... made by Phil Clarke tonight:

"it's interesting that both Watts for KR and Gledhill for Wakey both started out at the Tigers but left for some reason"

When you add Boyle et al to this growing list of young players we are letting go to play first grade at other clubs we should be very concerned.

a) out small squad could do with such additions
b) we are keeping ones such as Massey instead????
c) despite being one of the strongest SL clubs at junior level year in year out, why do we blood less than all the other clubs?

Owen and Westerman came in a few years ago now.
I'd argue we've added nothing of note since to our first grade set-up (Thompson might work out, but whereas dozens of other players are getting regular rugby at stronger clubs, we're sending him out on loan).

As to all the above - WHY?

Massey. Is that why he's getting so much more game time than Boyle did

Tell me one thing Massey has EVER done?
I don't think I've ever seen him make an impact tackle / hit the advantage line / make an off-load.

Boyle - regularly came on and lifted the side, what he lacked in size, he made up for with determination and passion.

* I honestly, really didn't want his to degenerate into a knocking Massey thread it was just one of many points I initially made.

I love it. People are quick to judge and abuse Massey based on very few appearances yet want Matterson to play the kids.....YOU'RE CONTRADICTING YOURSELVES!

Nonsense, these people are judging Watts, Boyle and Gledhill based on what they are doing on the pitch for other clubs when they should be doing it for Cas Tigers. They have all shown what they can perform to a high standard, Massey hasn't---for whatever reason.

The player development at Cas is pathetic-----end of argument. Ask yourself how many really promising kids you've seen over the past 5 years, just how many have made it in the first team at CAS TIGERS?

The set up is run by amateurs who should be kicked out