Thought Robbie Paul was looking to play in the halves rather than at 9, Fred?

yes but he surely would be a starter at 7 and both Riddy and Hartley are 6's as is Brierley.
One would think that with the money he is being paid Paul as well as Donlan and Bibey would be definate starters.

DOB 12/3/92 According to Cas site which makes him 17 if my math is correct

He is still only 17. I would think personally it would be a risk taking him on loan. As i've said not played a higher level than u18s as of yet. A good prospect all the same.

That says more about Service area selection than Ryans playing ability,
Castleford scout came down to two matches last season and signed three
players two for academy one for reserves... not bad for Div3 NWC team.
Obviously saw something Lancashire scouts didn't

Ryan is 18 in march,he was actually on a scholaship with leigh a couple of years ago ,but you dozy buggers let him go!

He turned down Wigan to sign for castleford,a very mature lad for his age,and lives and breathes league.

He is an excellent prospect and won the fans academy player of the season this year.