2012 North Wales Crusaders season

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2012 North Wales Crusaders season
2012 Championship 1 Rank8th
Challenge Cup 4th Round Lost to Wigan Warriors
2012 recordWins: 8; losses: 12
Points scoredFor: 460; against: 628
Team information
CEOJamie Thomas
Head coach Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Clive Griffiths
Captain
Stadium Racecourse Ground
Avg. attendance927
High attendance1,513 v Barrow Raiders (11/03/12)
Top scorers
Tries Rob Massam 11
Goals Johnson 41
Points Johnson 94
List of seasons 2013  

This article details the North Wales Crusaders Rugby League Football Club's 2012 season. This was the club's first ever season after reforming after the former Super League club Crusaders Rugby League folded.

Contents

The club was founded in late 2011 and officially joined Championship 1, the third tier of rugby league in the United Kingdom, on 11 October 2011. Their name, which continues the Crusaders branding, was selected in a fan contest. [1] [2] Clive Griffiths was confirmed as North Wales Crusaders Head Coach on 23 November [3] and started his search for players. The club held open trials for any new players to attend, [4] as well as scouring the local amateur game and signing players from Super League academies.

Results

Pre-season

W WinD DrawL Loss

DateVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Pre-season results
20 January Leigh East A Leigh Sports Village W34–12 Hudson, Sheen (3), Mouladale, Massam Smith (5)
29 January Rochdale Hornets H Racecourse Ground W50–22 Oakden, Massam (2), Mouladale (2), Brennan, Griffiths, Wilkes, Hulme & Kinsey Smith (5)751 NWC [ usurped ]
5 February Halifax U23s H Halton Stadium W62–0 Morison, Massam(2), Smith, Roets, C. Walker, Hayes, Durbin (2), Wilkes, Broadbent, Sheen, Walsh Smith (3), Brennan, Broadbent 263
18 February Milford Marlins A Leeds Rhinos training groundW54–22 Brennan, Oakden, Smith, Roets, C. Walker (3), Other scorers unknownUnknown NWC [ usurped ]
26 February Thatto Heath Crusaders A Eirias Stadium W60–28 Wilkes, Smith (2), Sheen (2), Morison, Walsh, Massam, Tyrer, Hulme, Brown, Roets Smith, Brennan (4), Sheen 396 NWC [ usurped ]

2012 Championship 1

Table

2012 Championship 1
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDBPPtsQualification
1 Doncaster colours.svg Doncaster (P)181503717347+370146Promotion to 2013 Co-operative Championship
and Champions play-offs [5]
2 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders (P)181404617383+234345
3 Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town (P)181305617330+287443
4 Haven colours.svg Whitehaven R.L.F.C. (P)181206549421+128137
5 Rochdale colours.svg Rochdale Hornets (Q)18909496462+34128Champions play-offs [5]
6 Oldhamcolours.svg Oldham (Q)18711046548520527
7 Skolscolours.svg London Skolars 1871105585602224
8 NWCrucolours.png North Wales Crusaders 187011460628168324
9 Scorpions.png South Wales Scorpions 184014365680315416
10 Gthundercolours.svg Gateshead Thunder 18101727682454825
Updated to match(es) played on 2 September 2012. Source: cooperativechampionship.co.uk and BBC Sport.
Rules for classification: 1st on competition points; 2nd on match points difference.
Competition points: For win = 3; For draw = 2; For loss by 12 points or fewer = 1.
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for Playoffs

Championship 1 results

W WinD DrawL Loss

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Championship 1 results
11 March1 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders H Racecourse Ground L24–26 Moulsdale, Durbin, Massam (2), Brennan Brennan (2)1,513 NWC [ usurped ]
18 March2 Skolscolours.svg London Skolars A New River Stadium L16–66 D. Hulme (2), Hudson Johnson, Brennan 535
1 April3 Rochdale colours.svg Rochdale Hornets H Racecourse Ground L18–54 Wilkes, Massam, D. Hulme Smith 1,047
9 April4 Scorpions.png South Wales Scorpions H Racecourse Ground W34–22 Moulsdale, Johnson(2), Brennan (2), Smith, I. Brown Smith (2), Cross 1,204 BBC, NWC [ usurped ]
22 April5 Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town A Derwent Park L0–58776
6 May6 Oldhamcolours.svg Oldham A Whitebank Stadium W36–32 Clay, Moulsdale, Broadbent, Clark, Morrison, Cross, Massam Cross (4)580
13 May7 Haven colours.svg Whitehaven H Racecourse Ground L10–17 Sheen (2) Broadbent 804 BBC,
27 May9 Doncaster colours.svg Doncaster H Racecourse Ground L28–41 Stephens, Sheen, Moulsdale, Massam, Clay Broadbent (4)705 BBC,
10 June10 Oldhamcolours.svg Oldham H Racecourse Ground L30–28 Brennan (3), Sheen, Clay, Smith Broadbent, Johnson (2)802
24 June11 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders A Craven Park L24–40 Gorski (2), Smith, Brennan Johnson (4)1,238
1 July12 Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town H Racecourse Ground L20–30 Wilkes, Massam, D. Hulme, McConnell Johnson (2)733
8 July8 Gthundercolours.svg Gateshead Thunder H Racecourse Ground W46–18 D. Hulme (2), Gorski, Clark, Durbin, L. Hulme, Smith, McConnell Johnson (7)719 BBC,
15 July13 Gthundercolours.svg Gateshead Thunder A Thunderdome W60–10 Moulsdale (3), Sheen (3), Adamson, Brennan, J. Walker, L. Hulme Johnson (10)336
22 July14 Rochdale colours.svg Rochdale Hornets A Spotland L6–34 Sheen Johnson 648
5 August15 Scorpions.png South Wales Scorpions A The Gnoll W36–24 Gorski, Durbin, Massam, Clay (2), L. Hulme, Smith Johnson (4)687 BBC,
12 August16 Skolscolours.svg London Skolars A Racecourse Ground W40–22 Brennan, J. Walker, Massam, Weaver, Moulsdale, Smith, Clay Johnson (6)800
19 August17 Doncaster colours.svg Doncaster A Keepmoat Stadium L12–48 Moulsdale, Brennan Johnson (2)891
2 September18 Haven colours.svg Whitehaven A Recreation Ground L20–58 Massam (2), Gorski Johnson (2)701

