I would rather a stand down or a big CR payout than fly a maggot.
The stereotypical LH archetype persists yet again
It doesn't actually. The same was often said of the 767 when there were only 2 aircraft; that and the 744.
Very few longhaul pilots would hold the same opinion as Gazza as most would have flown either the 767, the 737 or both. Some older longhaul pilots may prefer CR to the 737 - with the obvious financial benefits of CR - but the remaining 99% would grab a 737 slot in a heartbeat if stand-down or 737 were the only options in view for the next 3 years.