The Castleford Tigers have been rocked by explosive allegations from former forward George Griffin, who has accused the Super League club of failing to pay departing employees on time — a claim that has quickly divided fans and sparked outrage across social media.
Griffin, who recently signed with Sheffield Eagles for next season, took to X (formerly Twitter) to air his frustrations, revealing that multiple ex-players have experienced delayed payments following their departures. His statement has ignited a storm of debate over the club’s financial management and treatment of past players.
“I really didn’t want to leave Castleford Tigers on a bad note as I enjoyed my time there,” Griffin wrote. “But for consecutive months now myself and everyone else that has left the club has received their contractual payment late and have been unable to pay their bills.
“No one at the club seems to know what’s going on or passes blame to others.
“It seems Castleford Tigers need to stop shopping at Netto for their staff and start looking elsewhere.
“Unleash the keyboard warriors.”
The 32-year-old forward’s reference to “Netto” has drawn particular attention, as it echoes comments made earlier this year by the club’s Director of Rugby, Chris Chester, who claimed that Castleford would no longer be “shopping at Netto” when recruiting players — implying they would seek higher-quality signings in future. Griffin’s sharp retort appears to turn that remark back on the club’s management, accusing them of failing to uphold professional standards off the field.
Standard Super League player contracts typically extend until November 30th, meaning that Griffin and other departing players are still entitled to full and timely payments during the off-season. His claim that several have been left waiting for money owed has raised questions about the club’s internal operations and financial stability.
The Castleford Tigers have yet to issue any public response to the allegations, leaving supporters demanding clarity. Many fans have expressed sympathy for Griffin, commending him for speaking out, while others believe the dispute should have been handled privately rather than publicly.
“If what he’s saying is true, it’s disgraceful. Players shouldn’t be waiting to be paid after giving their all for the club,” one fan posted.
“airing dirty laundry on social media doesn’t help anyone — it just drags the club through more negative headlines,” another replied.
Griffin spent six seasons at Castleford, making over 100 appearances and becoming a key part of the Tigers’ forward pack before his departure at the end of the campaign. His strong words have undoubtedly placed pressure on the club’s hierarchy to respond, with supporters and the Rugby Football League likely monitoring the situation closely.
As the fallout continues, the spotlight now turns to Castleford’s boardroom, where questions about player welfare, financial responsibility, and communication are bound to intensify — leaving the club facing yet another off-field challenge just as preparations for the 2026 season begin.
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