What’s the Deal with De Belin?

We’re down to a third rate squad, yet he’s still coming off the bench. Is he carrying something, or just not in favour at the moment?
He was brought in as a key signing and used to play big minutes at the Dragons ...  I know that doesn't count for much, but still. 
Feels like he hasn’t really been given a proper run this yet. Did Ryles realise he bought a dud early in pre-season? If so, it’s starting to look like a pretty expensive miss.

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        • Couldn't agree more mate, with the way we are playing we should be looking to hold for the first 20mins which has been non-existent this season and then stack our bench with more attacking/impact players like Walker, Tualagi etc to come on and turn the game in our favour.

          • Yes, that is what we would have assumed; and with the game quicker, he can start and then have a rest including halftime and come back as needed. We are seriously missing a good defender with Hopgood gone.

            I also felt last week when at the game, that Moses did not keep his cool at times which showed. He did too much small % plays for me with no gain.

            You could tell in the press conference that Ryles was peeved to say the least......

            • Agree again Mitchy, Moses's greatest asset is his kicking game in my opinion, he has the ability to shut teams down by building relentless pressure and grinding a team into the ground, for some reason he isn't interested in doing that this season.

              I think Moses has been outplayed by his opposite number in every game this season.

              Just keep it simple Moses, steer the troops around and win the territory battle, then let Walker come on and have plenty of support players around him and let him do his thing.

            • I don't think Moses was happy with his Titans game either. Interestingly, though, Moses fell off Kini to concede a try and the whole discussion was "see, Moses' form is down". But when Clearly falls off a tackle against the Dolphins, not a peep. 

              Basic scapegoating theory will tell us to expect Moses to come in for critique when the team is not performing, but I don't see that Moses is responsible. Except for getting peeved at his troops not doing their jobs, which apparently is poor leadership. Of course if Moses was NOT getting peeved at them for not doing their jobs, his leadership would be questioned. See basic scapegoating theory.

  • I liked this signing when it happened and I actually support JR for the decision. It's just unfortunate the rules have changed and now it's too fast for him. Under last years rules I recon he would have been a great addition and the trials showed it the way he controlled the ruck with his defence. I know some on here will think I am stupid for this opinion lol

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