Hunslet Hawks coach Paul March hailed his new recruits from York after Sunday's 34-24 victory at home to Blackpool.
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email alerts from Middleton Today.Wayne McHugh, Scott Woodcock and Danny Ekis all made a big impression, with McHugh among the try scorers.
* Click here to become a fan of Middleton Today on Facebook.The victory saw Hunslet leapfrog Blackpool in the Championship One table and March felt his new trio made a big difference.
* Click here for latest Middleton, Hunslet & Belle Isle news."They added a new dimension," said March. "Wayne McHugh slotted straight in and scored a nice solo try.
"Scott Woodcock and Danny Ekis are missing a bit of match fitness but they had a couple of good stints that will do them good."
Now up to fifth, Hawks return to league action a week on Sunday with the visit of Swinton Lions.
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