He has been dogged by an shoulder problem, and medical opinion was that 'Tricky' needed surgery so, after speaking with his agent, Saints released Darrall from his two-year contract.

The player was due to jet back to Sydney on Tuesday night, a month after his partner Belinda and their children Jordan and Jake returned home.

A former South Sydney star, Trindall's brief appearances in a Saints' jersey were against Swinton and Leeds.

Centres Paul Newlove (calf), Tony Stewart (ankle) and Kevin Iro (knee) are doubtful for the visit of Halifax Blue Sox on Sunday, kick-off 3pm, when Saints bid to extend their winning run to four matches.

It's a real 'four-pointer' with the teams neck-and-neck in third place. Halifax player-coach Gary Mercer is expected to be fit after suffering a leg injury at Wigan on Sunday, and the probable Blue Sox squad is: Cardiss; Bloem, Florimo, Golden, Hassan; Pearson, Duneman; Goldspink, Rowley, Gannon, Mercer, Foster, Moana. Substitutes Hobson, Tallec, Savelio, Naylor.

Karl Kirkpatrick is referee. Pre-match entertainment includes a country line dance extravanganza, and a quiz entitled 'who wants to be play a questionnaire?' sponsored by House of Elegance, Sutton. Fans wishing to take part should write to Keiron Pickavance at Knowsley Road.

Goalkicking contest 'Don't forget your boots' is scheduled for half-time

Saints are to hold regular meetings with the media to monitor progress on the new ground. They are currently liaising weekly with developers FWP, the local authority, and other interested parties. Supporters' questionnaires are being studied by director Professor Denis Smith and marketing experts from Liverpool University. Vice-chairman Malcolm Kay could not comment on reports that Liverpool St. Helens will ultimately move to the community stadium, or that Saints' Alliance team will play at Moss Lane when Knowsley Road is vacated

Crowd favourite Freddie Tuilagi says he knows nothing about a possible return to Halifax, and added that he would welcome an extension to his present contract with Saints.

John Stankevitch has been cleared by the disciplinary board after being placed on report at Leeds.

The Past Players Association will hold their AGM before the match on Sunday. Members should report to the cabaret lounge at 12.30pm, and lunch will be served later. The annual dinner will take place at Knowsley Road on Friday, June 9. Speaker is Neil Holding and comedian Norman Prince.

Supporters are reminded that the game against Wigan at Knowsley Road on Good Friday will kick-off at 12.35pm.

Superstore sale April 17-22. Includes 15% off clothing except new home and away kits. Calendars £1.

Scott Barrow continued to knock on the first team door in taking the man-of-the-match award as the Alliance team overcame Leeds 32-20 at Knowsley Road. Saints' tries were scored by Dave McConnell, Jason Johnson, Tony Stewart, Vila Matautia, Chris Hill and Grant Bithell. John Braddish kicked four goals. Saints travel to Dewsbury on Thursday of next week. The Alliance side lost 44-26 at Leeds. They entertain Halifax on Sunday, kick-off 12.45pm.

Tetley teabag vouchers can be handed in at the superstore and they will be exchanged for sports equipment which will be distributed to local schools. Details from Alan Rowley and Mike Rush on 23697.

The ISSA will hold a race night at Eccleston Bowling Club tomorrow, Friday, from 8pm. Members are now helping to promote match day at Knowsley Road by distributing posters around the town.

Former Saints captain Bobbie Goulding has joined the Past Players Association. Said Bobbie: 'I enjoyed my time at Knowsley Road and am keen to retain links with all my friends there.'

Winger Anthony Sullivan has now scored 192 tries for Saints. He is sixth in the all-time chart behind Tom Van Vollenhoven (392), Les Jones (283), Alf Ellaby (283), Steve Llewellyn (240) and Roy Mathias (218).

Answer to correspondent P. J. Sayle, of Lathom: Alf Ellaby's last home game for Saints was on December 27, 1938, when Wigan won 28-2.