I'm sure Trueman has just come from the 16's as well.

That is correct and a player that is highly rated within the club.

Go on, tell Huddersfield.......

Oh dear, look who's back.

Team sheet on the report is wrong. Ross Oakes was starting left centre scored the first try and is not mentioned on the team sheet, played the whole game. Could well be others that's been missed.

I know Jacob, a very good player and a smashing lad from a very good family.

Take no notice of this clown Peter Hood

He has, from coaching him I don't even think he's 17 yet

He looked very good vs Wire.

Hooker and back row good too. Despite being smaller than the wire forwards we made more ground and offloaded better.

Look, nobody believes you know anything so you might as well not bother with this faux "in-the-know" stuff, it's really boring now. Or if we're all wrong, then prove it by posting something interesting.

PS you have been away - did you forget about you sponsorship pledge?

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It's the old old story of life in the lower divisions, in any sport, of course - when young players start getting plenty of publicity, it attracts attention - lord knows, we sometimes found ourselves being 'attracted' a bit in the past.

We can still punch above our weight with the academy lads. The calibre of our staff and the way the players are developed both on the field and off it means we have in the past (and again now) are able to attract players that are targeted by SL clubs.

When it comes to money we might be handicapped but we’re ahead in many other ways. BullBuilder keeps chipping in for those special extras that can make a difference.

Now the club is building better links with Bradford community clubs too we’ll get more Bradford lads in the side which may also help keep them on board. That fits into what the Foundation are doing getting young kids interested in the game too around the city.

Things are starting to come together and there was a real feel good factor at the game at the weekend. I recommend others check out the U19s.

Well put Bullseye.
John Bastian told the BullBuilder AGM that it was important to foster a culture in the academy structure. Young players who felt part of that culture and valued their teammates are less likely to be drawn away. Involving parents in activities helps recruitment and retention.
I am sure O'Brien, Olbison , Mellor and Addy all had opportunities to go elsewhere. And I've been told ( and believe) that many of the two current youth squads were courted by other clubs.
As fans we can do our bit to support them and make them feel valued.