Castleford Tigers boss Ryan Carr shares recruitment hope as work continues on revamped squad
Ryan Carr has teased further additions to his new-look Castleford Tigers squad as part of the ongoing Wheldon Road rebuild.
The Tigers have made 11 signings for Carr's first season at the helm and do not appear to be done yet.
"Our roster probably isn't fully how it will look come round one," said Carr, who has room on his overseas quota following Tex Hoy's recent departure.
"There should still be some more coming in the door. It's exciting to know we've got the ability to add some good characters and people to our roster.
"What that looks like, I can't really tell you. We're still working through it in the background.
"We just want to make sure that whoever we do bring in moving forward, they've got to be a good person and the right fit for us as a club and a community."
Carr's arrival has created a buzz at the OneBore Stadium after a tumultuous period for the Tigers.
The Australian is working with a remodelled squad amid a busy recruitment drive led by director of rugby Chris Chester.
Castleford count Fijian pair Mikaele Ravalawa and Semi Valemei among their overseas additions, while the likes of Jordan Lane and Liam Hood provide valuable Super League experience.
Carr has been impressed by the character and attitude of the club's new recruits.
"They're really good people," he said.
"Until you get to know someone on a personal level, you don't know who you're getting. They've all come on a different journey but are all in the same boat in the fact they're all here for a real good reason and want to really make the best of themselves.
"It's exciting to know those boys are all here with a real purpose. They're buying into it and are here to make a difference; they're not here to just be a number. That's important."
Carr is on the lookout for a new captain to head up his revamped team following Sam Wood's departure.
The Tigers boss intends to take his time over the decision.
"I haven't been here long enough to work the playing group out yet and how everyone fits," said Carr.
"We're blessed with a crop of good, senior players who have a lot of experience at the highest level. It's a good thing as a coach for me to have that leadership group that can help drive standards.
"I've been working closely with the senior players but there will be a natural fit for that by the time we get to round one."