In full here:- www.castigers.com/article.php?id=2690 Shenton as captain - didn't see that coming.

In full here:- www.castigers.com/article.php?id=2690 Shenton as captain - didn't see that coming.

Steve Nash No 20.

Cas fans no longer #18, good that was tacky.
Millington #13? So he's going to continue playing a front rower at loose then?
Some good players in the squad and a couple who probably aren't going to play a lot (Thompson).

#18 no longer "the fans"?
Grant Millington at 13
Our back row finally has some size to it
The first 13 is strong but as said before once injuries and / or suspensions kick in then we will struggle unless new players are brought in.

Looks like a decent first 17, but really lacking in depth. If Chase, Webster, Owen or Shenton get injured then you may struggle. Keep them fit, you should be looking at challenging top 8.

Saw Thompson recently - he has lost a lot a weight. I think we might see him in the backs.

The numbers mean nothing, last year no,3 played on the wing, second row played any ware from stand off to er, i can see Tompson or Holmes at loose, if Tansey gets up to speed he will cover for full back & the half's, we do need more bodies but we haven't got them so the kids will get there chance, and we can see if they can do a job. Remember we don't have a clean slate, and we cant walk away from the debts like some clubs

You look at the money clubs and they are running with around 33 players in their squads including the youngsters. There is no doubt that at some stage of the season we are going to be found short but hopefully by then we might be in a position to add a player or two.

On the whole, the squads I've seen have around 26/25 players in. I think it's only Hull KR who have 33 in and 7/8 of them have never played SL.

Two and five played on wings last year but as you said numbers mean nothing even basil said this last year as its just a modern concept,bring back the traditional 1-17

Think hauraki/jordy will play loose and we will see millo as a back rower next year

Noticed Josh Atkinson hasn't been given a number.

I'd be gutted if Thompson wasn't an integral part of our starting line-up.

For me he was our best and most consistent performer ever since he was re-introduced last season.

I also agree with the posts suggesting him as a No.13. When he played in the back-three (the year before) I thought he looked devastating.

Given enough game time and responsibility, Jordan could be one of the surprise packages in the whole competition next season.

re: squad - on paper we look to have a much better 20 (approx) players than I had previously envisaged. Two good signings and we might be alright.