As reported in yesterdays league express Ben has left the club on Dual Reg initially on a 1 month deal, although as in the express he was all set to join Hunslet and go straight into their squad for the next game. It now seems the club have pulled the plug on this deal with Gledhill set to link up with Featherstone Rovers....

Any thoughts???

Good news, gets him playing at a higher level than the reserves.

We don't send enough of our young players out on loan

I agree with you on both points.

Chances are probably limited now with Higgins and Hickey adding to the forward pack. Can't see him displacing Korkidas, King, Amor or Johnson either so its probably best he joins up with a championship side so he's playing at a higher level than reserve.

Absolutely agree - if Ben and those people advising him embrace the opportunity in a positive way, it could be very good for him. Good luck to the lad - I hope it goes well.

Agreed, chances now are very limited, although he never really kept up the momentum after his excellent debut at Hull KR.
He had a storming game that night, but never really repeated it.
Good luck to him and hopefully we'll see him again in red, white and blue.

As long as he comes back bigger and better

Totally agree, I wonder why that happened

I hope that Fev/Hunslet/Wherever he is going are on TV in the next few weeks because it would be good to see him at Championship level, as we will then get a better chance to see if he is ready for Super League.

Because he's too young and inexperienced for a prop. It was a stunning debut that's been a rod for his own back ever since. No way was he going to repeat that and he hasn't but sadly the expectation is now there. Away from us he will have a chance to blossom at a proper pace.

A few months at fev would be of benifit to his development I think. He could come back and after one more off season should kick on to first team duty.

Good luck Ben, come back stronger.