Who will replace Galli in New Zealand?

[Langdale Forest]

Galli will probably not be back this year so who will replace him?

[anders]

Andreas Mikkelsen....?

[Daniel]

I would say Duval. Not that i think he deserves it. But I would like to see a decent British driver in the car who can show Matty Wilson up for the waste of space he is.

[wrc_flipper]

Galli will probably not be back this year so who will replace him?

Barry Clarke - got the experience and is ready to go just like in Jordan.

[MikeD]

Duval was asked on WRR and he said that he wouldn't drive in NZ.

If they have to fill the seat I expect that it has to be a driver bringing money and a drive in NZ must be quite expensive due to transportation and it's not exately good for exposure due to the time differnece. I think they Stobart will end up driving only 1 car in NZ.

[COD]

Cars are probably on their way to NZ allready. I would say Mikkelsen is a strong candidate, but maybe now Duval will say he will fall back to fourth only if he gets the drive in NZ... Or why not give Matti Rantanen the chance to show if he has the speed outside Finland???

[MikeD]

Cars are probably on their way to NZ allready. I would say Mikkelsen is a strong candidate, but maybe now Duval will say he will fall back to fourth only if he gets the drive in NZ... Or why not give Matti Rantanen the chance to show if he has the speed outside Finland???


Regarding Duval: How much say does Ford have over him in these tarmac rallies? The car is not an M-Sport car, as it's mostly run by R-Tec. He also has his own sponsors which would be more happy to get him on the podium than 4th (due to the advertising exposure).

[Tomi]

Regarding Duval: How much say does Ford have over him in these tarmac rallies? The car is not an M-Sport car, as it's mostly run by R-Tec.

Maybe so, but the guy with the laptop comes from M-Sport.

[Anderton]

Would love to see Gronholm make a surprise appearance (although i know it'll never happen) :(
I would say Barry Clarke.

[COD]

Regarding Duval: How much say does Ford have over him in these tarmac rallies? The car is not an M-Sport car, as it's mostly run by R-Tec. He also has his own sponsors which would be more happy to get him on the podium than 4th (due to the advertising exposure).

But another exposure and a rally paid by M-Sport / Stobart might be more attractive.

And Tomi has a point as well, power might be down for him tomorrow morning.

[A.F.F.]

Would love to see Gronholm make a surprise appearance (although i know it'll never happen) :(
I would say Barry Clarke.

If only Marcus would make Sainz and help Wilson in need :)

[farquar wrc]

Kris Meeke could easily match Galli's speed in the car giving a chance,but the seat will propably go to some waste of space with money to burn

[J4MIE]

Wilks is trying to get £2,000,000 (about €2,500,000?) for a third Impreza for a full season next year. It's all about the money :(

[Tomi]

Wilks is trying to get £2,000,000 (about €2,500,000?) for a third Impreza for a full season next year. It's all about the money :(

one could think that for that amount of money you could get a full season drive with a rallycar instead.

[Christina]

I hope somebody replaces him!! I'm very sad that i'm not going to be seeing Gigi in NZ. :( I hope he recovers quickly!!

[COD]

I hope somebody replaces him!! I'm very sad that i'm not going to be seeing Gigi in NZ. :( I hope he recovers quickly!!

I think they need to replace him, as Henning is entered by Muncis to that event. (unless FIA gives them an exemption because of medical reasons.)

[ste898]

Kris Meeke could easily match Galli's speed in the car giving a chance,but the seat will propably go to some waste of space with money to burn


You say Meeke should get the chance......then you say the car will probably go to a waste of space, well in my book it would be wasted on Meeks as Ford would want a driver to finish the event!!

[cut the b.s.]

You say Meeke should get the chance......then you say the car will probably go to a waste of space, well in my book it would be wasted on Meeks as Ford would want a driver to finish the event!!

Hows the shoulder Steven? You want to get a chip for the other one, would make you a much more balanced chap.

[Daniel]

Hows the shoulder Steven? You want to get a chip for the other one, would make you a much more balanced chap.
:rotflmao: I laughed so hard I almost choked on a bit of banana.

[witto6]

One man who has got the money, but a driver in comparison......Willy Stobart, he is already down for catalunia.

[Maui J.]

My guess is that Henning will be put back into the Stobart team, and Clark will be in the Munchis team.

