Moses appears to be a show pony. It is important to be able to do the flashy stuff and break games open, and Moses clearly and undeniably has that ability. However, you also need to be able to engage with the contest and grind teams out. It takes composure and patience. The greats of the game can do both - look at Thurston, can magic something out of nothing but also willing to grind the game out when carrying a two point lead. Thus far Moses hasn't shown the ability to do that. I suspect some of it is down to being a brilliant junior and therefore able to try whatever he wants and get away with it. I suspect some of it is coaching; it would seem our previous top grade coaches haven't been able to exert their authority and temper those instinctive plays.
In a longwinded way, I am agreeing with Southerntiger who, as he often does, hit the nail on the head with his post above. No way he tried to lose the game. Rather played on instinct what he saw and did so with a cavalier disregard for the consequences. His reactions to Nofo suggest he is a very frustrated player.
If Moses is to reach his potential he will really need to learn to play with composure. That will take a coach who is willing to lay down the law. Cleary perhaps may have been able to do that, though I think Moses also needs to move from a club where he is apparently had every whim catered to. Sadly I think he will kick on and it will be our loss, but he was never going to do it here anyway.
And Brooks will be a gun.
