TBF I don't think he is the type of player Hull neither want nor need. They are strengthening an area they are already strong in and to liken this signing to that of Kearney is like you say, ridiculous.

Always the same mate, it's a joke at times tbh.

I actually think that if we do sign a centre and a SH for next season our suad will be up there to compete with the best. Providing Luauki comes over then along with Fitzy and tow more signings I think we will be challenging. Hell we are still in 7th now.

Who is likening it to Kearney? Either way he brings expereince and leadership which is what Keanrey brought, not that Fitzy is in the same league as SK but he is a very highly decorated forward who has done the lot.

As Paul says, the similarities with Kearney are in terms of leadership and attitude rather than ability. We're crying out for those qualities in the side in general, let alone in the pack.

Personally I don't think that our second row is that strong, either. We may have plenty who can play there but only Manu is top class with Barnett being likely to make it as well.

Some on here have, though not you.

Its a signing of desperation of that there is no doubt, his best years are well behind him and he is undoubtedly here to boost his pension fund. Nobody is denying he has had a great career but so did Menzies and look how great Bradford are now



Whichever way you look at it, it is not a signing that will excite the faithfull.

Just my opinion mind

We should apply for his visa now and he will get here for the START OF NEXT SEASON HOPEFULLY.

Stanley! your red & white specs steamed up

Oh..ok then

Less of a bragging point when we lost at home to a team joint 2nd bottom going into the game. 'We're not good enough, but all of our sub-par players are British!'

is he a replacement for cussack or has he been brought in as a back rower? in the days before setanta took over nrl i remember watching him and thinking this guys a machine, always topping the tackle count.

good signing for hull i think, burnett will lurn a lot off him and his experience and attitude may rub off on a few more youngsters like kearney did.

www.thechookpen.com.au/forum/sho ... ey&page=10 some good comments on him here

www.thechookpen.com.au/forum/sho ... ey&page=10 some good comments on him here

SEEM DISAPPOINTED THAT FITZ IS LEAVING AND THEY SEE LOT MORE OF HIM THEN MOST OF US

Him and Hindmarsh are usually 3rd man involved in the tackle which makes both of their stats look alot better than they actually are.

Hopefully he'll bring a bit of meanness about the side, we are far too much of an easy touch!

Very good player, but an incredibly short sighted signing IMO.

I'm sure he can wear contact lenses if they are that bad. Even a bit of elastic around his glasses would do the trick

Rubbish when it rains though, they could mist up a bit.

In his interview on hullfc.com about teaming up with Lauiki:

Fitzgibbon has enjoyed a lot of success with both the Roosters and Australia and he went on to say: “I am still ambitious and want to be part of a successful organisation. Hull have come across as a club which ambitions and that excites me.

Maybe Kath isn't doing that much of a bad job then

With a bit of luck, they'll probably arrive at the same time

firstly, even if this is the case this is a GOOD THING! players shouldnt be criticised for being third man, if you can get there in time, because the tackles taking that long to complete, you should. a third man completing a tackle only increases the time the defence has to get back, and improves the other two defenders chance of winning the floor wreslte and defending from square marker how they want to.

if every player in a team always came in at third man,that would make for one mean defence.

secondly, i dont think this is the only reason his count is high.fitz is notorious as a grafter.him and hindmarsh did the hardwork for australia,taking the cr@ppy drives and working their balls off in defence. if anything fitz was criticised in aus for doing too much at times.

personally i thought he was a joy to watch in defence, particularly when he used to shoot up on props around the ruck when defending a little wider out.

Be great if Hindmarsh could come with him!!

There's an interview with Fitzgibbon in today's League Express.
From reading what he says, the guy's attitude and is first class.
Think he will turn out to be an outstanding signing.

That's OK we might start getting enough players in the tackle then.

Kearney-esque I'm hoping!