Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:54 am  

Doncaster RLFC are delighted to announce the capture of Nathan Powley on a one year deal. 20 year-old Powley has been with Hull KR for the past three seasons and has represented England at U15 and U16 levels.

The Hull born hooker comes with an impressive record and received a scholarship at the age of 12 from Hull FC until he was 16. He played through all of the Hull service area, Yorkshire camp and national camp. Powley also spent a season at Castleford Tigers in 2007.

Tony Miller, the Dons head coach said: “Nathan is a quality player and comes with a good pedigree.

“He is also a tough defender, very good distributor from acting half and is quick to exploit any lazy defenders with his darting runs from acting half.

“I’m delighted to have him on board and am looking forward to working with him next season.”

Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:02 pm  

another hooker is three not enough? it was the complaint of last year too.. especially when we are lacking in other areas.

Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:11 pm  

donny11 wrote:

another hooker is three not enough? it was the complaint of last year too.. especially when we are lacking in other areas.

Yes, but if he turns out to be outstanding we don't want to miss out on him do we?

Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:16 pm  

agreed on that. and will actually be good to have another brilliant hooker for when kesik is subbed. quite frustrating watching the team throw a lead away when he goes off. Good luck to him im just wondering where it leaves emmett and ely.

Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:08 pm  

surely thats a problem for tony miller to solve he gets paid for that reason! he must have an idea on how he wants his squad to look so ill reserve judgement till the final piece is put in place

Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:12 pm  

mr-rugby wrote:

surely thats a problem for tony miller to solve he gets paid for that reason! he must have an idea on how he wants his squad to look so ill reserve judgement till the final piece is put in place

Yes, we don't know what irons are in the fire regarding the squad for next year.

Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:29 pm  

Emmett at 13 anyone ?

Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:38 pm  

Mike Emmett seems like a versatile sort of player. He'll fit in at 13, I'm sure, if necessary. He definitely improved as last season went on and I have high hopes for him for next season.

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Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:35 pm  

Nathan is a good player but i think that at first team level his size will always be a hindrance given that his game is based almost entirely around aggression.

Re: Powley Puts Pen to Paper : Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:30 am  

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