Re: Hull kr away : Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:33 pm  

Rugby Raider wrote:

In answer to the earlier question, Hull and Hull Kr used to share an Academy for a short period of time. IIRC had an alternative pick system. I think Rovers gained Mikey Lewis from that process, even though he’s a lifelong Hull fan.

Didn't Hull FC have the 1st option to take Lewis but chose an alternative young lad?

Rugby Raider wrote:

The joint Academy split a few years ago. Hull have invested heavily since and have started to see several players come through into the first team last season. Rovers have invested less in their Academy.

Not long after the split Rovers were denied an Elite Academy Licence due to poor performance but then later given a provisional one with a review planned (2023?). If Lewis was taken from the Joint City of Hull period it doesn't look like Rovers have improved much during the subsequent provisional period?

Re: Hull kr away : Fri Jan 10, 2025 9:55 am  

Cant see a problem here.
KR, just like every other club, will put themselves first and good for them in selling so many tickets.
We would do exactly the same

Re: Hull kr away : Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:20 am  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

It was too long ago that we relied on away supporters to bolster our finances. I do not believe that the RFL have a requirement regarding the percentage of tickets a club must make available to away supporters..

Actually they do have a requirement 10 percent of ground capacity , tbf to kr they approached the rfl who in turn approached the 7 clubs they thought might be affected by the restriction and they all agreed. Can’t say I disagree with them it was just more highlighting it