League one 13

[Rob Nash 121]

1. Ritchie Hawkyard (Keighley)

2. Stargroth Amean (Barrow)

3. Jason Tali (Doncaster)

4. Keiran Gill (Newcastle)

5. Jack Logan (Doncaster)

6. Lewis Young (Newcastle)

7. Nick Newman (Newcastle)

8. Ross Peltier (Doncaster)

9. Sean Penkywicz (Rochdale)

10. Colton Roche (Newcastle)

11. Brad England (Doncaster)

12. Carl Forster (Barrow)

13. Bob Beswick (Newcastle)

 

Couple of players out of position but that to me is a strong line up.

 

Halves was hard. Could have just as easily picked Rangi Chase and Matty Beharrell.

Also apologies to Barrow. I don't know the squad as well as I should.

Edited December 15, 2019 by Rob Nash

[Damien 7,404]

As the vast majority of players come from Newcastle and Doncaster I take it they are the teams to beat.

[Rob Nash 121]

Not necessarily. I consider Barrow the team to beat but have less knowledge of their players. 

I'm going in what I know of the players picked. I actually want to be disagreed with cos I'm trying to learn more about players I'm less familiar with

Edited December 15, 2019 by Rob Nash

[Mr Frisky 577]

Even though he didnt do too much at the end of last season as he was finding his feet, just by default, Rangi Chase has to be in the team as he is the best player in Lg1.

Lot of Marras are quietly confident in Town this coming season, great manager and shaping into a very good squad.

[Rob Nash 121]

2 hours ago, Mr Frisky said:

Even though he didnt do too much at the end of last season as he was finding his feet, just by default, Rangi Chase has to be in the team as he is the best player in Lg1.

Lot of Marras are quietly confident in Town this coming season, great manager and shaping into a very good squad.

Id agree.i think Thorman is a great choice. I'm not totally convinced by their recruitment though

[Rob Nash 121]

Watson Boas will be the best substitute. Hopefully followed by the Alberts

[Rob Nash 121]

If I'm totally honest I didn't pick Rangi because I'm trying to be diplomatic. He COULD be the best player in the league if he turns it on. He's got a hell of a lot of tryscorers around him if he does. Tali, Logan and Boas to just name 3

[Rob Nash 121]

Doherty, Rickett, Halliday, England...

[Derwent 2,088]

I’d take Elliot Miller at centre over either of those named. 

[blue forever 30]

Luke creswell at Barrow would be best fullback

[Bedfordshire Bronco 1,071]

2 hours ago, Rob Nash said:

If I'm totally honest I didn't pick Rangi because I'm trying to be diplomatic. He COULD be the best player in the league if he turns it on. He's got a hell of a lot of tryscorers around him if he does. Tali, Logan and Boas to just name 3

How fit is Rangi these days? 

[BD20Cougar 108]

Dallimore from Barrow always seems to play a blinder against us (Keighley). I'd also have Jake Webster at centre even if he is getting on a bit.

[Plan of Attack 63]

I would seriously consider Jono Smith(Barrow). He might not be the tallest rugby player but  by heck he can tackle 

[Rob Nash 121]

10 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

How fit is Rangi these days? 

Shouldn't be an issue. He was getting noticeably fitter with every game at the end of last season.  

[Rob Nash 121]

9 hours ago, BD20Cougar said:

Dallimore from Barrow always seems to play a blinder against us (Keighley). I'd also have Jake Webster at centre even if he is getting on a bit.

Good call on both those players. There's some genuine quality in league one.

[Bedfordshire Bronco 1,071]

4 minutes ago, Rob Nash said:

Shouldn't be an issue. He was getting noticeably fitter with every game at the end of last season.  

