BARROW RAIDERS have retained versatile back Luke Broadbent for three more years, with coach Paul Crarey’s presence key to the 22-year-old’s decision to commit to his hometown club until 2028. The seasoned supremo has been guiding Broadbent since signing bringing him back from Warrington Wolves three years ago, since when he has played 74 times, at fullback, winger and centre, scoring 25 tries. Broadbent earned England honours at youth level, and while unable to break into Warrington’s first team, played on loan at Whitehaven and Workington Town in 2022 before Barrow snapped up him. “He’s shown faith in me since I first came to the club, and now it’s time for me to repay his trust. “He is a hungry young player who is always keen to learn and develop his game, having first become involved with the club at a young age.”