Brian McDermott has rewarded three youngsters with a place in the 25 man squad for next season.
Firstly, prop Brad Singleton has been given a chance to prove himself in the first team. He is perhaps the most recognised name, as he made his debut earlier in the year against Salford. Singleton has been provided with an opportunity after he impressed with a string of strong displays with the Under 20's, and at just 18, he could prove to be a future leader of the forward and he could provide some healthy competition within the pack when considering the recent signings of Richard Moore and Darrell Griffin.
The second addition is 19-year-old hooker Liam Hood. He is likely to be second to Paul McShane in his preferred role, but could prove to be vital in the wake of Danny Buderus' return to Newcastle Knights. He has trained with the senior squad all season which should leave him with enough mettle to make a realistic push for first team action.
The final addition of the young trio is the surprising inclusion of loose forward, Stevie Ward. The 17-year-old has already shown ability beyond his years with some strong performances with the Under 20's. He may not play an influential role next term, but could well be a star for many years to come for Leeds as we look towards building an even more successful squad in the future!
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