: Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:42 pm  

Ryan Jarman wrote:

This is the second Whitehaven player in a year to be noticed after having a blinder on sky sports, it's really good for the game that these matches are being shown on TV, and the most talented players are being snapped up.

couldnt agree more and i see this as a positive for us, it shows the local talent thet we can give them a path into SL, and a shop window for them

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:47 pm  

He played well for Wigan a couple of seasons back, but didn't want to move as he had a decent job with BNFL (I think)

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:08 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

He played well for Wigan a couple of seasons back, but didn't want to move as he had a decent job with BNFL (I think)

I mentioned the Wigan connection the last time he had a thread on here but nobody could back up that he was ever there.

'Leeds sign Wigan reject', is this the early nineties again.

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:37 pm  

Good signing imo stacks of potential and if the expected deal with pitts goes ahead adds to depth in the pack and allows more scope for rotation.

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:39 pm  

rhinoms wrote:

Good signing imo stacks of potential

He better be good for your sake.

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:39 pm  

haven4ever wrote:

couldnt agree more and i see this as a positive for us, it shows the local talent thet we can give them a path into SL, and a shop window for them

Has the link up between the clubs been finalised???????
I know GH was very keen to get it done especially with our younger players getting to join whitehaven in NL1 which is a greater,tougher comp than the reserves grade.

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:49 pm  

rhinoms wrote:

Has the link up between the clubs been finalised???????
I know GH was very keen to get it done especially with our younger players getting to join whitehaven in NL1 which is a greater,tougher comp than the reserves grade.

just about i think, i agree anyone in sl reserves would benefit from playing NL1

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:00 pm  

rhinoms wrote:

Has the link up between the clubs been finalised???????
I know GH was very keen to get it done especially with our younger players getting to join whitehaven in NL1 which is a greater,tougher comp than the reserves grade.

There was talk of a friendly up here aswel.

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:01 pm  

haven4ever wrote:

he has gone from playing Centre in the cumberland league to be ing one of the stand out props in NL1 in less than 12months

he is a beast on the pitch makes tons of yards , good off load, but also has brains

knows when to push on and try to break tackles and knows when to hit the deck quick for a QPOTB

we are on tv next thursday against barrow so you can judge for yourselves

I'm a Whitehaven lad myself so I watch them on a regular basis, have to agree with all of that.

It's scary how good this lad could become, and he seems to have a decent attitude aswel.

: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:48 pm  

The only odd bit is the fact that he'll be available for them next year as well. Surely if he's not ready for us he should be loaned out to another SL club a la Scott Moore?