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Tigers to miss out on Ben
The YEP reports today on rumours that Ben Cockayne will turn his back on the deal agreed with the Tigers for next year to accept an improved 3 year deal to stay with Hull KR, It has been widely reported that Ben, from Normanton was heading to the Jungle next season to play for his local club but it appears KR have managed to pursuade him to sign an extension to his deal. This will be disappointing news for the Tigers as they were expecting to lose current fullback Stuart Donlan to Leigh for next season and they also turned down the chance to sign Brent Webb from Leeds Rhinos.
The report also speculates on the rumours that former captain Ryan Hudson will join from Huddersfield Giants and these were given substance on saturday when it was announced he would be leaving the Giants. His signing would also be followed by James Evans from Bradford Bulls as the centre is also expected to join the Tigers. These signings are expected to be announced when the anti-tampering deadline has passed on september 1st, Although it would appear Ryan Hudson is free to be announced by any club at this stage.
Other players rumoured to be talking to Castleford are Bradford forwards Chris Feather and former Tiger Andy Lynch, Huddersfield's other 2 released players Rod Jenson and Steve Snitch, Wakefields, Cas born forward Kyle Bibb, Parramatta front rower and cult icon Fuifui Moimoi, Recently sacked stand off Todd Carney and the Tigers are also thought to have signed Doncaster's 21 year old Kyle Briggs, The former Leeds academy star is thought to be heading to the Jungle which will give him his shot at the big time.
Castleford have currently announce South Sydney back rower Dean Widders and St George Illawarra stand off/ hooker Rangi Chase for next season, these will replace Luke Dorn who is heading to Harlequins and Awen Guttenbeil who is expected to retire. There are a host of other Tigers players fighting for a new contract and either way the Tigers will have to boost there numbers for next year if they wish to become more competitive in the SL season. Youth player Joe Arundel is expected to sign a full time proffesional contract as he bids to follow in the footsteps of the host of local youths in the Tigers first team.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008