Possibly so, but there are a lot of ifs in there.
He's not worth breaking the bank for imho.

Of course he'd be good. He is quality. But that isn't all that we are interested in.

Surprised that Leeds aren't having a pop.
They are desperately short of anything creative and they have plenty of cash, (if required) to take a punt on someone like Chase.
Also, they have some experience in dealing with players that have wandered from the straight and narrow.

I see 2 possible outcomes if we were to sign him; 1, he comes with his head screwed on and turns out to be a revelation or 2, we end up with another Tim Smith/Kevin Locke episode.

will always be grateful of chase for dropping the ball and allowing Ali to run through and liam kay to score in the last minute

I amwith Vasty on this .Short contract or pay as you play and see how it goes. Worth a gamble.

The lads got talent to burn, he also seems to have a massive problem . If and only if he could arrive on a short contract I would say why not. Not sure how the rest of the squad would react and with player power more prominent in todays game it could result in ill feeling in a squad with loads of team spirit.
One things for sure we have been looking for half back cover for most of the season and a focused Rangi would certainly push for selection.
Im sure the club will be aware of the Rangi situation and make an evaluation . Not many options are available to Rangi just who has a place begging without having to ship a player out and just who might take the gamble.

I'd give him a contract for a month if possible, with the possibility of his contract being extended til the end of the season. His Mrs is from Castleford and I doubt Castleford would actually have him back and maybe if he comes here proves to us and mostly importantly himself in training, acting professionally and with maturity him being told that he will get his chance eventually as well as him having no pressure may get the best out of him. He is definitely a good player and can cover all pivotal postions 6,7,9 and even 1.
He is a class act but I suspect he may be having a break from the game to get himself together - hopefully he isn't suffering from mental illness again and gets through this tough time.

Has RC severed all ties with his current club? If not why not try and get him on loan, a month initially which could be extended if he is 'ok' on and off the field, if not, send him back on the next available bike! We could also make a (small) contribution to his wages for taking him off his parent club's hands.

Not wishing to be too contrary but, surely the guy will get a better offer than "pay as you play" from elsewhere ?
Everyone knows that he has talent and issues in equal measure but, there will be a club out there that gives him a 12 month contract or maybe a return down under.
I cant envisage him going anywhere to get paid match by match ?

The other and perhaps main issue for any club taking him, is the effect that he would have n the rest of the squad.
This bloke could completely unsettle the whole squad and if that were to happen, it's not even worth having him for nowt.

Understand he had a bust up with Lee Smith, that doesn`t make him a bad lad.

He's had more clubs than Lee Westwood and I don't think that Lee Smith was at any of the others.

Doesn't look like the bookies think he's coming our way. www.totalrl.com/chase-tipped-nrl-return/

Doesn't look like the bookies think he's coming our way. www.totalrl.com/chase-tipped-nrl-return/

Not as many as Scott Moore. Cas, Salford and Leigh, nothing compared to some.

Three in 3 years though

True but how many players last much longer than a year in the care of the Doctor

Would always be a divider of fans opinion he can be ordinary for 70 mins then change a game in the other 10 the lad has plenty of talent of that we know he also has his problems. Pay as you play and see how it goes would be the option but cant see him wanting that. Would I want him with his undoubted talent of course I would. Would I want him with his supposed attitude and upsetting of the squad not a chance... Pay as you play behave or the door is very much over their at the first hint of trouble would be the option

The lads talent is obvious, but we rely on team spirit and good ol' fashioned grit to get us over the line, more so than other teams in the division.

Chase has got form for being a disruptive a-hole, assaulting people, having his contract terminated etc. Moore was a last chance saloon signing that came good, but Chase is a different animal.

Plus, even if we did get him - who would you drop to accommodate him? Finn & Miller are in good form, Jowitt isn't going anywhere - so you're left with hooker. Would you really want Chase as the man to get through all that tackling? - Not me!

Leave Rangi to sort himself out.
We gave Kevin Locke a chance and that didn't work well, he managed to tarnish Tim Smith into the bargain!
You never know, we may end up with someone from Parramatta?

That makes no sense at all, considering all the players we have given a chance to including Smith who have paid off



Anyways it's probablt irrelevant anyway because I doubt he's coming our way

Quote ="TrinityIHC"The lads talent is obvious, but we rely on team spirit and good ol' fashioned grit to get us over the line, more so than other teams in the division. Chase has got form for being a disruptive a-hole, assaulting people, having his contract terminated etc. Moore was a last chance saloon signing that came good, but Chase is a different animal. Plus, even if we did get him - who would you drop to accommodate him? Finn & Miller are in good form, Jowitt isn't going anywhere - so you're left with hooker. Would you really want Chase as the man to get through all that tackling? - Not me!'" Why would you drop anybody? Am I missing something or are Finn and Miller indistructable - if you can assure me they are then fine. Not sure what issue you have with Chases tackling, that's a strange one. As for the Moore bit I really don't think you know what you are on about in this case - far worse behavioral issues in the past than Chase who's main issue appears to be problems with depression. See www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby-league ... cott-Moore

