I assume that in this deal, the players wages are to be paid by the loan club (i.e. cas paying Rankins wage)? I can't see what's in it for Hudds otherwise, I know Rankin was one of the highest paid players there and I can't see them wanting to bring Wardle in for effectively the same money.

I'm not sure what Wardle was on at Cas but they are potentially increasing the wage bill if they are paying Rankin.

We didn’t get it in 2016 either when Shenny was injured minutes into the first game of the season and was out for the full season. Plus, that was from an illegal tackle that saw the tackler get a ban. There has to be a line somewhere but, as I’ve said before, I don’t agree with any dispensations - that’s what a squad is for.

I'm with you. there's no agenda. thats what a salary cap and academies are for

even reserve sides too