Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue May 22, 2018 12:49 pm  

Newman is year older than Jack. Both excellent prospects. Big and athletic centres with good pace. Newman is probably the better athlete and Broadbent the better rugby brain but both have a good chance to make the grade if they stay healthy and level headed.

The young kid in 16s Joe Burton looks good too.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue May 22, 2018 5:45 pm  

As someone who doesn't get to see any academy games, are there any forwards physically ready to play in the 1st team?
With the current injury situation we are desperate for new blood in the front row but wouldn't want to see someone thrown in who is not ready.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue May 22, 2018 7:58 pm  

The Magic Rat wrote:

As someone who doesn't get to see any academy games, are there any forwards physically ready to play in the 1st team?
With the current injury situation we are desperate for new blood in the front row but wouldn't want to see someone thrown in who is not ready.

Owen Trout & Alex Sutcliffe plus i wouldnt be against giving Mconnel Darly Moorhouse or Darly 10 minute stints.
Holroyd is the best prop in the 19's but he's barely turned 17 so id leave him for at least another year.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Wed May 23, 2018 6:57 am  

Im not as big a fan of Trout as others are i think he looks a bit slow but he has some talent a decent offload and has a good step.

Holroyd is still a kid but if he was thrown into the 1st team on the bench he would cope for 10 mins or so easily. He runs so powerfully he really takes some stopping. I know Super League is a massive step up on 19s rugby and for a kid so young it would be a huge ask but ive no doubt in him at all.

As ive said previous the hooker Corey Johnson probably isnt quite ready to step up yet but hes better than Brad Dwyer now and id rather see him on bench than Dwyer. I hope they dont ruin Johnson by making him bulk up.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Wed May 23, 2018 8:46 am  

I read on twitter earlier today that 6 Rhinos have been chosen for England Academy.
Trout, Holroyd, Johnson, Broadbent, Newman & McConnell.
The post has since been deleted.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Wed May 23, 2018 8:48 am  

Thanks for the views.
Looks like at least 1 will be required this week, hopefully they will be ready.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Wed May 23, 2018 10:06 am  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Im not as big a fan of Trout as others are i think he looks a bit slow but he has some talent a decent offload and has a good step.

Holroyd is still a kid but if he was thrown into the 1st team on the bench he would cope for 10 mins or so easily. He runs so powerfully he really takes some stopping. I know Super League is a massive step up on 19s rugby and for a kid so young it would be a huge ask but ive no doubt in him at all.

As ive said previous the hooker Corey Johnson probably isnt quite ready to step up yet but hes better than Brad Dwyer now and id rather see him on bench than Dwyer. I hope they dont ruin Johnson by making him bulk up.

I would agree with all that, except that Dwyer can offer us a bit of flexibility in the forwards rather than just hooker, as he is physical enough. Although, that said, Johnson is also an outstanding half aswell as hooker, if you looked at it from that point of view.

Alex Sutcliffe is the most ready replacement for the first team, and I would have him at centre before Keinhorst, and in the back row long before the likes of Walters. His major problem is the lad can't seem to get a break from the injuries he keeps getting.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Wed May 23, 2018 6:06 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

I would agree with all that, except that Dwyer can offer us a bit of flexibility in the forwards rather than just hooker, as he is physical enough. Although, that said, Johnson is also an outstanding half aswell as hooker, if you looked at it from that point of view.

Alex Sutcliffe is the most ready replacement for the first team, and I would have him at centre before Keinhorst, and in the back row long before the likes of Walters. His major problem is the lad can't seem to get a break from the injuries he keeps getting.

Well thats exactly it with Alex Sutcliffe and while i personally dont think he will make the grade at Leeds at the moment he probably is the most ready out of the forwards at the moment. The others are still s bit young.

Brad Martin is another talented player but again still a bit young and injuries have impacted his season.

In regards to Corey i hope they forget the halves idea and let him concentrate solely on the hooking role. Hope he continues to develop as he is.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Wed May 23, 2018 6:16 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Well thats exactly it with Alex Sutcliffe and while i personally dont think he will make the grade at Leeds at the moment he probably is the most ready out of the forwards at the moment. The others are still s bit young.

Brad Martin is another talented player but again still a bit young and injuries have impacted his season.

In regards to Corey i hope they forget the halves idea and let him concentrate solely on the hooking role. Hope he continues to develop as he is.

100% Agree re-Corey mate

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Sat May 26, 2018 1:29 pm  

u19s game vs Catalans live on facebook today, 2.30pm kick off