Is that not because so few clubs have a reserve side, or were not stocking it appropriately with players?

What would you say the issue with it was? Not high enough quality?

Quality was awful, we were including Rochdale reserves in our team to make the numbers up. What quality of players do you think Keighley have in their reserves? Hardly the right preparation for Super League players.

There was also uncertainty of fixtures taking place. Pretty certain in the final year we ran a team both our games with Wigan were cancelled as they couldn't raise a team. If they couldn't what chance the rest?

The problem I see is with the academy pathway stopping at u19 not many players at that age are physically ready for week in week out rugby, so where do you get game time for them? That's why I think u21s is right with the ability to play five overage players to cover first team squad not selected or returning from injury. The limit on five avoids stockpiling and will see the filter down of talent to their correct level continues.

The u18s and u21s structure use to be in place and was producing good quality Super League players. Those looking for a conspiracy theory could ponder over why the controllers of Wigan and Leeds, who had traditionally reigned at that level, were the two ringleaders in the switch to u19s and dual-reg at a time when Warrington and St Helens were starting to overtake them. I wonder which were the only rwo clubs to vote against the proposals?

Whether it is formally a reserve comp or you U21’s suggestion I have no specific preference, but without somewhere for squad players to get a game then loaning out is the only other option.
This obviously has a knock on with “structures” building playing partnerships etc.

Steve Price might see how the lads perform in a more demanding environment then create a bit more competition in our pack when they are recalled.

BWW, what about Atkins & Lineham? Pray tell

Might be a little twist to tonights game by all accounts.....

[iThe u18s and u21s structure use to be in place and was producing good quality Super League players. Those looking for a conspiracy theory could ponder over why the controllers of Wigan and Leeds, who had traditionally reigned at that level, were the two ringleaders in the switch to u19s and dual-reg at a time when Warrington and St Helens were starting to overtake them. I wonder which were the only rwo clubs to vote against the proposals?'"

Just so long as it's not a knee twist.

What happened to the Savellio thread?

Is the Wire Flyer on the bench?

Nope