Quote ="TrinityIHC"The lads talent is obvious, but we rely on team spirit and good ol' fashioned grit to get us over the line, more so than other teams in the division. Chase has got form for being a disruptive a-hole, assaulting people, having his contract terminated etc. Moore was a last chance saloon signing that came good, but Chase is a different animal. Plus, even if we did get him - who would you drop to accommodate him? Finn & Miller are in good form, Jowitt isn't going anywhere - so you're left with hooker. Would you really want Chase as the man to get through all that tackling? - Not me!'" Why would you drop anybody? Am I missing something or are Finn and Miller indistructable - if you can assure me they are then fine. Not sure what issue you have with Chases tackling, that's a strange one. As for the Moore bit I really don't think you know what you are on about in this case - far worse behavioral issues in the past than Chase who's main issue appears to be problems with depression. See www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby-league ... cott-Moore

May not make sense to you but some things never do.
Smith came first time round and was great.
Second time was hit and miss, then Locke turns up and Smith nose dives.
Smith could have left Wakey with a great reputation but now will only be remembered for letting the club down with his drunken antics.
Chase is a class player on his day but not what we need with his admission about depression.

Quote ="vastman"Why would you drop anybody? Am I missing something or are Finn and Miller indistructable - if you can assure me they are then fine. Not sure what issue you have with Chases tackling, that's a strange one. As for the Moore bit I really don't think you know what you are on about in this case - far worse behavioral issues in the past than Chase who's main issue appears to be problems with depression. See www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby-league ... cott-Moore'" So you reckon that we can afford his wages to have him sit on the bench and not play? Very expensive back up option IMO. What I mean with Moore is that we got him in because we needed a straight replacement for McShane and heading into the middle 8's we had to sign someone to shore up the squad. Signing Chase now would not be a necessity as such, more a luxury. Chase can't even get himself on the pitch for Leigh, was ineffective as the main man surrounded by stars for Salford and left Cas after getting sentenced to 2 years for GBH and breaching club discipline. He's just a bad news bear unfortunately, shame about his depression but it's a tough business and we of all clubs can't be carrying passengers.

Quote ="vastman"Why would you drop anybody? Am I missing something or are Finn and Miller indistructable - if you can assure me they are then fine. Not sure what issue you have with Chases tackling, that's a strange one. As for the Moore bit I really don't think you know what you are on about in this case - far worse behavioral issues in the past than Chase who's main issue appears to be problems with depression. See www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby-league ... cott-Moore'" So you reckon that we can afford his wages to have him sit on the bench and not play? Very expensive back up option IMO. What I mean with Moore is that we got him in because we needed a straight replacement for McShane and heading into the middle 8's we had to sign someone to shore up the squad. Signing Chase now would not be a necessity as such, more a luxury. Chase can't even get himself on the pitch for Leigh, was ineffective as the main man surrounded by stars for Salford and left Cas after getting sentenced to 2 years for GBH and breaching club discipline. He's just a bad news bear unfortunately, shame about his depression but it's a tough business and we of all clubs can't be carrying passengers.

Quote ="chissitt"Doesn't look like the bookies think he's coming our way. www.totalrl.com/chase-tipped-nrl-return/'" From that source he's either definitely stopping at Leigh, or literally going anywhere but Wakefield lol. Another saying he's got the backing of the Leigh owner Derek Beaumont [urlhttp://www.sportinglife.com/rugby-league/news/article/480/10276681/rangi-chase-has-unequivocal-support-of-leigh-owner-despite-speculation[/url

Quote ="chissitt"Doesn't look like the bookies think he's coming our way. www.totalrl.com/chase-tipped-nrl-return/'" From that source he's either definitely stopping at Leigh, or literally going anywhere but Wakefield lol. Another saying he's got the backing of the Leigh owner Derek Beaumont [urlhttp://www.sportinglife.com/rugby-league/news/article/480/10276681/rangi-chase-has-unequivocal-support-of-leigh-owner-despite-speculation[/url

Quote ="vastman"Why would you drop anybody? Am I missing something or are Finn and Miller indistructable - if you can assure me they are then fine. Not sure what issue you have with Chases tackling, that's a strange one. As for the Moore bit I really don't think you know what you are on about in this case - far worse behavioral issues in the past than Chase who's main issue appears to be problems with depression. See www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby-league ... cott-Moore'" I think Brett Ferres and Tangi Ropati, to name but two, might dissagree with you!

Quote ="vastman"Why would you drop anybody? Am I missing something or are Finn and Miller indistructable - if you can assure me they are then fine. Not sure what issue you have with Chases tackling, that's a strange one. As for the Moore bit I really don't think you know what you are on about in this case - far worse behavioral issues in the past than Chase who's main issue appears to be problems with depression. See www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby-league ... cott-Moore'" I think Brett Ferres and Tangi Ropati, to name but two, might dissagree with you!

The fact that a player of his talent is being touted around with talk of a pay as you play deal, is testament to his toxicity; he simply can't function in a team and history has proven that over and over again. Like Gareth Hock, there are some players that do more harm than good to a settled team - Chase is one of them.