*** RUMOURED SIGNINGS THREAD -PART 11 ***

Quote: Last Son of Wigan "I'm bold to suggest this, and I know there is another thread about Mr L, but I wanted IL (If he reads the threads on this site) to hear from someone who sees the benefits of Long coming to Wigan.

As always I will explain my comment.

We have often spoke about lacking experience in the halves, often looking over to Aus for a half to add experience (Orford Lockyer) When perhaps the experienced half we need is actually a Wiganer.

Lets look at Long.

Still in my opinion the best 7 in SL.
Has the experience and knows how to win a game.
Can control the team great organisation skills.
Great kicking game.
Still had a quick step
Great passer of the ball.

Half backs can play on into their 30s and do the job as they don't suffer a lot of impact in their game (like the forwards), and don't always have to be quick (like the other backs). A good 7 plays with his brain, not his braun, like Long does.

His influence on the camp would be that of experience and add a leadership quality which we would benefit from, especially a constantly improving Sam Tomkins.

For me Long and a good prop could well be the missing pieces.

NEW FB
Ainscough Gleeson Caromont Richards
Tomkins Long
NEW PROP Tommy Fielden
Hock Tomkins
Lockers
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McClorum Feka (Mossop/Flanny/Farrell) Prescott

With players we can ship out for more cap space and youngster pushing for spots.'"