I know there are rumours of Sam Powell moving to Hull KR on loan, to cover Michael Dobson's absence.

The two clubs have a good working relationship, following the mutual success of the Charnley loan last year - does anyone think a similar deal for Powell is likely?

Is he ready for Super League?

That's difficult to tell, because of the low standard of most reserves games. I'd say yes, though - he's got a good rugby brain and I think will be a fast learner. He's certainly got the basic skills.

I agree with the comments about Tuson, he looked every inch a superleague player playing below his level. Ben Davies impressed also. I thought Tomkins went well too, did 80 minutes.Another very professional display, they will be very hard to beat this year, Warrington will be a test for them though. I am sure we will see some dual registrations soon, don't think Powell is ready to step straight into a Superleague team yet, NL1 for sure as could a few more of them.
As for 'what it does for either team', playing in a dominant U20s has done no harm for a lot of the players on display last night, they have come on leaps and bounds. Not really bothered what it does for salford!

[iA very impressive performance by your young lads last night at the Willows.

Quite a few future stars on view for sure.[/i

Not really. I think more credit goes to the loan/dual reg deals that most of them went on before stepping up to the first team.
Goulding at Salford, Prescott at Leigh, Mossop at Huddersfield and Barrow, Charnley at HKR, Tuson at Cas, Farrell, Davies & Marsh at Widnes, all came back much better players than when they left.