Wakefield Trinity have announced that young half-back, Myles Lawford, will make a season-long loan move to the Championship, in a bid to find regular first team minutes.
A part of the club’s promotion winning campaign in 2024, he has made five appearances at the club up to present, all of which came in the Championship season.
Coming through the ranks at Bradford, he made six appearances for the Odsal outfit before being snapped up by Daryl Powell’s side.
Lawford has seen loan moves to both Hunslet and Batley in his career, with his total senior appearances currently sitting at 24.
He will now join Championship semi-finalists Halifax Panthers for the season. as he hopes to increase that number significantly across 2026.
The Panthers are known for giving youngsters, and half-backs in particular, a chance in their squad. St Helens’ George Whitby made seven appearances for the club this season, whilst the likes of Salford’s Kai Morgan has also spent time developing at The Shay.
Son of former Halifax star, Dean Lawford, the England and Yorkshire youth representative will be hoping to have a consistent season with plenty of game time, after suffering an ACL injury in June 2024.
Since then, he has only managed to make one senior appearance, with that coming at the Bulldogs in July.
“Here to give 100%” – Wakefield Trinity youngster ready to make the most of loan opportunity
Speaking to the club after signing, Lawford spoke on how he wants the move to benefit both him and the club, in what he believes is an brilliant move for all involved.
He said: “I’m really excited to join Halifax. After speaking with Kyle, I’m excited for where the club is striving to be this season, it will be a competitive league week in week out and I’m looking forward to being involved in that.
“I’m here to give 100%, learn from the experienced players, and play my part in the team’s goals both on and off the field. I can’t wait to get started with the lads and crack on with what should be a successful year.”
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