He certainly seems good at getting in between the oppositions ball carrier and supporting runners when they've made a break as he's done that a few times already.
Think he will get better the more the plays and settles not jus in the team/club but in terms of living the other side of the world.
Would imagine now Trueman is fit and starting to show what he can do alongside Clifford that will also help Hoy as he links in the play.

Never understood the Hoy hate. Constantly runs over 100m and a lot of his Carries are back line Carries which show a ton of commitment.

Also has the ability to slow breaks down like Chris has alluded to. Without his ability to get in the middle and put some doubt in the attacker swift doesn’t make the tackle yesterday. Also worth noting Hoy also made the right decision and probably made the tackle if swift hadn’t been there.

It’s fair to say litten is probably the busier fullback but I think a lot of that is because of how green he is. He wants to be involved and make something happen when a lot of the time he should just pass. (At times like hudds game it does work for sutty try but not often enough)

For now Hoy is undisputed #1. Let litten spend a season of two on wing to gain experience and he’ll then be ready to replace Hoy when he succeeds him or Hoy moves on.

Got to remember Hoy is also 23, is there a younger first choice fullback in SL?

Once he settles in like it took Clifford a bit he will show his class, funny KR fans was taking the mick out of him but their Fullback Coote is always injured.

I’ve slated Hoy before but he really showed up yesterday. Still think Litten is safer under the high ball, but going forward Hoy is streets ahead. I hope we can keep hold of them both long term.

Hoy is doing fine. Averaging 19 carries and 112 metres.

He and his partner seem to be enjoying their time here too.

That’s probably the reason Saints only offered Coote a 1 year contract? He is injury prone and misses more games than he plays. Walker could well turn out the same? Unfortunately he picks up more than his fair share of injuries.

As for Hoy. Think for me it’s been more like frustration as I was confident he is a lot better than he was showing. But I tempered that with realising he is still young and playing on the other side of the world. It always takes time. Yesterday was a big step in the right direction.

Saw Elliot Minchella today, down Jenny Brough Lane, couldn't resist having a gloat (From the safety of my car).

Tbf it was just an anecdotal comment at the end of me giving you two paragraphs of praise. You’ve explained it, no need for the bitterness you’ve just won and got to heady heights of 9th, enjoy it.

Agree, probably right. Saints can have a bit more forward planning though having the luxury of attraction and a young Jack welsby waiting in the wings. Shame as coote is still a quality player, but think you need better value from quota players. Hoy will be just fine especially if you’re forwards stay on top like they did yesterday

Well the Wire board is a lovely read today!!