Dunno about that. Hampshire wouldn't be one I'd think would be successful at Union. Can he convince a SL coach to take a punt on him? Going to be difficult with limited game-time.

Hampshire as been over hyped by Wigan fans. Only ever done one thing which was that flick pass against Saints.

He is not a full back that is for certain.

Not sure he even is a 6 or 7 at this level either from what I have seen and thats the problem, he aint performing when given the chance

Exactly yet some on here wanted him playing before Sam Tomkins. I've said all along that I simply don't get the hype with this kid.

Think Hampshire wasn't fully fit so rested last night. I'd imagine if roberts isn't back for magic he will be partnering gale . We are in the market for a full back now dorn has announced his retirement.

Is Dorn going back to Oz? He's been over here, like, forever, hasn't he? The way he played last night it looked like he was good for another couple of seasons.

2003 I think, maybe 04 he came over to London same time mark mcLinden and Thomas leuluai came over,

Announced his retirement, I believe.

I think he mentioned going back to live in Oz. Gutted because ability wise he can easily go on. He's had 2 tough injuries last 2 years though, including the horrendous lip injury which has left permanent damage so perhaps he's thinking long term, in which case, who can blame him. 170+ tries...

You might as well have Hampshire back. Getting no games at Cas.
Tonight Powell has selected a hooker (McShane) at stand-off and a winger (Solomona/Flynn) at full-back. If Hampshire can't get in the team in front of players selected out of position, there is no point in him remaining at Cas.

I'm sure it'll be Shaun Wane's fault somehow.

Probably.
Either that or Hampshire just isn't actually that good? For all his reputation as a junior, he didn't make the first team at Wigan and now isn't even second-choice at Cas at stand-off or full-back.

Said it before and I'll say it again ... the people who advised Hampshire to DEMAND that he be allowed to play first team stand-off did that kid no favours at all.

He's got a lot of talent but there seems to be either a) an attitude problem or b)he's being badly advised.

To not get a game for Cas tonight when they're missing their first choice full back and stand off isn't good at all.

Or c) he hasn't got as much talent as some think.

From what I've seen so far I think this may be the closest to the truth.