[farquar wrc]

You say Meeke should get the chance......then you say the car will probably go to a waste of space, well in my book it would be wasted on Meeks as Ford would want a driver to finish the event!!
So is that why they give there cars to Wilson,Solberg and AlQuasimy,to fanny around to the finish in one piece out of the points,Galli is the only driver to show any speed,but he has had his share of mistakes this year,why not Kris in his place,he could do anything Galli has done this year

[Bazza2541]

Meeke is not WRC material.
Look at his performance in Germany, fastest all along by a huge margin, then throws it all away at the penultimate stage.
When McRae dropped him, it was for a very good reason, because he would never be disiplined enough to nurse a car to the finish.

I hope Galli recovers very quickly.

[farquar wrc]

Meeke is not WRC material.
Look at his performance in Germany, fastest all along by a huge margin, then throws it all away at the penultimate stage.
When McRae dropped him, it was for a very good reason, because he would never be disiplined enough to nurse a car to the finish.

I hope Galli recovers very quickly.
Kris's time loss was a sensor plug falling out,NOT anything to do with Kris

[ITC55]

Meeke is not WRC material.
Look at his performance in Germany, fastest all along by a huge margin, then throws it all away at the penultimate stage.
When McRae dropped him, it was for a very good reason, because he would never be disiplined enough to nurse a car to the finish.

I hope Galli recovers very quickly.

I suggest you find out what caused his time loss first

[cannyboy]

Meeke is not WRC material.
Look at his performance in Germany, fastest all along by a huge margin, then throws it all away at the penultimate stage.
When McRae dropped him, it was for a very good reason, because he would never be disiplined enough to nurse a car to the finish.

I hope Galli recovers very quickly.


It's was a faulty cable - which he fixed in 7 mins.
Pity the apology is taking longer than that :)

Check the cabling between your brain and the keyboard for a loose connection

[Finni]

My guess is that Henning will be put back into the Stobart team, and Clark will be in the Munchis team.

Why Clark? If he is not having threesomes with Malcolm and Matthew then there is really no base to choose that guy.

[MikeD]

My guess is that Henning will be put back into the Stobart team, and Clark will be in the Munchis team.

Cannot be done. It's not allowed to switch drivers who are entered under another team within 5 weeks of the start of the rally. So that's not going to happen.

[Buzz Lightyear]

one could think that for that amount of money you could get a full season drive with a rallycar instead.
:)

[Buzz Lightyear]

Why Clark? If he is not having threesomes with Malcolm and Matthew then there is really no base to choose that guy.

:) :)

[Larry_Japan]

Marcus Gronholm

[Buzz Lightyear]

My feeling is we will not see Galli rallying again.

[Christina]

Ohh, an option that would please me. Francois Duval can be quoted as saying: "My next event is Spain, but if I was asked to stand in for Gigi on Rally New Zealand then I would be very happy to.”


Buzz, why do you think Gigi will not rally again?

[Buzz Lightyear]

Ohh, an option that would please me. Francois Duval can be quoted as saying: "My next event is Spain, but if I was asked to stand in for Gigi on Rally New Zealand then I would be very happy to.”


Buzz, why do you think Gigi will not rally again?

Its not that he will not be fit from leg operation, but just feel he is a spent force now. He has not the drive to deliver at the very highest level. I think the accident will have scared him also, I think very similar to Beef's accident, just slightly different position on car.

[Christina]

We will wait to see if he is a "spent force" but the second half of your argument is rubbish. I snapped the end off my ulna last year in a sporting accident and two operations later and i'm competing better than i ever did. Gigi will be back.

[N]

Duval said after the rally: "My next event is Spain, but if I was asked to stand in for Gigi on Rally New Zealand then I would be very happy to.”

so, this is different to what was posted on these forums earlier today,

[Brother John]

We will wait to see if he is a "spent force" but the second half of your argument is rubbish. I snapped the end off my ulna last year in a sporting accident and two operations later and i'm competing better than i ever did. Gigi will be back.

The question is if the team still wants Galli back for next season. :rolleyes:

[Buzz Lightyear]

We will wait to see if he is a "spent force" but the second half of your argument is rubbish. I snapped the end off my ulna last year in a sporting accident and two operations later and i'm competing better than i ever did. Gigi will be back.

OK. We will see.

