You can add Cam Scott to the list as well as I am told he has signed a 3 year deal.

Can Scott is certainly a talent and I've seen him play both left and right centre which mot everyone can do.

It would be good Pratt and Hall covering left with Scott and Thornley covering right.
Not sure where that leaves Croft though.

There is a rumour doing the rounds that we have offered Tex Hoy a contract for next year, I`m not sure where he fits into the team and obviously there is some moving around to do with the quota spots anyway, but it`s the first time I've heard this one.

The Cas forum seems convinced we are in talks to sign Tex Hoy, which makes no sense, one because we have no quota and 2 we don't need to sign an Aussieto cover Max.

He's definitely improved the Castleford outfit and massively picked up on form compared to his Hull FC stint but not sure he's worth the quota spot with us already having a proven Super League fullback.

Unless there are other plans, I know both players have played a little bit of five eight previously. Perhaps things aren't so solid with bringing Russell in?

We need to stop talking about the quota spots like they are the ultimate blocker, if the club wants to sign a quota player for SL next year, they will make room on the quota. I honestly can`t see us keeping hold of the likes of Bain when he is likely 5th or 6th choice front row.

Maybe, but I can't see us making more than one or two places if we do start paying someone off and like I said I'd prefer us to buy a good overseas half with that space, not someone who's played there occasionally who's predominately a fullback. I don't know It seems a strange name to come up IMO. Anyway, we'll see what the club does regarding managing the cap etc, but we either stick or have some serious juggling to do.

Oh yeah, when this has come up before Bothroyd appears to have only signed for the year, even though he looked before his injury like he's a quality player. So if that's correct and we pay Bain off, that's 2 places created if DP wants them.

Turnstile tex, no thanks

Why sign a full back when our best player this year is a full back?

He hasn’t played so how do we know yet. Also he’s more of a 13 who can play prop with hands than a prop.

The club signed him for 2 years because they saw potential in him. He should have the opportunity to show that in the coming months.

The quota isn’t the ultimate blocker you make out but we are at full quota for next season with 20+ games left to play. That is a fact. Should we wish to release a player from quota I’m sure that’s because the club have secured a player of high quality on that position.

Improved them? Wasn’t he the full back in the 4-60 thrashing by a 12 man Saints side?

For about 35 minutes until his head hit the floor trying to stop saints 2nd try

We have an excellent young FB coming through in Noah Booth. I reckon you will see him figure in a few games later on in the season, especially if we take top spot with games to spare.

If we are interested, I suspect it will be to take over at 6 as Gale is retiring.

Adam Doueihi is being offered to Super league clubs. Coming back from an ACL injury but is a terrific centre/ stand off.

Coming back from his third acl injury, played 57 times in four and a half seasons, was earning $400,000 a year, has been offered a one year deal worth one fifth of this by the West Tigers

Not for me, very talented yes, but a big risk and a big price tag.

Yep also played fullback for them versus Leigh and London. Picking up a few assists and a try.

3 games played, 3 point secured. More than double what the club were on prior to him joining, I'd say that's an improvement. Not that I like to see it...

He hasn’t played so how do we know yet.

He played last week in the reserves and looked to have a great pair of hands to link the attack and a decent offload. He looks to be a different style of forward to the others and pretty sure he played at 13.

Regardless, it’s unfair to say Bain would be the one to make way if we need to open up a spot as he has not just returned to fitness. It’s his turn to impress now and let’s judge him on the on field performances after he’s pulled the shirt on a few times.

Got a feeling we may have a player announced at the fans forum this week.

I’ll guess Corey Hall for 2025 onwards

When he played for Scotland he looked more like a LF than an out-and-out Prop but obviously, he can do both. He's got this nice little scoop offload he gets away a fair amount of times in the tackle, he's also a decent ball handler. He can play big minutes as well, not your atypical prop. We'll see what he can do for Trinity when he gets a chance. I bet he's chomping at the bit to be part of a game, he's come all this way and has just been getting back to full fitness while watching his teammates have a great time.

Doueihi is one of my favourite players despite him playing for a team I cannot tolerate! (As a former Wests Magpies fan… I hate merged entities with a fever similar to the French revolutionists)
Very skilful, big and quick… and plays the game with passion… if fit he would be a top drawer addition to any UK/ French based clubs.

Would be a great option at 6 in my opinion rather than centre. Strike half to go with Russell as organiser at 7, issue is his injury record though obviously.

He’s a great player if you can keep him fit though and still only 25/26.

I’ve a feeling despite Lino being contracted we may be trying to move him on or negotiate a release after this season. Just a thought, not a rumour.

Cas announcing something tomorrow, presumably a player. Have they secured Hall despite the rumours of him edging towards Wakefield?

TJ has had 2 ACL injuries nobody seems concerned about his alleged return to Belle Vue. Rugby league is a physical game and injuries happen if your lucks in it's in. Adam Doueihi is a top player, and his signing would show real intent.

Eden has been released by Halifax with immediate effect, maybe it's him.