Has signed a deal with HKR for the 2012 season, 2nd row from Bradford!!

Is this the kid who did his knee in the challenge cup game last season?

Really? Thought he played LF.

Another big young lad, If true this suggests we are adding some mass to the pack.

Yeah he did!

On the Bulls forum they are saying that he isn't big enough for super league.

i thought he was quite a big unit and was primarily loose??

Well their current pack was certainly bigger than ours, where did size get them?

Me too, Good addition if true.

First I've heard of this, but it doesn't really surprise me.
James is a loose forward, not second row. And he's not all that big either.
But he certainly tackles well above his weight and will not let you down in that regard. Before his knee injury last season he was showing some serious promise. Unfortunately he's struggled to find any kind of form since his recovery and as a result can't really get any serious 1st team action.

I'll be keeping an eye out to see how he goes for you guys, this might be another Ferres/Atkins scenario that bites us on the bum!

where have you exactly heard this?

That description could be used to describe Scott Murrell. Direct replacement?

He also said 'not that big' which definitely doesn't describe Fatty, I mean Scotty.

He is only young so has plenty of time to develop under a new coach?

Yep!, i know the feeling, especialy after a vindaloo on a Saturday night.

If steve mac turns out to be ur new coach then it could be true. donno is one of his faves.

He rarley plays loose coz he dnt have the skills. is an ok tackler and thats about it. hope it tru

At 19/20 and thus counting, at least temporarily, as club-trained, so do I. Definately worth a look for a year.

Fair enough. Youll be dissapointed. Rarley busts a tackle or makes a break.

You misjudge our expectations - busts and breaks, you'll be talking about offloads next!

not really his top priority if he is playing at 13. only time will tell i suppose

Could all change with a new coach

He doesnt play 13 though, he plays second row.

with our current squad i cant see the need for another young second rower, if there's any truth in the rumour then all i can suggest is we will want to mould him into an out an out loose forward.

Unfortunatley he doesnt have the skill, thats why he doesnt play there.

Well ive barely seen him play so i cannot comment on whether he will be good enough in that position.

But seeing as we dont have a coach yet and morgan isn't making any of the decisions for next season im not sure who would be deciding where he fits into the squad if at all