Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:46 am  

http://www.sheffieldeagles.com/index.ph ... Itemid=490 Sheffield Eagles are delighted to announce the signing of Tom Lillycrop from Championship rivals Dewsbury Rams. Lillycrop, 22, has previous Super League experience with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats after coming through the ranks at Bradford Bulls. He has played International Rugby League with the England Academy and joins the Eagles on an initial one year deal. The prop forward could feature in Sunday’s squad which will see him take on his old club, Dewsbury Rams who visit Owlerton Stadium (23rd March, kick off 2pm). Lillycrop joins fellow ex-Dewsbury players; Dom Brambani, Scott Turner and Patch Walker at the current Championship Champions. Speaking of the signing, Eagles Head Coach Mark Aston said, “It’s great to announce that Tom is joining the club.” “For me, he was one of the stand-out players at Dewsbury last year and we hope he will make a big impact here.” “He’s the type of player we want here, young, talented and lots of potential. We believe we can develop him further and help with his progression as a rugby league player.” He will provide firepower and depth to the Eagles squad; something Aston feels is needed. He added, “Everyone is aware that the pitch is a bit smaller at Owlerton than we’ve been used to. We are adapting to it, and in time we will turn the stadium into a fortress. “We need more strength in depth, especially across our front row and Tom helps provide that.” Lillycrop said, “I’m excited to be joining the Eagles. I’ve heard a lot of great things about the club and I can’t wait to get out there and begin playing.”

http://www.sheffieldeagles.com/index.ph ... Itemid=490 Sheffield Eagles are delighted to announce the signing of Tom Lillycrop from Championship rivals Dewsbury Rams. Lillycrop, 22, has previous Super League experience with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats after coming through the ranks at Bradford Bulls. He has played International Rugby League with the England Academy and joins the Eagles on an initial one year deal. The prop forward could feature in Sunday’s squad which will see him take on his old club, Dewsbury Rams who visit Owlerton Stadium (23rd March, kick off 2pm). Lillycrop joins fellow ex-Dewsbury players; Dom Brambani, Scott Turner and Patch Walker at the current Championship Champions. Speaking of the signing, Eagles Head Coach Mark Aston said, “It’s great to announce that Tom is joining the club.” “For me, he was one of the stand-out players at Dewsbury last year and we hope he will make a big impact here.” “He’s the type of player we want here, young, talented and lots of potential. We believe we can develop him further and help with his progression as a rugby league player.” He will provide firepower and depth to the Eagles squad; something Aston feels is needed. He added, “Everyone is aware that the pitch is a bit smaller at Owlerton than we’ve been used to. We are adapting to it, and in time we will turn the stadium into a fortress. “We need more strength in depth, especially across our front row and Tom helps provide that.” Lillycrop said, “I’m excited to be joining the Eagles. I’ve heard a lot of great things about the club and I can’t wait to get out there and begin playing.”

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:24 am  

Good player. Good signing.

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:16 pm  

Why did Dewsbury release him?

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:23 pm  

Dewsbury say Glen Morrison didn't rate him any more.

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:24 pm  

his face dident fit and he asked to be released

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:33 pm  

griff1998 wrote:

Good player. Good signing.

Agreed, a good player and will do well with us just what we needed he'll give us some fire power in the forwards

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:34 pm  

griff1998 wrote:

Dewsbury say Glen Morrison didn't rate him any more.

There loss our gain

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:18 pm  

I saw a lot of Dewsbury last season and he always impressed me. At 22, I think he's a really, really good signing.

Could have Brambani, Walker, Jones and Lillycrop all lining up against their former club on Sunday.

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:55 pm  

the shootist wrote:

his face dident fit and he asked to be released

Welcome to the forum with that piece of inside information.

I just took Dewsbury's statement at face value. It makes no odds really. It's what he does for us that matters. I don't care what shape his face is.

Re: Lillycrop signs from Dewsbury : Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:58 pm  

thanks for the welcome griff, wether it was genuine or not, and I agree its what he does for you that matters. I think you've signed a good un there, stand out prop for Dewsbury last year, no game time this season?