Made a fair start IMO, seems to have some utility value.

Looks a natural.

Already done enough to warrant an extension to the one year deal.

100%, I'd be looking at extending it now, played 4 position in 5 games and done well in each one, imagine how good he will be in better weather and a settled position.

Joe Lovodua is fast becoming the new Sir Richard of Whiting AKA Superman. He is certainly a real find and possibly one of the best signings akin to Carlos, gone under the radar and just goes about his role and does what he does but does it well.

Ah, old Lead Wellies. Still one of my greatest moments seeing him go the length at Belle Vue.

He's been excellent. Played hooker, half, back row. Did he play a bit of centre last night when Swift went off for his HIA?

Would like to see more of him at 9 as the season unfolds, but him just being on the pitch no matter the position brings something to the team.

Hopefully we have an extension clause in his contract up our sleeve

Needs signing up ASAP, yep play at centre alongside Mitch.

Have to say Mitch looked brilliant last night, looked keen to get involved made some good metres giving the pack a rest, and defence was awesome

But, how long will he be here? All about how long his army career allows? He may be able to buy out his service.

Was very very impressed with how he went in the halves the other night.

Don’t know anything about him but he looks great and full of energy

Keep your mitts off

Certainly seems to be loving his time here , always across at the end of the games to see the fans for pics etc would be great if we can tie him down to a longer contract

You gotta love the enthusiasm he brings to the side .

5 games in and I can say that I like him a lot. I don't know what his best position is, but I don't think that matters, you just need him to be on the field somewhere. Bags of energy and enthusiasm, decent turn of pace, strong, and pretty skillful to boot. Always up there leading the kick chases, always looking to get out of marker and make back to back tackles. You can see it's infectious on the rest of the team. He reminds me a bit of Tommy Leuluai in defence, in that he's not the biggest but he tries to bend his back and really hit above his size. I think he's going to be a huge asset as he gets more time and experience under his belt.

Sounds like the are talking about his new contract and BH sounds pretty confident.

Quote ="Dave K."Sounds like the are talking about his new contract and BH sounds pretty confident.'" Would be gutted if he went elsewhere - made a great start and not just FC fans noticing https://twitter.com/SuperLeague/status/ ... KaQeA&s=19

Quote ="Dave K."Sounds like the are talking about his new contract and BH sounds pretty confident.'" Would be gutted if he went elsewhere - made a great start and not just FC fans noticing https://twitter.com/SuperLeague/status/ ... KaQeA&s=19

Just looking at yesterday's stats joey had 1 carry and made 5 metres all game. Surely it's time to get him in at number 9 and spell him with Houghton

I think he is a stop gap halfback, but not a long term solution, think it's time to start playing him at hooker. Although we don't have a lot of options at halfback at the moment.

yes we do do
You move Connor back to halfback and play Shaul at full back

Who is the other halfback?

Still don't think Shaul has the passing skills to play there.

I think gale McNamara lovaduo Reynolds Houghton and Carlos would have to be missing before BH thinks of putting Connor at 6

I'd gladly but Connor at 6, but for that to happen we need a better FB than Shaul IMO.

How about Lovodua at FB?

After his performance last night I wouldn’t be unhappy to see Shaul given another go at full back. He did use to be a good player there and he showed some of those elements last night.

I know we have been critical of his passing in the past but with 2 creative half backs we can overcome that to some degree.

I think the major problem came because he was too comfortable getting picked every week and stopped doing the things he was good at? (support play, little kick throughs)

But if he can continue to show the enthusiasm and desire he did last night he would be a dangerous weapon for us.

The reason why lovodua hasn’t been given much of a chance at hooker is maybe down to his defence . He’s missed at least 2 one on ones which has resulted in tries . Some people just look at a players attacking game and not his overall, game . Defence wins and loses matches as well .