I don't like ANY of the possible options from our current list (PJ, Spencil, Martin, Newton, Fitzt, Gawn). This is a BIG BIG problem for 2011. If we play the Russian like last year we won't get away with it again. If he goes down we are stuffed. Not only do we need the 2nd Ruck/Fwd we need a reasonable replacement 1st ruck if the Russian is injured. I've got to hope the FD have a plan B they are working on over the weekend. We will have to wait till midday on Mon. I'm wavering between half-full, half-empty at the moment. I never thought Hale would be a guaranteed solution, it was always a risk, but at least there was reason for some optimism. We must get someone new (mature), if only to give us more options.