Or maybe they're just concentrating on the current season and not announcing anything

The Hull Daily Mail tomorrow to report that Long's injury is worse than feared and he is probably out for the season.

No surprise there then.

Thats what we'd all presumed anyways wasnt it, well possibly scraping back for the playoff

I took it to be out for the full season inc playoffs, rather than just the previously assumed league season.

He'll say in his column that his season is almost certainly over.

Saw him last saturday near his home in Orrell with his kids, shoulder still padded and arm in a sling. Still a few months away,so don,t know if will make the play offs.

You're either Obi-Wan Kenobi or Longy.

Im happy with the recruitment for next year..plenty of options at halfback/hooker which weve all craved for years...i think we have a decent pack anyway especially if we retain Moa.....like Paul M has said recruitment may not be over yet and hopefully we can make one more signing (prop) id ill be satisfied for next season.

i looked on the bright side and thought it would mean our one and only playoff game

Same here. The creative spine of the team (full back, Scrum half, hooker) has been strengthened. Westerman should also revert to his natural loose forward position. Plenty of options & creative players.
Hopefully some of the young forwards will be able to make the next step.

So what ? Why should we judge our season on just bettering them

Longy says he should find out some news tomorrow.

I doubt it will be good!