Reece Tomlinson announces his Retirement

Reece will (probably) run out for the final time for the club this afternoon

He also made his debut against Stockport, away on 21st October 2006, which was his only appearance that season

It took a while to establish himself in the team and it was not until 2012/13 that he made 20 appearances in a season to qualify for his Badge.

2013/14 was his breakthrough season after which he moved on to play for Preston Grasshoppers; Rossendale and Kirkby Lonsdale before returning to the club in 2021, and becoming captain last season.

Contrary to some suggestion he has scored 22 tries (and added a conversion against Carlisle two seasons back) in 175 appearances

In this season's squad only Matt Houghton (197) and Glenn Chesher (195) have made more appearances, and Dini Noyo (57) Steven Nelson (52) Matt Houghton (48) and Ben Dixon and Dan Shorrock (both 32) have scored more tries

Sadly no record of Yellow Cards - but fewer in the last few seasons, than in the early days. Also no photo available of the young Reece, as he looked a bit different them !