Another stupid RFL regulation concerning young players. He does not have to take up any Castleford offer if forthcoming though. So in effect it is a regulation that can not be enforced. Figure that ?

Is that the reason? That's just downright daft. So what's the RFL's thinking behind that then?

If the big clubs get rid of a player because they don't think he's good enough and then he has a storming season elsewhere, then they get to sign him back. Or am I a cynic?

Me and you both. It just doesn't seem right somehow.

Bears fans seem to rate him

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That must be a new one or Cas would have had Ryan back

there is also a link to an interview with Curtis on the Bears forum

But it's the peeps NOT already in the RL world who's curiosity we need to stir. The species who have bought or are buying season tickets already have done so because they are Leythers who watch anyway or coming because of our last seasons brilliant work on and off the pitch.
A big name like Fui Fui will get a paragraph in the papers and that alone could entice a few newbes. I hope he comes but TBH it won't make any difference for me (and many others) if he don't.

And the lapsed fans wont have heard of him? it's also those we need to entice back as well, if he comes and puts another 100 bums on seats per game that goes a long way to justify him surely.

The signing that interests me most is young Ben. Daryl Powel is a very shrewd coach and for Cas to have a clause for them to have first dibs on him tells me that Powel rates him highly but just can't fit him in next season. Personally all three signings excite me and we will be a very tough team to beat next year. Even for Bradort and London.

That winger looks awesome in that clip. Great in the air, near the line. Solid defence. Extra forward in own half. Fast, direct, aggressive. Awesome.