The City of Hull Academy, Hull Wyke and West Hull have been well represented in the GRM Sport (Grassroots Multi-Sport) Top 40 players poll.
GRM, founded by Shawn Boatin, are a multi-media online platform who’s aim is to showcase the best of grassroots sporting talent.
Throughout this season, GRM have filmed over 30 rugby league games, both amateur and semi-professional, and have documented some of the best players and moments from grassroots rugby.
A panel, including Boatin, Hull Wyke coach Karl Hutchinson and Hull FC academy player Leon Stewart selected the ten best players from four different age categories to comprise the 2019 top 40 grassroots players.
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Among them are several notable names, including former Doncaster players Craig Cook and Ryan Steen, and ex-Dewsbury and Halifax fullback Freddie Walker.
Warrington Wolves halfback Riley Dean, who made his Super League debut this season, is included as part of the academy category.
Here is the full list:
Open age: Craig Cook (Hull Dockers), Ryan Langton (West Hull), Sam Walsh (Hull Dockers), Gavin Rodden (Wigan St Judes), Scott Partis (West Hull), Ryan Steen (West Hull), Freddie Walker (Siddal), Craig McShane (Hunslet Parkside), Jarrod Bassett (Wests Warriors), Alex Chatterton (Underbank Rangers).
Academy (U16s – U19s): Bailey Hodgson (Castleford Tigers), Leon Stewart (City of Hull), Jack Firth (Castleford Lock Lane), Jude Ferreira (City of Hull), Logan Astley (Wigan Warriors), Dom Young (Huddersfield Giants), Bailey Dawson (City of Hull), Jonathan Bennison (Thatto Heath Crusaders), Riley Dean (Warrington Wolves), Mikey Lewis (City of Hull/Hull KR).
Youth (U14s – U15s): Kye Armstrong (West Hull), Levi Edwards (Siddal), Danive Balmforth (Stanningley), Sam Oakes (Ryland Sharks), Keiran Masike (Myton Warriors/City of Hull), Sam Haynes (Halton and Farnworth), Will Roberts (Rylands Sharks), Mackenzie Harman (Skirlaugh/City of Hull), Nick Staveley (Stanningley), Connor Barley (Skirlaugh).
Junior (U11s – U13s): Cai Taylor-Wray (East Leeds), Lloyd Kemp (Hull Wyke), Theo Roberts (Skirlaugh), Elijah Robinson (Siddal), Callum Kemp (Hull Wyke), Woody Walker (Siddal), Oliver Forsyth (Hull Wyke), Joseph Thompson (Hull Wyke), Freddie Watts (Skirlaugh), Declan Williamson (Hull Wyke).
