Josh Hogdson To Hull KR Nxt Season

Quote: Linebreaker "I truly think that some folk on here make statements about players they have very little or no knowledge of what-so-ever. Statements about Hodgeson being average make no sense when the kid has been the outstanding player in the reserves this season. Player of the year award to boot.

OK, it's reserve grade but always remember, they are playing against the "potential" SL players from other SL clubs. Players all of these clubs believe have some potential. All still learning, all still developing and he stood out in quite a few games this year. I would think the coaches at youth level will all be very sad the kid is leaving at this stage of his development.

I hear time and time again how much of a poor wage we offer these young kids. No wonder they choose pastures new. These young people are on full time contracts which means they cannot work in a normal way and basically have to rely on the wages offered by SL clubs. It aint much let me tell you. Money talks. Many of the current local lads are surprised when they hear tal;k of payments other clubs offer to some of their prospects.

Josh Hodgeson and Danny Houghton are different types of 9's imo. Houghton is much quicker around the ruck and gives momentum in this way especially impacting on the game. Hodgeson offers more variety from I have seen. I have seen Hodgeson take control of games when playing 9. He has the confidence to play on his initiative.

He might make it, he might not, many dont, but to say he's an average SL player when he's hardly been given a fair crack is nonsense.'"

Agreed. Think he played twice for Hull last year at first grade, maybe even once and for many to judge him for this is nonsense. An example is Kris Whelham for us, has grabbed his opportunity with both hands and has improved his game and is a better player for his run in the first team. Hopefully Josh does the same