His blockbusting performances caught the eye of Rovers coach Justin Morgan, who said: "He is very tough but has the offloading dimension to his game and for a big man he is quite athletic which is something you do not always find. He has scored some fantastic tries over the past couple of seasons which is not something you generally find with a front-rower."

Pricey - a product of St Helens' junior set-up - joined Hornets during the Martin Hall era and gained the undying respect of the Hornets faithful when he became the only Hall-signed player to commit to the cause following the financial problems in 2003 that saw the entire playing and coaching staff depart.

Pricey joins the Craven Park outfit on a one-year deal.