ROWAN Milnes has been crowned the final winner of the Bradford Bulls' Under-19s player of the month award for 2018.

Milnes, who comes from Bradford but came via the Siddal community club, won the August honour after making his mark with some classy performances in the u19s and reserves. He has also made two first team appearances this season.

John Bastian, head of youth, said: “Rowan has had a wonderful year.

"He’s an intelligent, playmaking stand-off half who has shown a great deal of maturity this year.

"He’s not only excelled for the u19s but also the reserve grade and for Yorkshire Origin u18s versus Lancashire.

"He has featured in the first team and has been working with John Kear to develop his game further. He’s still got another year in the U19s to go so that shows how well he is developing.

“Rowan is just the right sort of person we want at the club and he has a very strong supportive family behind him.

"He’s still learning the game and developing physically.

"As he develops his defence and his positional awareness he will provide some healthy competition for the first team half backs in 2019.”

Paul Butterworth, BullBuilder chairman, added: “Rowan is another Bradford-born player to win this award and he has a bright future ahead of him.”

Milnes will receive his award at pitchside at half-time during tomorrow's clash with Workington Town. He will receive his award from his sponsors, the Erby family Jackie, Derek, Tracey and Amy together with BullBuilder board members Mary-Jo Daly and Kelly Hargreaves.

Meanwhile, BullBuilder will be hosting a race night on Wednesday, November 14. This will take place in the Southbank at Odsal with tickets available for purchase from the club shop. Tickets will be £5 and include a pie and pea supper.

Tickets can also be bought online at bullbuilder.nutickets.com/52723

Butterworth added: “The race nights are always an enjoyable evening and very popular.

"Everyone is welcome and all funds raised go toward junior development at the Bulls.”