I know Jarrod ward is from Oldham st annes

i think Potter you and I all agree, but its just the practicalities of having to put out a full squad on the day that get in the way when theres injuries galore at all levels. And the number of 1st team players coming back over the next few weeks mean that it is realistic to try to keep the U18's together. and a level up we are getting a good core of our own players together in the 1st team pack, Koppy Burgess Obrien Whitehead etc etc

I see George Marchant is playing prop, didn't he join the club last year as a centre ?

New to this forum business. Alex mellor came from Kings Cross not shaw cross. With reference to the above I concur why not just keep this group of 18s together and have a great shot at being undefeated? With regards to u18 footie being non competitive the problem obviously lies with the RFL, Does a competitive envioronment hinder develoment? or instill a winning mentality among the next generation? these kids have been playing competitive footy since they were 13/14 so why take a backwards step now?

Sounds like half a dozen of them were moved up to the u20s and we still beat Huddersfield, good job guys!