You cant judge a player new to R/L on one half particularly playing in a much changed team from first half.
If you remember Ratu took several games to settle before coming up with some great tries when in the clear.This guy also has the pace to score great tries if put in the clear.
Dont forget there were still people on here criticising Ratu for his defence towards the end of last season
He just needs time and game time but i dont think he will get it with Faraimo,Swift and Fonua in front of him.
One or two long distance tries showing his speed would do his confidence the world of good

Unfortunately for him that is what is going to happen.

He hasn't got another game and IMO he was like a rabbit in the headlights when he got kicked at. IMO he didn't want to put his body on the line for the try and on that basis you can't work with that.

Looks like lockdown as mashed peoples heads even more

Exactly.

The guy has only played 40 minutes of competitive RL.
Give him a chance.
Looked strong and eager to take the ball up.

No mashed head here at all.

Money is tight, I saw nothing to show he is worth a punt especially with no reserve grade to bring him along.

So yeah maybe lockdown has mashed some people's heads up.

He was focusing in shouldering an opponent off the ball

https://twitter.com/M_Shaw1/status/1370 ... 40961?s=19

https://twitter.com/M_Shaw1/status/1370 ... 40961?s=19

Best thing for me was out defence and line speed.
As expected the Reynolds and Connor link up looked good.

For me Swift should start the first game with with Fonua or Faraimo on the other wing.

Appreciate my view will count for little on here but I was quite impressed with Hull first half. Thought you were direct, methodical and varied your kicking game well. Reynolds definitely looks a player that will improve the players around him. Connor in particular.

I wouldn't get too stressed about the second half. You already knew that depth was an issue and Hodgson has said himself that he wants a couple more players. This will be Jack Browns breakthrough year 100%.

The coaching staff having obviously seen something in the trialist winger. I would give him a 2 year deal and send him straight out on a season long loan to Champ 1 to learn the game. Will cost you nothing on the Cap. No risk.