I'd bring King back on the bench in place of Moa. Moa has done nothing wrong, but we have to remember he is a 'project' and we'd get more game time out of Kingy.

Moa can return the week after in the cup, where I'd hope we'd rest a couple (Dowes or Cusack in particular have given 110% this season) against a struggling Salford.

Difficult decision, are they better with momentum (not the f'ng Stevo version!) or being rested?

Still early yet, sure smailesy's saving that one for a rainy day.

i'd say it would be wise to rest either Dowes or Cusack, and also Berrigan ahead of the derby. Providing noone else gets injured on saturday of course.

And risk a cup shock?

its a make or break season for him










done now

if we are at risk of losing to Salford (with the worst defense in the league) by resting two players we have big problems. There's no point having all these backup players if they aren't good enough for 1st team duty. Its a short turnaround to the derby and then we go to Knowsley Road on the monday, 3 games in 8 days, we have to use the squad.

So in 80 mins of rugby, Moa couldn't last more than 10 minutes? Agar, only played Tacks for a similar amount of time too!

That’s good to hear. I hope Kingy can remain focussed if he should find himself in the 21’s for a prolonged period of time.

We are a bit stronger in the forwards than in previous seasons and one or two may find themselves a bit further down the pecking order than they would wish. If and when this happens it is vital that the players in question roll up their sleeves and focus on winning their place back, so the attitude that Paul showed at the weekend is encouraging.

I agree with most on here, that providing that Kingy could rack up at least 30 mins game time, then he should get the nod for a place on the bench.

Would be worth bringing in King for Moa if Kingy could do longer spells, Quins are a hardworking side and we can't really afford to play Moa in this one I don't think.

who's Paul ?

How far off is Maloney from a first team spot?

ever heard of the pharos lighthouse. Well you could see that from mile of as well

Agree King for Moa at least for a week or two to give the kid a break and pop him in the reserves will do him the world of good. If Kingy CAN do 2x 20mins spells this could allow Dowes a chance to recharge the batteries a wee bit ready to smash the Red and White scum on Good Friday

Think Washy should definately be on the bench for Tommy Lee he offers more, Kingy should be on the bench on Sat.

Agreed

Think he gets this wrong TBH with impact prop like Sam Moa he should be brought on before halt time maybe 10-15 before then he gets a break and do 1st 5 or so of 2nd half then a break ready to do last 10 or so, can't carry on playing Dowes and Yak all season for long periods as they do now

must have been watching a different game to me then wilf.
I thought he was poor in his first spell.
Some nice touches with the ball in his 2nd spell,some big hits but no impact whatsoever with his hit-ups.

are you the coach now

No just MY OPINION

Sorry if iv'e rocked the love boat

the only love i have is for you karl

What's the deal with Maloney - is he still a good long term prospect?

Would be but not from Hull unfortunately.