Exactly.

We need to be mindful of the end of the season when DR players are unlikely to be available to us, but the way the competition goes now, it's pretty meaningless (in the top half of the table) unless you make the top 4.

I feel we have the balance just right. We're running a small squad on a low budget, with a reserve setup to bring players through. This is being been supported by a few DR players, none of whom have let us down, and we're probably exceeding expectations in terms of results and league position as a result.

None of the DR players has been a "stand out" with only AOB from Huddersfield (on loan) showing a "class above", but do I feel they have been an asset to the team. Without them, would we still be in the mix in what is now a 5-way fight for the top 4?

If you have ever met sharpy orknow campbell, you may disagree.
But neither of that pair would have anyone from another club having any influence on team.selection. particularly Campbell. He'd do without or give leeds the big FO before he would go down that route. The bloke is not the sort to be beholden to anyone.
As I suspect is the case with Richard Marshall
Now I don't know the details of fax tie up with Salford. Nor do I know your coach's views on the system.
But I doubt he will have anything but 100% decision making on team selection.
I think sharpy would quit first.
I share your angst with DR. I just like to see it with some perspective

Agreed little to no impact,hardly Paul Sironen is he..as for our reserves coming through,mightilly impressed and don't want their progress stifled by Salford duds.James Woodburn Hall looks like the next George Williams in the making.

whos to say they are duds?
Baldy omondroyd Briscoe Hanley oledski aren't duds.
We may need the squad depth later in the season. Bust in Leeds players up is preferable to losing ours keeping them rested and avoiding burn out in the 8s.... whichever 8s that is.
My issue is that it dilutes the integrity of the competition and some of the team identity is lost.
I can see the value of playing dual reg players.

DR has worked ok for us this year, the lads that have come in have been disciplined and not just made up the numbers, its also shown our players that they have to perform, not only are DR players able to come in, but the Reserves are really putting pressure on them, been as though our squad isn't huge, Richard is making what we have work for us.
Salford are doing pretty well this time round too, we've landed ok with this deal.
Andy O'Brien should never have gone via Bradford and Huddersfield to end up getting a game for us either, we have a history of missing out on lads like him, Fielden another, Luke Robinson too, things are looking better now though, so I wont be getting obsessed over the merits of DR, it's up to us to be in a position in 10 years to be releasing some of ours to lower league clubs.
Keeping those 6 lucky dips on people

Just for clarification, I don't agree with DR and think it should be banned. Magic Rock Tap shuddersfield, The Magic Spanner 3.9% Mmm!

I think your turning Robin.

Hudd-Shay, it's getting worse
At tonight's reserve game, it was noticed that Niall Evalds was spectating in the East Stand.

We are even Dual Reg'ing spectators in now!

Get over it. It's here to stay for now. We aren't abusing it and we ARE using it how we NEED it!

No, you're not. You just need to fill in more forms.

Assuming you have someone left on hand to replace the DR players.

In my view Dual Reg should only be used to cover injuries. I think the reserves who have stepped in have done a fine job. I think RM has used it sparingly and well. in my view there should be a limit on how many dual reg players you use. Fev are like a Leeds second team the way they use it

so the criticism is Fev use it better than fax????
The high moral ground goes down the Garry Glitter once you choose to use DR.... however you use it.

Cheers Griff, I did think that it would be REALLY STUPID if you had to stick with the original 19, but the RFL made the rules up so I guess you can see my predicament.

... not to mention the Dual Reg who was actually playing for our Reserves (allegedly) ...

Actually DRing the crowd is a brilliant idea as long as we don't have to pay for them.

Correct.

I see your point.



Happened to us earlier this season when Dayne Weston got recalled after the noon deadline.

Correct.

For the avoidance of any doubt, DR players aren't generally provided free.

It works a bit like getting a plumber. The plumbing company employs the plumber and pays him a wage. Then you pay the plumbing company £x + VAT for him to pop round and examine your pipes.



For DR players, as opposed to plumbers, the price may be more or less than his actual wage. The club may be happy to take a couple of hundred if the alternative is to have the player standing round, sussling tea.

No bloody DR for Dewsbury Huddshay just clashes with Town though...

A bloody good job too! We'll cheer for you Mr Hall!

Bulls DR with Widnes

pulled out the plum one there

noticed three of our reserve squad turned out for south wales at barrow yesterday on DR.

Absolute disgrace. Disgusting. Ban the reserves.

If DR is wrong one way it's wrong both ways. West Riding Refreshment Rooms, Elland Brewery, White Prussian 3.9% Mmm!