Since his name was mentioned I've been reading the Roosters forum and also read some comments from those that have watched him at the Jets this season and what I typed above was the general feeling I got. Apart from that it's pretty well known apparently that he's not fit enough and is only plays 20 minutes or so a match, maybe why the Roosters weren't too bothered, along with their salary cap problems

Tbf some of the comments I read were well before the playoffs started but it does sound like he played well for them in the finals, still making meters and scoring the odd try should be a given for a guy that size and talent.

I think it's too easy to look at his utube highlights and believe the hype, got to look into why he isn't playing for the Roosters or getting snapped up by other NRL clubs and also exactly what he'd bring to our side if he came over. He certainly does looks the part but we've been here before, still he's only 23 and has got an absolute ton of potential.

our forward success last year was built on graft and minutes on the park, a wrecking ball would add something different but would also take something away.
Poore sounds like he will (if fit) fill in, and add what perhaps RA thought Southern (admittedly a back rower) might have added to the front row; time will tell.

Sounds like Feka to me. Great if that is what you need, but leaves holes in defense.
I'd rather stick with our pack if that is the case.

Hes 23 and his fitness can be improved, but 10-15 minutes each half would be a great impact and would cause some damage.

Fitness & Masoe's game can be worked on by a quality coach like Agar. Talent like that cannot be created and he is still only 23 years old. With fitness improved I'd think we'd be looking at 20-25 mins per half as an impact prop.

As R.A. has said we need real grunt up front and with a front row of Poore, Aiton & Amor with a bench of Raleigh, Masoe, Wilkes we'd consistently be a pack to be reckoned with & teams wouldn't get a roll on against us like they did sometimes last season.

Good back up with James who could hopefully learn a thing or two off Masoe & Poore or will he be let go if we get Masoe?

Maybe taking Mose out of his comfort zone to Wakey will bring out that belief. Sometimes the hard path works wonders for players.

It's a risk that the coaching team will weigh up. If they believe he can add something then they get my backing.

We'll have to watch this space to see if he comes to the trin.

Passionate or is it young Issac? For what its worth, i agree with you but for Kiwi teddy bear in NRL read decent ESL impact prop.

A pack containing Amor, Raleigh, Wilkes, Poore & James as Props with Kirmond, Ali & Mariano in SR accompanied with young players promoted from within would be ideal. Yes Moses would be a nice luxury if we can get the best out of him but its important we keep that pathway available for our academy players who have the potential.

I'm all for imports such as Aiton, Collis, Smith & Poore who have established themselves in the NRL but we've talent on our doorsteps too

lol how wish i was his age!! Let alone the opportunities the young have these days. But have the injuries to prove those days are over for me - bugger (we were tougher in my time). To old to play now but am a Ref (giving back to the game I love). My opinion is totally from watching alot of Moses games - not from what is written on the net. And on that point he is a really nice fella and so is his family!!!

I agree with this too!! But until RL sorts out the lower grade to promote our youth this is not going to happen. one step forward two steps back. Sad but true.

Sounds like a Kiwi friend of Issac John to me having joined the forum around three weeks before Issac John signed for Wakefield in October 2011 and a few weeks after Ali signed in August 2011. Very knowledgeable about both Masoe, John & Tim Smith from your previous posts over the season as well as knowing Masoe and his family?

Its not Ali is it?

Whether Masoe signs or not WTW can't afford to keep I.J. as we have sufficient cover from other players in our squad (L.Smith/P.Sykes/M.Wildie) and may be Bobbie Goulding Junior?
We have a stronger pack with Poore and maybe James will develop further this season into a top prop.