Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 5:40 pm  

St pete wrote:

This been his worst performance of the World Cup. I've noticed he doesn't like driving the ball in his own 20m. Doesn't seem to want to do the hard yards.

I agree. Teams will kick deep knowing he's not going to do any hard work. However I think today he played longer than usual due to injuries in the Samoan team, so that may have been a factor.

Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 5:48 pm  

Picked up ankle injury on Monday and aggravated it again in the 2nd half.

Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 5:53 pm  

he cant be used for big minutes, he becomes ineffective. short stints to bulldoze the opposition is what hes best at. then leave them sore for Amor, LMS and even Walmesley

Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 5:55 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I agree. Teams will kick deep knowing he's not going to do any hard work. However I think today he played longer than usual due to injuries in the Samoan team, so that may have been a factor.

I think the whole team was flat to be honest. They just didn't seem up for it.

I think Sia had been immense for Samoa this World Cup. Played the full 80 (I think) in all the games. He's been massive in defence and attack and showed some leadership qualities.

Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 5:59 pm  

St pete wrote:

I think the whole team was flat to be honest. They just didn't seem up for it.

I think Sia had been immense for Samoa this World Cup. Played the full 80 (I think) in all the games. He's been massive in defence and attack and showed some leadership qualities.

Soliola has been outstanding throughout this World Cup.

Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:07 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Soliola has been outstanding throughout this World Cup.

He's also been saints best player for past two years. I really like Sia, he's been a terrific player for saints. Everything he does is 100%. He runs hard, tackles hard but plays fair.

Great player and great guy off the pitch. A great example for any young player.

Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:24 pm  

Masoe will only be effective if he's used for 10 mins at the end of each half, unless of course he is rail roaded in pre season training.......but I feel you may lose some of his effect on a game if you try to slim him down.

Have to say the two Fijian wingers are fliers, Uate is awesome !!

Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:51 pm  

To be a constant threat in next years super league Mose needs to improve his fitness.

Re: Mose Masoe : Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:43 pm  

I always find it strange how one game can change people's opinions on a player.

Today didnt tell us anything about Masoe that we didn't already know. He is better when used in short spells and his fitness needs to improve. The club know that, and he has publicly acknowledged that he has a lot of work to do fitness wise. Either way, I have no doubt that he will do well for us next year.

Re: Mose Masoe : Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:21 am  

Tez the Saint wrote:

I always find it strange how one game can change people's opinions on a player.

Today didnt tell us anything about Masoe that we didn't already know. He is better when used in short spells and his fitness needs to improve. The club know that, and he has publicly acknowledged that he has a lot of work to do fitness wise. Either way, I have no doubt that he will do well for us next year.

I can't see anyone who has changed their opinion of him. I think we all know what we are getting with Mose.