Leeds have added former Warriors and Brisbane NRL player Joel Moon to the squad they hope will defend the Super League title in 2013.

The 24-year-old Moon, who was one of Salford’s stand-out players at centre in a largely-disappointing season, has signed a three-year contract with the Rhinos.

Leeds have paid an undisclosed fee, making him their second off-season signing to join fellow Australian Mitch Achurch.

“Joel is a player who we have been monitoring for a while and it is great to bring him into the club now so we can improve our squad from a position of strength,” said coach Brian McDermott.

“We always said that any player we brought to the club would have to add significantly to the group and I think the fact that we have signed a player with as much experience at a young age definitely fits that criteria and he is an exciting signing – not just for next season – but as part of this young group moving forward.”

Moon spent three seasons with the Warriors in Auckland, with his form earning him a call-up to the Indigenous All Stars squad. Previously, he made 31 appearances for the Broncos.