Well done to him for being a one club man.

But no, I hope he doesn't become a full time pundit.

Going to work in our Marketing department and do an ambassador role.

I watched him develop from a young scrawny centre to one of the top props of his generation, and for a time between 2009-2012 was fantastic to watch, I can't help but feel he could have done a lot more with his career had he left us, but fair play to the guy, he said he was never motivated by money or trophies but happiness!
Sadly his body is packing up now so right decision, i don't think he was part of Stone's plans for 2017 anyway.
I hope the club gives a proper send off, he deserves it, a top bloke, a true Giant!
Good luck big man!

I wish him all the best as it takes a lot to play prop for the best part of two decades. But I'm sorry he's far to one dimentional to be a good pundit he's like Paul Cullen just a walking cliche.

as an FC fan i've always had a lot of time for crabtree and i think around the time we signed andy lynch quite a few fans were hoping he could be tempted to join us. whether there was ever anything in those rumours who knows?
another loyal clubman retires. that's him and yeaman recently. not too many left nowadays

Still get plenty at the likes of Wigan, Leeds and Saints in fairness.

One of the top props of his generation

Be fair you lot told us all that Westerman was the next captain of England so I wouldn't laugh - if anything Meast for once got it a lot closer

I would be extremely surprised if he doesn't make an appearance in this upcoming wrestling on tv. With the family link and his size there is a good chance of a nice pay day for probably not too much work.

Please, just no punditry.

But Westerman has probably done a bit more then Dale Ferguson right ?

Back on topic, although he has faded in the last 3 years as I presume his body began to fall apart before that he was very good indeed and I have seen some outstanding performances from him. So good that if he had played for a more fashionable club then he would have got quite a few more international caps. Best of luck to him in the future.

Really, Dale Ferguson is a current International Western isn't, right!

He would be if he was 'Scottish'.

So what, they are a full international team so there is no difference, your perception of the two teams is irrelevant - Dale has way more caps end of.

Added to this Wakefield fans didn't trump Ferguson as the new messiah where as Cas fans...well we know what they are like.

As far as I can tell the only other thing that separates them is a CCup medal??? and a much bigger wage packet - on the field both are fairly anonymous.

Well the phrase "As far as I can tell" has let you down on this occasion, Westerman has been decent for us this year, unless you want to argue having watched him week in week out? We are genuinely happy to have him and looking forward to him kicking on next year in what many consider to be an improved pack.

Back on thread Crabtree decent enough player and thoroughly nice bloke maybe too nice on the field for his own good

Not the point though, he's not a current England player, he's not the new SBW and he has less caps than Ferguson.

Also no offence but considering how many times Warrington have been on SKY this year I've seen more of Westerman than most Trinity players

I don't know cas and wakey fans bickering derailing threads again

All the best Eorl. Always seemed to put in a good showing when selected for England. Top respect for him staying with Huddersfield, I bet he could have easily signed for Leeds/Wigan/Saints/Warrington, had an easier job, more plaudits and trophies, but he stayed loyal.

You ain't seen nothing yet, I think this particular feud goes back to about 2007!

Nobody ever said weatherman would be England captain, don't lie it makes you look desperate to make a point, and if anyone did say it it's more accurate than the ballax you come out with on here every week.... what was the last one ??? Finn as good as Gale only slower



Get back on the wakey cellar dwellers forum and talk about your 2017 middle 8's campaign

Now that is an absolute lie of the first order, you all did you included - only when he left Cas did you lot go luke warm.

It's one thing to make a ridiculous claim which you all did to a man but to not have the guts to stand by it that's real Judas material.

I've always known you were a worm but this is a new low even for you.

As for Gale I think this current round of internationals shows just how mindnumbingly ordinary Gale is - you really are setting yourself up here - Finn is every bit as ordinary as Gale but slower do you comprehend?

As for cellar dwelling I don't recall that last season all I recall is the mighty Cas finishing with one more point than us ooooh I'm frightened e'll never catch up

"you ain't seen nothing yet" "2007!" blimey isn't it time you tried something different, it's hardly a riveting read?

And nothing to do with Crabtree retiring

Really like Crabtree and was a too pro for about 7/8 years, you have to wonder if he will regret not leaving Hudds in his peak as could have won a few trophies with one of the bigger sides.

Westerman has won the league too and plays super league and has commanded quite a chunky fee if memory serves me right. I wouldn't yet rule him out of getting an England call up 1 day. No chance of captaincy though.

Think he has already played for England.

I have been shouting from the stands for years for him to be kept in the circus......



Only kidding, respect to the guy. Wish him well in the future. I also think he is a good media type for the game due to him being quite distinctive and articulate.