I also get the impression Cusack staying played a big part in Fitzgibbon signing.

Then so be it.

I can see the argument with Moa's recent form looking so good but I also think Cusack is a good prop. Is Moa looking so good because we have had such a poor season and his pride in the shirt stands out like a sore thumb?

A Dowes/O'Meley and Cusack/Moa prop rotation would not let us down but as mentionned elsewhere if a quality overseas stand off became available I think we need that more. A Jamie Lyon type player who can play a couple of back positions to a very high standard may become available in the off season so do we gamble and wait on this type of player or snap up Moa now?

He has played well of late, when it has mattered. At the beginning of the season however, he dropped balls, didn't make a lot of impact, and played about 5 minutes before being knackered.

A definate improvement has been made, and if we were to offer a contract I think a one year, prove yourself iniciative would be the best. However, with the injury to Long, and Horne's difficulties, a halfback may be the better option otherwise we would be back to square one. Maybe we should sign Thorman up as cover?

Fitzgibbon would only sign if Cusack got a new deal .

I have no worries about Long. He reads and dictates the game exceptionally well but he will need support and the form of Horne is quite a concern for me at the mo. I dont think keeping Thorman is even an option after the year he has had and all thats gone the best thing for both parties is to move on.

I would like us to highlight a scrum half future replacement for Long though who can work alongside him for a couple of years with the first team number 7 jersey the ultimate aim. Whether we have an academy player who could do this or maybe bring a young Championship player similar to Gale at Quins or McNally at Giants I dont know but we need to be planning longer term.

And you can prove this, of course.

Posted it on here so it must be true.

Not in my opinion, one trick pony

16th May 2009

rlCraig Fitzgibbon signs for Hull FCrl.


17th June 2009

rlPeter Cusack signs contract extensionrl.

There's probably something in that, but is that right ? I'll sign if you sign my mate ? Are we happy with that ? I recall he came having spoke to Rich Agar and being impressed with what he said - are you suggesting what Richard said was "yes Mr Fitzgibbon, if you sign, we'll sign your mate" ?

How's things over in Sydney ?
You go round Fitzy's for a barbie ?

I don't think Thorman would go to bad at Stand Off if Horne got injured. The pressure to create isn't on as much as Scrum Half, but it offers other options. With Tansey at Fullback and Berrigan at 9 I think he'd do alright. Only as cover of course.

I've not seen much of the reserves but how is Danny Niklas doing?

No, I'm suggesting that the idea Fitzgibbon only signed if Cusack was staying is bollox.

The thought has crossed my mind before (and I have heard it rumoured before), but I would hope it's not the case. If it is, it makes 2 questionable signings IMO. Best to just see how they go first.