Moga

[stsae]

He cannot tackle. He is the worst defender in the NRL.

The rumours about him being very unhappy may have some credence because he looks like he couldn't care less.

RTS, yeah he's the goods.

That's what gets me watching him mate, he lacks any urgency and looks unhappy at playing 1st grade.

I cannot for the life of me fathom why an 18 year old would have such negative body language playing 1st grade???

And the rumor of not liking Smiff, I don't get??? Why would a kid hate his coach, the coach who has given him his shot so early???

Strange stuff, hard to read this bloke.

Maybe he's homesick??? Happens to a lot of young fellows I guess.

I do know the other youngster, RTS, man he has that kid in a candy shop step in his play. Seems stoked he's been given a go and is willing to do anything to get better.

That's my only criticism of Moga, looks like he's had his lollies stolen at play lunch. Body language is so telling IMO.

[stephenj]

maybe his lack of urgency lulls the opposition into relaxing their defence a tad?

[Guest]

Just saw the awful attempt at tackle for Papalii's try. Is probably best off playing NSW Cup and out of the spotlight to fix up his deficiencies before the media start writing him off as a myth etc

[Billy Gunn]

I can't believe some of you guys are bagging out an 18 year old. You must be kidding. Give the kid some time for goddness sake. Would you rather he go and play somewhere else?

I can handle mistakes but not lack of effort

[Guest]

I was more concrned at his lack of effort in hitting up the ball. He seemed to be tackle shy..

[stsae]

I can handle mistakes but not lack of effort

Exactly my friend.

Errors cos of players being too enthusiastic are expected with youngsters especially early in their 1st grade career.

This kid looks like he sucks a lemon before each game.

Where is the joy at just realizing his dream???

Or has it come too easily maybe??? He has been told from a young age he is gonna make it??? Maybe he suffers from expectations not being met, like a lot of fans??? Maybe he thought playing 1st grade would be as easy as it was playing in the 20s???

[Guest]

I can handle mistakes but not lack of effort

You know you have to pull your finger out if BG has a dig.

[Billy Gunn]

You know you have to pull your finger out if BG has a dig.

Very true

[davos]

A good halves combination can make ordinary outside backs look like superstars.Look at Colin Best at the sharks and how he's turned into a try scoring machine.

Unfortunately for us we don't have a good halves combination.Until we do, the outside backs will suffer.

[Chook Norris]

Exactly my friend.

Errors cos of players being too enthusiastic are expected with youngsters especially early in their 1st grade career.

This kid looks like he sucks a lemon before each game.

Where is the joy at just realizing his dream???

Or has it come too easily maybe??? He has been told from a young age he is gonna make it??? Maybe he suffers from expectations not being met, like a lot of fans??? Maybe he thought playing 1st grade would be as easy as it was playing in the 20s???

This is probably spot on.

A good halves combination can make ordinary outside backs look like superstars.Look at Colin Best at the sharks and how he's turned into a try scoring machine.

Unfortunately for us we don't have a good halves combination.Until we do, the outside backs will suffer.

That isn't the criticism my friend. Most of us have noted his lack of enthusiasm and poor body language. It's a stark contrast to RTS who is obviously thrilled to be playing first grade and isn't wasting any time giving it his all

[Rooster_6]

A good halves combination can make ordinary outside backs look like superstars.Look at Colin Best at the sharks and how he's turned into a try scoring machine.

Unfortunately for us we don't have a good halves combination.Until we do, the outside backs will suffer.

Ummm Best has always been a try scoring machine, such an underrated player. Sets up plenty of tries too.

[Guest]

Moga's defense when chasing a player is a concern. He seems like he can catch them, but instead makes a feeble attempt at an ankle tap that looks very uncoordinated. Yesterday, he attempted another ankle tap, dived and used the wrong hand. Seems he doesn't want to dive and hurt himself. he did the same thing a couple of games ago when it looked like he could have just monstered the player.

Time to start practise tackling in the sand to build his confidence. Why are many of our backs lacking in the defensive side of the game? Very frustrating and sub standard.

[Guest]

Sack, it ain't just the backs who are defensively hopeless, it the whole squad, there clueless. Every time some one attacks our line our defence retreats instead of moving up and forcing pressure. We seriously need to look at defence coach or set up or system or what ever the hell coach smith calls it

[Guest]

I know he is only 18 but I find him very frustrating to watch.

He plays with no urgency whatsoever.

Runs the ball half hearted and his one on one defence is abysmal.

At least RTS has a go.

Tell u guys one thing .. They say younger individuals learn off Experienced Blokes.. So my understanding is he's basically taken a leaf out of Most of the other blokes at the club, EG, Anasta & FPN

There all waiting for the season to END!!

[Thirteen]

He just needs to show more uregency, desperation and put his body on the line in defence. He appears to do things in slow motion.
An exciting talent though.