Hightown Tiger
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Castleford Under 18's 26 St Helens Under 18's 16
Attendance: 1,121
Highlights:
-It was nice to look forward to a game involving Castleford for a change.
-We won a trophy. I know it's 'only' the U18's, but if we can keep these players together we have a very promising future.
-All the players, from 1-17 played well, and deserved to beat Saints.
-Dean Sampson. He was very nearly in tears as he gave a speech at the end of the match. He can't be praised enough for what he has done with the juniors.
Lowlights:
-For the first time in months I'm struggling to find a lowlight.
Estimated Cas Fans: 1,100. Ok, it was a final, but some NL1 teams struggle to average 1,110 over the season.
How were the Cas Fans? As has been the case all season, they got behind the team, and 1,121 (even if it is a final) is still a tremendous turnout.
Comedy Moment: I haven't got one 8)
In a nutshell: What a change-coming back from a Cas match knowing that every player gave his all. I hope we can tie these players down to long contracts, as I feel some Super League teams will now have their eye on them.
Regardless, Dean Sampson etc can be proud of the effort they have put in. This team has finished above/beaten teams on bigger budgets, who far better facilities through one thing in particular-pride in the Castleford shirt.
Attendance: 1,121
Highlights:
-It was nice to look forward to a game involving Castleford for a change.
-We won a trophy. I know it's 'only' the U18's, but if we can keep these players together we have a very promising future.
-All the players, from 1-17 played well, and deserved to beat Saints.
-Dean Sampson. He was very nearly in tears as he gave a speech at the end of the match. He can't be praised enough for what he has done with the juniors.
Lowlights:
-For the first time in months I'm struggling to find a lowlight.
Estimated Cas Fans: 1,100. Ok, it was a final, but some NL1 teams struggle to average 1,110 over the season.
How were the Cas Fans? As has been the case all season, they got behind the team, and 1,121 (even if it is a final) is still a tremendous turnout.
Comedy Moment: I haven't got one 8)
In a nutshell: What a change-coming back from a Cas match knowing that every player gave his all. I hope we can tie these players down to long contracts, as I feel some Super League teams will now have their eye on them.
Regardless, Dean Sampson etc can be proud of the effort they have put in. This team has finished above/beaten teams on bigger budgets, who far better facilities through one thing in particular-pride in the Castleford shirt.
