I get the impression that Hock's reputation (deserved or not) possibly preceeds him as I've not seen many other players try anything on, apart from the Catic thing a few years back. He does look like he can handle himself and I'd guess if it came down to it he could dish out a few dry slaps much in the same way Farrell did when he played. (The Farrell/Scully stand up brawl springs to mind).

Mickey Mac seems to be our most volatile player and I'd guess Lima and the Hoff can probably handle themselves, but as already pointed out, those days of acts of random violence have long since gone.
Whilst I'd guess O'Donnell would give him a hiding (the O2 assault on Dave Taylor was pretty brutal), I'd fancy Mickey Mac's chances with Mason. Plus if the $ H one T really hit the fan Waney's will be in the stadium!

Regarding transfer rumours - Joel Reddy looks to be finished at the Eels with the injury he's sustained,
young(ish) and looked very good against the Cowboys last weekend. Could be a good purchase for Centre next season. Thoughts?

i hope hock is made to earn his way back into the team. even the kids like hughes would be above him in the pecking order in my mind - if you just bring him straight back in and drop anyone its not the right message.