London Broncos youth players : Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:01 pm  

Whilst there is still a lot of doubt surrounding the broncos i did note on the VT that quite a few of their younger players have been released ? Not 100 % and would probably change if they can get themselves sorted for season - I had read a lot of good things about Bishay and caton- brown and woodburn-hall seemed to be rated well. May be good options for us to develop and work with?

Re: London Broncos youth players : Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:57 pm  

We wouldn't be alone and we might not have the muscle to go head to head if any of the big boys decide they want in.

Re: London Broncos youth players : Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:05 pm  

Most of big boys may have these positions covered in their juniors i.e. wigan /leeds may have halves they are already preparing.. wigan have hampshire and george williams.. Saints always have half backs coming through... etc etc

[Bullseye]

Re: London Broncos youth players : Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:09 pm  

Worth a look at least I agree.

Re: London Broncos youth players : Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:17 pm  

I used to be an academy player at the Bronco's (when they were Harlequins) and they have a good youth set up.. One player in particular is a lad called Oscar Thomas. They rate him very highly down there, so will be interesting to see how he gets on. Along with Ant Cox, Dollapi, Caton-Brown, Dixon, Bishay, Woodburn-Hall.. But I hope they do manage to find new clubs, as they really do love the game.

[Bulliac]

Re: London Broncos youth players : Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:39 pm  

Best thing would be if they got a gig with the Broncos rather than leaving. It's a real shame what's happening down there and I hope they can sort something out, though it's looking decidedly dodgy right now.

Re: London Broncos youth players : Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:57 pm  

I think we should concentrate on keeping hold of what's left of our own young talent first.

Re: London Broncos youth players : Wed Nov 20, 2013 6:19 pm  

Broncos just announced their appointing administrators in ten days. Doesn't look good.

Re: London Broncos youth players : Wed Nov 20, 2013 6:48 pm  

Very impressed whenever I've seen Woodburn-Hall, Bishay and Caton-Brown. I really hope we're on the look out to snap them up

Re: London Broncos youth players : Wed Nov 20, 2013 6:53 pm  

It's almost impossible now for the Broncos to compete in SL next season. They only have 7 players, no ground and now administration. They will be docked 6 points by the RFL and their current predicament will mean that recruitment will be extremely difficult.

I don't understand why the Broncos/RFL have left it this late to pull the plug. Another team may have been denied the possibility of building a squad to compete in SL next season, but this cannot be done in 2 months with a part time squad.

I hope the remaining players and staff at London quickly find new employment.