Craig Fitzgibbon.

rightfully so

Is that cos Longy isn't expected to be on the pitch that much this season?

Well deserved

Should have been Fitz last year. Longy should have no responsibilites for things like goal kicking and captaincy, he should be left to just play as that is how he will perform best and did so at Saints.

Not been confirmed by the club. IMO Fitz should be captain too but will they take it off Long?

Looks like it. Agree fitzgibbon should of got the gig last season.

Has it being confirmed anywhere ?

I thought the same thing, especiall after writing in his book the captian's life wasn't for him. His is a great leader and role model, an ideal captian.

I agree he has a certain presence, I remember the first time I saw him warming up in our colours I got a goosebumps

Me too. Seen him in person down at Ionians, he's like a f'ing fridge! Huge huge guy, but yet always comes across in the most professional of manners. His 'goodbye' speech at Roosters was nothing short of inspiring!

It's a always a pleasure watching Fitzy play for our club. the bloke is a machine!! i really hope he is captain for the season

If true a really good move by the club, the man is totally inspirational both on and off the field. No doubt we will find out tonight!

He's well respected in the game too. Remember when Ogre laid out Roby, James Graham was giving it the big I am. Fitz stepped up and told him to do one!

Supa Supa Fitz.

Spoke to him a few time at I's, was after a heavy defeat, he was so embarrassed about the performance.

maybe Long has lost it for boozing, as was the rumour at Donny?

Arise Sir Fitz


What a privilege it was to watch him play for Hull FC last season.Cant wait to see him in action again.I just wish he was with us for a few more season's.

why what happened ???

Should this season go ok I am told he may (MAY) run one more season with us because he and the gang are very settled here and then go back to a coaching role in Oz.
A lot depends i guess on injuries he picks up because his fitness is never going to be an issue as he is as fit as any man i have ever met so lets hope huh as we always look better with him in the team thats for sure

There was that much stuff doing the rounds at Donny I didn't pay it much attention, but one of them was that Long had supposedly been disciplined for boozing, nobody seemed to have any details mind (which is typical).

WAS WASHED UP ASHORE WITH ALL THE GROG ME HEARTY,

Hes now expelled from the island and is on his way to Davy Jones locker

IIRC,it was stated that in all the squad fitness tests last season fitz came out on top.I think it was mentioned on sky before a home game regarding this,so proves that age,really doesn't matter.

Didnt hear that one Standee however you know how these things are blown out of proportion but all the lads went for a beer or two after the game and he was there but seemed to drink no more than anyone else and the same bunch drove home from the game , IMO he wasnt drunk at half time ??
but probably the only real rumour on this the rumour thread today ha ha

to be honest anyone who has seen them train never mind play will testify that he puts in so much more than anyone else and his own personal eating, rest and training regime is exemplary to say the least .
in all honesty if he doesnt get a bad injury

that needs surgery he could have another two maybe three seasons at the top he is that fit and focussed, similar in mentality to menzies from the same school of rugby i guess