Has the link up between the clubs been finalised???????
I know GH was very keen to get it done especially with our younger players getting to join whitehaven in NL1 which is a greater,tougher comp than the reserves grade.

just about i think, i agree anyone in sl reserves would benefit from playing NL1

There was talk of a friendly up here aswel.

I'm a Whitehaven lad myself so I watch them on a regular basis, have to agree with all of that.

It's scary how good this lad could become, and he seems to have a decent attitude aswel.

The only odd bit is the fact that he'll be available for them next year as well. Surely if he's not ready for us he should be loaned out to another SL club a la Scott Moore?

Perhaps it's so he can continue working/playing part time in Cumbria before making the shift South East for 2011?

He's got a new baby so that could be it.

Good signing this.

That's as maybe but I fail to see how that will aid his development into a superleague player.
I'd have thought he needs at least to train and work with the Leeds players and backroom staff.

Agreed mate! I have a really good feeling about this signing!

Agree that this has the potential to be a very good signing.

I know I've heard Barrie Mac singing his praises when commentating on the NL1 games on Thursday nights when Haven have been on and lets face it he knows a thing or two about props.

Coady,Amor and Pitts if the deal happens all fall into the same boat though,any amount of potential if they develop as hoped for in a full time coaching environment but none of them will ideally be ready for regular SL action for at least a couple of years unless forced to cover a major injury crisis.

These 3 are excellent signings therefore for the future.

I wonder what signings GH has in mind for the present...if there is to be any of course?

Why won't any of these boys be ready for SL for a couple of years? Are they 12 years old or something? At their respective ages they'd want to be making a mark in year one if they have any real future IMO.

what he said!!

Come on, you already know that if you've not already played SL you will never be good enough. I mean fancy suggesting that a player can improve with some hard work and better coaching...

Shame on you.