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[mark richardson]

Thursday, 19 April 2012 16:33
Swinton sign Glenn Riley from Warrington
Written by Chris Brierley
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Swinton have signed Glenn Riley from Warrington on loan until the end of the season.
And the promising 19-year-old prop is in contention for a place in the 17 for the Championship clash against Featherstone Rovers at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday (2pm).
“Glenn is very highly rated by Warrington and we are delighted to have him on board at Swinton,” said Lions director of rugby Paul Kidd.
“He will give us more depth in our pack and experience at this level will eventually help him find a pathway into the first team at Warrington.”

[GLENNGARY]

Glenn Riley was number 35 when the Warrington youngsters played us at the beginning of the season,and he had a cracking game. He looked a tarrific prospect and I for one am glad to see him in Swinton colours.

[Barnie]

Does this mean the end for Mills?

[Barnie]

Scratch that Forster is playing for Saints tomorrow. looks like the Swinton fans aren't the only ones who have been impressed by him. i wish the lad well.

[Furryenzo]

If forster's gone back indefinitaly then I must say im gutted!!! was really starting to look the part for us, and no doubt with riley and forster at prop we would have had much more go forward in that area, but good luck to carl!

Yes I do remember their number 35 tearing us apart that game, lets hope he can do that in our league!!! i think id give the other jersey to meekin who IMO has been one of our best forwards this year, from what iv seen. Id like to see more from Holland also, he started the year quite promisingly but has been quiet of late.

[mark richardson]

Riley is 6ft2 and 17+st or 190cm and 110kgs . Big old lump.

[Keith T]

Riley is 6ft2 and 17+st or 190cm and 110kgs . Big old lump.

You know he's good Mark when I tell you he's Cumbrian.

[mark richardson]

Ha. Best breeding going then Keith.

[Blue Monkey]

You know he's good Mark when I tell you he's Cumbrian.

I doubt very much it's coincidental for an area with a relatively sparse population, that the Cumberland region produces such a significant number of big, quality forwards. They roll off the tongue like a who's who from RL’s all time great forwards. Martin Hodgson is the number one example but there are many more, such as Brian Edgar, Dick Huddart, Norman Herbert, Rod Smith, Bill Holliday (and Les) and Bill Pattinson are a few who easily spring to mind.

[duffymoon]

Is it the same Bill Pattinson that lived on Charles Street and drove the enviroclen wagon?

[Bleep1673]

You know he's good Mark when I tell you he's Cumbrian.

I remember every Aussie coming over here was good "because he's an Australian". Doesn't work, not always.

[mark richardson]

I remember every Aussie coming over here was good "because he's an Australian". Doesn't work, not always.

Of course it doesnt bleep but this is called banter between two forum buddies and fellow rozzers