Carnegie Challenge Cup

W WinL Loss

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Challenge Cup results
24 March3 ToulouseRLcolours.png Toulouse Olympique H Racecourse Ground W28–10 Hulme (3), Johnson, Massam, Morrison, Moulsdale 567
15 April4 Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors A DW Stadium L4–98 Owain Brown 4,198 BBC

Players

Statistics

List of players with appearance number. If two players made their debut during the same game shirt numbers will decide which player comes first.

North Wales Crusaders Players
NameFirst GameLast GamePlayedTriesGoalsDrop GoalsPoints
1 Flag of England.svg Danny Hulme Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] South Wales Scorpions 5/8/2012 [7] 990036
2 Flag of England.svg Adam WalshBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Wigan Warriors 15/4/2012 [8] 30000
3 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Christiaan Roets Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 110000
4 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Rob Massam Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 19110044
5 Flag of England.svg Chris WalkerBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] 10000
6 Flag of England.svg Andy Moulsdale Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 20100040
7 Flag of England.svg Jamie Durbin Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Doncaster 19/8/2012 [10] 1330012
8 Flag of England.svg Chris TyrerBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 13/5/2012 [11] 90000
9 Flag of England.svg Lee Hudson Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 181004
10 Flag of England.svg Jonny Walker Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 202008
11 Flag of England.svg Leon Brennan Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 17103046
12 Flag of England.svg Mark HamonBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Wigan Warriors 15/4/2012 [8] 12100040
13 Flag of England.svg Jono Smith Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 1663030
14 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Owain Brown Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 141004
15 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Iwan Brown Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Barrow Raiders 24/6/2012 [12] 121004
16 Flag of England.svg Tommy Johnson Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 20341094
17 Flag of England.svg Billy Sheen Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 1480032
18 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Kriss Wilkes London Skolars 18/3/2012 [13] Rochdale Hornets 03/7/2012 [14] 930012
19 Flag of England.svg Anthony Morrison London Skolars 18/3/2012 [13] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 152008
20 Flag of Ireland.svg Aaron McCloskey London Skolars 18/3/2012 [13] London Skolars 18/3/2012 [13] 10000
21 Flag of Ireland.svg Ian Cross London Skolars 18/3/2012 [13] Doncaster RLFC 27/5/2012 [15] 715014
22 Flag of England.svg Craig LawtonToulouse Olympique XIII 24/3/2012 [16] Toulouse Olympique XIII 24/3/2012 [16] 10000
23 Flag of England.svg Kurt Haggerty Rochdale Hornets 1/4/2012 [17] Rochdale Hornets 1/4/2012 [17] 10000
24 Flag of England.svg Chris LuntRochdale Hornets 1/4/2012 [17] Whitehaven RLFC 13/5/2012 [12] 20000
25 Flag of England.svg Gareth FrodshamRochdale Hornets 1/4/2012 [17] Oldham R.L.F.C. 6/5/2012 [18] 20000
26 Flag of England.svg Jamie Clark South Wales Scorpions 9/4/2012 [19] Rochdale Hornets 03/7/2012 [14] 112008
27 Flag of England.svg Sam Broadbent Wigan Warriors 15/4/2012 [8] Oldham R.L.F.C. 10/6/2012 [20] 516016
28 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Owain Griffiths Wigan Warriors 15/4/2012 [8] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 80000
29 Flag of England.svg Adam Clay Workington Town 22/4/2012 [21] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 1060024
30 Flag of England.svg Simon Stephens Workington Town 22/4/2012 [21] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 141004
31 Flag of England.svg Andy Gorski Doncaster RLFC 27/5/2012 [15] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 1050020
32 Flag of England.svg Alex TrumperDoncaster RLFC 27/5/2012 [15] Barrow Raiders 24/6/2012 [12] 30000
33 Flag of England.svg Toby Adamson Oldham R.L.F.C. 10/6/2012 [20] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 81004
34 Flag of Scotland.svg Dave McConnell Workington Town 1/7/2012 [22] London Skolars 12/8/2012 [23] 52008
35 Flag of England.svg Liam Hulme Gateshead Thunder 8/7/2012 [24] Doncaster 19/8/2012 [10] 630012
36 Flag of England.svg Dave OrwellGateshead Thunder 15/7/2012 [25] Rochdale Hornets 03/7/2012 [14] 20000
37 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Lewys Weaver London Skolars 12/8/2012 [23] Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9] 21004

