Recruitment & Retention 2027

[GCRV]

Apparently the blore deal isn't happening. It was a bit odd but glad we're not getting him.

Good. I'd say all of Cyrus Stanley-Traill, Nick Tsougranis, Creighton Meafou, Matt Alhazim all have a higher ceiling. And for anyone who says they aren't ready yet, I don't disagree but the start of next season is still 9 months away.

There is also the possibility of a front row rotation of Couchman's, LPT, Jacob Webster, Ryan Hutchinson and use Keaon in the second row. Or continue to use Hamish in the second row and bring in Jake Halangahu to play lock.

If it means having the money to keep Jake Halangahu, it's a positive development.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

TPH may be to keep Loko happy .. they came through together.

Yep from the same Brisbane school. Ipswich High? They have been playing together since first yr of Ball Cup.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

Cyrus Stanley-Traill, Nick Tsougranis, Creighton Meafou

I'll go with that three. Dont see any room for Matt unfortunately. Then again there does not seem any hurry to upgrade Nick. Creighton is a must keep along with his big brother Daniel.

 

[Mug Fan]

What? Moved into top 30 finally. Got a list. Hearing TPH is there also, fully deserved both. Hutcho?

Tyler is not in the Top 30

 

[Mug Fan]

News is that Luciano Leilua has signed a 3 year deal with the Catalan Dragons from 2027. Sloan, Cook now Leilua. Maybe Ryan Carr could get a few more Dragons like Lawrie and Sele as well.

ESL clubs had a limit on overseas signings
Castleford are at their limit, I believe they will need to shed a player before than can announce Sloan.

 

[Dragons4me]

ESL clubs had a limit on overseas signings
Castleford are at their limit, I believe they will need to shed a player before than can announce Sloan.

Do Castleford have any speedy backs?? Asking for a friend.

 

[Mug Fan]

Any or all of the below are must signs in my opinion:-

Cyrus Stanley-Traill 2027
Jacob Halangahu 2027
Loko Pasifiki Tonga 2027
Nick Tsougranis 2027
....And for God's sake, I'll start a go-fund me page for:-
Ryan Couchman 2027
Toby Couchman 2027

Special mention to:-

Jacob Webster 2027 2028
Kade Reed 2027 2028

Hoping that withdrawing our offer for Blore results in some movement with the above.

P.S.
While I'm at it, couple of speedy backs would be nice.

Thankyou Santa!

 

[Zen]

Do Castleford have any speedy backs?? Asking for a friend.

Semi Valemei is one of those overseas players (former Cowboy/Raider)... but I think he's signed to a longer deal

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

So Blore in a Red V Jumper was a fake A1 social media post. Smart arses. Glad he is not coming as we dont need him.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

Do Castleford have any speedy backs?? Asking for a friend.

Could use one, say a swap for Sloan, but one important proviso, he has to be an effective tackler. Ryan Carr sure is building Aussie spirit at Castleford with his third Dragon buy. I think there are also a couple more on his roster and he just picked another the grubs Blake Taaffe. But due to import limits doubt they will be able to sign Rava as well. Just as well as having him, Sloan and Feagai in same team, imagine how many tries they will gift the opposition.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

Could use one, say a swap for Sloan, but one important proviso, he has to be an effective tackler. Ryan Carr sure is building Aussie spirit at Castleford with his third Dragon buy. I think there are also a couple more on his roster and he just picked another the grubs Blake Taaffe. But due to import limits doubt they will be able to sign Rava as well. Just as well as having him, Sloan and Feagai in same team, imagine how many tries they will gift the opposition.

AS well you may be shocked David, surprised Ryan Carr is not aware of that trios defensive flaws. Other than Cook the other two look like desperation buys, being Aussies. And Castleford are traveling fairly well in the comp too this season.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

Sami	$400,000.00

We picked him up fairly cheaply.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

15	Loko	$400,000.00	3.20%
16	Halangahu	$400,000.00

Did you say these were '28 estimates, then I'm confused as several on that list have not been extended to '28. Or is this old codger missing something. One thing is certain we are gonna have to up this pairs salary if we wanna keep them from being poached in Nov, specially Loko.

 

[Red T]

Would we be interested in Jerome ?

 

[Edward]

Would we be interested in Jerome ?

No thanks.

 

[RandomDragon]

Did you say these were '28 estimates, then I'm confused as several on that list have not been extended to '28. Or is this old codger missing something. One thing is certain we are gonna have to up this pairs salary if we wanna keep them from being poached in Nov, specially Loko.

Its an estimate based off what I believe they would be worth in 2028