4 year deal. https://yorkcityknights.com/club/warren ... or-rhinos/

4 year deal. https://yorkcityknights.com/club/warren ... or-rhinos/

Slipped under the radar, those how of those “in the know” missed this.

Looks a big unit, prop i asume

Another big lad added into the pack for next year

Does there seem to be an tang of bitterness in that statement from York or is it just me?

Huge disappointment at losing him I think, rather than bitterness. They obviously rate him very highly.

Think Its also the reality of the situation, York and other championship clubs will always struggle to hold onto potential talent to Super League clubs especially the biggest club, sounds like they are being compensated and we have good linked with York so sure they will be getting some hot prospects on loan spells.

It's just how it is.

I doubt he will be first team material next season

Don’t think they’re bitter, they’ve allowed him to train with us for long enough

I think it`s great we are signing young talented prospects.
I`ve not seen him play but assume he`s one for the future.
However we still need a couple of experienced props for next season.

Be full time pro and full off season, so expect next year to be transitional, maybe play 6-8 first team games or more if he looks the part, importantly it ls another big body for coverage and squad rotation, been bare bones in forwards far too much last few years.

Perhaps replaces Muizz? 5-6 games plus reserves.

Still need another front line prop but depth at the position in terms of development is also important.

Yeah I'm into this notion of fashioning front rowers from youngsters who have the requisite physique. Middleweights with big hearts never beat heavies who have the same.

Agree entirely. The fallacy of the 'middles' has hopefully been banished.

Not to mention the fact that if things don't change we can expect our first choice props to spend multiple weeks suspended on top of the usual injuries meaning we need numbers as well.

I live in York and go to odd games.
He's very highly rated.
York are disappointed, but there was an air of inevitability.
He still needs a lot of development, but serious potential.
He might go back on loan next season.
I hope he does.