Yep agree
OFFICIAL James Tamou [Discussion]
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Would have had one at his beloved Pamfers too, got greedy and chased the retirement package. Suck eggs.
GNR4LIFE
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He’ll be back there at the end of the year.
I thought we did ok . We were playing a potentially top 4 side at close to full strength, while we were missing a few of our best. We dominated most of the first half and could easily have lead at halftime. Second half of trials is always a bit of a mess with lots of fringe players coming on and off.
I’m not going full chicken little just yet.
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Good stuff. Also no injuries which is a bonus.
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Agree with you buddy, Tamou not being Captain.
I'm not a fan leading from the sidelines.
Having said that he played alright in the trial.
I'm looking forward to Jackson playing, I think he could be a smokey for C.
Viking Warrior
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It's interesting I'm thinking it will be Brooks and Ads as co captains
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Tamou went on the defensive a bit when asked about Madge. In the back of his mind I believe he was thinking about the pressure on madge getting the sack.
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Yep that could happen too. AD has been touted all preseason as C hasn't he.
I'm wondering in this touchy feely world of today if players are asked who they prefer. I'm sure senior players would be consulted.
What about Noffa?
Not a fan but one of our players dropped a remark like 'he's our captain' during preseason training.
Viking Warrior
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It is what it is
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What do mean Viking
Viking Warrior
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Haha it was what our ex captain Woods used to say 😆
tony soprano
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Exactly
TigerJunior4
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I think the reporters question might have been referring to Madge’s intensity and personality rather than team tactics. It seemed as though Tamou was trying to deflect pressure away from Madge and all the conjecture around his man management ability.
It’s interesting that a captain hasn’t been confirmed. It probably means there’s doubts about whether Tamou can make the top 17 every week. If I were coach I wouldn’t have him in my starting 17 barring injuries and form of the other props.
It’s interesting that a captain hasn’t been confirmed. It probably means there’s doubts about whether Tamou can make the top 17 every week. If I were coach I wouldn’t have him in my starting 17 barring injuries and form of the other props.
Saturnalia
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I'm glad I came back for this.
Magpie_Magic
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Manly played well and put in and we matched them 1st half. A couple of dissallawed tries didn't help. Didn't feel like a 4-28 loss blowout.
Probably only thing that disappointed me was nothing new tactically, maybe that's what Tamou meant when he said nothing changed, they just needed to put in.......which along with him is cringe worthy.
Probably only thing that disappointed me was nothing new tactically, maybe that's what Tamou meant when he said nothing changed, they just needed to put in.......which along with him is cringe worthy.
Fade.To.Black
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jirskyr
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I'm not that fussed about the comments... 2021 was not an issue with strategy, it was an issue with sticking to the strategy. It's about the quality and commitment of the players.
Bit disappointed really, I know it was a trial and the first trial at that, but it was an ideal chance to show what they have been working on in the off season and how they are going to play. More of the same, 5 hit ups for a kick and no obvious defensive pattern, nofo letting in tries, Tamou turning his back when meeting the defensive line.
Liked Peachey, Junior has worked on his game in the off season and should give the starting centre a run for their money, Kelma showed why Manly went hard for him.
Liked Peachey, Junior has worked on his game in the off season and should give the starting centre a run for their money, Kelma showed why Manly went hard for him.
