Re: Ratchford & Rangi Chase : Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:59 pm  

I think I'd rather Chase of the pair, and really don't see the point in bringing them both in, unless the plan is for Ratchford to play in the Centres, which would be a disappointment as I don't think he offers more than our current crop, and that's not including a thriving academy with Evans etc knocking on the door.

As others have mentioned, I view Chase as the most 'Briers-esque' of the pair and I think if he signed we'd be able to easily adapt. However it begs the question, why do we need a player in the style of Briers? Yes he's been a Warrington Hero and will be sadly missed when he leaves/packs it in, but I don't think we should label him as the ideal player, when we can bring in real top quality halfbacks and simply adapt.

Re: Ratchford & Rangi Chase : Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:47 pm  

I'm really not getting this Chase/Briers comparison. As far apart you can get when it comes to halfback play.

Re: Ratchford & Rangi Chase : Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:09 pm  

getdownmonkeyman wrote:

I'm really not getting this Chase/Briers comparison. As far apart you can get when it comes to halfback play.

I agree, Briers more of an organiser/creator, Chase more dynamic.

Re: Ratchford & Rangi Chase : Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:28 pm  

getdownmonkeyman wrote:

I'm really not getting this Chase/Briers comparison. As far apart you can get when it comes to halfback play.

Compare them all you want. Chase is contracted to Cas until the end of the 2013 season, then it will be the NRL for him.

Re: Ratchford & Rangi Chase : Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:51 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I agree, Briers more of an organiser/creator, Chase more dynamic.

A good half back pairing then, one is a creator that looks to take on the line on a regular basis and the other an organiser with a great kicking and passing game.

In an ideal world i'd certainly take a Briers/Chase partnership ahead of anything to do with Ratchford.

Re: Ratchford & Rangi Chase : Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:59 pm  

jungle man wrote:

Compare them all you want. Chase is contracted to Cas until the end of the 2013 season, then it will be the NRL for him.

He must of had a plethora of offers when he left St George, I'm surprised he came to SL, honest.

Re: Ratchford & Rangi Chase : Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:01 pm  

jungle man wrote:

Compare them all you want. Chase is contracted to Cas until the end of the 2013 season, then it will be the NRL for him.

Money talks and Warrington have more of it than anybody else plus have salary cap exemption.

Re: Breaking News - Trent Waterhouse signing for wire : Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:37 am  

More press talk that Anderson is off to Catalan: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/252 ... thers-role - see fourth paragraph. The Express is usually one of the reliable papers. Looks like Leon Pryce might be joining him.

More press talk that Anderson is off to Catalan: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/252 ... thers-role - see fourth paragraph. The Express is usually one of the reliable papers. Looks like Leon Pryce might be joining him.

Re: Ratchford & Rangi Chase : Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:54 am  

Chase will be at the Rhinos next year is the rumour over here

Re: Breaking News - Trent Waterhouse signing for wire : Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:44 am  

I was told some months ago that Anderson is off to Catalans, he was told by Smith to find another club.