I Also heard that Ben Hornby is also considering a new deal by St george/Illawara. At the moment British clubs will struggle to sign quality Aussies as the exchange rate is the wrong way round for them to make money and that Offshore bank accounts have been stopped.

no wonder Sherwin has gone for the Euro

I heard from Richard Wright last week (well, via the club website) that Kyle Wood's 1-month loan isn't seen a a permanent replacement for Sherwin and we hope to sign someone on a longer term basis over the next few weeks. Maybe your ex-player read the same thing?

Its just been on Ridings FM that Castleford are currently searching for Sherwins replacement and hope to get the right man soon. It did go on to say that while Kyle Wood had a decent debut, he wasn't here for long term

No more free rides for Aussies i believe

Orr is signed up, not heard about hornby, would be fantastic to have 3 halfbacks.

Do we really want Danny Orr back?

I feel like we're starting to go backwards signing all our old players like Jacko etc. Wonder if we'll re-sign Boyle one day?

Orr has proven this season he can still cut the mustard and control a game. Having him spelling with hooker means we have someone coming off the bench and providing fresh ideas and momentum (which is what we need!)

Plus, it's an extra body at half-back if the dreaded injury curse arrives.

Totally agree about Orr. If he can do a job at hooker for us we'll be laughing. Hudson clearly can't manage the whole game and we're poorer when he's off the field.

I'm not so keen on the idea of Orr coming back. In my opinion his best days are behind him in, and appart from Cas I couldn't really see him getting a position at any other superleague club. I think that signing Orr would be for old time sentimental reasons, rather than to progress the team forward.

If we do then it should not be for anything more than a 1 year stop gap, whilst such as Brierly comes of age.

I agree. His best days are behind him.

Over the past year he has shown some good touches, but thats it. We need a younger, enthusiastic, talented player who has some SL (or NRL) experience.

I agree we need some back up and a more in depth squad and maybe Danny would be good for that. But we need someone more long term

But at what price ? minst brad made a return (wish we had a 25yr old davis)

I think Orr will be an awesome signing for you, playing at hooker

After watching Orr dismantle us down at The Stoop recently...I can't see how his signing would be a backwards step. The guy is at the top of his game at the minute, and would an excellent signing..IMO

Yes we do.

I don't think danny orr is past it, so is worth having back and i am sure he would bust a gut back in a Cas shirt. Danny has some great qualities and can do a role for us i am sure. Just look at the pensioner on mega money we have just offloaded, signing sherwin was a step back imho.
We could use Danny to bring on some young talent if he has signed..

Just to throw this into the discussion

Brent Sherwin: b 20.03.78
Danny Orr: b 17.05.78

That is all.

Very fair point tb, i just think Danny might give a toss about the club if he returns and won't be on the lottery winners money.
They might be the same age but Danny looks in better shape.

don't have the knowledge to comment on anyone's wage

- but fair points in return. I'd just point out that they're both 33 next, an age at which you're always gambling with injuries/ fitness. I'd be reasonably happy if we do sign Danny - so long as we don't regard him as some sort of returning prodigal, put too much on his shoulders and them turn on him when it turns out he doesn't walk on water.

edit: tb

Imo a bit like what's happened with Hudson.

I would imagine if we do get Danny back we will throw money at him expecting him to be the saviour

if cas as the money a would like 2 see cas sign danny orr on a 1 year deal and also sign matty smith as well.

IF Next Year would look like this Halfs & Hooker
Rangi Chase - SO, HB, H
Danny Orr - H, HB
Matty Smith - HB, H
Ryan Brierley - SO
Ryan Hudson - H, LF
Adam Milner - H

I agree Danny on a 1 year deal and sensible money and as a general squad player doing a good job off the bench. And maybe with a view to coaching the youngsters in the future.

Got to laugh out loud at this, signing Danny Orr.

Was it 2 or 3 years ago when Matterson said he wasn't the sort of player we wanted??



So why the sudden change?

Cos we are desperate, very desperate.