Fitz plays exactly like a prop at lock. So unless people also don't want him playing at lock next year either then i don't understand the concern

But he's doing it already! That's why he's knackered by threequarters way through the game. Played as a starting prop with Whiting at loose would give us more balance and Fitz probably less wear and tear than he currently gets cos he could be spelled. And if we can't find an Aussie dummy half/half back cover ( James Aubusson ex Roosters could possibly do that for us if he'd come? ) then , yes , Washbrook would probably have to fill that role and spell Houghton.

IF Fitz were to be moved from loose, which is unlikely as I don't really see anything in the Westerman rumours nor expect Agar to go for a moreballplaying 13, I'd move him into the second row.
I think he'd last longer there than at prop fulltime, judging by his age and injury record.

Possibly but we're short of a prop not a second row

Pleased to see people coming round to my way of thinking. Washy could be a Moore type of hooker. (i still believe Tommy Lee could be too)

I prefer Lauaki at prop. I forgot to mention that in my post.

Agree...It was bad enough watching him with ball in hand playing at stand off never mind hooker.

He has all the off season to improve his distribution speed if Agar has his mind set on him filling in at hooker for next year.

For me it never worked with Murrell and I would have doubts with Washbrook been able to make a real impact but it will help Houghton out, so maybe it might be worth giving it a go.

Could Horne play hooker and spell Houghton if a 6 came in?

I've said before on here that i've watched Washy with interest whenever he's played 9 and his distribution from the base of the ruck isn't actually that bad. Washy and Houghton are both far better than Berro from the base of the ruck.

Whether you like him or not (and it appears plenty dont on here) Washy is a valid option to play 9 next year and will be no weaker than what we've had.

Did you not see the Wakey away game!!! Horne came on and played hooker with not so great results!

I said at the start of last season when everyone was creaming themselves over Fitz that Agar had done nothing different than when Radford played at 13, but people would not have it.

No matter where you play Fitz he will play the same way, he does offer the odd offload and supports well and runs good lines but you can play him at prop, backrow or looseman and it would not change what he does.

i have always liked him, think he has suffered from the added presure of filling in at 6, just dont see him as a 9.

washy is crap in attack! to slow with the ball and to predictable should off load him, horne & dowes and bring some fresh young faces in.