Leeds 22 Wakefield 42. Well done to them.

Well played boys keep it going

Great result

Great win for the youngsters, especially against Leeds

Well done lads

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Cracking effort down at BV this aft from the lads with a 30 26 victory over Wolves. Going behind 10 points in the second hf showed great character to come back with the win, some good football on show from both sides, well done Wakey.

Cracking game today - Hopefully we can get a few of these boys signed up on full time deals with the club!

James Batchelor - 3 tries - (Second Rower)
Frazer Morris - 2 tries - (Prop Forward)
Judah Mazive (Fullback, Wing, Centre)
Bradley Moules (Hooker)
Liam Senor (Second Row)

All stood out today and in previous games that I've watched. Could really do with signing these guys up before they move on!!

Agree totally W.T.W.

Don't suppose we have up and coming half backs do we?

I don't think right now but Ackroyd, Flemming and Moules look promising. Age might be against the latter 2 regarding 19s next year but Ackroyd I believe as another 2yrs. It's all down to a gamble due to no reserve grade which is losing some good youngsters throughout the leagues.

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I really could not understand why the powers that be scrapped the A team. Just senseless to me.

Especially this year, as with a few u19's we do have enough players for a 'A' team as I'm sure other clubs do too. So it wouldn't cost too much extra to bring back

At risk of sounding like a broken record - it was scrapped because SL clubs voted for it to be scrapped - because they didn't want the expense; we were one of the clubs who voted to do so.

For mine, the RFL should compel SL clubs to run an A team as a condition of participation in SL; if it takes money from elsewhere in the club, tough tits.

It's ironic that clubs wanted to drop A teams to cut costs, but then voted for the marquee player.

Not often I agree with you bren ,but on this your spot on its a no brained .,young wakefield players have no choice but to move on

Yeah - I seem to remember it being mentioned before that it was SL clubs that voted in favour of scrapping the A team but whoever made it happen made a huge mistake in my opinion. After all how much does it cost to run the under 19's ?

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Spot on as usual old cock.

I'd like to see a A team put into the lower leagues, it worked in football in the amateur scene can't see why it can't work in our game, you just make sure that both side aren't in the same league

Can someone tell us a bit about James Batchelor, he has scored a couple of hat tricks this season already against Leeds and Warrington. Would he be considered for England Academy ?

Played at Crigg as a junior over two spells from u10's to 14's came back and played in 16's after a short spell elsewhere, older brother also a good player in his junior days, can play half but plays his best games at loose, is a local lad and along with his Dad are WAKEFIELD supporters.

I think Chris Ackroyd has got some potential and his game management is class, needs to work on his size over the next year or so but he is a real good HB that in years to come could become a regular first teamer if he carries on his progression. He played open aged Rugby at 16 yrs old for Illingworth to get used to the physicality of the older game and he was outstanding for them. He sure will be one for the coming years.

Ackroyd is the most naturally talented half back we've had in our junior ranks since Brough. However he's a way to go yet and I can perhaps see him getting a run out in next seasons friendlies if he really comes on over this season.

However we all know it's notoriously difficult to spot them at this age, especially halfbacks. Cain Southernwood and that lad from Cumbria 2005ish looked like world beaters at U19's but neither did anything. I give Ackroyd a 20% chance of making it and for that he will need a first class attitude, luck and a far more enlightened club management - best of luck kiddo.