Untill he breaks down and we realise that he has x years left on a stella contract.

At which point we declare the youngsters unsuitable/not ready , keep Fages in the stand and make a six figure offer to Wakefield for Howarth because he will play for bus fare , to keep us under the cap.

Past his best, yes.

Still outstanding, also yes.

still best English hooker for me

I think if he hasn't been overtaken he is in the process of being overtaken by Hodgson. Whenever Canberra play the commentators reckon he's the best 9 in their league.

Hodgson in the NRL just proves the difference playing at a high level of intensity in excellent conditions does for a sportsman. We need to get the likes of Ben Currie, Dom Manfriedi and Kalum Watkins playing over there ASAP.

From a Wire point of view, he would get in every side. Always one of the top 3 players in SL and has been for the past 10 years.
A player who'll be remembered by many generations like the Hanley, Meninga, Long.