Wakey have what seems to be the most promising set of young players coming through since the Westwood/Ellis days.

The pick of the bunch seem to be..

Walshaw - has the physicality to do well. A question over his fitness for long stints at SL level.

Cowling - In his debut vs saints played with maturity and seems a 'natural' centre. Has been impressive for Doncaster on DR.

Trout - looks to have bulked up and slowly working his way into contention for the 17.

Do fans think we will see these or any of these feature prominently in the team next year? Are they capable of making a starting spot their own?

Would be great to have a few young wakey developed players in the lineup on a weekly basis.

I think Walshaw & Cowling have a better chance re the problem centre position. Both have potential to push on and do well. Hopefully the experience they have gained this season wi;; help them push on next season.

Re Trout - IMHO can't say I've seen anything from him that makes me think WOW - reminds me of Henderson. Gives 100%, can't fault his effort or commitment but what does he really offer? What is his best position? Where would you play him? We have a lot of competition in the back row and its surprised me he's played/made the squad as many times as he has this season. Fair play to him.

With Aiton, Southern, Washbrook, Johnson, Ali & Mariano ahead of him that's tough competition.

Maybe it would be in all three players interest to go out on Dual Reg deals to continue their development...?

I would say yes and yes if given more game time and whats happening to Lillycrop is he good enough..??, I have only seen him a few times but he looked good..

Reminds me of a 20 year old Jonny Thompson I think Trout will develop into a very good forward he just needs time

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see all three local lads in our starting 17

It will be tough for them but Trout is the one of the three I personally just don't quite see making it/forcing his way in long term.

I see the quality in the other two lads, just not in Trout yet - hope all three push on and do it

And what a great bloke he is true Red/White and Blue a proper Wakefield lad true to the club and Wakefield... how long as he been at the club..

Seem to remember trout making his SL debut 2 years ago vs hullkr away. May be wrong though.

If Johnson does leave then it's Walshaws opportunity to stake a claim for that bench spot. Think he has been playing SR for dons and us.

Definitely think we should give some of the young lads a go next year, particularly Cowling and Walshaw. I'd be prepared to take a hit on performance next season if it means we can develop them into top RL players for the years to come.

At about 20 years old and having another offseason behind them I would hope they show improvement to stake a claim. If pj is going we could do with another impact second row and Walshaw could fit that bill.

Suppose it does depend on who comes in but after a second preseason and a Gullah season I would hope they show enough to force a first team place.

Don't want to disclude trout though as he also seems to be improving his game.

I'd like wakey to sign 2/3 top quality players and rely more on these young players if needed that 5/6 average players that keep them out of the team.

People seem to have forgotten about Wildie and Davey. Been on dual reg at Batley and Sheffield respectively, both have been used as impact subs, and both have been impressive. Hope they are both here next year, I'd have them both ahead of John.

I like Trout to be honest. Less flass than the others, partly because of his position but I think he is most likely to stake a claim. It will be hard as he has competition in the second row but equally he is the type of player we need.
Being compared to Henderson in my opinion is not a bad thing. We need a worker to go with the runners. If Washbrook ever gets injured we would need someone like him.