I'm not an avid fan of the NL coverage (more often than not I forget it's on) but he is a player I have heard of. I've seen a few Halifax games this year and I do vaguely remember him and I've got Thurs nights game recorded after a tip off about him being our next signing.

His try scoring record is superb and he's been consistently a very good player for Halifax. I am glad we have given him a shot in SL and I don't think we can lose with this signing.

Now a couple of weeks left to confirm who will be 6 and 7 for us next year.. this is the news all fans are waiting for.

Is it me or do we seem to be loading up on Fullbacks? Kearney, Sykes, Halley, Finnegan, Ah Van and Royston!

See the article. Not Quota. Fed trained.

No, he is classed as federation trained, played his entire professional career over here since joining Batley in 2004

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I must admit, when I first read this news I was like 'What, really??

However having read his profile and the comments on here I'm feeling quite excited about this signing. If he lives up to his reputation, then I really hope he gets plenty of 'air-time'

Very pleased with royston. Watch fax whenever they are on sky as a few friends are supporters and Shad always stands out. Although we've signed him primarily as cover wouldnt be surprised if he forces his way into 17.

Suspect the lad wont be on much money & is a star player from the Championship so gives us loads of options now for our back 3, something we didnt have last year hence why garbage like Sherrife played every week.

With all the potential FB's we have now in Royston, Platt, Ah Van and Sykes, i think it looks 100% now that Kearney will be stand off next season. Personally i think he's a FB and should play there but with a good 7 then he may do ok there for us.

Would think now maybe 1 more signing to come depending on Orford situation. If he goes we need to spend the transfer money & his wage money on a top class 7 & if he comes back then i dont think we'll sign anyone else & i'd be pretty happy with whay we've got.

Never heard of him. Who's this club we've signed him from? I didn't realise Halifax had a Rugby team. The championship? Isn't that an amatuer division?

Almost, thats why Shad will feel right at home with your shower!

think your going to be surprised then.

He's a keeper then.

very good player and fax fans wish him well as believe he deserves chance at SL.

It is now in the Pennine League.
Championship East and Championship West.

Anyway, Royston.
Some good players have turned up from the NL's recently.
Karl Pratt, Richard Whiting, Ben Cockayne.

Yeah I was joking. I was portraying the stereotypical Superleague armchair supporter.

In all seriousness this could turn out to be a very shrewd signing. Provides cover, competition for places and options. Our backs look much stronger this year.

...and Platt



Does anyone think he's going to be used at 13 for us?

We seem to be building a squad with at least two people for every position (excepting the halves

) and we've only really got Langley (and maybe Donaldson) for loose forward. Donaldson is coming back from a serious injury, and Langley picks up a few injuries...

dont forget club see Addy as a loose forward long term. Dont really want use to revert to using langley there as I think he's much better in 2nd row. think you could be onto something with royston sharing role with donaldson and addy,

Don't forget Danny Addy. Loose is considered his best position.


Edit: and mat beat me to that one!

LOL

There is hope for Worrincy then, h's got the first part right just needs to know to do the second bit!

Yes he can play Centre, he has ahad a couple of goes at Loose forward as well in the past.

if you want the best from him then Play him at Full Back

Worrincy is probably the fastest and most athletic forward in the league.

And I once painted my balls blue in art.

If Ah Van is going to be used at centre we'll have Platt, Ah Van, Sykes, Walker, Crookes.

I reckon (from what i've heard) if Kearney is used at 6, that Royston could force his way into being our first choice full-back (but it depends on where Potter does see Ah Van's best position)

One thing is certain, excluding the halves(atm), we'll have competition for places everywhere and that can only be good.

I hope it washed off after