2012 North Wales Crusaders season

Last updated
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
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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.

Preseason

LEGEND
 Win
 Draw
 Loss
FriendlyDateOpponentResultScoreHome/AwayVenueTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Friendly20/1/2011 Leigh East Won12-34Away Leigh Sports Village Hudson, Sheen (3), Mouladale, Massam, Smith (5) [ permanent dead link ]
Friendly29/1/2012 Rochdale Hornets Won50-22Home Racecourse Ground Oakden, Massam (2), Mouladale (2), Brennan, Griffiths, Wilkes, Hulme & Kinsey Smith (5)751
Friendly5/2/2012 Halifax U23s Won62-0Home Halton Stadium Morison, Massam(2), Smith, Roets, C. Walker, Hayes, Durbin (2), Wilkes, Broadbent, Sheen, Walsh Smith (3), Brennan (1), Broadbent (1)263 [ permanent dead link ]
Friendly18/2/2012 Milford Marlins Won22-54Away Leeds Rhinos training ground Brennan, Oakden, Smith, Roets, C. Walker (3), Other scorers unknownUnknown
Friendly26/2/2012 Thatto Heath Won60-28Home Eirias Stadium Wilkes, Smith (2), Sheen (2), Morison, Walsh, Massam, Tyrer, Hulme, Brown, Roets Smith (1), Brennan (4), Sheen (1)396

2012 Table

PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDBnsPts
1 Doncaster colours.svg Doncaster (P)181503717347+370146
2 Barrowcolours.svg Barrow Raiders (P)181404617383+234345
3 Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town (P)181205617330+287443
4 Haven colours.svg Whitehaven R.L.F.C. (P)181206549421+118137
5 Rochdale colours.svg Rochdale Hornets (Pl)18909496462+34128
6 Oldhamcolours.svg Oldham (Pl)187110465485-20528
7 Skolscolours.svg London Skolars 187110558560-2226
8 NWCrucolours.png North Wales Crusaders 187011460628−168324
9 Scorpions.png South Wales Scorpions 184014365680-315416
10 Gthundercolours.svg Gateshead Thunder 181017276824−54825
 Teams qualifying for promotion to 2013 Co-operative Championship and Champions play-offs [5]
 Teams qualifying for Champions play-offs [5]


This table is correct as of 2 September 2012. Source: cooperativechampionship.co.uk and BBC Sport.

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, (Pl) - Qualified for Playoffs

2012 Championship 1 fixtures and results

Fixtures and results

LEGEND
 Win
 Draw
 Loss
DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttTVReport
11/03/12 2012 Championship 1 1 Barrow Raiders H Racecourse Ground Lost24-26 Moulsdale, Durbin, Massam (2), Brennan Brennan (2)1,513
18/03/12 2012 Championship 1 2 London Skolars A New River Stadium Lost66-16 D. Hulme (2), Hudson Johnson, Brennan 535 [ permanent dead link ]
01/04/12 2012 Championship 1 3 Rochdale Hornets H Racecourse Ground Lost18-54 Wilkes, Massam, D. Hulme Smith 1,047 [ permanent dead link ]
09/04/12 2012 Championship 1 4 South Wales Scorpions H Racecourse Ground Won34-22 Moulsdale, Johnson(2), Brennan (2), Smith, I. Brown Smith (2), Cross 1,204 Premier Sports
22/04/12 2012 Championship 1 5 Workington Town A Derwent Park Lost58-0776 [ permanent dead link ]
06/05/12 2012 Championship 1 6 Oldham R.L.F.C. A Whitebank Stadium Won32-36 Clay, Moulsdale, Broadbent, Clark, Morrison, Cross, Massam Cross (4)580 [ permanent dead link ]
13/05/12 2012 Championship 1 7 Whitehaven H Racecourse Ground Lost10-17 Sheen (2) Broadbent 804 [ dead link ]
27/05/12 2012 Championship 1 9 Doncaster H Racecourse Ground Lost28-41 Stephens, Sheen, Moulsdale, Massam, Clay Broadbent (4)705 [ permanent dead link ]
10/06/12 2012 Championship 1 10 Oldham R.L.F.C. H Racecourse Ground Won30-28 Brennan (3), Sheen, Clay, Smith Broadbent, Johnson (2)802 [ permanent dead link ]
24/06/12 2012 Championship 1 11 Barrow Raiders A Craven Park Lost40-24 Gorski (2), Smith, Brennan Johnson (4)1,238 [ dead link ]
01/07/12 2012 Championship 1 12 Workington Town H Racecourse Ground Lost20-30 Wilkes, Massam, D. Hulme, McConnell Johnson (2)733 [ dead link ]
08/07/12 2012 Championship 1 13 Gateshead Thunder H Racecourse Ground Won46-18 D. Hulme (2), Gorski, Clark, Durbin, L. Hulme, Smith, McConnell Johnson (7)719 [ permanent dead link ]
15/07/12 2012 Championship 1 8 Gateshead Thunder A Thunderdome Won10-60 Moulsdale (3), Sheen (3), Adamson, Brennan, J. Walker, L. Hulme Johnson (10)336 [ permanent dead link ]
22/07/12 2012 Championship 1 14 Rochdale Hornets A Spotland Lost34-6 Sheen Johnson 648 [ permanent dead link ]
05/08/12 2012 Championship 1 15 South Wales Scorpions A The Gnoll Won24-36 Gorski, Durbin, Massam, Clay (2), L. Hulme, Smith Johnson (4)687 [ permanent dead link ]
12/08/12 2012 Championship 1 16 London Skolars H Racecourse Ground Won40-22 Brennan, J. Walker, Massam, Weaver, Moulsdale, Smith, Clay Johnson (6)800 [ dead link ]
19/08/12 2012 Championship 1 17 Doncaster A Keepmoat Stadium Lost48-12 Moulsdale, Brennan Johnson (2)891 [ permanent dead link ]
02/09/12 2012 Championship 1 18 Whitehaven A Recreation Ground Lost58-20 Massam (2), Gorski Johnson (2)701 [ permanent dead link ]

