It`s ok Marty I meant Thompson.
I`m having a bad memory day!

I agree.
What`s the point having 10 reasonably decent players kicking about and not getting tested in any way.
A second string of first teamers and those near to the first team squad should be played in the reserves against equally skilful first team squad members from other clubs.
The games should also be played before or after the first team games on the same day/night.

Personally I liked Academy games as curtain raisers and then separate “A”-team games.

I quite enjoy the Academy games as a curtain raiser before the big one.
But if all teams played as near to the first team squad players in their reserves I`m sure it would bring in some additional revenue even if its from food and drink.

Or, if the reserve team was good enough, you might get hundreds turn up on another night/day. Maybe those who have work commitments on match day etc.

I don’t think Reserves games would add much revenue as a curtain raiser.

Good point as long as they play at Headingley and not Stanningley maybe.

Yep you could maybe play at the weekend rather than a Friday night, give fans an option. Some eager beavers might attend both, some might attend reserves if you can’t get to the first grade match.

Could improve the streaming / subscription offer too, I don’t imagine reserve grade would be subject to any broadcast restrictions.

This is only possible if reserve grade is decent quality though.

You couldn't afford to play these games in isolation at Headingley

Anyone in the 19’s good enough to step up fill in/ take their chance if Sezar or Austin are missing. Great opportunity for two young players next year to be 3rd and 4th choice halfs.

Not to my mind yet mate. The best ones are Kai Morgan and Jack Sinfield but both are under-done physically. Much more likely we’d use first graders Myler, Leeming, Sutcliffe as cover.

Has Corey Johnson been playing 7 at York this last season, maybe thats another option if needed.

Ben Shiels has left the club to join Sheffield Eagles.

Good for him. Much nearer to home. Kid used to travel for hours to get to Leeds on the train from Derbyshire. Hes at Sheff Uni now so perfect move for him.

Good luck to him.

Coby Nichol and Ajahni Wallace join Bradford Bulls from Leeds Rhinos

Sounds like permanent deals, albeit 1 year initially.

Fair enough, both good players but maybe not with quite enough going for them at this stage in their careers.

Good signings for Bradford though.

Sounds like some tough calls being made behind the scenes this off-season.

Thought you was Championing AJ for a 1st team spot next year Jimbo?

I thought he might get an appearance or two yes, but looks like the club agrees with you that he’s just not got the frame for it.

Or maybe Muizz is too similar a type but more experienced.

Either way good luck to him at Bulls.

Very interesting times ahead for the U18s with the fixtures being confirmed as well as Reserve fixtures.

Both only 18 so it’s a big call to make but with no under 20’s the pathway isn’t ideal. Hope they both go well at the Bulls

Former academy player Iwan Stephens named in England u-20s squad in union. Did seem odd when we released him, always looked good in academy highlights. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... 630904.amp

Former academy player Iwan Stephens named in England u-20s squad in union. Did seem odd when we released him, always looked good in academy highlights. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... 630904.amp

Jack Sinfield, Oli Field and Levi Edwards play for reserves tomorrow night v Newcastle Thunder.

Kyle Trout & Tom Holmes drafted in from Featherstone, Rain Rowley drafted in from Hunslet, Charley Bodman & Oli Burton drafted in from Batley Bulldogs.

Rest of squad chosen after training tonight.

Rhinos' team is: Edgell, Bridgeman-Reaney, J Smith, Simpson, Turner, Sinfield, Holmes, Hird, Burton, Trout, Edwards, Salkeld, Rowley. Subs Morgan, Higgins, Aldridge, Bodman.

Where do reserves play at? Headingley or Stanningley or elsewhere?

Stanningley this week. Some games are double headers with first team.

Reserves
1 Newcastle Thunder (H) - Stanningley
2 Bradford Bulls (A) - Odsal
3 St. Helens (A) - Totally Wicked Stadium.
4 Wigan Warriors (H) - Stanningley
5 Hull KR (H) - Headingley DH
6 Wakefield Trinity (A) - Belle Vue
7 Castleford Tigers (A) - Lock Lane
8 Warrington Wolves (H) - Stanningley
9 Salford Red Devils (H) - Stanningley
10 London Broncos (A) - TBC
11 Huddersfield Giants (H) - Stanningley
12 Hull FC (A) - Uni of Hull
13 Wakefield Trinity (H) - Headingley DH

Academy
1 Newcastle Thunder (H) - Stanningley
2 Warrington Wolves (A) - Victoria Park
3 Hull KR (H) - Stanningley
4 Wigan Warriors (H) - Headingley DH
5 Huddersfield Giants (A) - Huddersfield RUFC
6 Castleford Tigers (H) - Stanningley
7 Bradford Bulls (A) - Odsal
8 Wakefield Trinity (H) - Stanningley
9 St Helens (A) - Totally Wicked
10 Hull FC (A) - Uni of Hull
11 London Broncos (H) - Stanningley
12 Newcastle Thunder (A) - Kingston Park
13 Warrington Wolves (H) - Headingley DH

Reserves game off