Correct,so do the math

If Chase is going that would appear to be the last of the larger than life characters gone, Sheens now to bring in people who have a team ethic who are solid grafters.

Agreed.
The biggest signing would be Sheens himself.
If the Australian national coach can't sort this mess out................

I'm not connected at the club, but wanted to know if there was something more solid than Barker's rambling. Chase may well be on his way out or just as easy Lui isn't coming to Salford, then there is the distinct possibility Dobson's body isn't able to do another season.

Thanks for the advice though.

Ok,a bit harsh. Apologies.
Chase's situation follows a clear trend.
Whatever the rights and wrongs of his French holiday,the trend is clearly that the big earners,as a group,are seen to have failed to produce the required success for the master plan.
So,it's Plan B. No,I don't know,either.
As regards Lui,no idea. I know I'll be hammered for saying this but Barker is right more often than not.

Being a poor journalist doesn't make Barker wrong.

From what I've seen of Ayshford and Lui, if they are signed together then it's possible the duo could bring more to the team than just chase trying too hard to do it all himself. Not that I dislike Chase as a player. That said, the players still aren't a team and something needs to be done about that problem.

When you look at smaller clubs who have seen some success, ie. Cas and hudds, they haven't gone out and bought the big names, rather it's been a steady building process. What we needed when koukash took over was a team of players hungry to work for each other, like 2006. I think Taylor was the perfect example and like others I'd rather we kept him, but it isn't to be.

That's my point.
I don't worry at all about Chase leaving,provided we have a quality replacement

Maths with an 's'

#justsaying

Could be American?

Still, whatever happens, I would like (no, demand) Chase in the teams playing away at Widnes and t'Robins.

Yes, just yes. www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... br52ru8s5f

Yes, just yes. www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... br52ru8s5f

Quote ="Michigan red"Yes, just yes. www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... br52ru8s5f'" Would be an amazing signing but I think there will be other Clubs knocking on the door before us. Who knows? If Sheens stays on I reckon his pull with NRL players would be quite strong. Would be incredibly happy if we got him though...

Quote ="Michigan red"Yes, just yes. www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... br52ru8s5f'" Would be an amazing signing but I think there will be other Clubs knocking on the door before us. Who knows? If Sheens stays on I reckon his pull with NRL players would be quite strong. Would be incredibly happy if we got him though...

I agree are kyd, he is a world class back row, if we could keep hold of Patterson him, Stewart and HH would be amazing.

Would he complement the one that Mario,sorry Neil Barker is tipping us to be considering in today's MEN the Warrington captain Michael Monaghan?

Quote ="Michigan red"Yes, just yes. www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... br52ru8s5f'" Oh come on, let's ignore every lesson from the Kevin Locke saga and recruit another crock? Direct quote from the article "Stewart has missed large chunks of the last two seasons through injury but still has two years left on his contract with the Rabbitohs." Yet clearly they are trying to ditch him - I wonder why?

Quote ="Michigan red"Yes, just yes. www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... br52ru8s5f'" Oh come on, let's ignore every lesson from the Kevin Locke saga and recruit another crock? Direct quote from the article "Stewart has missed large chunks of the last two seasons through injury but still has two years left on his contract with the Rabbitohs." Yet clearly they are trying to ditch him - I wonder why?

Persons keep saying we need to keep Patterson ... but I undeerstand he has signed for Leigh. From rumours (OK, in the pub) I feel we may have burned bridges here so I would not count on him staying.

"undeerstand"


In hindsight, I need to rein in these misspellings as a Red.

Well I seem to be in a Minority of 1 as I believe Rangi may well stay.

All comes down to Finance doesnt it? Which of the top 8 could afford his £200k pa and maybe £100k transfer fee? His Disciplinary record is poor so clubs will factor in maybe a 20% loss via Suspensions & Injuries - so Mr Accountant will be telling the CEO that Rangi in effect will be on maybe £10k per home match. Not a good return is it?

Which clubs would be interested given the economics of the deal?

Saints maybe, Catalans but Carney & Myler look to be their choice, Huddersfield (Would give RC a chance to throw the book at Baloo) - so no chance there - Leeds possibles as McGuire ageing & Sinfield gone - Warrington - well Moran could afford it but they have a top Aussie coming so maybe not - Cas ? Doubt it both Financially or suitabilty (Powell has sound work ethics) - so that would leave Hull FC - so maybe with Pryce a doubt fitness wise Hull could be the club - they can afford or maybe we could land Westerman in a deal.

So all in all I just dont think its cut and dried.

I don't understand how bridges have been burned with Patterson, for me he is a close second to Evalds for player of the season. Why on earth would we not move heaven and earth too keep someone who looked like a world beater in the centres over in France and is our best attacking option in the back row.

I have been reliable informed, that Paterson has signed for Leigh.

If Leigh don't make it to SL surely Patterson won't go to Leigh.

Baffled as to why he isn't given a 3 year deal and we make him the main attacking back row.

Maybe the Doc can branch out into boxing promotion, there's some no mark Kiwi who boxes a bit, we could take a punt on him too

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Yes,that's certainly the word,but what happens if Leigh aren't promoted ?

I've been told we have signed Harrison Hanson as well.

And Maitua whichever league we are in!

Must have changed his mind as we have taken your starting back row.

Apart from Evalds they can all bugger off for me. Been e all season.