2018 | Academy u16s : Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:01 pm  

Under 16's beat wigan 34-14 today. Looks like another strong group coming through, only defeat so far was a game in which we fielded a team of u15's.

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:09 pm  

very heavy going under foot today but we looked far superior and stronger than wigan imo in all departments and that is the benchmark in academy rugby.

the side have lost 1 game but played a totally u15 side in that loss so things are looking very promising for the future

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:15 pm  

When they persuaded Joe Burton to turn back on Cas and sign, that was a surprise. He will be an international centre.

The halfs are significantly better than last years halfs now in 19’s.

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:33 pm  

Think liam tindall looks a terrific prospect aswel.

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:15 pm  

Burton looked sensational today and on a quagmire. The 16s look like a team that will be fantastic if the pitches ever dry out.

Interestingly Ellery Hanleys son played at 6 and full back for Wigan and scored but i don't think he's quite at his daddy's level.

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:14 am  

Gotcha wrote:

The halfs are significantly better than last years halfs now in 19’s.

I'd agree from what I've seen, both have great running and passing games

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:51 pm  

How does joe burton compare to newman and boadbent who'v been stand out centres at this level fairly recently?

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:20 pm  

mattsrhinos1978 wrote:

How does joe burton compare to newman and boadbent who'v been stand out centres at this level fairly recently?

Burton was an excellent fullback as well as centre, and continues to grow. Joe is the equal of Broadbent at same age, who is equally a super player. Both are/were better than Newman at same age, who is also a very good player. Not sure that answers you, but might put a smile on face

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:33 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

Burton was an excellent fullback as well as centre, and continues to grow. Joe is the equal of Broadbent at same age, who is equally a super player. Both are/were better than Newman at same age, who is also a very good player. Not sure that answers you, but might put a smile on face

Yeah that answrs what i was after, thanks. I think broadbents a brilliant player so its good to know we'v got another equally as talented.

[Frosties.]

Re: 2018 | Academy u16s : Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:58 pm  

Seems we are getting back to the days where we are attracting quality players in every year. Excited for this lot of youngsters.