Andy Last on Hull FC’s full-back spot and the man to hold the position.
Logan Moy has been in good form for Hull FC.(Image: SW PIX)
Andy Last has confirmed the Hull FC full-back spot is Logan Moy’s to lose. The 20-year-old has played the last four games for the Black and Whites, coming in for the Catalans Dragons game and not looking back.
Answering the call, Moy has chimed in with two tries but, more importantly, has been safe under the high ball and has brought a welcome energy to a Hull side missing star full-back Will Pryce for the rest of the season with an ACL rupture.
Set to keep his position for the imminent future, Last, is backing the young star – who has got the full-back spot ahead of possible recruitment options – to keep on thriving, praising his bravery, tenacity, and the like.
“It certainly is (his position to lose),” Last said ahead of Sunday’s game against Toulouse Olympique. “He’s played exceptionally well, has Logan. I think the new rules have certainly suited his strengths.
“He’s very, very good at challenging the big blokes who are slightly fatigued through the middle of the field. He’s brave. He’s worked extremely hard under the high ball and he’s safe under those high balls. Although he’s a little bit shorter, he gets off the ground well and he knows how to come up with a ball when they are challenging him.
“He’s done a really, really good job, and he’s a good kid, is Logan. He wants to get better. He’s constantly asking the right questions. He’s diligent in his preparation and he works hard. He has done a really, really good job. I’m pleased for him and long may his form continue.”
Hull originally fielded Davy Litten at full-back following Pryce’s injury, with Zak Hardaker also playing there to effect. But after injuries forced Hardaker to half-back and back-row, Moy has stepped up to the plate.
“He’s got a big heart,” Last continued. “He challenges players who are physically bigger than him with his tenacity and his energy and the speed that he plays at.
“Today (Thursday) when we’re going 13 on 13, he won a couple of penalties for his team because he’s got that low centre of gravity. He moves very, very quick, and he’s very agile. He’s been really, really good for us. He’s a popular member of the group and the coaching staff certainly like him. He’s got a lot of positives which he brings to the group and I’m real pleased that he’s playing so well.”
Comparing Moy to full-backs of yesteryear, Last said, “Bravery-wise, he’s like Motu Tony. He carries the ball back like Motu. Motu wasn’t the biggest, but he was very, very brave.
“And one, a close friend of mine, unfortunately, we lost him to illness, which was obviously Steve Prescott. He’s that sort of mould; he’s not the biggest, but he’s brave, gets to the end of things, and supports well. And if he has a similar sort of career to Prekie… I think Logan will have had a very good career in the black and white.”
The interim head coach also joked Moy’s small stature might grow inside his head if his form continues.
“He might be 10 foot tall by the time he comes out,” Last, smirking, added. “He’s had plenty of praise, so hopefully we’ve got a giant at the back rather than a little David. We’ve got Goliath. Hopefully it has its desired effect.”