I wouldn't rule signing Chase out just yet. It would have been nice to read a quote from someone at the club saying we aren't looking to sign him. Then I'd rest easy.

Thing is although id rather have Sowood but I know how much damage Chase could do at Wire, or Leeds for that matter. Im happy for him to be at Cas cos they are a poor team but its one of those judgement calls. Would he fit into our structure and is the risk worth the cost of the transfer fee. On the other hand we dont sign him and he goes to another big team and comes back to haunt us. He is a talent no doubt, just hope by not signing him it isnt going to be us that gets ripped apart by him. However buying a player so other clubs dont isnt the reason for someone to sign on the dotted line....getting a headache thinking about the pros and cons of Chase !!!

We need an announcement!!!!!

Uh-oh! I know what this means.

so wee need an announcement every time we aren't interested in signing a player? not very practical is it?

Bloody right we do!!!!! People out here are on the verge of taking anti-depressant tablets.... We are on the edge, the team is about to fold and crumble, seasons plans all in tatters.... Players going down like nine-pins, future plans ruined...... Have to go, the nurse is coming........

WE NEED AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!

Looking at the WEP Twitter page it would appear as though the editor is in pretty much daily contact with the club over bit's and pieces. It wouldn't take much to back that story up and give it some legitimacy by adding a quote from the likes of Rads or Lenegan stating that they aren't looking to pursue Rangi Chase.

Maybe Finch has changed his mind and will now stay.

When has the club ever commented on rumours though? I mean Lenegan was evasive enough when asked to comment on Matty Smith so I'd be very surprised if he was to openly comment on a player the club aren't interested in.

I agree and why would he need to? If we aren't interested in a player then whats the point in commenting on it and we all know he will only make announcements about players when he feels the time is right

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Carmont did that.

It was even an official announcement on the website that he would leave as well just like Finch!

I still don't think he will stay if he gets an offer from down under.

I doubt Soward would come unless Finch is going to St George as a replacement but I'm sure I read Finch doesn't fancy St George as his dad is there is some role and doesn't want to work under him. Also from when I've watched NRL I've never rated really rated Soward, he's an excellent goal kicker but thats all IMO. He doesn't have that good defence and there's a video on a certain video sharing site where Greg Inglis sends him flying about 3ft in the air. Would much prefer Chase to Soward and personally think Chase would be excellent at Wigan, the unpredictability of his running, Sam joining the attack out of nowhere and the offloading threat of Hock would be terrifying for the rest of the league. Just have to see what happens though but trust in the club to do whats best for the team.

The main problem for any team trying to sign Chase is being willing to match (or even come close to) the current salary he is on at Cas. The club knew that they had to pay a premium for him to stay. Top clubs don't really need (or want) to spend such as massive chunk of the salary cap on one player as there is the attraction of actually winning something!
Chase is more important to Cas than he would be to any other club, and is paid accordingly. He wouldn't be worth the same salary at the likes of Wigan or Warrington.

What Happened about Daly Cherry Evans wanting a move from Manly? Was that just to get himself a pay rise or has he spat his dummy?