Quote Ferocious Aardvark="Ferocious Aardvark"
But who said that? We haven't announced him as the Messiah or something. And we know better than you about Fielden, since he had (by a mile) is best years playing for us. Now he is back end and only this last season has he regained at least some of his "Awesome Foursome" form but he is still far from what he once was. For the reasons I won't repeat as there is a limit, he is certainly a better signing than Fielden would be'"
DILLIGAF, on page one of the thread, although I see he/she has now helpfully clarified with an edit following my post
Anyway, I still think players like Hargreaves are ten a penny whilst Fielden for a couple of years would offer better service, especially in light of his more recent form.
If you are getting Elima as well then that really would be good (although your first choice props won't all be English then, unless Elima plays in the back-row).
On the English props issue, it is obviously a good thing but given England's relative strengths and weaknesses it would be better if you had an all-English backline (although it would probably not be better for the fortunes of the team in the short term given the dearth of English talent in this area!).
Anyway, I still think players like Hargreaves are ten a penny whilst Fielden for a couple of years would offer better service, especially in light of his more recent form.
