The point I was making was that Brough would be a safe bet for a long term deal, due to his consistently good performances over several seasons. The Cas players I mentioned were a lot bigger risk than someone of Broughs calibre.

I'm a believer in not handing out big contacts to players on the back of one good season. Many players have one good season, get a long term contract and seem to slip in into the comfort zone. Either that or teams learn to play against these players and mark them out of the game.

It takes a minimum of 2 good seasons of consistently good performances before you should start handing out these big contract.

Agree entirely, and I think Brough is worth the money if he can be kept in check. His rapid apology for breaking the club's drinking rules this season is a good sign he's maturing somewhat

Oh, I agree in terms of that wholeheartedly. Especially in terms of quota places which are now precious commodities in Super League.

it does not matter who comes and goes we will finish higher than you lot again

Again like it

I'm not bothered what the Wildcats do and what comings and goings there are with their players. I'm a Cas fan and am only concerned with us and in saying that I mean no disrespect to the Wildcats and their fans.

This is the disappointing aspect for me.

I thought after 2006 when we had only 3 or 4 British players in that final decider that we were moving away from the foreigners. As you say rules is rules and it is the RFL that are at fault but I would prefer to see us retaining and recruiting British players (even better if they were locals).

Having said all that I do believe that we will be a better team next year although that may not be reflected in the table as can't see other teams (Warrington, Bradford, Hull, Wigan) performing as badly as they did this season

I reckon we've actually strengthened the squad. Can't see Castleford challenging us next season.

Congratulations. But it's not how they look on paper remember....

Give it a rest!!

It's true, aside from Ben Jefferies, every player we've signed is stronger than the ones we've let go.

BJ is better than Grix!!! Much better!

I think he/she is not capable of that I'm afraid to say.

I'm not capable of that when I feel I'm right. Jefferies and Grix - I'm not a big fan of either, but I would have kept Brad Drew over both. But when we have a coach like John Kear, who am I to argue?

Mate, exercise some restraint. I'm trying.

You are trying. Very much so. So is your new friend on here.

On one thread your scratching your head, and on the other your scratching your chin, if your carrying some sort of lice dont bring them here.

Ticks all the right boxes.....