ALEX MELLOR reckons he has the perfect role model in Paul McShane as he tries to help propel Castleford Tigers up the table.
The industrious second rower, who moved from Leeds Rhinos midway through last season, is vice-captain to seasoned hooker and former Man of Steel McShane. The pair are plotting an audacious French raid, with the Tigers preparing a bid to become the first side this season to topple Catalans Dragons in Perpignan after the French side's loss at Leeds on Saturday.