Someone initially makes a comment and others (who can't think for themselves) follow like lost sheep. It's bizarre just how many people (with no connection to Salford) lay blame on Rangi Chase for Tim Smith not performing at Salford. From what I've witnessed Theo Fages seems to do alright and i'm sure Dobson will when he's fit again.

This I know: several people at work have come up to me and expressed being impressed by the Chase pass: people who had no thought of watching Salford, people who saw RL as clumsy and hidebound, and people who saw that Saints game!
They have no reason to go out of their way to tell me so they have had to be impressed.

Small seeds ...

So many people in my office have seen the Chase footage and passed comment on it.

Wonderful marketing material for the club, that and a couple of bell ringers are what people want to see in RL.

It's had phenomenal coverage...

rlChase inspires kidsrl

"Salford City Reds"

As always, nearly, just nearly.

Yes, I noticed that, and on SKY.Thought they would of known

These comments really surprise me Butcher. Correct me if I am wrong but I seem to remember you suggesting you wouldn't be opposed to letting Chase go so long back suggesting that he was too unpredictable? I think you mentioned or were leaning towards the thought that for the salary he was on it would be better spent elsewhere if memory serves me correct? I totally agree with your comments above however because having that unpredictability surely is a good thing?

I think you're mistaken, mate.

I don't think I've ever said anything like that. If you could find it I'll hold my hand up, but I can't think in what context I'd say that.

not having a dig or anything, I just remember thinking it odd at the time as I actually think you are one of the more sensible posters on here. I'm sure it was when we were going through a sticky patch last year, either way I think its a fantastic weapon to have when your opponents cant guess what is going to happen next..

I watched the NRL game this morning and the way Parramatta were described as playing Chris Sandow struck me as being how we should handle Chase.

The commentators were saying that Brad Arthur keeps Sandow away from the more structured play and gave him a free license to roam on both sides and work his magic as he did countless times today. Very similar player to chase, both small in stature and incredibly gifted off the cuff players.