Yes.

(I assume) Hull have offered him significantly more money than Saints did. In RL the practice of signing big name vets. Is indicative of a 2nd tied team that needs either the gate money (un-likely) or wants to take the short-term lift over long-term planning (most probably).

Think Robbie Paul - Bradford to Hudds then Salford.
Think Paul Newlove - Saints to Castleford
Think Mick Cassidy - Wigan to Widnes
and....
Thing Sean Long - Saints to Hull

First Fitzgibbon,now long, it'll be like Dad's army at the KC next year! They certainly won't lack "experience" in the side!

HULL FC PLAYERS TAKE UP FENCING IN PRE SEASON TRAINING!

"Quit while you're ahead"... It's relevant in so many ways!



I also like their optimistic view of the SL table. Not having Points Difference this year?

Or possibley he left as they offered him more than a one year deal?

"Give that bet a little extra"
"Quit while you're ahead"
"Take your winnings in-play"

Why?

That's what I said.

All this ageing non-sence is crap.

I'll give you an example... Brett Kimmorley has signed for the Bulldogs this year and taken them from bottom team last year to top team this year. Granted there has been a few other good signings at the Dogs but he is the main reason behind our rise in fortune.

Age doesnt mean a thing. Class is permanent.

AKA PAUL COOKE

Following the start of Daniel Anderson's reign, Long turned into a very competent 1st reciever - able to play a short game with his forward runners and knowing when to spread the play wide with the teams game plan. He has also developed an excellent long kicking game which has sown up some very big games for us (2006 GF and CCF against Hudds for example). Add to that the confidence and character to try brave plays and barrack team mates when they're not up to scratch and the fact I still reckon he's got that "big game player" lurking within him, then Hull could have picked up a pretty shrewd signing to give their team a little extra adhesion.

His problem of late has been consistency, and a move to a new club may help him focus a little extra to help on that front.

He won't have to kick goals, which he'll like.

ATEOTD, his f'ing miles better than chris thorman, regardless of age or wage.

I do worry about his living arrangements? Travelling from South Lancs to Hull everyday isn't exactly easy, and goodness knows what'll happen if he gets digs up there away from his wife and kids (reputation would suggest his party boy side could come out).

Above all, I'd like to say thanks for some great memories from this guy. He's a guy who's always worked to improve his game and turned in countless great performances for the Saints. He's stepped up to the plate when its mattered and had a great rappor with the fans. He's certianly earned his fair share of the admission charges.
Players qulaity can often be judged on how much they annoy other teams speccies, and i reckon Long is top of that table by a mile and a half.

I have to disagree with you on that one. Ages is a hughe factor. IIRC my A-Level science correctly the Male body is at it's peak from 21-26. I would belive with modern training techniques, a sportsman can keep their body at top level into their early to mid 30's but after that age starts to take its toll.

I believe the reason some sportmens can keep going into their lates 30's is their mental agility.