Re: Castleford Away : Tue May 21, 2024 2:49 pm  

Got 2 players back,1 experienced halfback on debut and Chan back….if Grix can’t do anything with what should be a better team than the one against London then he can go as well.Im not convinced with him at all.

Re: Castleford Away : Tue May 21, 2024 2:55 pm  

bonaire wrote:

I agree but isnt someone who makes things happen from Dummy half exactly what we are missing?
There isnt one player in the squad who doesnt switch off at times and miss tackles.
The coach should make the players around him aware that they need to up their defense around Balmforth and him more protection whilst he is learning the game.
Speed and someone who makes things happen from dummy half we shouldnt throw thet away

Maybe our new hooker next season can do that…you know,the one you like.

Well the new coach is defence oriented so maybe you should give him a ring and tell him.

Re: Castleford Away : Tue May 21, 2024 3:12 pm  

Ellam wrote:

Ashworth, Fash, Reynolds all back. I'd like to see Okunbur when his loan ends given a run at centre he can't be any worse than Scott IMO.

Walker
Martin
Scott
Sutcliffe
Briscoe
Trueman
Reynolds
Eseese
Houghton
Fash
Sao
Lane
Cator
Subs
Ashworth
Aydin
Smith
Chan
I'd swap Ashworth or Chan for Ligi in 2nd row but don't think Grix will.

Id be tempted to mix it up a bit.

Walker
Briscoe
Scott
Sutcliffe
Martin
Trueman
Reynolds
Ese Ese
Smith
Aydin
Chan
Sao
Cator

Ashworth
Fash
Jebson
Balmforth

Re: Castleford Away : Tue May 21, 2024 3:15 pm  

sao isn't a 2nd row. Played well when he's been at prop but poor at 2nd row

Re: Castleford Away : Wed May 22, 2024 8:15 am  

Sure I read yesterday that Cator is out, still think it's mad that we have two overseas players out on loan in the championship. Probably too early for Armstrong, possible off the bench to play the 10 minute role?

Re: Castleford Away : Wed May 22, 2024 8:24 am  

I'd be tempted to have Houghton at 13 and start Smith, Balmforth off the bench to cover both positions.

[Chris71]

Re: Castleford Away : Wed May 22, 2024 9:48 am  

It'll be interesting to see if there is any increase in individual performance levels from the players with the announcement of Cartwright as Head Coach for next season.

Re: Castleford Away : Wed May 22, 2024 10:11 am  

Chris71 wrote:

It'll be interesting to see if there is any increase in individual performance levels from the players with the announcement of Cartwright as Head Coach for next season.

Doubt it, the current squad don’t seem smart enough or have enough self respect for that.

Re: Castleford Away : Wed May 22, 2024 10:37 am  

Walker
Briscoe
Scott
Sutcliffe
Martin
Trueman
Reynolds
Ese Ese
Houghton
Ashworth
Sao
Chan
Fash

Aydin
Gardiner
Jebson
Balmforth

The bench will hopefully bring some energy when the come on. Just in case, for some strange reason it's lacking of course.

Re: Castleford Away : Wed May 22, 2024 11:12 am  

Something like:

Walker
Martin
Sutcliffe
Scott
Briscoe

Trueman
Reynolds

Ese'ese
Houghton
Sao
Chan
Lane
Fash

Ashworth
Gardiner
Aydin
Smith/Moy

Roll on 2025....