Great Academy Championship this year

[JasonE]

For years the Academy title has been dominated by the likes of Saints, Leeds & Wigan however look at this years table below.

It is as wide open as it has ever been with at least six teams capable of winning it and a stack of talent cropping up everywhere.
Cannot wait for the top of the table clash this thrusday night between rivals Cas Tigers and Wakey where two stars of the future will go head to head in Ryan Brierley v Cain Southernwood.

Gillette Academy Championship
Team P W D L PF PA Diff Pts
Wakefield T Wildcats Academy 12 10 0 2 406 192 214 20
Castleford Tigers Academy 12 9 1 2 475 328 147 19
Warrington Wolves Academy 12 9 0 3 383 178 205 18
Wigan Warriors Academy 12 9 0 3 381 218 163 18
Hull KR Academy 12 8 0 4 282 223 59 16
Bradford Bulls Academy 12 7 1 4 376 269 107 15
St Helens Academy 12 6 0 6 388 343 45 12
Hull FC Academy 13 5 0 8 292 366 -74 10
Leeds Rhinos Academy 12 4 1 7 362 364 -2 9
Widnes Vikings Academy 12 4 0 8 258 420 -162 8
Huddersfield Giants Academy 14 4 0 10 291 496 -205 8
Salford City Reds Academy 12 3 1 8 258 434 -176 7
Harlequins RL Academy 13 0 0 13 266 587 -321 0

 

[ali]

For years the Academy title has been dominated by the likes of Saints, Leeds & Wigan however look at this years table below.

It is as wide open as it has ever been with at least six teams capable of winning it and a stack of talent cropping up everywhere.
Cannot wait for the top of the table clash this thrusday night between rivals Cas Tigers and Wakey where two stars of the future will go head to head in Ryan Brierley v Cain Southernwood.

Gillette Academy Championship
Team P W D L PF PA Diff Pts
Wakefield T Wildcats Academy 12 10 0 2 406 192 214 20
Castleford Tigers Academy 12 9 1 2 475 328 147 19
Warrington Wolves Academy 12 9 0 3 383 178 205 18
Wigan Warriors Academy 12 9 0 3 381 218 163 18
Hull KR Academy 12 8 0 4 282 223 59 16
Bradford Bulls Academy 12 7 1 4 376 269 107 15
St Helens Academy 12 6 0 6 388 343 45 12
Hull FC Academy 13 5 0 8 292 366 -74 10
Leeds Rhinos Academy 12 4 1 7 362 364 -2 9
Widnes Vikings Academy 12 4 0 8 258 420 -162 8
Huddersfield Giants Academy 14 4 0 10 291 496 -205 8
Salford City Reds Academy 12 3 1 8 258 434 -176 7
Harlequins RL Academy 13 0 0 13 266 587 -321 0

Good to see, except for Quins being without a win.

Which age group is this?

 

[JasonE]

Good to see, except for Quins being without a win.

Which age group is this?

Al
It's an under 18 comp but the teams are mainly 16's & 17yo's.
I wouldn't worry too much about the Quins as they also have plenty of under 16's in the team and one of them played for England this year - a half back named Mikey Bishay.
Also have a skilful 5/8 in Dan Sarginson.
Rob Thomas & Jamie O'Callaghan are both still eligible for Academy footy but don't feature at that level.

 

[JasonE]

Wakey won the top of the table clash convincingly 42-20.

Shame Cas' Ryan Brierley was injured training with the first team which didn't allow the big one on one clash with Cain Southernwood who starred in the game and has now been promoted to the Wakey 19 man squad for tomorrows game v Cas.

 

[hutch]

i remember hearing talk that there may be super league under 20's comp starting up next year, has anyone heard this?

 

[JasonE]

i remember hearing talk that there may be super league under 20's comp starting up next year, has anyone heard this?

Yep, it's true but i think they are going to allow three overage players in each team next year.

 

[Evil Homer]

i remember hearing talk that there may be super league under 20's comp starting up next year, has anyone heard this?

Yeah there is. A few overage players allowed, and the RFL are bringing in 'dual-registrations' so overage players can play for Championship clubs. I don't really like the idea to be honest, but there have been problems with the intensity of the reserve competition since it launched.

 

[hutch]

Yeah there is. A few overage players allowed, and the RFL are bringing in 'dual-registrations' so overage players can play for Championship clubs. I don't really like the idea to be honest, but there have been problems with the intensity of the reserve competition since it launched.

i do like the idea, but i can understand how some english fans, particuarly fans of lower division clubs might be hesitant of getting fringe super league players every week. i think its a must if there is no promotion and relegation.

 

[ali]

Al
It's an under 18 comp but the teams are mainly 16's & 17yo's.
I wouldn't worry too much about the Quins as they also have plenty of under 16's in the team and one of them played for England this year - a half back named Mikey Bishay.
Also have a skilful 5/8 in Dan Sarginson.
Rob Thomas & Jamie O'Callaghan are both still eligible for Academy footy but don't feature at that level.

Cool. I've seen both play on loan at Skolars this year. O'Cal looks ready to play regularly for Quins. Thomas played well considering his age and the fact he is a forward. Good signs!