[pino]

Its not that he will not be fit from leg operation, but just feel he is a spent force now. He has not the drive to deliver at the very highest level. I think the accident will have scared him also...

Scare Gigi ? that's impossible ! As for being a spent force... go and read Gigi's stages-times in Finland, before he went off.

[Finni]

Scare Gigi ? that's impossible ! As for being a spent force... go and read Gigi's stages-times in Finland, before he went off.

He actually did better stage times in Sardinia, Greece and Turkey.

[ste898]

Meeke is not WRC material.
Look at his performance in Germany, fastest all along by a huge margin, then throws it all away at the penultimate stage.
When McRae dropped him, it was for a very good reason, because he would never be disiplined enough to nurse a car to the finish.

I hope Galli recovers very quickly.

Spot on someone with some sense and not like the rest of the sheep on here that have Meeke as a great wonder!!!

[COD]

The question is if the team still wants Galli back for next season. :rolleyes:


Exactly, he has not been as impressive this year as expected, very medium I would say.

But I don't think that he will have any mental issues about getting back in the car after the accident

[cut the b.s.]

Spot on someone with some sense and not like the rest of the sheep on here that have Meeke as a great wonder!!!


If he drove a focus to about 80% of its potential you would think it was the 2nd coming. Check what happened, then you can come back and admit that as usual you are wrong.



Anyone got a dunces hat for an idiot from Carlisle?

[Finni]

Exactly, he has not been as impressive this year as expected, very medium I would say.

But I don't think that he will have any mental issues about getting back in the car after the accident

I would say that overally Galli has been as fast as Latvala one year ago at same point of the season.

[Carlo]

For a one off drive in NZ, Alistair McRae or Passi Hagstrom, Passi has some very good NZ connections and still deserves a drive at the top. Alistair is just a short flight away. Both know NZ conditions well.

Could always bring back the real Stig, he would certainly draw the crowds.

[Stalks]

I have it! Paint it blue, take the badges off it and stick Atko in it! Podium for sure.

[cannyboy]

Lets be fair. Galli has never been on the pace, despite what his fans may think.
Ste_ whatever your name is now, is anti meeke, because he has so litlte appreciation of talent, his brain hurts to think of it.

the wrc is rubbish now. The finns will never match loeb. they have tried for years and failed. Get over it,

It's meekes turn....

The wrc is rubbish, cos the main rivals can't beat loeb. They had enough chances and failed. Enough finnish excuses. Move over and let some real talent in.
Grondholem couldn't beat leob, neither can hirvonen. I'll wager any man who thinks otherwise.

[Viking]

One possibility not mentioned here was working for Stobart this weekend, Manfred Stohl.
Maybe also the most experienced.

[Tomi]

Lets be fair. Galli has never been on the pace, despite what his fans may think.
Ste_ whatever your name is now, is anti meeke, because he has so litlte appreciation of talent, his brain hurts to think of it.

the wrc is rubbish now. The finns will never match loeb. they have tried for years and failed. Get over it,

It's meekes turn....

The wrc is rubbish, cos the main rivals can't beat loeb. They had enough chances and failed. Enough finnish excuses. Move over and let some real talent in.
Grondholem couldn't beat leob, neither can hirvonen. I'll wager any man who thinks otherwise.

Hey wake up, I think your cat needs to get out.

[DonJippo]

Hey wake up, I think your cat needs to get out.

LOL or he just simply forgot to take his medication.

[ShiftingGears]

I have it! Paint it blue, take the badges off it and stick Atko in it! Podium for sure.

:up:

[PuddleJumper]

It's meekes turn....

The wrc is rubbish, cos the main rivals can't beat loeb. They had enough chances and failed. Enough finnish excuses. Move over and let some real talent in.
Grondholem couldn't beat leob, neither can hirvonen. I'll wager any man who thinks otherwise.
As much as I like Meeke, and believe he is a potential star going to waste, he is not the man for this job. He's never driven in New Zealand, and despite the comparisons with some European events, I don't think it's possible for a driver with no experience there to turn up and do well first time.

As for the Finns not being a match for Loeb ... rubbish! Who won Rally NZ last year? I'll give you a clue - it wasn't a Frenchman. And up until the last couple of events, it wasn't looking likely that the Frenchman was going to win the championship.

