Tony Mowbray has a few players plying their trade in the EFL, gaining vital experience to boost their chances of a senior career.

Under the watchful eye of Jordan Rhodes, they will be hoping to impress and earn a place in the team for next season.

For others, they're hoping to earn permanent switches away with their time at Rovers not going as they'd hoped.

With 15 matches of the season played, here is a full rundown of each Rovers player and how they are fairing.

George Pratt - Bradford City

There could have been some concern about Pratt's development when Graham Alexander left to join Preston, having just established himself.

Would he stay in the team? Would the new manager fancy him? The answer to both questions is yes.

Pratt has started the last nine League One matches for Michael Duff's side, earning rave reviews on the left of a three-man defence.

Loaning him out has proven the right decision, rather than picking up minutes here and there for Rovers.

Connor O'Riordan - Barnsley

The defender was a regular starter for the Tykes before sustaining a shoulder injury which will be looked at by a specialist.

His last appearance was October 20, with concussion protocol keeping him out before this setback in training.

O'Riordan has played eight matches for Daniel Stendel's side and so has been an important player when available. They will hope that this shoulder issue doesn't rule him out for a lengthy period.

Sidnei Tavares - Wilsa Plock

Tavares has missed the Polish side's last three games due to an injury. His last appearance was October 25 as a substitute.

He had started the previous six matches before then, after arriving on loan from Rovers. It's unknown how long he is out for.

Wilsa Plock have the option to buy at the end of his loan deal, with a future at Ewood Park looking unlikely.

Axel Henriksson - Randers

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After getting sent off on debut, it has been a quieter period for Henriksson on loan in Denmark.

The midfielder was dismissed on his first outing despite playing only eight minutes as a substitute.

Since that suspension, he has featured regularly, either playing central midfield or from the right.

He has started five of their last six games but hasn't recorded a goal or an assist yet.

Nick Michalski - Crawley Town

Michalski's loan at Crawley Town is not going to plan.

He was given a brief opportunity in September, starting two matches in the league. However, Vito Manone has returned from injury and he has therefore been an unused substitute in the last six games.

He wasn't either rotated in for the FA Cup first round against Non-League Wimborne Town. Remarkably, Crawley lost that game 2-0 and continue to struggle in League Two.

If his situation doesn't change, Rovers will likely recall him in January if they can.

Osman Kamara - Crawley Town

Kamara's loan has been slightly better, playing more regularly until recently.

He'd been involved regularly, either as a starter or a subtitute up until October 20. He hasn't featured in a matchday squad since then but there is no clear report of an injury keeping him out.

Kevin Blackwell has been in charge on a temporary basis since his absence so it's entirely plausible he has been left out by the new boss.

Aodhan Doherty - Falkirk

Sadly, Doherty is back in Lancashire rehabbing a foot injury sustained whilst playing for Nothern Ireland Under-21s.

The winger was initially ruled out for eight weeks around a month ago and so will hope to be back by Christmas.

"We're thinking he'll probably be eight weeks, so he'll get treatment down in Blackburn and then come back up the road once he gets closer to his recovery," said Bairns assistant Paul Smith.

"It's a blow because he's had wee spells in the team and he was just starting to show things and get more settled in."

Lucas Houghton - Halifax Town

Houghton joined Halifax recently on a one-month loan but has already impressed.

The young right-back is wanted on a longer-term basis by the National League club after starting their last three matches.

"He's done really well, we'd definitely look at extending it,” manager John McGrath said at the weekend.

"Credit to Blackburn for trusting us with his development, and I thought he was good again on Saturday."

Max Davies - Southport

Davies is highly regarded at Ewood Park and signed a new deal in the summer before moving on loan to Southport.

He has played 13 times for the National League South side and played the full 90 minutes at the weekend in a heavy 5-1 defeat against South Shields.