I like the idea of Catalans but I would have thought the logistics of it might count them out for Keighley.

Some of the Catalans players will probably have their permanent/main home base not far away from Keighley anyway (eg Leon Pryce, Damien Blanch, Brent Webb, Ian Henderson etc) - so if any of those for any reason could become available for loan to Keighley Cougars for a couple of games, I don't think the club should say no. Apart from anything else, the club's own young players can learn a lot from guys with that sort of experience. Ryanair can be a good thing!

If it happened I wouldn't complain, I still think it would be highly unlikely... especially for the players you mentioned.

I'd also take Brent Webb off the list, friend of a friend and I've heard some tales which him make questionable as an example for young players.

I think there is enough to say the deal should be voided. Neither club is benefitting so if nothing is set in stone let's move on.

We've not used this well and maybe panicked a bit. I can't see the Catalans thing happening, but it would be nice. There are some very good young players on the fringes in super league so maybe the loan option could be worthy of consideration. A half back and loose would be my priorities.

We thought about the Catalans but, to be fair, we find dual registration a distraction from what we ultimately need to be as a club. A longer term loan agreement for a player is ok but living on a week by week basis and disrupting the side has negative connotations for the immediate game, the season and the longer term.