There was a clause in his contract (at the insistence of Curtis & Leigh Centurions) that should an English Club (Leigh Centurions) offer him a full time terms contract that he would be released immediately. This was done with the full backing of Redcliffe Dolphins who were fully aware of the situation. This scenario suited all parties as Curtis was able to get some pre season training in and also if the appeal failed the Redcliffe had a great young and hungry player.