Horne played in 29 out of 31 games last season, 12 out of 29 in 2010 and 25 from 28 in 2009.

Before that was his disasterous season in 208 when he only played 4 times. He only missed one game between 2006 and 2007.

I was harsh based on those stats.

im amazed he only missed 2 games last year!

How are Heremaia and Westerman doing this season for injuries ? They must be on a fair bit of cap ?

Heremaia has missed all 17 competitive matches (obviously)

Westerman missed 11 competitive matches, played in 6.

O'Meley missed 11 competitive matches, played in 6.

Yeaman missed 9 competitive matches, played in 8.



That will be a substantial amount of our salary cap.

Dont forget Mike Burnett

I was only looking at important players.

To be fair, Westerman popped his shoulder scoring a try and needed an op, so it's pretty understandable he's been out for a while! Was that the first injury he's had since he's been with us?

I agree with you. I was being a bit facetious. It's a brutal contact sport requiring a high degree of athleticism so players will get injured.

I keep trying to.

How many things can people get wrong on one thread?

I thought you probably were, but with some of the abuse/criticism Westerman has had in the last week on here I thought I'd stick up for him!

Better sack them off too then, eh?

Get a grip, my post isn't suggesting that at all.

I'm able to mention the records of players, in response to others, without it meaning SACK EVERYONE.

It wasn't aimed at you personally but at the sentiment expressed in the thread.

To be fair to RH I have always been a fan of his and fought his corner but even i have to admit now that although he is by no means over the hill age wise his body has taken some serious pounding and he has played a lot of rugby in his life and maybe just maybe his time is close to wrap it up or move to lower league stuff because in fairness he isnt a player we are going to build a club around anymore is he and I am sure he will not be cheap by any means.

agree there voodooroo, maybe use him as a squad player next year? or maybe his time has run

cant see any other option, but on a massive pay cut if he stays, however i am sure PG and co have got his measure and the new regime certainly dont take any prisoners do they and there are clearly no favourites involved now...

BUT he will always be remembered as one of FCs true legends IMO on and off the field as far as I am aware

Fuck me we'll struggle to find a better fb for next year.

You have to remember that Horne made his debut back in the summer of 1999; the wear and tear on his body must be immense. Definitely in the twilight of his career, the only question is how long he decides to play for.

Horney missed the first two last season recovering from his operation and only missed one more after that.

He's been a great servant to the club, but he's not even close to legend status.

and lets be honest, the club have stuck by him as well, so we don't "owe" him anything.

legend, not a chance, you could maybe say stalwart, but not legend.

I'm not too fussed with his injury record atm just the fact that he isn't good enough.

he hasn't been for four seasons!