I think Abdull's next step is a loan move to a Super League side. If any of the Championship sides win promotion and need a pivot/13, we should be offering him for 12 months on a plate.

Big fan of the youth development at the club currently, we've now seen ample game time for the likes of Fash, Turgut, Matongo, Downs and Rawsthorne this season. Will stand us in good stead for the middle 8's, and beyond.

The progress that these lads have made is a great incentive to those currently operating in the academy. Its a sign that if you work hard and listen to the coaches there are opportunities to be had.

Could put Naughton in the Rawsthorne category too, shame he's not got much game time at all at Leigh.

Imo rawsthorne if he continues improving can be a really good winger. Big quick and good goalkicker

Fashy is an unsung hero just does all the hard yards, Masi looks a unit, Turgut getting better every week, jury still out on Downs but not let anyone down.

Fashy is an unsung hero just does all the hard yards, Masi looks a unit, Turgut getting better every week, jury still out on Downs but not let anyone down.

A bit of fine tuning to the technical side of his game and a bit more weight on him, and Masi could be devastating breaking through the line. It already takes a few men to halt him and he doesn't seem to be taken to ground that often. Potentially brilliant.

Masi needs more confidence in his strength I think as he seems a little uneasy running the ball in. He also was timing his runs better from the kick off on Friday. Against Wigan he was mistiming it and taking it standing, which was resolved, so shows he is learning

its great to see all the hard work and money that has been put into the club by the owner and coaches is really starting to come off.

as mentioned, fash has been really good for us. strong, hard runner, good tackler, also seems good with his distribution from play of the ball.

turget runs some very good lines, strong, fast, gets us on the front foot and loves to get involved. he has a bit of a temper, but its nice to have a player that can get under the skin of the other team sometimes.

masi really looks the part. 18 years old, and fully grown seasoned players struggle to take him down. hits ahrd when defending too.

rawsthorne looks like he could be a top draw winger. pace to burn, strength, eye for the line and can kick at goal, which in this era, is vital.

I don't think Masi is 18 years old, 21/22?

I think Downs is a year behind these three.
Needs to add some weight and a lot more game time.
See him as a regular at Doncaster later this season and next.

Turned 21 last month, which is still very young for a prop in the current game. Some don't bend a defensive line until their late 20s.

The best way I can think of to describe Downs is that the others are trying to make a positive impression on the game and he is trying not to make a negative one. He hasn't done anything wrong, some of his goal line defence against Salford was great. But I'd like to see him try to influence the game more rather than just make up the numbers.