50 replies to this topic

[ArmchairRhino]

Top player but I just get the feeling he's done all he will at Cas. Would be a good deal for both clubs.

[barrowraiderskid]

You've got to give the likes of Wire and Wigan credit going for a player like chase. Rather than signing some overseas player who can't hack it in the NRL they are promoting english talent and putting english players priority instead of Aussies and Kiwis.

[Ponterover]

You've got to give the likes of Wire and Wigan credit going for a player like chase. Rather than signing some overseas player who can't hack it in the NRL they are promoting english talent and putting english players priority instead of Aussies and Kiwis.

[jackknife]

I personally would like to see him sign for wigan (if he must leave) just to see him progress and then see how many of you think hes cràp

[Ponterover]

I personally would like to see him sign for wigan (if he must leave) just to see him progress and then see how many of you think hes cràp

IMHO at the moment, people think Chase looks decent because the team he plays in aren't.

Surrounded by quality, I think his shortcomings will be exposed even more

Or I could be completely wrong and he turns into a world beater

Time will tell

Edited by Ponterover, 13 June 2012 - 08:00 PM.

[Kenilworth Tiger]

I personally would like to see him sign for wigan (if he must leave) just to see him progress and then see how many of you think hes cràp

Spot on mate

[Exiled Wiganer]

Well, we need a five eighth and have plenty of money, so it would make sense. There is very little chance of signing a top NRL half, so the field is limited. One of Mellor and Powell, plus the 2 Academy halves may well emerge as a star, so this would be a sensible stop gap.
The point about Newlove is not that relevant. As ever, the key questions are where does the team need strengthening and who is the best "available" - on that basis, he'll do well. Harris and Deacon should be the perfect coaching team for him.
Finally, he has done teams a lot of damage in a lower league team - be interesting what he can do in what has clearly been the best team of 2012.

[Cake Tiger]

Well, we need a five eighth

In these modern metric times, you have to refer to the position as a 0.625 player.

[Kol]

Leave Sam where he is, a loose menace to the opposition; free to roam and support.

Chase would be better at a club like Wigan and perhaps respond better to the SW thought process of mental and physical toughness.

If the rumours are correct and 2 Wigan players in exchange for Chase is on the table; then which 2?

[RidingPie]

If the rumours are correct and 2 Wigan players in exchange for Chase is on the table; then which 2?

Fielden would be first on my list... not sure who else as we've got quite a big squad, which I like!

[AndyCapp]

I heard Wigan were scouring the World for a good player.
If that player can not be found that wants to play for the Worlds biggest Club.


###### it just sign Chase.

Edited by AndyCapp, 14 June 2012 - 11:49 AM.

[chuffer]

Top player but I just get the feeling he's done all he will at Cas. Would be a good deal for both clubs.

Agreed, I think it's run it's course at Cas and perhaps the move will give him a new lease of life to find the form that earned him Man of Steel

[snapski]

I heard Wigan were scouring the World for a good player.
If that player can not be found that wants to play for the Worlds biggest Club.


###### it just sign Chase.

They certainly weren't scouring featherstone.

[slowdive]

IMHO at the moment, people think Chase looks decent because the team he plays in aren't.

Surrounded by quality, I think his shortcomings will be exposed even more

Or I could be completely wrong and he turns into a world beater

Time will tell

Surely if a player can look decent in a poor team, he has a fair chance of looking good in a potentially world class one.

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Surely if a player can look decent in a poor team, he has a fair chance of looking good in a potentially world class one.

Ponterover doesn't think logically like you so I wouldn't waste your time

[Ponterover]

Ponterover doesn't think logically like you so I wouldn't waste your time

By my own logic, I'll take that as a compliment, cheers KT

[giwildgo]

My guess on the two players - Joe Mellor and Stefan Marsh.

[South Wakefield Sharks]

Could be a good move for England that. Matty Smith & Rangi Chase, both England qualified, playing as the half-back combination for one of our best clubs. With Deacon & Harris there, you'd think they would be in good hands to bring their game on. It would put more pressure on Chase to perform well in intense games more often.

Every error at Wigan would get highlighted, whereas at Cas, the expectations are lower and the scrutiny away from Cas is less.

Be good to see Wigan have England qualified players as their key play makers. Tomkins, Chase, Smith, McIllorum, O'Loughlin. Good for the national side, bit worrying for us fans of other clubs for the 27 Super League rounds though!

[Griff9of13]

Could be a good move for England that. Matty Smith & Rangi Chase, both England qualified, playing as the half-back combination for one of our best clubs. With Deacon & Harris there, you'd think they would be in good hands to bring their game on. It would put more pressure on Chase to perform well in intense games more often.

Every error at Wigan would get highlighted, whereas at Cas, the expectations are lower and the scrutiny away from Cas is less.

Be good to see Wigan have England qualified players as their key play makers. Tomkins, Chase, Smith, McIllorum, O'Loughlin. Good for the national side, bit worrying for us fans of other clubs for the 27 Super League rounds though!

That's not without precedent: Hampson, Edwards, Gregory, McDermott, Hanley

Edited by Griff9of13, 15 June 2012 - 08:11 AM.

[jackknife]

Be good to see Wigan have England qualified players as their key play makers. Tomkins, Chase, Smith, McIllorum, O'Loughlin. Good for the national side, bit worrying for us fans of other clubs for the 27 Super League rounds though!

agreed could be good for England as it works for queensland and aus having slater, smith n cronk all playin together week in week out.