With the strength in our backrow and it is long term strength, I think as I have said on many times Hock needs to be brought back as a Prop. We have an ageing frontrow and Hock is currently in the position where he has an opportunity to have the best off season ever, namely 2 years of getting into the shape of his life.
As I understand it he has/is being bulked and he continues to do so. Physically he should be in the shape of his life when he returns and have more power than we have ever seen from him in the past, considerably so. What will be lacking will be his skills and the time it takes to get up to speed on that score will affect his return.
I personally think we could have a monster on our hands when he returns and as a Prop he could stick to the basics and still be a devastating player. I feel we will retain the services of Fielden, Coley and Feka on 1 year deals at the end on 2010, and perhaps bring in an overseas Prop. When Hock returns in 2011 he could form part of a formidable pack and float between Front row and Prop then move forward permanently in 2012 to replace Fielden or Coley long term.
It may sound daft but i feel his suspension could be the best thing to happen to him regards reaching his potential. I feel he was floating along and not looking ever likely to reach his potential IF he learns his lesson I feel he could kick on to become a World Class player, that he seemed capable of once being as a junior, but in truth never looked likely pre ban.
