Leeds Rhinos signed forward Alex Mellor from Huddersfield Giants from the 2020 season on a three-year contract. He made his Rhinos debut on the opening day of the 2020 Betfred Super League season, starting against Hull FC at Emerald Headingley on 2nd February 2020.
The Halifax-born forward enjoyed his second season at Betfred Super League rivals Huddersfield Giants in 2019 and made 69 appearances during his time at the John Smith’s Stadium, after joining from Bradford Bulls in 2017.
In 2019, he scored nine tries in 27 appearances, including a hat trick in the Giants win over Castleford Tigers.