GALE DEPARTURE CONFIRMED

[jackknife]

As I said a few days ago Hardaker and Richardson to Cas and Gale to Leeds

When can we expect this announcment mucky

1st April

[flow]

As I said a few days ago Hardaker and Richardson to Cas and Gale to Leeds

If true which I don't knowing cas we will stick we Ellis and trueman and realise half way through season need a half back that's any good at creating attacking moves and panick simalar to fullback and centre situations and get somebody substabdard

[tigerfeat]

Don't think that would happen but think we would go for someone like Richardson which as you say would be taking the pee out of the supporters for the third year runing
Don't think it will happen tho myself

[Sharlotiger]

Don't think that would happen but think we would go for someone like Richardson which as you say would be taking the pee out of the supporters for the third year runing
Don't think it will happen tho myself

Thought we were looking at Matty Smith as a like for like replacement with him being allowed to leave the Dragons?

[jackknife]

I actually think Richardson is going to be a great player, i would swap him for gale but id be happy with him as our back up half behind gale n Trueman

[RonnieGibbs'forearm]

Don't think that would happen but think we would go for someone like Richardson which as you say would be taking the pee out of the supporters for the third year runing
Don't think it will happen tho myself

Thought we were looking at Matty Smith as a like for like replacement with him being allowed to leave the Dragons?

Please no

[Easy Tiger 2]

I actually think Richardson is going to be a great player, i would swap him for gale but id be happy with him as our back up half behind gale n Trueman

I must admit I don’t understand the negativity around Danny Richardson other than the usual negativity and whinging, I think he was superb last year and my man of steel and absolute gem of a player that Powell could make even better, would be delighted with that signing.

[heritage1926]

I actually think Richardson is going to be a great player, i would swap him for gale but id be happy with him as our back up half behind gale n Trueman

I must admit I don’t understand the negativity around Danny Richardson other than the usual negativity and whinging, I think he was superb last year and my man of steel and absolute gem of a player that Powell could make even better, would be delighted with that signing.

Not sure why he’d up root from Lancashire to come to Cas to be 3rd choice half back, when he can do it at the best club in the league.

His defence is also very suspect, bordering on turnstile. Definitely misses more tackles than he makes. One thing you can say about Galey is, for a small bloke, he doesn’t mind getting stuck in. Never shirks away from defensive duties.

[tigerfeat]

richardson dosnt take the line on he gets caught not knowing what to do with the ball on the last tackle time after time his kicking game is average apart from his goal kicking when hes played this year behind the best pack in the league hes still looked average hence hes at leigh when saints have no injuries
his defending is poor also

[jackknife]

richardson dosnt take the line on he gets caught not knowing what to do with the ball on the last tackle time after time his kicking game is average apart from his goal kicking when hes played this year behind the best pack in the league hes still looked average hence hes at leigh when saints have no injuries
his defending is poor also

I disagree with nearly everything you've said there but be boring if everyone had same opinion.

[jackknife]

I actually think Richardson is going to be a great player, i would swap him for gale but id be happy with him as our back up half behind gale n Trueman

I must admit I don’t understand the negativity around Danny Richardson other than the usual negativity and whinging, I think he was superb last year and my man of steel and absolute gem of a player that Powell could make even better, would be delighted with that signing.

Not sure why he’d up root from Lancashire to come to Cas to be 3rd choice half back, when he can do it at the best club in the league.

His defence is also very suspect, bordering on turnstile. Definitely misses more tackles than he makes. One thing you can say about Galey is, for a small bloke, he doesn’t mind getting stuck in. Never shirks away from defensive duties.

Maybe the chance to be coached by 3 very good half backs with the chance to take an aging gales place.

All depends who next sts coach is and where they see Richardson in the pecking order.

[tigerfeat]

yeah course mate
hope he goes on and proves me wrong as well

[Let’s talk sense]

I actually think Richardson is going to be a great player, i would swap him for gale but id be happy with him as our back up half behind gale n Trueman

I must admit I don’t understand the negativity around Danny Richardson other than the usual negativity and whinging, I think he was superb last year and my man of steel and absolute gem of a player that Powell could make even better, would be delighted with that signing.

Not sure why he’d up root from Lancashire to come to Cas to be 3rd choice half back, when he can do it at the best club in the league.

