So it's been announced that we shall only be burdened with Asotasi's 'services' for five more games, and then he's out the door. Smith has confirmed there is 'one more' signing to come. Surely this means the new prop we've all been crying out for is on his way for the 2016 season... Right?

Anyone else find it strange (worrying?) that there have been no rumblings in Wire's ever-spinning rumour mill regarding this final signing? I can't remember the last time a signing wasn't old news to any attentive fan by the time of its official announcement. What does this mean? If we have got a new quality prop lined up how has it been kept so hush hush so far?

Personally I think the last signing won't be a prop. I think Westwood will be a bench prop next year, with Atkins making the transition into second row and EASTMOND will be our final signing as a first choice centre alongside Hughes.

Eastmond is a done deal so unless we are making two signings we won't be signing another prop.

I definitely think Westwood will move to prop as you say. It's been obvious for ages that Atkins attributes are more suited to playing second row.

Atkins is to remain at 3/4 and will likely be released next year as he has lost pace which was his key attribute to his position.

Oh lets not start with the "done deal" lark. Can't be doing with another Andre Savelio situation again.

Where's the attraction with Eastmond anyway?

We should have anticipated this earlier and signed Ryan Hinchcliffe for 2016 before Huddersfield signed him.

He's a hooker, and/or a back rower isn't he?

Is it? Where have I missed this?

You're beyond help



You really think i'm the only person who spotted your 'ingenoius' creation of multiple user accounts?

Whatever makes you happy

As for replacemts, what a of someone like Luke Burgess, Ukuma Ta'ai, Grant Millington?

Cat amongst the pigeons ,, Willie Mason

He's 35.

For me we need someone who's going to be here a good few years and will knock Sims down the pecking order, increasing our quality overall.

Ben Hannant.

Is grant millington off contract? People keep mentioning it but if he isn't off contract i can't see castleford letting one of their best props go. Andrew fafita would be a happy addition for me but that's wishful thinking. I would be happy with Akuma ta'ai he can do damage on his day, and he's a ball player wish is a bonus. If we do sign Eastmond I think I will cry.

I think Eastmond would be great for us, it's just that a prop is a much, much higher priority.

Millington has a contract to 2018 with an option in the clubs favour for 2019.

Rumour has it Big Roy was Big Ben's replacement 2 years ago!!

Willie Mason? Luke Burgess? Are these serious suggestions? May as well just keep Roy than go for either of them.

Cory Patterson would add some size and grunt.

The same Willie Mason who made Hull K.R. pay big bucks before disappearing to France?

lets be honest.. anyone is an improvement.

Who was that aimed at?

Mitchell Dodds looks a good bet as he has said he s taking to super league clubs, Brisbane prop with 13apperances this year nearly all off the bench only 26

if you think this forum is bad, have a toddle over to the virtual terrace

He is worse than Roy, imo

Ukuma Ta'ai has been mentioned to me, by someone in Aus