Sean Long....

Quote: Sexual Deviant "I think the problem Hull may end up having with Long is over-reliance. No matter how big a 'name' he is in the RL world he simply isn't the player he was. He no longer has that burst of speed that was integral to his game 8-10 years ago, and his kicking game was never the strongest, Coupled with the fact that in the last few years Saints have utilised the 'piggy-back' style of rugby and it has led to the ever-increasing opinion that Long was merely there on reputation alone, and that some of the more learned Saints supporters were clamouring for Matty Smith to be given a shot at 7.

As good as your forward pack looks next year, don't be at all surprised if Long fails to be the creative master you're desperate for. On the other hand, don't be surprised if he leads you to all 3 trophies and wins Man Of Steel!
1)He's a genuine 7, which represents unchartered territory for FC in the last several years. Tell me he's not a step on from Thorman, R Horne and Berrigan at SH.
2) He's got shedloads of experience to impart to the likes of Washy, Turner, Tansey and the reserve playmakers
3) He's been an absolutely pivotal player for Saints in a golden era for them. He'll bring some of their gameplanning and motivational insight with him.
4) He's an iconic figure (love him or hate him) and will be a draw of sorts.

I don't expect him to be an everpresent classic playmaker for us, but let's face it, Luke Robinson is SH in a team that finished above you, top drawer SHs are hardly prevalent in SL. He'll do for me.