Yes, OK, so Ford's young pair aren't quite a match for Loeb's wealth of experience, but they are getting closer. In an ideal world, Marcus would've driven with Ford for one more season, allowing Mikko another year to build his experience and giving Jari-Matti time to mature into a reliable 2nd driver. They've had a bit of a rough part recently, but earlier in the year Loeb admitted to not being able to keep pace with them on occasions. Hopefully there'll be more instances of that in 2009.

As for who should replace Galli (and best wishes to him for a speedy recovery, since I haven't yet posted so), I think the best choice available is François Duval.

[Simmi]

There are a few different schools of thought here that people have brought up.

If it was simply down to who is driver who is available and will bring the best amount of points home for the team, then I would agree with PJ and a few others and say Duval.

As others have said it would be great if out of a bad situation, a promising prospect could be given a chance in a top car as would have been the case ten or fifteen years ago. Now obviously it is all about money, but with the car already on its way, Ford will probably look close to home - meaning probably Barry Clark - not at all who I would pick.

I do rate Meeke but as one of the wiser forumers said this isn't a good rally for him. If you were going to go and give someone a chance then I'd like Hanninen in a WRC (although he's probably doing PWRC). Who ever they pick I'm certain there are a lot of drivers out there who could step into a Focus for the first time and be faster then a Clark or a Wilson. It would just be nice to see someone different after the past few years repetitive entrylists.

[Viking]

My list :)

#1 Marcus Gronholm, would be a scoop but would most probably say no, and same problem again that he would be to fast for Mikko and J-M

#2 Duval, would say yes, knows the car, fast (often too fast on gravel).

#3 Mikkelsen, most probably say yes, knows the car but not NZ, MW wants him too choose Stobart next year.

[DonJippo]

Why are we only talking about NZ, to my understanding Gigi is out for rest of the season? So we should think someone who could replace him in all remaining rallies, in that case I would go with Manfred Stohl. Duval has already plans for remaining tarmac rallies so that's why I'm leaving him out from this seat.

[Tomi]

Wilson asked Grönhlm already if he want to replace Galli in NZ, Bosse said no.

[Viking]

Why are we only talking about NZ, to my understanding Gigi is out for rest of the season? So we should think someone who could replace him in all remaining rallies, in that case I would go with Manfred Stohl. Duval has already plans for remaining tarmac rallies so that's why I'm leaving him out from this seat.


it is only in NZ and Japan they really need another driver.

New Zealand, Wilson + ??
Spain, Wilson + Duval
Corsica , H.Solberg + Duval
Japan, Wilson + ??
Wales GB, Wilson + H.Solberg

[turves]

I didn't think Henning could move.

[Viking]

Henning drives in ice-cream dreamteam in NZ,Spain and Japan, Stobart in Corsica and GB methinks.

[Viking]

And my guess is also that this man
http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=310&featureid=674&desc=Germany%202008:%20Galli%20Interview
is back in time for Japan and GB :up:

[PuddleJumper]

Why are we only talking about NZ, to my understanding Gigi is out for rest of the season? So we should think someone who could replace him in all remaining rallies, in that case I would go with Manfred Stohl. Duval has already plans for remaining tarmac rallies so that's why I'm leaving him out from this seat.
I think consideration is only being given to NZ because that's the immediate problem that Stobart have to resolve with the start only 10 days away. Duval could drive all the remaining events for Stobart in place of Gigi with Matthew Wilson as the 2nd driver when Henning drives for Munchi's.

[rus]

I think consideration is only being given to NZ because that's the immediate problem that Stobart have to resolve with the start only 10 days away. Duval could drive all the remaining events for Stobart in place of Gigi with Matthew Wilson as the 2nd driver when Henning drives for Munchi's.


At least it would be good for Duvals pace on the remaing tar-events to be in a more competitive mood.

[pino]

If I were Malcom, I would buy Garde out from Suzuki and give him Gigi's car for the rest of the season :D

[Daniel]

If I were Malcom, I would buy Garde out from Suzuki and give him Gigi's car for the rest of the season :D
If he was to do that Atkinson would be a better bet.

[Tomi]

Pity that there is not any local who can drive a rally car, it would be a good chance to show.
Stohl maybe would be best of those who is available.

[jonkka]

If I were Malcom, I would buy Garde out from Suzuki and give him Gigi's car for the rest of the season :D

And I were Gardemeister, I'd decline any offer by Malcolm because he kicked Toni out from Ford after 2005 season.

