We are thrilled to confirm our 22-player Elite Academy squad for the 2025 season.
It’s the Club’s first cohort since receiving the license in May 2024, following a thorough four-year application process that aims to build on our already strong infrastructure.
At the end of two intense trial sessions, a squad has been selected by the talent identification team, with a full coaching set-up to be confirmed in the coming days.
Our Elite Academy squad, listed alongside their respective Community Clubs are:
Aiden Foster (Folly Lane)
Cohen Addi (Salford Roosters)
Daniel Jenkinson (Folly Lane)
Finlay Walker (Aber Valley Wolves)
Finlay Buckley (Salford Roosters)
Finlay Crow (Latchford Giants)
Jacob Jones (Bridgend Bulls)
Jacob Morris (Cynon Valley Cavaliers)
Jayden Tyson (Egremont Rangers)
Lewis Johnson (Latchford Giants)
Lewis Pilling (Thatto Heath Crusaders)
Lucas Roper (Seaton Rangers)
Matthew Eden (Newton Storm)
Noah Appleby (Folly Lane)
Rafael Van Osselaer (Rochdale Mayfield)
Ralf Roberts (Halton Farnworth Hornets)
Rory Greenhalgh (Folly Lane)
Sam Hill (Salford Roosters)
Joe Griffiths (Salford Roosters)
Rhyley Hyde (Wigan St Judes)
Harrison Hope (Folly Lane)
Jacob Walker (Seaton Rangers)
This mixture of talent includes nine players from our local Community Clubs, three from South Wales and three from Cumbria – as well as eight players who have progressed through our Development Academy.
A large amount of the talent have also already played for the Club through our innovative REDS programme, prior to receiving the license.
On our 2025 squad, Head of Youth, Mark Moran has said: “All of the players have worked extremely hard through an intensive series of trials to earn selection for our newly formed Academy squad.
“We are incredibly proud that the core of this squad comes from our local Salford community clubs, reflecting the hard work of both the players and their community coaches.
“In addition, our scouting team has also done a tremendous job identifying talent from across Cumbria and South Wales, ensuring we bring together the best possible squad.
“The quality of the squad reflects the investment over the last four years into our REDS development programme, which has provided a clear pathway for young players to develop their skills and achieve their potential.
“We look forward to seeing their progress this season.”
