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Re: Widdop

Post by Mucky1978 » 01 Jun 2022, 13:48

So from Radford interview looks like no truth in Widdop
Edwards staying
Trueman defo going.

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Re: Widdop

Post by FIat Capper » 07 Jun 2022, 12:11

Seen something on socials saying Widdop presented the 'Castleford Tigers' trophy at Ponte races yesterday. As I know nothing about the gee gees, I don't even know if such a race takes place but if true, very interesting...

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Post by Mucky1978 » 07 Jun 2022, 12:26

FIat Capper wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 12:11 Seen something on socials saying Widdop presented the 'Castleford Tigers' trophy at Ponte races yesterday. As I know nothing about the gee gees, I don't even know if such a race takes place but if true, very interesting...
They was a Cas race yesterday.

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Re: Widdop

Post by heritage1926 » 07 Jun 2022, 12:44

Gareth Widdop has moved a step closer to joining Castleford Tigers. Rugby League Live understands a deal to take Widdop to the Jungle is nearing completion with an expectation that a deal will be signed.

Last week, Rugby League Live revealed Widdop was in talks with the Tigers over a potential move to the club, with the England international set to leave Warrington Wolves at the end of the season. While Widdop is understood to have fielded interest from another club, sources claim Widdop's future is increasingly likely to be in West Yorkshire.
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... ngId%7E%7D

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Re: Widdop

Post by Mucky1978 » 07 Jun 2022, 13:11

Widdop and Miller or Trueman and Obrien its a no brainer really.
Shame 2 of the quota spots are going be taken on Feki and Fonua tho surely we could of used them better.

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Post by MrRugby123 » 07 Jun 2022, 13:25

Mucky1978 wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 13:11 Widdop and Miller or Trueman and Obrien its a no brainer really.
Shame 2 of the quota spots are going be taken on Feki and Fonua tho surely we could of used them better.
Agreed surely there are better players available than Feki and Fonua.

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Post by Mucky1978 » 07 Jun 2022, 13:28

MrRugby123 wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 13:25
Mucky1978 wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 13:11 Widdop and Miller or Trueman and Obrien its a no brainer really.
Shame 2 of the quota spots are going be taken on Feki and Fonua tho surely we could of used them better.
Agreed surely there are better players available than Feki and Fonua.
Would of liked a prop and a Centre in place of these two.

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Post by MrRugby123 » 07 Jun 2022, 13:30

Mucky1978 wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 13:28
MrRugby123 wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 13:25
Mucky1978 wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 13:11 Widdop and Miller or Trueman and Obrien its a no brainer really.
Shame 2 of the quota spots are going be taken on Feki and Fonua tho surely we could of used them better.
Agreed surely there are better players available than Feki and Fonua.
Would of liked a prop and a Centre in place of these two.
I’d like to see two props as apart from Watts our props have been plodders this year.

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Re: Widdop

Post by Mucky1978 » 07 Jun 2022, 13:34

Cant understand why we would offer Griffin a new deal as well.

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Post by jackknife » 07 Jun 2022, 14:43

Mucky1978 wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 13:34 Cant understand why we would offer Griffin a new deal as well.
Can only think it's because hes on a cheap salary or there isn't much else available for same amount.
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Re: Widdop

Post by noxandrattles » 07 Jun 2022, 15:48

FIat Capper wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 12:11 Seen something on socials saying Widdop presented the 'Castleford Tigers' trophy at Ponte races yesterday. As I know nothing about the gee gees, I don't even know if such a race takes place but if true, very interesting...
I was at ponte races yesterday and the 'trophy' was presented to the owners of the winner (Elegant Erin) of the castleford tigers handicap race by a cas supporter who was stood watching and was called into the enclosure, she was certainly not Widdop

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Re: Widdop

Post by FIat Capper » 07 Jun 2022, 15:50

noxandrattles wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 15:48
FIat Capper wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 12:11 Seen something on socials saying Widdop presented the 'Castleford Tigers' trophy at Ponte races yesterday. As I know nothing about the gee gees, I don't even know if such a race takes place but if true, very interesting...
I was at ponte races yesterday and the 'trophy' was presented to the owners of the winner (Elegant Erin) of the castleford tigers handicap race by a cas supporter who was stood watching and was called into the enclosure, she was certainly not Widdop
Thanks for that, ya gotta love the rumour mill...

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Re: Widdop

Post by noxandrattles » 07 Jun 2022, 16:44

FIat Capper wrote: 07 Jun 2022, 15:50

Thanks for that, ya gotta love the rumour mill...
i guess thats why its in the rumour mill with the rest of the 'rumours'

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Re: Widdop

Post by FIat Capper » 08 Jun 2022, 10:53

It does seem to be a strong rumour, in a similar vein to Trueman to Hull and we all know where that's going/gone.

I'm still not convinced this is a viable long-term plan for Cas, particularly as Jacob Miller seems to be the preferred option to accompany Widdop. Hardly seems to reflect the desire to bring the squad age down although I do accept this partivcular aspect appears to have been aimed more specifically at the forwards.

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Re: Widdop

Post by Tamworth Tiger » 08 Jun 2022, 11:35

FIat Capper wrote: 01 Jun 2022, 10:16 Probably a classic case of his agent saying someone else is interested just to try and get a reasonable (improved) offer from his current employer.
I see what your saying but we did seem to be trying a development approach with young half back and it’s clearly not been that successful

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Re: Widdop

Post by Mysterio » 12 Jun 2022, 12:49

There's no quality about.
The roots of the game really need help and we should develop develop develop our own talent alongside experience at 1, 6, 7, 9 and a couple of go forwards and a Ball playing 13.

That's 7 experienced quality men.

The other 6 should be high quality youngsters that can't get in the sides of the big boys, and/or we find and give 6 of our own youngsters starts.

As it stands our roster is a bit of a joke. Our edges need to work defensively initially and a fair chunk of work is needed there.

I would keep as senior members these 4 with a couple of others potentially, but no more.

Evalds, Watts, McShane, Westerman

The rest is the plan and scope of work for Radford I bet.

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Re: Widdop

Post by Classysupercas6202 » 14 Jun 2022, 11:07

Heard its a done deal

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Re: Widdop

Post by Dennis Vazquez » 14 Jun 2022, 19:29

Classysupercas6202 wrote: 14 Jun 2022, 11:07 Heard its a done deal
Same. Miller and Widdop definitely in. Trueman definitely gone but I hear Hull deal not finalised yet

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Re: Widdop

Post by KB80 » 14 Jun 2022, 21:10

If rumours are true:

Miller (29) > Trueman (23)
Widdop (33) > Richardson (25)
Mau (33) > Blair (30)
Broadbent (21) > Claire (31)
Griffin (32) > Olpherts (30)
Mellor (27) > Peachey/Martin/Hepi (21-28)

Add retention of
Edwards (32)
Fonua (29)
Feki (31)
Griffin (29)

No doubt the incoming players are of a higher quality than the leavers (it suggest a higher cost too meaning some of the rumours wont be true). The age side of it bearing in mind the age of our in contact players is pretty high would be a massive worry for me, as would be the reliance on ex hull players.

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