I have been having a discussion with our less intelligent friends from the other side of 'Th Lump' and I believe that Rangi Chase deserves far more credit than he has recieved this year. They argue that it is easy for him to stand out in an 'average' side whereas I believe its harder to get true recognition for your work when surrounded by weaker players as you have very little support for example not much platform to play off.

Am I right or wrong

No you pick and choose which questions to answer Sam is the best player in the league by quiet a bit doesn't mean people think Chase is rubbish

Quite?

Believe it or not not everything is about Wigan and your pecious little SAM. I was stating a fact about Chase and you thought it would be worth singins Tomkins praise and other past Wigan players.

I think its great news that he's shown loyalty and sticking with Cas next season. They gave him his chance to prove himself in super league and he must be greatful for that. You don't get that much these days because players just move for money. Going to Wigan, Warrington or any other top team doesn't mean it will work out good for him. What will Ratchford achieve at Warrington? I think he will struggle to get to get into the team.

it's not a case of staying loyal, he now has been found guilty of an offence that carries a custodial sentence, said sentence is suspended at the moment, if he leaves Castleford he has to re-apply for a visa, which the smart money says he wouldn't get.

to answer the question, yes, he deserves way more credit than the goon fans are prepared to give, but likewise "Stupendous Sam" isn't quite the messiah they think he is, one day soon he'll get thumped for his whining and cheating ways by someone bigger who doesn't care about the consequences.

I'm glad that Rangi Chase plays for us.

he's lucky to be playing for anyone the naughty naughty boy

Rangi Chase is a fantastic player, probably the most skillful in the league.

Nice to see I'm not talking broken biscuits

Completely agree with this.

He is probably the most naturally gifted player in the SL,IMO.

I agree. I think he could look even better under Millward, given Millward's tendency towards a more expansive style of rugby and looking at how he has brought on Jamie Ellis.

They're both very skilful and attract attention because every now and then they will do something spectacular but their total contribution to a game pales by comparrison to Roby/M. Monaghan/Leulai.
When it comes to awards they're the guys who should be getting the plaudits.


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