My frustration with the bias/favouritism of the NRL is bringing me to think outside the square as to what actions as fans we can take to influence the NRL without monetarily hurting OUR beloved Tigers.

Firstly, my understanding is as follows. Even though we are a middle of the pack club when it comes to on-field success, we are a high ratings club when it comes to TV viewers. This translates to me that we are one of the top end of clubs with fan base numbers. So this means it’s a numbers game.

If the TV rights end in 2022 than negotiations will have to commence shortly (maybe in a year or so)

What can I do as a fan?

No doubt, most of us on this forum are passionate fans of the Tigers or they wouldn’t be here. We are really Tigers tragic/fanatic and it will be hard to switch of from watching our team because of our passion for the Tigers. In saying that, maybe that’s what we have to do for a season or 2. Some will argue that they can not NOT watch the Tigers and I agree whole heartedly with you. So this is what I propose as silly as it sounds knowing that the TV companies dictate what the NRL does.

I suggest you do all this during the negotiation of the TV rights period to send a message that for every biased NRL decision there is a consequence and enough is enough.

I can hear some already saying you are crazy, why would I hurt my beloved Tigers?

This is how you help the Tigers with the money saved from TV subscription cancellation.

You become a member of the Tigers so they get your hard earned cash directly.

If you feel you can’t NOT watch our team than attend Tigers home games instead of watching it on TV (if this not possible go watch it somewhere communal like the pub as it is showing anyhow)

If you want to buy merchandising, buy directly from Wests Tigers (in-store or online)

Please let me know what you think and make suggestions as ideally I would like all second rate teams to take this stance.

Damn you NRL from making me rant due to your blatant show of bias.

@JD-Tiger said in NRL introduce sweeping changes for 2020 season:

@gallagher said in NRL introduce sweeping changes for 2020 season:

The 20/40 should be attempted on every occasion. You have a 40m sideline target where there is only 20m target from the 20m line to the tryline on 40/20.
As long as you don’t kick out on the full there really isn’t a deterrent.

Maybe. Typically not a lot of wingers and fullback can kick that well. Some fullbacks maybe, but not many wingers at all. back when we had Benji defending on the wing it would be perfect.

I didnt mean necessarily on tackle zero. I mean tackle 3 or 4 when the defence has come up and been set. Nothing to loose if you have a half decent kicker, farah would have loved it.

2019 SEASON REVIEW | Western Suburbs Magpies
Author
Tom Gibbs
Timestamp
Wed 30 Oct 2019, 01:13 PM

The Magpies were left wondering what could have been in 2019 after making a finals appearance last season, and with a 10thplaced finish there is room to improve for Western Suburbs if they are to make a post-season return.

Their 2019 campaign got off to flyer with comprehensive back-to-back wins over the Blacktown Workers and the Warriors by 19 and 38 points respectively, but consecutive victories eluded the Magpies for the rest of the season as a lack of consistency ultimately proved costly.

Having spent most of the season under the tutelage of first-grade veterans Josh Reynolds and Robbie Rochow, there is plenty to look forward to for the young talent in the side such as Tommy Talau, Kane Bradley, Watson Heleta and Oliver Clark.

Their highlight moment
Round 11 v South Sydney Rabbitohs - 30-18 W

HIGHLIGHTS | South Sydney v Western Suburbs Rd 11

HIGHLIGHTS | South Sydney v Western Suburbs Rd 11
While the Magpies’ seven wins were scattered throughout 2019, it was arguably the upset of the season over the second-placed Rabbitohs that was the most satisfying performance for Brett Hodgson’s men.

The Rabbitohs were of the best in the regular season alongside the Dragons, and as Jack Johns crossed over in the opening five minutes the Magpies’ four-game winless streak seemed set to continue.

However, the Magpies were quick to reply through Harrison O’Toole at the 10-minute mark before captain Kauri Aupouri-Puketapu followed up with a try of his own. Luke Garner scored a third before the break to give Western Suburbs an 18-12 lead at half-time.

The best part of the Magpies’ victory was seen in the next 40 minutes as they maintained high intensity on both sides of the ball, holding the Rabbitohs to a solitary 2nd-half try in their 30-18 win.

Simply their best

Watson Heleta

Watson Heleta reaped the rewards of a standout season at centre for the Magpies, earning both the Wests Tigers’ Canterbury Cup Player of the Year and Canterbury Cup Players’ Player awards.

Although it was a disappointing season for Western Suburbs, Heleta remained a constant feature in a line-up that experienced a host of changes in the outside backs as players came in and out of the first-grade side.

The Keebra Park graduate finished the 2019 season with eight tries, four try-assists and six line-breaks with an average 123.4 run metres. After another superb year at the Magpies, Heleta could well be in line for a first-grade debut in 2020.

Room for improvement

Consistency. Despite a strong two-win start in 2019, the Magpies continued to struggle to build any momentum after a victory. They will need to be able to string more results together if they are to secure a top-eight position and go deep into the finals next year.

Western Suburbs will also need to take advantage of their home fixtures next season after a finishing 2019 with a 5-5 record. Each top-eight side produced at least seven wins at home by the end of 2019, proving that building a home fortress can go a long way to future success for the Magpies.

Soward’s season grading

B-

I think Wests were unlucky at different stages of the season but in the end they unvelied some really strong talent, and a prime example if Tommy Talau who has a massive future in the game.

Their top squad is skinny so I imagine some of these guys will make their mark in the NRL soon enough so there’s some promising signs for the Tigers, and Magpies moving forward into 2020 and beyond.

This season grading is the opinion of Jamie Soward, based purely on performance factors throughout the 2019 season, and does not nessecarily reflect the views of NSWRL.

Of all of the improvements in the design of the forum, may I compliment those responsible for having the thread page choice at both the top and the bottom of the page. There is one forum I use, where the selection is only at the bottom of the page. I get fed up scrolling to the bottom of the page to make a selection. By the way, the whole design is GREAT!

@Ponyo said in Excerise Advice/Discussion:

To each their own, some folks are happy to go hard till their dicks fall off. No problems

Viagra is a hell of a drug for these aging alcoholics.
Need all the help they can get.