Blackpool Panthers have a late addition to their 2010 squad before Championship One kick's off.

Paul Ballard has put pen to paper with the Panthers and has singed from Superleague Club (Celtic) Crusaders RL.

Paul has a lot of experience on the wing in Superleague and will add a lot to the squad. His first season at the Crusaders ended with him playing a telling role in the team, mainly from the wing where he used his speed and evasion to great advantage.

He ran in 26 tries in 27 appearances to place him second on the try-scoring charts for the club in 2007. He carried on with his fine record last year, scoring 14 tries.