The Cec Glenholmes Oval-based side was already pegged as one of this year's favourites, having already added Kiama pair Cam Vazzoler and Tom Harris and welcomed back forwards Aaron Henry and Lloyd Thomas to their squad.

And the signing of Quinn, who played for England against Canada in 2016 and at the 2018 Commonwealth Championship, makes their side even more imposing.

"I decided to play for Warilla this year after my friend Nathan Perk asked me to come down to training," the St Helens-born Quinn said.

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"With me starting a new job, I could fully commit and enjoyed being around the boys - the club has been super welcoming too."

The 2021 season will mark Quinn's second in Group Seven after he played for the Stingrays of Shellharbour in 2019 - a season where he was named the club's forward of the year.

"I enjoyed my season with the Rays - it was a tough year and stayed loyal to the club, as they had a lot of talented young boys with talent who needed guidance," the 26-year-old said.

"Despite the results, I thought I played strongly for the Rays, who appear to be headed in the right direction now."

The former Thatto Heath Crusader decided not to strap the boots on in 2020, due to COVID-19 - marking the first time he hadn't played since aged five.

"My partner was pregnant last year, so I had to put work and family first," he said.

"Despite not playing, I kept myself fit and I'm raring to get back out there and play."

The back-row/lock forward hit the training track with the Gorillas for the first time this week and is confident he can be an asset to Troy Grant and Neil Farmilo's side.

"Training has been solid - all the lads switch on straight away and we complete every drill we do to the highest standard, which highlights the attitude of the playing group," Quinn, who's club is slated to play two more trial matches before round one on April 11, said.

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"From fitness to ball work, each and every player is improving each time we step on the field.

"This approach suits my style of play, as it fits in with my high work rate, on both ends of the field, as I make sure I five 100 per cent the whole time I'm on the field."

As such, Quinn is confident this squad has what it takes to end Warilla's 10-year premiership drought.

"The team and I have plenty of goals for the year ahead," Quinn, who in 2018 was named both the Wauchope Blues' player of the year and player of the match in the Group Three All Stars vs Indigenous All Stars game, said.

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"Personally, I want to impress week in, week out and play my role for the side.

"If I can do that, just like each of my teammates, we know as a squad we have what it takes to go all the way this season.

"But we aren't getting too far ahead of ourselves and know there's a lot of work to get done before finals time rolls around in September."

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