumont sees the capture of Burr as completing Leigh's search for one more forward ahead of Super League 2017.

"It is a difficult situation for Lachlan having made the journey across only to have experienced the difficulties encountered at the Bulls," said Beaumont.

"He has a lot of respect for Rohan (Smith, Bulls coach), which is why he joined Bradford, so once that relationship had no future there he became available to interested parties.

"He is a big, athletic guy who is highly regarded by those players in our club that know him well; which is always comforting when making a new signing.

"He has been a quality player during his earlier years, representing the Australian Schoolboys and he has youth on his side.

"We made no secret that we felt we needed one more forward to add to the squad and Lachlan adds energy and efficiency. He has a proven track record of sustaining long minutes which is what Jukesy was looking for.

"It is a difficult time for Bradford and I am genuinely pleased they have a future, but as other clubs have done we had to seize the opportunity that was presented to us."

Centurions head coach Neil Jukes added: "It's been a long, tough process to get Lachlan finally over the line, especially given the interest he had received following his exit from Bradford.

"I've seen first-hand what he is about. Previous coaches and players who have worked alongside Lachlan have also spoken extremely highly of him. I have no doubt at all he will have a big contribution in helping us achieve our goals this year.

"His work ethic is exemplary and with his no nonsense approach I'm quite confident he will become a fans' favourite in no time.

"I've made no secret we were in the market for one more player to bolster our pack but it was always about holding our nerve until the right player came along.

"I'm now delighted that Lachlan is that last piece of the jigsaw we sought in that department."

Burr will join up with his new teammates with immediate effect.

Sydney born Burr, 24, gained considerable NRL experience with Canterbury Bulldogs and Gold Coast Titans.

He made his NRL debut with the Bulldogs in 2013 and has completed a two-year contract with the Titans.

He has also been a stand-out for the Bulldogs side in the NSW Cup and for Burleigh Bears, Titans' affiliate club in the Queensland Cup.

In 2016 he played an integral role in Burleigh Bears' Intrust Super Cup Premiership success.