Smiffy27:The Speculator:
A very low-key game on Friday night, but at least we won, Max Wood impressed again, and we seem to have come through it OK, apart from Fitzgibbon's weekly injury scare, of course. Seriously, the guy just seems unable to get through a game without ending up yelping in agony over something or other. When the players go out for a coffee, they should probably avoid sitting next to him, as he'll more than likely end up spilling scalding liquid over his nads.
I think his body is telling him that it is time to retire. I remember it well ... but he looks worse than most. If he gets through until the end of the season it will be a miracle. Knee/ribs/back & his shoulder has been a problem for years.
When fit - he is a really effective attacking 2nd rower and one of my favourites.
But injuries are a constant problem. In his Wire career so far he has made 28 out of a possible 50 appearances (56%)* and these include games he starts but not necessarily finishes of which there are a few.
This is not great value for an overseas quota player and he is contracted for 2026.
*2024 17/33 appearances
2025 11/17 appearances