actually it wasnt tongue in cheek.
I heard that said early last year and 2-3 weeks later tuck was playing and played most of the year there after.
when he played he was off half back changing on the ball but i get a feeling he being taught another role. the only one i can think of is half forward and i'd be willing to bet that tuck takes hislops place in the near future - unless hislop actually starts getting his hands on the pill.