For 50 minutes tonight we more than matched them and some smarter last tackle plays we'd have posted some more points in that first half. I think we still have a good chance of the top 4 and if it's the Jungle again, so what, we can beat anyone on our day, we just need everyone to be fit and to click for a full 80, then we'd stand a chance.

If we do play case in the semi homework has got to be better cos cas did what they did in the league Webster running straight at Miller or cb their defense is crap

Very poor attitude Leedscat.

Should always aim to finish as high as possible, for revenue reasons and also the clubs profile.

The money could be used towards squad strengthening where needed

Cannot believe the defeatist attitude of this thread. Finishing fourth on a smaller budget than any other team would be a massive achievement for this club even if we did get thrashed by Cas in the semi. Remember this Cas team are exceptional . Look at their points difference compared to everyone else. Yet we nearly beat them at Belle Vue and lived with them last night for 50 minutes despite missing a key player in Wood and our best defensive centre in Arundel. If we can beat Salford Saints and Wigan we will finish 4th and maybe learn some lessons from last night that will gives us a chance of reaching the final.

Might be a poor attitude but understandable. Just easy pickings for Cas at the moment and I don't think anyone wants to see us get beat by them four times in a season.

I'll take 4th all day every day and if that means going back to Cas and getting beaten, then so be it.
However, it could also mean going back to Cas and then on to Old Trafford !!!

It's always difficult to take defeat, especially at our local rivals but, to suggest that finishing 5th and the season to end, rather than an 80 minute game, which, if you win, takes you into a grand final is just bizarre.

We should also note that 4th would be our best ever finish in SL and IF we can move forward from that, we would become genuine contenders.

4th would be superb and something to celebrate.

We've got a break for the cup to get injuries treated/rested then it's Salford next who we've already beaten home and away in the league this year. There's no reason we can't beat them again and still be sat in 4th going into the September games.

Just posted similar on the other thread. We were in the game until a couple of game changers struck. We were missing a couple & they were at full strength. Ask Kirmond, Fifita & co after watching their efforts last night & I'd suggest they are well up for another crack at them!

And what's with don't wanna lose to Cas 4 times in a season, if that's where we have to go in the semi (if we make it) then bring it on! I'm just glad some on here don't play for us! After the Hudds game the players deserved bagging but not after last night.

Would love to go back to the Jungle to see the lads get another crack. With Arundel back in the centre and a couple of specialist hookers it's a whole different kettle of fish.
A couple of weeks rest now before the crunch game against Saints. Lets hope Leeds can turn them over for us 1st.

Is it? Bet the lads who gave thier all appreciate your support. How the hell are we easy pickings, I'd love another go.

This Castleford side are one of the most accomplished club sides I have seen and every player a threat. It was no surprise to lose but we made it hard for them and certainly gave it a go. I would think all the team would love another crack at them with a point to prove so I would love to get 4th and see a rematch. Bring it on

Twice this year they've put 40 on us. Thrashed us three times last year. Like it or not they've had the upper hand mentally and physically for the past two or three years and that doesn't look like it's going to change anytime soon.

Only (some) Trinity supporters can hope we miss the Top 4 playoffs in case we lose to Cas again!

I really don't get that!

I cannot understand some fans on here, we all want Wakey to win every game during the season but at the business end where we know whats in front of us if we do well, then some are turning round and saying we don`t want 4th place !!! Crazy.

4th place please, we will win next time.
Up the Trin

Why the hell would you not want to be in a semi final ?

TBF the op said "not 4th". He could mean let's get 3rd or even 2nd since there is a small chance of doing so.

I'd love another crack at Cas in the semi final! I bet the players would as well.

Come off it guys.

Imagine not only getting to your first Grand Final, but knocking out cocky cas in the process.

Get a few bodies back and they might lose a couple ( they've literally no injuries at the minute).

Raining end of September night and they might come unstuck if their passes don't stick.

We shouldn't feel too bad. We gave them a good run for their money last night in spite of the end score. If we hadn't picked Caton-brown in the centre I think you could knock at least 12 points off their score and add 6 to ours for the try his wing pace would have brought. Our coaches have been fantastic and I am not turning on them at all but I think that needs to be a hands up chaps we got that one wrong. Nobody is perfect. Get selection right in a replay and we could have a good night if we get 4 th

I'm glad I can't be ar$ed working out all the possible perms and torturing myself over the various potentialities; it's the play-offs, so we win where we can and play whomever we have to play, and finish as high as possible - simple!

I don't want us the finish 4th because I cannot get to, or be near a TV, for what would be a Thursday night game. Can we please, therefore, finish 2nd or 3rd so that I can get to the Friday night game?!!

Make no mistake about it we can play in the rain as well. That was a concern of mine as well but we've ground so many teams down in the pouring rain this season.

Come on now, for 50 minutes we were well in the game. The first 10 minutes of the second half we were the better team!

We score a try and I always say the first set after scoring points is vital - Huby forces the offload and knocks on, Williams gives away a silly penalty on the last tackle and they score off the next set, from there we kick out on the full and again they score.

There are lots of positives to take from the game and we are still well in contention for 4th spot. Last night wasn't a must win game however the next 2 against Salford & Saints we really do need to get the results.

I'd love nothing more to go back to Cas in a semi final - They aren't playing as well as earlier in the year so if we cut out the mistakes we have a good chance of getting a result.

Final point - MCB was targeted last night, im sure someone else has answered the question but it seemed strange playing him at centre with BT on the wing.

Anyway a week off to get some bodies back and fit Randall in, re-group and go again at Salford!!

UP THE TRIN!!

am I the only person that thinks if we get to the semi final we could win it, never turn away from a battle