Crossley, Kirk, England, Nzoungou, Barlow is a set of 5 props that arguably has better quality than the 6 we started last year with:

Crossley, Kirk, Green, Bustin, Peltier, Magrin

I wouldn’t bother signing a sixth and would use the two reserve props as backup as well as dual reg (if we go for such an arrangement).

This is a big powerful set of forwards that will suit the narrow Dewsbury pitch perfectly. A good blend of youth and experience too and some players with a point to prove.

I’d really like to see us bring in one real quality second rower. Am I right in thinking that at the moment we only really have Connor Farrell, Adam Rooks, Evan Hodgson and maybe Sam Hallas (more a loose forward if Kear decides not to use him as hooker?)

Finally there is a hint of a possible d/r with someone, this would be very good too looking at the hull squad

I refer the honourable gentleman to Michael Worrincy and the Penrith Panthers.

Pestegg has gone quiet.

I think there's a proverb about 'sleeping eggs' - I'm pretty sure it ended in 'gs' anyway..

He/they/it has just followed me on twitter....

I'm completely NOT in-the-know as well, so they'll get nowt juicy from me.

No no no its the middle bit, as in Dogswit. I think it is what he has stepped in whilst walking the walk.

They obviously thought he was worth a look and thats as far as it went didn't play for the 1st Team.

As we both know his defence was always suspect and I remember asking him when the Bulls were in Perpignan if the Coach's had told his game was rubbish, he looked genuinely shocked and said that know one in the Club had said anything and that was before the St's match where his defence was unforgettable because it was that bad!

Well, on the subject of players who've left, HKR have released their squad numbers for next year - none of the players signed from Bradford have made it out of the 20's. Guess Dewsbury are in for a good season then

Don't forget that Hull KR have retired number 6 which is likely what number Keyes would have.

Just to avoid confusion, what does an on its ar5e champ club with not enough cash to probably cover the next couple of months payroll, a good chance of admin if it can’t cover its liabilties supposed to do when a SL club comes offering a cash lifeline and the players want to go, supposed to do? Hold out for a deal that includes a clause “and they are guaranteed a starting shirt”

No, I'm just disappointed for those players who've left to join a SL club who might not actually get to play in SL. Especially Michella and Ryan - they both more than deserve the chance to show what they're capable of at a higher level

And if they are good enough they will get a chance. As much chance at HKR as anywhere else IMO

He wouldn't. Jordan Abdull would have likely had 6 with one of Brierley or Ellis having the 7 shirt.

In most cases for KR, the new signings are the later numbers. It's only where an existing member of the squad wouldn't really have suited the early numbers that new players have gone into them (SKD, Minikin, Abdull). They clearly don't mean much as Ellis and Brierley are 30 and 31 despite the fact they'll blatantly be higher up the pecking order than Joe.
I would imagine it's looking like a mistake joining them to Keyes now as they have 5 half backs in the squad and 3 of them are more experienced than him. Leaving Bradford am sure will feel the right thing to do, but it does look like he may still end up playing most of his rugby on DR or loan in 2020. At least until he shows he's a better option than those 3.

I’m sure if Kear has the budget and the need for another half back then he could be enquiring about loan availability.