Scott Galeano will only get better after Yorknights debut

The Australian flyer only arrived in York on Wednesday, but they bagged the braces on their debut as the Knights breezed past Widness 39-6 to reach the 1895 semi-finals.

His first was played in just under a quarter hour of Kieran Buchanan playing and playing 10 minutes after skipper Liam Harris' loop-out pass.

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And his influence was his influence, and he may have had four on a funny afternoon for the knights.

While the first signs are promising, Applegarth believes Galeano is only going to make what it is an appetizing prospect for its supporters better.

“He definitely had a good game,” the head coach admitted. “I met him on Wednesday and he can't wait to start.

“I think he's just getting better.

“He's looking at England's best. He's not him in the weather like it is now, so when the bad weather comes back he's probably in a shock or two!

“One thing that caught my eye with Scott and me right away was that he knew he could try, but he had a really good leg drive in his yard and this is what teams want.

“It's all going well, he can grow into that role and it looks like he has a decent player in his hands.”

Galeano scored twice in the right corner, including this effort. (Image: Craig Hawkhead's photo) It is a recurring emotion by Captain Harris, who believes that the club's new recruits have been seamlessly slotted since his arrival.

“Scotty, he only entered the country this week and trained several times,” he explained.

“He was with us for an hour or so with us, but I think he's totally slotted.

“He has some pace for him. As you saw, he can try and he's trying those high balls, but it was absolutely outstanding his work carrying it out of the backfield.

“He was a very strong boy for us and brought us to our front paws, something we probably had shortage since the beginning of this year.

“Bish (Bish Bishop Ben Jones) came in and did a really good job for us. Scott, if we could get two such shots, we'd be hard to beat.

“I think he had a really good dig on the massive achievements to Scott. It's a shame he didn't get the 4.”

Australia's “Spring Heels” is also a knight's asset. (Image: Craig Hawkhead's photo) The arrival of Galeano brings a potential new kicking outlet for the knights. Australia's “Spring Heels” are early evidence as Jack Owens overtakes the corner with Harris' tip.

“To be honest, I did a bit of research on him before he came along and saw a fair number of his games and highlights, and that's definitely his strength.

“He can jump and he's really safe under the highball.

“That's what we're seeing in the future, on either side he's going to be our target.

“We had some practices in training and it was great to see him support himself that week.

“It wasn't in his shell today. He was expressing himself and it was great to see.”