He previously played for the Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL and the Salford City Reds in the Super League.

A Campbelltown junior at City Kangaroos, ESA, Collies and Macarthur Saints, Cashmere was just 19 when he made his début for a struggling Western Suburbs Magpies in 1999.

Disillusioned after a bad season at Parramatta Eels in 2000, Cashmere returned to his roots, spearheading Macarthur Saints to the Wests A Grade title.

After a formative period playing in France, Cashmere joined the Wests Tigers midway through 2005, and was a member of the squad that won the premiership that year.

"[7] Cashmere was released to join Wests Tigers in April, the club keen to sign him after injury to Keith Galloway saw them playing with inexperienced props.

"[8] Less than a fortnight later, Cashmere made his return to first grade in a 30-0 victory over the Penrith Panthers, ending the club's 5 game losing streak.