2012 Carnegie Challenge Cup fixtures and results

LEGEND
 Win
 Draw
 Loss
DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttTVReport
24/3/12 Challenge Cup Round 3 Toulouse Olympique H Racecourse Ground Won28-10 Hulme (3), Johnson, Massam, Morrison, Moulsdale 567 [ permanent dead link ]
15/4/12 Challenge Cup Round 4 Wigan Warriors A DW Stadium Lost98-4 Owain Brown 4,198

Stats

For all stats,

Appearances

RankNameNationalityAppearances
1 Tommy Johnson Flag of England.svg 20
= Andy Moulsdale Flag of England.svg 20
= Johnny Walker Flag of England.svg 20
4 Rob Massam Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 19
5 Lee Hudson Flag of England.svg 18
6 Leon Brennan Flag of England.svg 17
7 Jono Smith Flag of England.svg 16
8 Anthony Morrison Flag of England.svg 15
9 Owain Brown Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 14
= Billy Sheen Flag of England.svg 14
= Simon Stephens Flag of England.svg 14

As of 2/9/12 [6]

Points

RankNameNationalityPoints
1 Tommy Johnson Flag of England.svg 94
2 Leon Brennan Flag of England.svg 46
3 Rob Massam Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 44
4 Andy Moulsdale Flag of England.svg 40
5 Danny Hulme Flag of England.svg 36
6 Billy Sheen Flag of England.svg 32
7 Jono Smith Flag of England.svg 30
8 Adam Clay Flag of England.svg 24
9 Andy Gorski Flag of England.svg 20
10 Sam Broadbent Flag of England.svg 16

As of 2/9/12 [6]

Tries

RankNameNationalityTries
1 Rob Massam Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 11
2 Leon Brennan Flag of England.svg 10
= Andy Moulsdale Flag of England.svg 10
4 Danny Hulme Flag of England.svg 9
5 Billy Sheen Flag of England.svg 8
6 Adam Clay Flag of England.svg 6
= Jono Smith Flag of England.svg 6
8 Andy Gorski Flag of England.svg 5
9 Jamie Durbin Flag of England.svg 3
= Liam Hulme Flag of England.svg 3
= Tommy Johnson Flag of England.svg 3
= Kriss Wilkes Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 3

As of 2/9/12 [6]

Goals

RankNameNationalityGoalsPercentage
1 Tommy Johnson Flag of England.svg 41 / 5475%
2 Sam Broadbent Flag of England.svg 6 / 966%
3 Ian Cross Flag of Ireland.svg 5 / 1533%
4 Leon Brennan Flag of England.svg 3 / 933%
= Jono Smith Flag of England.svg 3 / 650%

As of 2/9/12 [6]

All players

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

Last updated on 2 September 2012. [27] [28]

2012 Squad

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]

North Wales Crusaders Provisional Squad
First team squadCoaching staff
  • 1 Victor Hughes
  • 2 Daniel Williams-Tully
  • 3 Peter Brown
  • 4 Andy Mitchell
  • 5 Adam Smith
  • 6 Andrew Hughes
  • 7 Gary Jones
  • 8 Ian McMahon
  • 9 Kyle Jones
  • 10 James Morris
  • 11 Dylan Jones
  • 12 Sam Mitchell
  • 13 Carl Renshaw
  • 14 Phillip Ford
  • 15 Danny Speed
  • 16 Neil Edwards
  • 17 Kristy Stephenson
  • 18 Laura Clint
  • 19 Gareth Laugharne
  • 20 Chris Jennings
  • 21 Sandra Walker
  • 22 Richard Isaacs
  • 23 Chris Zacharek
  • 24 Richard Hughes
  • 25 Jamie Flett
  • 26 Martin Williams
  • 27 Simon Jones
  • 28 Stephen Spires
  • 29 Mark Williams
  • 30 Ioan Jones
  • 31 Simon Reece
  • 32 Gareth Parry
  • 33 Phillip Schoonjans
  • 34 Andrew Searson
  • 35 Barry Williams
  • 36 Jac Griffiths
  • 37 Catherine Jones
  • 38 Geraint Jones
  • 39 Chris Jones
  • 40 Fraser Savage

Head coach

Source: [30]



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


Playing squad

2012 North Wales Crusaders Squad
First team squadCoaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coach


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


2012 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

End-of-season awards

Awards were presented at the end of season dinner. [57]

Top Scorer of the Year

Try of the Year

Nominations for 'Try of the year' were on the Official website after the final game. [57]

Smash of the Year

Nominations for 'Smash of the year' were on the Official website after the final game. [57]

Coaches player of the Year

Voted for by coaching staff.

Fans player of the Year

Voted for on the official website

Players player of the Year

Voted for by the playing staff

Most contributed to the club award

Supporters club Player of the Year

Voted for by members of the Crusaders Rugby League Supporters Club.

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