In fairness McGuire said in the post match interview that he expected Watts to go part-time and it looks like we've come in at the last second.

Sounds like he's struggled for fitness all pre-season, however it is a long season. If he can focus on getting his fitness levels up and be ready to be called upon when needed whilst on presumably reduced terms, then I think its a decent deal for all involved. 

In fairness McGuire said in the post match interview that he expected Watts to go part-time and it looks like we've come in at the last second.

Sounds like he's struggled for fitness all pre-season, however it is a long season. If he can focus on getting his fitness levels up and be ready to be called upon when needed whilst on presumably reduced terms, then I think its a decent deal for all involved. 

That said on reading the comments by McGuire about struggling to find players that would improve them then I imagine that does change things a little as perhaps there isn't the right player that Cartwright wants in terms of ability and character to bring in currently for the long term.

Surprising move by McGuire to release Watts if Cas themselves are struggling to recruit.

I guess the difference is that under Cartwright, Watts will have to knuckle down and improve his fitness or it'll likely be a short reunion, I dare say or hope that if Watts body can cope with the training etc, JC will get a tune out of him.

I wonder if the thinking currently is to possibly use Ashworth as an option in the back row for the rest of the season.

That said on reading the comments by McGuire about struggling to find players that would improve them then I imagine that does change things a little as perhaps there isn't the right player that Cartwright wants in terms of ability and character to bring in currently for the long term.

Surprising move by McGuire to release Watts if Cas themselves are struggling to recruit.

I guess the difference is that under Cartwright, Watts will have to knuckle down and improve his fitness or it'll likely be a short reunion, I dare say or hope that if Watts body can cope with the training etc, JC will get a tune out of him.

I wonder if the thinking currently is to possibly use Ashworth as an option in the back row for the rest of the season.

The return of a 2016 immortal, so Danny and Carlos are not, in the end, the last of the immortals to wear the colours.

A slightly odd one as others have commented, didn't see it coming. Would have been better if it was a backrower coming in but guess Cartwright feels Watt's will bring something to the side.

If he can stay fit and he's committed then reckon he can be a decent asset short-term. Given the circumstances (both his and the club) it's probably a low-risk deal financially, gives us an extra body up front and experience in the middle. Didn't he end his time with us after been sent-off against Wire? (2018?), would be nice for one of our CC winners to end his time in the famous black & white on a slightly more positive note!

If Cartwright (or Myler) feel Watt's can help us until the end of the year, then we need to trust his judgement, that's why we've brought him here. Let's hope it works out for all concerned, even if it's only a short term solution. 

The return of a 2016 immortal, so Danny and Carlos are not, in the end, the last of the immortals to wear the colours.

A slightly odd one as others have commented, didn't see it coming. Would have been better if it was a backrower coming in but guess Cartwright feels Watt's will bring something to the side.

If he can stay fit and he's committed then reckon he can be a decent asset short-term. Given the circumstances (both his and the club) it's probably a low-risk deal financially, gives us an extra body up front and experience in the middle. Didn't he end his time with us after been sent-off against Wire? (2018?), would be nice for one of our CC winners to end his time in the famous black & white on a slightly more positive note!

If Cartwright (or Myler) feel Watt's can help us until the end of the year, then we need to trust his judgement, that's why we've brought him here. Let's hope it works out for all concerned, even if it's only a short term solution.