Strange one really. We have plenty of props but few second rowers. Can he stay fit is my concern, he's missed a lot of game in recent seasons.

Strange one really. We have plenty of props but few second rowers. Can he stay fit is my concern, he's missed a lot of game in recent seasons.

I'm pretty much abit 'meh' on signing Watts. If we hadn't already brought Knight and Eseh in then I could understand making Watts an offer until the end of the year.  That said on reading the comments by McGuire about struggling to find players that would improve them then I imagine that does change things a little as perhaps there isn't the right player that Cartwright wants in terms of ability and character to bring in currently for the long term. Surprising move by McGuire to release Watts if Cas themselves are struggling to recruit. I guess the difference is that under Cartwright, Watts will have to knuckle down and improve his fitness or it'll likely be a short reunion, I dare say or hope that if Watts body can cope with the training etc, JC will get a tune out of him. I wonder if the thinking currently is to possibly use Ashworth as an option in the back row for the rest of the season.

I'm pretty much abit 'meh' on signing Watts. If we hadn't already brought Knight and Eseh in then I could understand making Watts an offer until the end of the year.  That said on reading the comments by McGuire about struggling to find players that would improve them then I imagine that does change things a little as perhaps there isn't the right player that Cartwright wants in terms of ability and character to bring in currently for the long term. Surprising move by McGuire to release Watts if Cas themselves are struggling to recruit. I guess the difference is that under Cartwright, Watts will have to knuckle down and improve his fitness or it'll likely be a short reunion, I dare say or hope that if Watts body can cope with the training etc, JC will get a tune out of him. I wonder if the thinking currently is to possibly use Ashworth as an option in the back row for the rest of the season.

The return of a 2016 immortal, so Danny and Carlos are not, in the end, the last of the immortals to wear the colours. A slightly odd one as others have commented, didn't see it coming. Would have been better if it was a backrower coming in but guess Cartwright feels Watt's will bring something to the side. If he can stay fit and he's committed then reckon he can be a decent asset short-term. Given the circumstances (both his and the club) it's probably a low-risk deal financially, gives us an extra body up front and experience in the middle. Didn't he end his time with us after been sent-off against Wire? (2018?), would be nice for one of our CC winners to end his time in the famous black & white on a slightly more positive note! If Cartwright (or Myler) feel Watt's can help us until the end of the year, then we need to trust his judgement, that's why we've brought him here. Let's hope it works out for all concerned, even if it's only a short term solution.

The return of a 2016 immortal, so Danny and Carlos are not, in the end, the last of the immortals to wear the colours. A slightly odd one as others have commented, didn't see it coming. Would have been better if it was a backrower coming in but guess Cartwright feels Watt's will bring something to the side. If he can stay fit and he's committed then reckon he can be a decent asset short-term. Given the circumstances (both his and the club) it's probably a low-risk deal financially, gives us an extra body up front and experience in the middle. Didn't he end his time with us after been sent-off against Wire? (2018?), would be nice for one of our CC winners to end his time in the famous black & white on a slightly more positive note! If Cartwright (or Myler) feel Watt's can help us until the end of the year, then we need to trust his judgement, that's why we've brought him here. Let's hope it works out for all concerned, even if it's only a short term solution.

We have struggled this year with lack of size . Well we could have Watts Knight Eseh Cartwright all available soon.....Makes our pack a lot more competitive. Don't know the ins and outs but can't imagine Watts will cost a lot .....He won't be expected to play big minutes and if he can give us 15 min each half would certainly bring a bit of size to our middles....Plus he could be rested for some matches.... It's only for this year and hopefully he can have a final flourish for us

I think it’s a case of he’s an extra body if needed and an experienced one at that. He’s still better than Fash and Gardiner. Probably also better than Salabio right now.  If he can pass some experience on and fill in when needed, I’m all for it.

I think it’s a case of he’s an extra body if needed and an experienced one at that. He’s still better than Fash and Gardiner. Probably also better than Salabio right now.  If he can pass some experience on and fill in when needed, I’m all for it.