On and Off-field discipline according to James Smailes of HDM.

Also disappointing that one of our big rivals for a top 4 spot and a grand final place is going to be getting strengthened while we are becoming weaker (in my opinion).

Good on the club, if he's causing problems then they're right to root him out before others follow his example. Brave stand, I trust Adam, Radders and Gaz's judgement on this one. Time to move on and let him self destruct if that's what he wants. He's a marked man with the officials and I can't see that changing unless he signs for Leeds or Wigan.

No question about it. We need a replacement but in terms of ability I can't see how he will be replaced by a Federation player.



I wonder if we have cap issues.

Providing he HDM is accurate on this, I would be hoping to see some sort of mid season signing of our own to utilise his cap space

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Also worth pointing out on the Liam Watts deal that Castleford have put together a big, big offer to get it over the line. A very big salary and a hefty transfer fee too.

Was sat not too far away from Adam Pearson at the Warrington game,when Watts was sent off his face spoke a thousand words..surprised at the speed of this though.

It probably won’t be a popular opinion, but I think it’s the right decision from the club (if true).



Ultimately we have a tiny cap to try and squeeze maximum value from, and Watts’ qualities don’t override the send offs, suspensions & penalties. It also allows the club to potentially reinvest his salary and/or fee in a new addition, or retentions/upgrades.



On his day he’s a fantastic prop, no doubt about it, and I’m sad to see him go, but it’s also a position we seem to have ample cover in at the moment.





A couple of years ago we let Westerman & Lineham go for their unprofessionalism, we don’t tolerate unprofessional behaviour & allow it to creep in & grow either on or off the pitch. Fair play, we have standards to uphold.

Its a meet the directors event tonight for Cas supporters club with the usual question and answer session. No doubt the subject will be mentioned and it will swell the numbers a bit.

So the truth is, he’s never changed since leaving Rovers and Hull have persevered with him and got more playing years out of him as a result. He’s a talent, no doubt, but also an idiot, but then he’s an idiot who’ll be on a fantastic wage for a 27 year old...

Gutted about Watts but the club have got more decisions right than wrong lately. Look at the Lineham/Westerman deals. Got to trust AP, Radders and Gaz.



Wouldn’t be surprised if we came back with a prop from Salford, maybe one of Koppy, Mossop or young Griff?

Gutted, obviously don't know the in and outs, but feel this is a big mistake.



Makes us weaker on the field.