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Maybe not high-profile in union but didn't Gaz Raynor start his career in the other code?

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For my own side, Salford, we had a long line of Union converts up until the early 90's. The last lot were Adrian Hadley, Peter Williams (Who got capped for GB RL), Steve Kerry, David 'Dai' Young. Possibly a couple of others I can't recall at the moment. Not all 'High profile' but all turned into good RL players.

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Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Waerea-Hargreaves

Championship RL clubs could do worse than consider any young lower league 6' 8"+, 20 stone+ RU second rowers (if they can find any that can run) to groom as RL props. There's a lot more of em here than in Aus.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Waerea-Hargreaves

Championship RL clubs could do worse than consider any young lower league 6' 8"+, 20 stone+ RU second rowers (if they can find any that can run) to groom as RL props. There's a lot more of em here than in Aus.


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Liam Botham did stints with Leeds, London and, I think, Wigan. Not the most gifted but he did give it his all while with Leeds.

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Quote: K-Diddy "Maybe not high-profile in union but didn't Gaz Raynor start his career in the other code?'"

Played for Cas panthers, last time I looked they where a league side

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For leeds the last major RU player we snapped up was Jim Fallon I'd say. Signed in 1992 from Bath and was on the verge of being called up for England RU. 74 tries in 140 appearances was a good return.

I'd say Gallagher too but he never really cut it following his injury and sank without trace

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Ryan Atkins played RU for Bramley .

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Quote: bewildered "For leeds the last major RU player we snapped up was Jim Fallon I'd say. Signed in 1992 from Bath and was on the verge of being called up for England RU. 74 tries in 140 appearances was a good return.

I'd say Gallagher too but he never really cut it following his injury and sank without trace'"

Keith senior was picked up by Sheffield playing amateur RU in Huddersfield.

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Quote: rollin thunder "Played for Cas panthers, last time I looked they where a league side'"


I thought he made his professional debut at Leeds Tykes?

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Quote: K-Diddy "I thought he made his professional debut at Leeds Tykes?'"


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Didn't Tom Lineham come to league from union? (Not high profile though)

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Kirk Dixon at Cas started out at Hull Ionains I think.

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I'd expect more coming across but at a younger age and hence - being 'less profile' as a result. Issue RU faces is that the current way of playing seeks certain physiques for certain positions - particularly in the pack. Squat and heave = prop, lanky (6ft 6+) = back row so unless quick (centre battering ramrod wingers) there are a lot in RU clubs who've no progression route to pro rugby unless they consider a code switch...

Personal view, there will be ever more movements at 15/16/17/18 between codes as historic barriers and also new opportunities (outside the RL heartland) provide people with the chance to try...

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Quote: mmp "I'd expect more coming across but at a younger age and hence - being 'less profile' as a result. Issue RU faces is that the current way of playing seeks certain physiques for certain positions - particularly in the pack. Squat and heave

Agreed. All RL clubs should offer free or very cheap season tickets to all school age bona fide playing members of all RU and community RL clubs in their area.

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