Should be an asset if he's physically and mentally better

[NERugbyDad 200]

18 hours ago, Rob Nash said:

1. Ritchie Hawkyard (Keighley)

2. Stargroth Amean (Barrow)

3. Jason Tali (Doncaster)

4. Keiran Gill (Newcastle)

5. Jack Logan (Doncaster)

6. Lewis Young (Newcastle)

7. Nick Newman (Newcastle)

8. Ross Peltier (Doncaster)

9. Sean Penkywicz (Rochdale)

10. Colton Roche (Newcastle)

11. Brad England (Doncaster)

12. Carl Forster (Barrow)

13. Bob Beswick (Newcastle)

 

Couple of players out of position but that to me is a strong line up.

 

Halves was hard. Could have just as easily picked Rangi Chase and Matty Beharrell.

Also apologies to Barrow. I don't know the squad as well as I should.

To make the selection in the halves easier, as it stands, Nick Newman isn't a Newcastle player. He hasn't been announced as part of next season's squad and from a recent Twitter exchange between him and Rhys Clark it doesn't sound like he's coming back to the UK.

Edited December 16, 2019 by NERugbyDad
Added twitter exchange

[The Phantom Horseman 1,693]

In June Love Rugby League did a feature on six Championship players who could make the step up to SL in 2020.

Of those six, three (Andy Ackers, Keanan Brand, Adam Tangata) will indeed be playing in SL next season, whilst a fourth, Cameron King, has signed for Cronulla in the NRL.

That leaves Mark Kheirallah, who is likely to remain one of the most dangerous full backs in the Championship, and one other...

Wartovo Puara Jnr, who played a big part in PNG beating England recently, yet will be plying his trade in the League One. I'd certainly fear Puara more at this level than a 37-year-old Penkywicz.

Edited December 16, 2019 by The Phantom Horseman

[gillmeister 740]

20 hours ago, Rob Nash said:

1. Ritchie Hawkyard (Keighley)

2. Stargroth Amean (Barrow)

3. Jason Tali (Doncaster)

4. Keiran Gill (Newcastle)

5. Jack Logan (Doncaster)

6. Lewis Young (Newcastle)

7. Nick Newman (Newcastle)

8. Ross Peltier (Doncaster)

9. Sean Penkywicz (Rochdale)

10. Colton Roche (Newcastle)

11. Brad England (Doncaster)

12. Carl Forster (Barrow)

13. Bob Beswick (Newcastle)

 

Couple of players out of position but that to me is a strong line up.

 

Halves was hard. Could have just as easily picked Rangi Chase and Matty Beharrell.

Also apologies to Barrow. I don't know the squad as well as I should.

To Pick an alternative team including none of the above which shows the talent in League one:

 

Luke Cresswell (Barrow)

Tee Ritson (Barrow)

Elliot Miller (Workington)

Jake Webster (Keighley)

Alex Clegg (Newcastle)

Jamie Doran (Workington)

Rangi Chase (Doncaster)

Adam Walne (Barrow)

Watts Puara (Barrow)

Lamont Bryan (Skolars)

Duane Straughier (Hunslet)

Jono Smith (Barrow)

Caine Barnes (Workington)

 

[Baldyfield 3]

Definitely think Kesik, Doherty and Brambani should be in and around these

[Rob Nash 121]

Doncaster just added Graeme Horne. Decent signing imo. 

[Thunder fan 289]

lots of very good players in league 1 without a doubt, lewis young is a fullback not a 6, though can play at 6, QLT is our 6, another very good player, we will also play beswick at 9 to replace carlile who has joined halifax, we also signed experianced ashley gibson who will play centre for us i imagine.

[Rob Nash 121]

Yep I know. Don't imagine Jack Logan will be on the wing for us either (fullback most likely unless we sign someone more suited). Just trying to get a bit of a debate going which I'm glad to see. It's going to be a good season.

[Thunder fan 289]

1 hour ago, Rob Nash said:

Yep I know. Don't imagine Jack Logan will be on the wing for us either (fullback most likely unless we sign someone more suited). Just trying to get a bit of a debate going which I'm glad to see. It's going to be a good season.

yes it should be a great season without a doubt.

[Rob Nash 121]

4 minutes ago, Thunder fan said:

yes it should be a great season without a doubt.

There's been some good games between our 2 clubs this last few years. Hope we can both take it up a notch after this season.