I hate Hock with a passion. But it would be an answer by McManus to my criticism over the years that he's far too conservative and isn't actually even attempting to win trophies. Signing such a reckless, maverick, who is as likely to destroy the club than help win a trophy would be a sign that things are improving.

Sounds like well all be finding out soon:







Meeting to agree terms on Thursday, confirm Monday, meeting Tuesday?

maybe the mad dr was so mad he scared hock into rational thought. In a " im mad but that bugger's lost it" kinda way?

Lets just say young swifty isn't happy at all.

Swift, who has a wonderful try scoring record, is a real threat with ball in hand, as well as being safe with kicks, has been scapegoated for defensive frailties on that side. It seems harsh to blame a winger for it, it seems even harsher to leave him out long term for a player as bang average as Dawson.



As mentioned elsewhere, I'd like to see him get a run at #1 for the rest of the season.

i basically agree with this, yes he made some defensive errors, but his attacking ability over Dawson (who isnt a great defender either!) puts him well ahead in my book

IF Hock came to Saints, would it mean you would focus you venom on him and leave poor Wello alone.

You're kidding. That won't stop until poor Paul retires.

That's hopeful.

You make him sound like a disabled war veteran. In reality he's a highly paid professional sportsman who used to be good 6 years ago.

true

We haven't had a line busting and offloading second rower since Derek McVey.