His defence is also very suspect, bordering on turnstile. Definitely misses more tackles than he makes. One thing you can say about Galey is, for a small bloke, he doesn’t mind getting stuck in. Never shirks away from defensive duties.

Galey needs to steer club from Jason Tamalola though. Still laugh now when I think of him attempting to to tackle him up top v Tonga in World Cup semi

[old cas lass]

Not sure if anyone as seen Luke gales Instagram or twitter pages.
He’s been practicing taking goal kicks.
Good to see.

[Scoopage]

Not sure if anyone as seen Luke gales Instagram or twitter pages.
He’s been practicing taking goal kicks.
Good to see.

Got to admit it brought a smile to my face.hope he plays this season

[Liam1986]

richardson dosnt take the line on he gets caught not knowing what to do with the ball on the last tackle time after time his kicking game is average apart from his goal kicking when hes played this year behind the best pack in the league hes still looked average hence hes at leigh when saints have no injuries
his defending is poor also

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[Liam1986]

Furner is sorted, going back very soon. Caddick is dipping into his bank account so the Rhinos could well stump up, problem for them is the salary cap.

He should not be allowed to go without a suitable replacement. As for that possible replacement who is available? Patton is under contract and Richardson is nowhere near good enough. We’ve no quota space unless someone is leaving, but then if they do they would need replacing as well. Maybe Ryan Hampshire but we have been there before. Not many others available.

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[AlephGreen]

As a neutral let me say this - am I correct in saying Gale suffered a ruptured Achilles? If so this means he will not return to being the player he was in his prime. His straight line speed should be largely unaffected. But lateral agility will be compromised significantly and he will more than likely be forced to modify his game in some way.

The NBA performed studies into players who suffered a similar injury going back 30 years. 3 out of 10 were forced to retire early. For the remainder rehabilitation took 12-16 months FROM the date of being cleared to play. Generally speaking those players who got  over the first season (during which they often missed significant periods through injury) managed to return to something approaching their former level. But it was a long and difficult road and ALL of them were forced to adjust their game. This subject is particularly relevant because of the recent catastrophic injury to the Golden State Warriors power forward Kevin Durant.

With my Saints head on for a moment - this injury finished Paul Newlove's career and ended Tommy Martyn's ability to sidestep effectively.

On the subject of Richardson - the kid has all the talent in the world but his confidence is shot to pieces. Yes, there are some problems in his game but these are largely a product of a lack of maturity. He's three times the talent of Fages but he needs a good coach who can inspire him. Given the nature of Gale's injury  I think he would be a great signing for you guys. But whether Saints will let him go I have my doubts.

[Hepworth7]

Take your point but players do and have come back from a ruptured Achilles,Dan Carter being the prime example and he did ok.

[nottinghamtiger]

As a neutral let me say this - am I correct in saying Gale suffered a ruptured Achilles? If so this means he will not return to being the player he was in his prime. His straight line speed should be largely unaffected. But lateral agility will be compromised significantly and he will more than likely be forced to modify his game in some way.

The NBA performed studies into players who suffered a similar injury going back 30 years. 3 out of 10 were forced to retire early. For the remainder rehabilitation took 12-16 months FROM the date of being cleared to play. Generally speaking those players who got  over the first season (during which they often missed significant periods through injury) managed to return to something approaching their former level. But it was a long and difficult road and ALL of them were forced to adjust their game. This subject is particularly relevant because of the recent catastrophic injury to the Golden State Warriors power forward Kevin Durant.

With my Saints head on for a moment - this injury finished Paul Newlove's career and ended Tommy Martyn's ability to sidestep effectively.

On the subject of Richardson - the kid has all the talent in the world but his confidence is shot to pieces. Yes, there are some problems in his game but these are largely a product of a lack of maturity. He's three times the talent of Fages but he needs a good coach who can inspire him. Given the nature of Gale's injury  I think he would be a great signing for you guys. But whether Saints will let him go I have my doubts.

The NBA is an irrelevant comparison. Basketball is played on a hard surface with high impact on the Achilles in terms of leaping from a standing foot and landing on one foot. Completely different to RL.
The aspect of RL that is most relevant to an Achilles is the step between moving backwards and forwards in defence. That back foot that lands in a backwards motion and is then needed to push forwards is vulnerable as the Achilles comes under strain. I suspect Luke will adapt his game (at least to start with) so he doesn’t use his injured Achilles to push off from the defensive line.