[Rallyst3ve]

Maybe we will see the return of Marcus Gronholm in NZ to replace Gali. In Finland Gronholm did say he missed the competition and Ford could do with getting someone ahead of Loeb to help both the constructors title and the drivers title for Hirvonen so it wouldnt suprise me if Malcolm Wilson tried to get Marcus out again.

[pino]

And I were Gardemeister, I'd decline any offer by Malcolm because he kicked Toni out from Ford after 2005 season.

...and will continue to drive that crappy Suzuki ? :crazy: :p :

[Priorat]

What about giving Hanninen a chance?

[Tomi]

...and will continue to drive that crappy Suzuki ? :crazy: :p :

yes, and for free.

[DonJippo]

What about giving Hanninen a chance?

He is driving in PWRC in NZ so in that sense he is out of the question.

[PuddleJumper]

Maybe we will see the return of Marcus Gronholm in NZ to replace Gali. In Finland Gronholm did say he missed the competition and Ford could do with getting someone ahead of Loeb to help both the constructors title and the drivers title for Hirvonen so it wouldnt suprise me if Malcolm Wilson tried to get Marcus out again.
As already posted, Malcolm Wilson asked Grönholm if he would stand in for Gigi. He declined.

[Tomi]

He is driving in PWRC in NZ so in that sense he is out of the question.

Else too I think its better if they put some slower guy in the stobart, it would not look so good if a GrN driver would wipe the roads with too many WRC regulars.

[cut the b.s.]

He is driving in PWRC in NZ so in that sense he is out of the question.


Sordo was let drop JWRC in 06, I'm sure if Malcolm wanted Hanninen something could be arranged

[A.F.F.]

Please not Tuohino.

[pino]

Please not Tuohino.

Paasonen ? ;)

[ProRally]

He is driving in PWRC in NZ so in that sense he is out of the question.

When driver can drive in M1 team, they can be 'excused' from PWRC/JWRC duty.

I even believe when driving M2 team it is possible

[A.F.F.]

Paasonen ? ;)

Only possible choise IMO :)

[pantealex]

Paasonen ? ;)
or Kristian Sohlberg?

[Finni]

Only possible choise IMO :)

Jani lives forever in my heart. His stage win in Nz with Mitsu wrc was legendaric.

Put Paasonen in finnish group N race he sucks but put him in Nz with super-equipment, I am sure, he is like blazing flame of fire then :) ;)

[A.F.F.]

Put him in a Skoda and seal the doors.

[Addicted]

Maybe Wilson gives Kimi Räikkönen that chance he promised earlier.

Or maybe Mikkelsen will get extra rally.

[c4]

Conducting a wee poll on the matter
http://rallybuzz.stagetimes.com/galli-out-rest-of-season-who-will-fill-in/

[Camelopard]

Carlos! :D

[c4]

Duval topping the poll by some margin at the minute

Wilson should be making the decision on Wednesday or Thursday

[Brother John]

Duval topping the poll by some margin at the minute

Wilson should be making the decision on Wednesday or Thursday

Source: Pitstop TV http://www.pitstop.tv/
WRC - Grönholm refusee offer Ford ∇
Marcus Grönholm have rejected to a proposal of Ford for replace Gigi Galli in New Zealand, Grönholm have no sense in a comeback.
As a result, François Duval stand on pole now to take the place of Galli . Duval then at the kiwi? As a Ford knocks on the door, then Dudu will say not no. But the question is if the belgian can much break pots there.
The past 2 years he have not driven in New Zealand and on a rapidly technical parcours if that of NZ is of primordial importance you need road experience.
" It seems meanwhile, however, to a done matter that Duval will take over in Catalunya and Corsica the official Ford from Jari-Matti Latvala."
If Ford want the world title, then Ford-boss Malcolm Wilson must put, however, Duval in car number #4 in Catalunya and Corsica.
Other possible candidates on the list for New Zealand would be, Guy Wilks, Xevi Pons and Barry Clarke.

