Oh come on Bill, the difference is quite clear - Stef Ratchford kept playing and giving 100% until the day he went - can you honestly say that about Myler?



Very similar comparison between David Hodgson and Luke Robinson too.



We all accept that players move on, and in the situation that Salford were in for the last few years who could blame any player for going after a better offer - BUT there's a right and a wrong way to leave!

Young kids do daft things, I am sure both Myler and Robinson would do things differently with hindsight. The point I was trying to make was they left to better themselves and nobody should blame them for that. As I said in my post they both knew they were leaving. The why is subjective, only they know the real reason, the common myth is that Tony Smith turned Myler's head, and McRae didn't like Ratchford. May be true, but who really knows. Result is the same they both left to join a better club with prospects of winning trophies. Without the Dr we would have had little prospects of survival, never mind winning anything.

Irrespective of how they both left the club, I'd take them back in a heartbeat. They are both quality players!

Ratchford, Myler, Holdsworth, Smith & Chase. My god, how may halfbacks are you planning on having next year?

Since we're going with 14 players nowadays, the intention to field 3 half backs.

I think the article was just listing the players who have left us for bigger clubs the past 2 years, rather than who we're after signing.

For those wanting Chase it would seem with 2 ex-Castleford assistant coaches at the club it would seem more likely now than ever before.

Andy Hay was reported as being a popular choice among their players - [url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/rugby_league/3747844/Castleford-players-want-Andy-Hay-as-boss.htmlSource[/url



Even Lord Schofield was touting for him - [url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby/view/310324/Brit-must-be-Hay-s-time-now/Story[/url



Any Castleford players out of contract shortly ?

I'd assume that if Chase couldn't get a visa to sign for Hull last year he won't get one to sign for you.

Never assume anything.



The story has been touted by several sources. There's no smoke without fire. We'll see I suppose.

Ratchford at FB, Chase at 6, Dobson at 7, Halatua (sp) at 9. Thats a very good potential spine.

The rumour of Weller Hauraki linking up with Noble again won't go away either and seeing how he is Rangi cousin and they are close it could be another temptation.

Sorry but regardless of recruitment there has to be a steadying spot in the halves for Theo who is a real outstanding prospect.