LIVE GAME Trial 2 V Roosters..

[TIGERPOWER]

In the games I watched last year our line speed in defence was always behind the other teams. There was a massive change in line speed last night and we actually smashed them in defence in the middle. Edges still have to get together, we still look lost once the ball gets spread.

 

[Spartan117]

Maybe Madge has some very good help around him finally....In Madges defense,since coming here he has had to deal with a plethora of problems to sort as well as coach an ordinary squad..he could be showing signs of regaining some confidence in his coaching,and we do know he can coach with the right cattle..

U dont win premierships if u can't coach.

Madge is a culture man.

The players that buy in improve, then u add talent and that equals wins.

Discipline, line speed, strong first contact, talking, good intent will keep us in every game.

These are the hallmarks of Bellemy, Robinson and madge teams.

 

[Speed2burn]

They rewarded his form from the first trial by letting him play in the second and he once again impressed, you'd think they get something sorted out

He will be on the radar of other clubs now though - we have Api coming in '23 and Simpkin contracted until '24 so he might see opportunity elsewhere

Api was probably bought as a stop gap to ease Rua into first grade

Not sure what I think of the Liddle/Simpkin experiment anymore, but we'll definitely end up losing one of them..maybe both

 

[BAGNF05]

Api was probably bought as a stop gap to ease Rua into first grade

Not sure what I think of the Liddle/Simpkin experiment anymore, but we'll definitely end up losing one of them..maybe both

Free Liddle

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Is it bad to be happy that tamou will miss a few games lol

 

[Speed2burn]

Free Liddle

Punt him?

 

[loklok]

Anyone notice Hastings is not overly small .he certainly will take alot of pressure of brooks .
Jez brooks 5th tackle kick options continued on from last year
Loving the RUA

 

[getagrip]

Api was probably bought as a stop gap to ease Rua into first grade

Not sure what I think of the Liddle/Simpkin experiment anymore, but we'll definitely end up losing one of them..maybe both

Early days yet but Simpkin seems to be on the outer considering the game time Rua has been given.

 

[Bigscreentv]

I think two things impressed me most in that much. Atter a slow start in both attack and defense the boys showed grit and made adjustments. We were playing too sideways early and our forwards needed to get over the advantage line more when attacking our line. We changed that about 10 mins before half time. We also noticeably condensed our defensive line on the edges and increased the speed of our slide defence. Last year we don’t make those changes on the run and we concede 30 points.

In saying all that it’s a trial and that was far from anything like the Roosters. But good job lads, bit to work with. Be good to get Api or Paps over now.

True - I also enjoyed seeing more playmakers on the field at once, as opposed to last year where we liked to field 13 props 😄

 

[Bigscreentv]

In the games I watched last year our line speed in defence was always behind the other teams. There was a massive change in line speed last night and we actually smashed them in defence in the middle. Edges still have to get together, we still look lost once the ball gets spread.

Big part of that is younger players have gained more experience, know what to expect now etc.

 

[sleeve]

Many things to like, but Madden showed a lot of potential,

 

[bathursttiger1]

Was just saying the same.

The forwards played the best they ever have under Madge.

Jimmy Roberts was also safe, focused.

Biggest issue for mine was Nofo.
Still extremely below standard with incredibly poor hands and decision making.

Parra were interested in Nofa a few years ago now that Dunster is injured might be a good time to get rid of him.

 

[TillLindemann]

The additions to our squad who weren't here last year are all looking good. A lot to be positive about.

 

[diedpretty]

I thought our defence in the middle was excellent. We obviously used a very compressed defence which kept the middle solid - roosters were constantly being hit hard, held up and pushed back. Defence on the edges is still sloppy which is a problem with a compressed defence. Teams with speed out wide will just shift the ball straight out to their outside men and just go around us. still work to be done but definitely heading in the right direction.

 

[tigerap]

Many things to like, but Madden showed a lot of potential,

Given 5-6 games in a row he will show how much better he is than Brooks he is at controlling a game.....

 

[tigerap]

I was NOT impressed with Peachy.....his passes were sloppy and slow and his energy was low..he is not a 9.

 

[twentyforty]

Agree mate, madge seems way more relaxed

When he is really relaxed you’ll notice he won’t be as defensive in his post match description about how the boys trained or how he spoke about certain features of their game etc. He’s being defensive. He still sees himself under pressure, which is not a good sign for the team. Someone needs to pull him aside and give him certainty.

 

[Bigscreentv]

Parra were interested in Nofa a few years ago now that Dunster is injured might be a good time to get rid of him.

I honestly don't understand why people hate Nofa so much...he's a great finisher, he makes good yards in own half, sure his defence has been dicey, but it's not entirely his fault. Not saying he's spot is cemented, but he's pretty good I feel.

 

[batboy]

Is it bad to be happy that tamou will miss a few games lol

Tamou wasn’t bad last night and played decent minutes… if he plays like that every week - he’s got a spot for sure

 

[earl]

I was NOT impressed with Peachy.....his passes were sloppy and slow and his energy was low..he is not a 9.

He was really really poor. He doesn't deserve to make the top team.