Agree. That's why I think it would be a mistake to sign Widdop. Luke Gale didn't work out at Keighley (in fact he looked very ordinary for Keighley at the Shay, and they nearly beat us last Sunday without him). By the same token, that's why I'd have Inman over AOB who's now on the wrong side of 30.

Every side needs some experienced players on board but we already have a fair few of them so can’t see the sense in chasing a name whether that be GW or anyone else of his age group.

One problem with really young players that with the club and supporter base wanting and needing to to be competitive from the off usually when picking the team experience comes before youth and with no real reserve comp the latter hardly get a chance.

I would think that any additions would be of an in between age group who have a proven track record they can do the job the coach wants them to do now and all things being equal for a few years to come.

Nathan Peats at Huddersfield announced his retirement- Huddersfield have also announced those leaving which didn't include O'brien- may well mean he's going to see out the last year of his contract there. Disappointing if so as he was the best hooker I've seen at Halifax since Penky, but probably other areas of the team more in need of strengthening.

Alex sutcliffe amongst others have been released by castleford.

I there had been a choice I'd have gone for A O'b and Tom but with Brandon having another year and if A O'b is being retained then we could do worse than Moore and Inman.

Lets get him signed up if at all possible as he fits exactly into the experienced middle age bracket with a future and his best rugby ahead of him.

Aye, let's get him on board. He's been impressive for us barring his stint in the centre. He'd be a very good signing.

One of the other players Cas have released Kieran Hudson as some potential. He is a prop and i think they signed him from Whitehaven and had big hopes for him. He is recovering from rupturing his achilles last pre season but once fit he could be worth looking at as well as Sutcliffe.

Yes I remember him getting him some good reviews but missed he had done his achi when he dropped of the radar.

If AOB is staying a huddersfield, we wouldn't go far wrong bringing Curtis Davies back from newcastle as a third hooker option imo

Before I’m banned ( and return under a different moniker) this is copy n pasted from a castleford tigers forum

By my reckoning at least 11 players from this season won’t start the next one with us,and I get the distinct impression more will be on their way, with at least two in discussions with other clubs. Far outweighing the rumoured ⅚ incomings. Word is more need to go before more come in.It’s a root and branch alright, it’ll be a younger,less experienced team that takes the field for the first game that’s for sure. Only hoping we retain some of the older heads to steer the ship,and still thinking we are light on the prop front. Also whispers surfacing of Widdop discussing a player/coach role in the championship

I really hope that's just the result of some Cas fans looking at this forum and passing off speculation on here as something that can be relied on. It makes no sense whatsoever bringing in a player who'd probably be on double any one else here, who's recent fitness record, and performances at Cas have been poor - and perhaps most importantly could only play here in the halves or fullback where probably 3 of our 4 best players play.

Widdop is signing for Championship team…. Wakefield
(That’s a joke by the way before people start asking how did I get this information)

Quote: terry silver "One of the other players Cas have released Kieran Hudson as some potential. He is a prop and i think they signed him from Whitehaven and had big hopes for him. He is recovering from rupturing his achilles last pre season but once fit he could be worth looking at as well as Sutcliffe.'" Looks like Hudson will be joining Leeds according to Matt Shaw. https://twitter.com/M_Shaw1/status/1706 ... gr%5Etweet

Quote: terry silver "One of the other players Cas have released Kieran Hudson as some potential. He is a prop and i think they signed him from Whitehaven and had big hopes for him. He is recovering from rupturing his achilles last pre season but once fit he could be worth looking at as well as Sutcliffe.'" Looks like Hudson will be joining Leeds according to Matt Shaw. https://twitter.com/M_Shaw1/status/1706 ... gr%5Etweet

Now that the season has ended for us what are peoples opinions on what positions we need to improve in for next year. I have made my feelings clear were we need to change and i would be interested to know what everyone else thinks.