Sam Moa desperate to feature in Hull FC's play-off clash with Huddersfield
SAM Moa admits he is desperate to be given the all clear to make an emotional return to action for Hull FC in the play-offs this Sunday.
The 26-year-old prop, who is leaving to join NRL side Sydney Roosters at the end of the season, has not played since tearing a bicep against Huddersfield in July.
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Sam Moa is hoping for the perfect end to his career at Hull FC
At the time, Moa was ruled out for the rest of the season and his Black and Whites career appeared to have met a sad end.
However, having never given up hope of battling back to fitness, Moa was today seeing a specialist and hoping to be given the green light to play.
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And the powerful Tongan admits it would be a devastating blow not to get the news he has been hoping for.
"One hundred per cent I am desperate to play again for this club," Moa told the Mail.
"At the awards dinner on Sunday I was getting upset about not being here next season and that I am leaving my mates in this team.
"I'm desperate to play, but I'm not getting carried away.
"I would have to make the team first. But what better way for me to leave than to play with this side again and contribute to us doing well in the play-offs."
Moa has become a firm crowd favourite at the KC Stadium since arriving as an unknown quantity in 2009.
His no-nonsense approach and complete commitment has seen fans take him to their hearts.
And he admits it would be special to play in front of them again at the KC.
"Last week's atmosphere was terrific and walking around with the players and the kids after the game, and waving to the fans, was special," he said.
"The ovation was terrific and there is nothing that beats playing at the KC. Hopefully, I can play one more time in front of those fans. It would be special for me."
Hull head into the knockout clash with Huddersfield having found some form, with successive victories over Bradford and Castleford lifting confidence.
Keen not to let his side down in the biggest game of the season, Moa says he will not let emotions colour his judgement on his own fitness, knowing the Giants are tough opponents.
"Huddersfield are a very dangerous side. They have been inconsistent in the back end of the year, but with the squad they have they can beat anybody on their day," he added.
"The boys have been playing really well the last few weeks and going into the play-offs it is all about momentum, so I know I face a tough test to even be selected, if I'm declared fully fit.
"But I know that if I cannot contribute because I'm not fit enough to play then I won't play. It is about the team, not me having a send off.
"It I was 70 per cent I wouldn't want to come in when somebody can play at 100 per cent, that's not right for the team and I won't jeopardise our play-off chances.
"If I can't play I'll wish the boys all the best and look on as a fan."
Comments
by KCShamus
Thursday, September 13 2012, 12:00PM
“I'd love to see Big Sam in the Black And White one last time. He'd get a massive cheer.
The guy plays with his heart on his sleeve and I'm glad he has an NRL contract as a reward for his hard work at FC.”
by Dr_Slommer
Thursday, September 13 2012, 11:46AM
“Poor old auntie Slamm*er,the old queen is trying to find positives from a situation which is totally negative. She says that the Dobbin's pack is a match for most SL teams when the truth is that the reason they have not made the top eight is because their pack has not been good enough and they have lost their two best pack members,Watts and Galea and look certain to lose Taylor.
She also says that Craig ooops Hall is an attacking threat but fails to mention that for every try he scores or creates he gives away at least two by his extremely poor defence.She also mentions the new players the Dobbins have signed when in fact she knows nothing about them except what we all know and that is they couldn't cut it in the NRL and therefore have been forced to try their luck in super league.
Omari Caro is a raw under 20's class player who the Broncos didn't want to keep (had it been Dixon they'd signed I would have been impressed) and Gleeson is yet again poor in defence and is lacking in speed.
Never mind auntie Slamm*r,as you said the other day "all Hudgell has to do is value his players at £1 million and he has instantly made £1/2 million profit" ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
MY ADVICE TO THE DISILLUSIONED DOBBINS FANS IS THAT IF YOU WANT TO SEE LIVE TOP CLASS SUPER LEAGUE RUGBY, BUY A HULL FC SEASON PASS FOR NEXT YEAR AND COME AND WATCH A TOP FOUR TEAM IN COMFORT AND ENJOY THE WONDERFULL FACILITIES AFFORDED BY THE KC STADIUM.”
by dextertexter
Thursday, September 13 2012, 8:01AM
“gentle thinks big sam wont be ready for the huddersfield game,but who knows he may give him the option of inclusion.”
by awaysred4
Thursday, September 13 2012, 7:57AM
“Last week's atmosphere was terrific and walking argamound with the players and the kids after the game?? wat happened to you all last season...it was left to the ROVERS fans....haha...any kind of weather.............yeah if u lot say so..haha”
by TheeJudge
Thursday, September 13 2012, 7:37AM
“Gonna miss BIG SAM. A fantastic person, a fantastic player. One of lifes gentlemen. Awesome performer and always gave 110%. Impossible to replace in my opinion, no other young prp withi miles of Sam`s ability.”
by GEvans76
Thursday, September 13 2012, 3:59AM
“I'm confident that we will beat Huddersfield and then probably have an away game at either Catalan or St Helens/Wigan if my understanding of the play off system is correct.”
by ChrisNHull
Thursday, September 13 2012, 12:54AM
“I think its our time, players coming bck and the team starting to hit form at the right time, and best of all ***oby is giving us a second thought. It reminds me of 2005 when we won the cup.”
by hullfc12010
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 4:22PM
“I love the last line of the interview "..... look on as a fan". It's clear that he loves the club and the fans and it would be sad if he can't play one last game at the KC. He's not stupid though and won't let sentiment get in the way of the team doing well. All the best in Oz mate. Hope to see don the Fc again in the future!”
by dickydark
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 7:46AM
“Hope he makes it ,he will be needed against giants big pack,but has sam said if he is not 100% its not worth the risk”