paul-t ......is go with beharall scrum half and mash off half as both are naturals in those positions

Holker has a bit of paul wellends in him .....in looks .....good fullback but likes to play loose forward ........was a little suprised that Hallet is not in the squad though

The academy side we have has some real strength in depth and is really exciting for the future of the club.

The person who mentioned Holker being very Wellens like is spot on. Hes a very intelligent player as well.

I'm glad to see the young players getting this kind of game time and experience - my understanding is that Hallett isn't in the side as he only returned from Australia last week so prob still jet lagged, I presume on some training regime down under.

Think the academy would have been stronger but as there is no under 20's anymore players like Sheriff and Peterson had nowhere to play which is a real shame IMO

That's what dual reg is for.

Are we dual reg with anyone yet?

Workington?

Quote: Sheldon "Workington?'" Widnes www.superleaguefans.com/widnes-v ... -town.html which makes more sense geographically. We either missed the boat or are taking a different approach. There'll possibly be chances to place the odd player with the bigger Yorkshire Championship teams who wanted to stand alone, plus I don't think the partnerships have to be exclusive. On the other hand, iirc, each Championship team only has so many dual-reg places. ATEOD, there weren't enough Championship teams to go around. Maybe Gateshead in Championship 1, but the jump to SL standard is all the bigger then.

Quote: Sheldon "Workington?'" Widnes www.superleaguefans.com/widnes-v ... -town.html which makes more sense geographically. We either missed the boat or are taking a different approach. There'll possibly be chances to place the odd player with the bigger Yorkshire Championship teams who wanted to stand alone, plus I don't think the partnerships have to be exclusive. On the other hand, iirc, each Championship team only has so many dual-reg places. ATEOD, there weren't enough Championship teams to go around. Maybe Gateshead in Championship 1, but the jump to SL standard is all the bigger then.

Rumours afoot that our link up will be with Gateshead.

I've heard rumours a nose.

what happened to kristian bell i saw him in a friendly a couple of seasons ago at halifax and thought he looked great he controlled the game that day

Hallett has only just got back from a long holiday visiting his brother in Australia so hasn't really had much of a pre-season. Can't see him breaking in to the first team this season but he is a promising player. If his growth is as good as someone like Charnley and our own Gleeson then I can see great things in him but he knows there is a long way to go to get anywhere near those two just yet.

I believes he was released by club hes gone backwards in his development imo but im more than happy to be corrected if this not the case.

Released by the club and has now decided to pack the game in.

shame that i thought something must have gone wrong with him not getting a look in in the last couple of seasons even in the 20s

Thats a real shame, i saw him play in Australia last January and i thought he was the best player for Hull KR by a mile and i know Wests Tigers thought so too.

Here's a two minute clip of the match: tyneandwear.sky.com/rugby/video/52035

Here's a two minute clip of the match: tyneandwear.sky.com/rugby/video/52035