I see what you’re saying but not all the youngsters Wigan produce are superstars like Tomkins. Look at the 3 you’ve got, Gildart, Davies and Burgess. All 3 had success with Wigan and top SL players, I don’t see why the likes of Martin and Barron can’t be at least as good as them even the likes of Litten and Charles have something about them just need a bit more physical development. I don’t think the Wigan lads age 18-19 are particularly better than anyone else, just the overall environment is better. Now Hull seemingly don’t have to worry about money short term and diverting cash from elsewhere to the first team the challenge for Myler is to recreate that Wigan, Leeds and Saints environment for young players. He’s making the right noises only time will tell.

The bit in bold is the biggest difference for me and you’ve hit the nail on the head there.

Turns out the third round draw is next Tuesday at 6pm on the BBC iPlayer. Not only before round two takes place but the bad weather means some first round games will also not have happened so it could end up A or B or C or D v Hull FC.

Another missed opportunity. Why have the draw hidden away on iPlayer? They always used to have it on the Monday evening at 6.55pm on BBC Look North/NW, following the previous round. At least everyone knew when it was.

They be showing it on Dave at 3am on a Thursday morning next.

foreign investors set to take over London Bronco's with a top super league Administrator so far un-named to take over running the club for them.

Haven't heard from James Rule in a while

James clarke presumably

It could be Adam?

If it's a choice of 4 teams at least we can play a game of, which away team do we wanna go too the most? :D
Let's hope this season lasts a little longer than April.
Well, we can dream I suppose, or get knocked out in the 3rd round by a lower division club and we can say our season is over by the 9th of February. :P :lol: :DANCE:

Leeds have been dealt a blow with Sivo suffering a season ending injury in their friendly against Wigan. Shame for the fella to suffer such an injury before making a competitive SL game, reckon he’d have been quite a hit this season. Best of luck to him for his recovery.

Really bad luck for the guy. I would think that, for a professional sportsman, knowing you will be taking no part in the season before it has even started must be one of the biggest mental challenges you will face. All he now has to look forward to is twelve months of rehab in the hope that he can pick his career back up this time next year. Not what he flew across the globe for.
Sympathy for any sportsman who pick up injuries of this kind.

As if further proof were needed, look like a right tool after these early rounds. 2nd going into the Easter fixtures - crazy lol.