[quote="DSJ1983":21bev1au]To be fair haven’t they followed him everywhere he’s been? I’d say it’s more than a tenuous link he obviously has a good relationship with both players and families. I do agree though that now both players are becoming established in SL it’s unlikely they’ll just leave for Rovers on the basis of who they’ve appointed as academy coach.[/quote:21bev1au] Not sure about everywhere, they had academy connection. Balmforth would be 4th choice hooker, unless kr release one of their new signings or litten. Staveley as good as he is would be behind quite a few good back rows too.

[quote="ComeOnYouUll":35qhyrkt]Just checked the timeline Nick Staveley signed for Hull in April 2021 Pete Riding joined Hull in January 2022 Denieve Balmforth signed for Hull from Warrington in March 2022[/quote:35qhyrkt] Fair enough, all 3 of them have followed very similar paths and must have a great relationship, both following Riding from West Yorkshire to Warrington Academy and then all 3 of them joining Hull. Still think if Balmforth does end up at Rovers it will be little to do with them appointing Riding but more that they’ll likely be in the market for a 9 in 2026 anyway.

Pete Riding Jack Brown Best to let dobbins keep signing what seems like bang average

Lose Riding or lose Tate I’m sure Richie knows best.

He be wasted at KR they don’t really promote within just go and sign the likes of Ruan and Doro.,

[quote="Ellam":20o54gf2]He be wasted at KR they don’t really promote within just go and sign the likes of Ruan and Doro.,[/quote:20o54gf2] To be fair, I don't think Doro is a bad signing. Excellent for Bradford last year. Ruan though - he's a right fadge