Last updated on 2 September 2012. [26] [27]

Squad

Playing squad

2012 North Wales Crusaders Squad
First team squadCoaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coach


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 23 January 2012
Source(s): [28]

Provisional squad

As part of the 'Operational Guidelines' set out by the Rugby Football League, North Wales Crusaders were instructed to submit a provisional squad of 30 players for Championship 1 2012. Due to the club recruiting players they weren't in a position to do so. [29] Crusaders decided to let supporters apply to become part of the provisional squad whilst they continued to sign players. [30]

Transfers

Gains

PlayerPrevious clubDate signed
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Owain Brown Leigh East December 2011 [31] [32]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Iwan Brown Halton Simms Cross December 2011 [31] [32]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Rob Massam Chester Gladiators January 2012 [33] [34]
Flag of England.svg Danny Hulme Widnes Vikings January 2012 [35] [36]
Flag of England.svg Lee Hudson Widnes Vikings January 2012 [35] [36]
Flag of England.svg Chris Lunt Widnes Vikings January 2012 [35] [36]
Flag of England.svg Jamie Durbin Leigh Centurions January 2012 [37] [38]
Flag of England.svg Carl Leach Warrington Bank Quay Bulls January 2012 [37] [38]
Flag of England.svg Adam Walsh Thatto Heath Crusaders January 2012 [37] [38]
Flag of England.svg Jonny Walker Leigh East January 2012 [37] [38]
Flag of England.svg Andy Moulsdale Warrington Ryland's Sharks January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Chris Tyrer Swinton Lions January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Billy Sheen Leigh Centurions January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Anthony Morrison Saddleworth Rangers January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Jono Smith Leigh East January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg David Hoctor Ince Rose Bridge January 2012 [39]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Andrew Oakden North Wales Crusaders juniorsJanuary 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Tommy Johnson St Helens R.F.C. January 2012 [39]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Kriss Wilkes Rochdale Hornets January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Sam Broadbent Chester Gladiators January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Chris Kinsey Widnes Vikings January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Mark Harmon Warrington Wolves January 2012 [39]
Flag of England.svg Leon Brennan Leigh Miners Rangers February 2012 [40]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Christiaan Roets South Wales Scorpions February 2012 [41]
Flag of England.svg Rob Hayes Woolston Rovers February 2012 [42]
Flag of England.svg Craig Lawton Wingham Tigers February 2012 [43]
Flag of England.svg Chris Walker Oulton Raiders February 2012 [44]
Flag of England.svg Ben Mellor Leigh Centurions February 2012 [45]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Owain Griffiths UnatatchedFebruary 2012
Flag of England.svg Jamie Clark UnatatchedApril 2012
Flag of England.svg Simon Stephens Leigh East April 2012 [46]
Flag of England.svg Alex Trumper Thatto Heath Crusaders May 2012 [47]
Flag of England.svg Toby Adamson Salford City Reds June 2012 [48]
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Lewys Weaver London Wasps July 2012 [49]
Flag of England.svg Dave Orwell Huddersfield Giants July 2012

Loanees

PlayerParent clubDate
Flag of Ireland.svg Aaron McCloskey St Helens R.F.C. March 2012 [50]
Flag of Ireland.svg Ian Cross St Helens R.F.C. March 2012 [50]
Flag of England.svg Kurt Haggerty Widnes Vikings March 2012 [51]
Flag of England.svg Gareth Frodsham Batley Bulldogs 2012 [52]
Flag of England.svg Adam Clay Leigh Centurions 2012 [53]
Flag of England.svg Andy Gorski Swinton Lions May 2012 [54]
Flag of Scotland.svg Dave McConnell Swinton Lions June 2012 [55]
Flag of England.svg Liam Hulme Warrington Wolves July 2012 [56]

Losses

PlayerNew clubDate
Flag of England.svg Carl LeachReleased2012
Flag of England.svg Adam Walsh Thatto Heath Crusaders 2012
Flag of England.svg Chris TyrerReleased2012
Flag of England.svg David HoctorReleased2012
Flag of England.svg Chris KinseyReleased2012
Flag of England.svg Rob HayesReleased2012
Flag of England.svg Craig Lawton Released2012
Flag of England.svg Chris WalkerReleased2012
Flag of England.svg Ben MellorReleased2012
Flag of England.svg Chris LuntReleased2012
Flag of England.svg Mark HarmonReleased2012

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