I quite enjoy the Academy games as a curtain raiser before the big one.
But if all teams played as near to the first team squad players in their reserves I`m sure it would bring in some additional revenue even if its from food and drink.

Or, if the reserve team was good enough, you might get hundreds turn up on another night/day. Maybe those who have work commitments on match day etc.

I don’t think Reserves games would add much revenue as a curtain raiser.

Good point as long as they play at Headingley and not Stanningley maybe.

Yep you could maybe play at the weekend rather than a Friday night, give fans an option. Some eager beavers might attend both, some might attend reserves if you can’t get to the first grade match.

Could improve the streaming / subscription offer too, I don’t imagine reserve grade would be subject to any broadcast restrictions.

This is only possible if reserve grade is decent quality though.

You couldn't afford to play these games in isolation at Headingley

Anyone in the 19’s good enough to step up fill in/ take their chance if Sezar or Austin are missing. Great opportunity for two young players next year to be 3rd and 4th choice halfs.

Not to my mind yet mate. The best ones are Kai Morgan and Jack Sinfield but both are under-done physically. Much more likely we’d use first graders Myler, Leeming, Sutcliffe as cover.

Has Corey Johnson been playing 7 at York this last season, maybe thats another option if needed.

Ben Shiels has left the club to join Sheffield Eagles.

Good for him. Much nearer to home. Kid used to travel for hours to get to Leeds on the train from Derbyshire. Hes at Sheff Uni now so perfect move for him.

Good luck to him.