Deacon has only ever been a decent player in a good team.

Fair comment I suppose. I would like to see Brett Finch here but I would still rather have a longer term solution.

To be fair, there won't be many contracts given out >3years regardless of age

I know, but if a player plays well for a club and enjoys it there, he often stays for a long time, if not the rest of his career.



Deacon, Sinfield, Cunningham etc.

I think the number of players staying at one club for 10 years will become less and less.

I'd be surprised if we hadn't made some enquiries about Finch. He seems the most likely NRL halfback who will end up in SL next year. We desperately need to strengthen this area of the squad and with quality. I'd be surprised if many if any similar quality players are available and willing to come to SL. Get him signed!

Douglas Bader could have run amok behind that pack, & to more effect.

A little harsh that comment though with some validity. Few players could have followed it up with a such a consistant kicking record that made the Bulls what they were in terms of success

What does this mean? A short term is better than no solution or a short term solution is not really a solution?

I agree. I've never rated him that highly to be honest and I would go as far as to say that he's been exposed quite badly now that he hasn't got the smae class around him. Let's be honest with ourselves, it wasn't really Deacs that did the organising was it? It was Jimmy & Robbie.

I have highlighted it for you.

How dare you? He's officially the best scrum half of the last century. Run that poll again now.