: Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:58 am  

The Dentist Wilf wrote:

I agree with you there however the biggest cheer of the afternoon greeted him onto the pitch and you could just about feel the earth move when he hit Burgess, so as a crowd pleaser and a bit of a side show he is doing fine and a few will come on Friday just to have a look! His contract payment is very small and he is obviously enjoying being here. For me the jury is still out but he has shown more promise in 25 minutes than a certain other project showed in a full season!!

That's still arguable really, and this is what amazes me. In terms of attitude he's definitely streets ahead. However, if we're basing how much playing promise he has on such a small window of game time as we've seen, how about we compare it to a similar-sized example of Maiava, say the Saints and Wigan games?

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:58 am  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

We'll see come derby day

Don't think he will be playing as we will have taken delivery of one of the Aussie games best impact forwards by then!

[Kosh]

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:59 am  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

Thats a fair enough point actually.

Why, thank you.

Gordon Gekko wrote:

I do remember though how not that long ago people were saying how Maloney would be a great signing and could be a future GB international etc etc, now nobody seem to want to know him.

I have to admit that's puzzling me as well. Maybe he's taking longer to adapt than anyone thought?

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:00 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Was good to see Yeaman's effort dragging a Hudds player into touch last week The big hits/defensive efforts are often as much a highlight of the match as the tries.

Aye, thats one other thing I would like to see included in the season review dvds that come out. Tries & big hits would do nicely, even abit of biff wouldn't go a miss.

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:02 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

I'd stick with Moa in the 17. The hit on Burgess was just 1 of 5 or 6 crunchers that he put in. Thats the buggest difference between Moa and Hutch, Moa doesnt mind putting his body on the line and looks to dent people, Hutch was just a plodder.

Thats good to hear.

[Kosh]

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:05 pm  

carl_spackler wrote:

That's still arguable really, and this is what amazes me. In terms of attitude he's definitely streets ahead. However, if we're basing how much playing promise he has on such a small window of game time as we've seen, how about we compare it to a similar-sized example of Maiava, say the Saints and Wigan games?

I agree with your general point, but I would also add that Moa looks a whole lot fitter than Hutch did when he came over. That coupled with his size and attitude leads me to think he will be better.

Not a difficult target to aim at, mind.

His popularity with the crowd isn't really that difficult to fathom. He's big, puts in some big hits, has a good attitude, and has an 'amusing' name. He was bound to be a crowd pleaser if he turned in even half-decent performances.

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:07 pm  

Kosh wrote:

Why, thank you.

No probs

Kosh wrote:

I have to admit that's puzzling me as well. Maybe he's taking longer to adapt than anyone thought?

Unless there is a huge injury crisis its difficult to see him playing SL at all this season and only being on a one year deal i'd be very surprised if it was renewed. If that did happen i would be hugely disappointed for the lad.

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:08 pm  

Kosh wrote:

Why, thank you.


I have to admit that's puzzling me as well. Maybe he's taking longer to adapt than anyone thought?

We are only seeing them on match days dont forget, Agar is obviously making his judgements on the day to day stuff as well. There is no real rush on either player but Moa does appear to be able to contribute to how Agar sets out his game plans at the mo and is doing what is asked of him.

TBF to Agar he has also stated he thought it would take Maloney a while to adapt to a full time environment.

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:10 pm  

knocker norton wrote:

TBF to Agar he has also stated he thought it would take Maloney a while to adapt to a full time environment.

Didn't it get reported that he was ripping it up during the off season??? I seem to remember comments from both Agar and Radders.

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:11 pm  

Kosh wrote:

I agree with your general point, but I would also add that Moa looks a whole lot fitter than Hutch did when he came over. That coupled with his size and attitude leads me to think he will be better.

Not a difficult target to aim at, mind.

Totally agree, there was an element of sarcasm in my post. He does look to have good potential, I just despair at the fact many seem incapable of distinguishing between 'potential' and 'finished article' and seemingly considering him ready enough to retain his place. His fitness is possibly higher than Maiava's was, but then again we at least got 2 spells from him. And again, why was Maiava's fitness a source of major criticism yet Moa's isn't even enough to consider his inclusion questionable?

Kosh wrote:

His popularity with the crowd isn't really that difficult to fathom. He's big, puts in some big hits, has a good attitude, and has an 'amusing' name. He was bound to be a crowd pleaser if he turned in even half-decent performances.

Again, I agree. I just don't think it's fair.