[MartijnS]

According to pitstop.tv Duval is going to replace Galli in New Zealand.

http://www.pitstoptv.info/pitstop/?p=5661

[Viking]

Duval topping the poll by some margin at the minute

Wilson should be making the decision on Wednesday or Thursday

Henning said on his blogg that his plane to NZ leaves Thursday... so they should hurry up :)

[Brother John]

According to pitstop.tv Duval is going to replace Galli in New Zealand.

http://www.pitstoptv.info/pitstop/?p=5661

When will Ford confirm this news? :s mokin:
François Duval will drive over one and a half week WRC-rally of New Zealand. Duval replace there at Stobart Motorsport the injured Gigi Galli.

[MartijnS]

Official statement:

http://www.stobartmotorsport.com/wrc_news.asp

[Viking]

My list :)

#1 Marcus Gronholm, would be a scoop but would most probably say no, and same problem again that he would be to fast for Mikko and J-M

#2 Duval, would say yes, knows the car, fast (often too fast on gravel).

#3 Mikkelsen, most probably say yes, knows the car but not NZ, MW wants him too choose Stobart next year.

So Malcolm Wilson used my list then :D

[MikeD]

Excellent news. I was hoping for Duval, but I didn't expect him to get the seat. But it's the right choice (IMO) - he's the best of the available drivers.

Will he race with Gigi's livery?

[bluuford]

Hopefully not with Gigis codriver :-)

[MikeD]

Realistically, Duval can only fight for 7th place if both Citroëns, both BP Fords and both Subaru's finish the rally. So i guess he will fight with Henning, Aava, Wilslow and Villagra over that 7th place.

[Viking]

Duval, Ford and New Zealand, memories.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XWu9FMczAM

Big time comedy , okey Warmbold was the real funny one :D

[White Sauron]

Realistically, Duval can only fight for 7th place if both Citroëns, both BP Fords and both Subaru's finish the rally. So i guess he will fight with Henning, Aava, Wilslow and Villagra over that 7th place.

Realistically Duval can beat both Subarus, if not even Sordo. So I predict he can fight for the place in top-5.

[N]

He hasn't driven on gravel in a while, but remember that he won in Australia 2005... :)
I still feel that Duval should have a full year drive, he has stopped crashing and is setting good times.
hehe, I still remember that Warmbold moment, great stuff.

[MikeD]

I still feel that Duval should have a full year drive, he has stopped crashing and is setting good times.

I agree. Duval is clearly good enough to be in the WRC, but with more teams comming into WRC (especially in 2010) I am confident he will have a full year drive by then.

He just have to keep his name warm, and do as many WRC rallies as posible, which will be 5 this year. Perhaps he could be picked for some rallies next year as well. There will be an M2 Subaru team and an M2 Citroën team - and perhaps they could use him on selected events. ... maybe Stobart could use him again.

A top 6 result in NZ would be good for his gravel reputation. I keep my fingers crossed.

[koko0703]

I think Duval is the most logical choice at the moment. He's been showing speed on tarmac, but let's see if he can prove himself on gravel, too. Successful result in NZ may lead to his full time comeback to WRC.

[A.F.F.]

I'm happy since Duval is by far the best from those out of the seats. :up:

[Corny]

I would not expect too much of Duval in NZ, he hasn't driven there the last 2 years, so he hasn't driven on the current roads they use..

[White Sauron]

As for his gravel form, If I'm not mistaken he took his first podium on Turkish gravel ;)

[Wim_Impreza]

Yes, but you may not forget that NZ is a very difficult rally. Duval was a bit struggling when he drove a factory Focus there. I am expect not too much, because he hasn't drive on gravel since Greece 2007 and that were only a few stages. A top 6 place would be excellent, a top 8 still good if he don't have a test session before NZ.

[GigiGalliNo1]

How did I miss this thread?! I haven't been on here in yonks.... anyways.. you could have asked me if Gigi is attending or competing NZ.... well you know... afraid not!

If he's not back in GB then he's back next year! Highly doubt he will compete in Japan either. :(

[Daniel]

How did I miss this thread?! I haven't been on here in yonks.... anyways.. you could have asked me if Gigi is attending or competing NZ.... well you know... afraid not!

If he's not back in GB then he's back next year! Highly doubt he will compete in Japan either. :(
Why do we need to ask you? His leg is in a cast so he aint driving....

[GigiGalliNo1]

haha

dunno

but how are you?

[Christina]

I doubt his leg would be in a cast with an upper femoral fracture. especially since he had it pinned. there is no need for a cast when you have titanium bracing.