innsaneink
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To be fair as mentioned they're basically a whole new side compared to last year's WC
2023 Pacific Championships
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Tucker
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Aussies were a tad clunky, as you would expect with 8 changes since our last game. That said, the premier players in the team all stood up and secured the win. Haas, Teddy, Munster, DCE, Murray were all great. The new boys all played well.
One thing I noticed live, which I have noticed for 2 years now is that Harry Grant is an average no.9. He kills the momentum too much. He throws passes that make the receiver check their run or even catch it when the opposition is on top of them. There’s a reason he has played from the bench so much for his club, state and country. Ben Hunt had the side rolling.
Special shout-out to Kotoni Staggs. He was a beast out there and when he ran the ball, the opposition defenders took at least one tackle to get back in line. Hard bugger. Didn’t have the impact that Haas had, but had them worried all game.
Second shout-out to Fa’alogo from Melbourne. That kid is fast…with his feet and between his ears.
Big night in town, the beers flowed like crazy. Lots of footy players getting fair on it.
One thing I noticed live, which I have noticed for 2 years now is that Harry Grant is an average no.9. He kills the momentum too much. He throws passes that make the receiver check their run or even catch it when the opposition is on top of them. There’s a reason he has played from the bench so much for his club, state and country. Ben Hunt had the side rolling.
Special shout-out to Kotoni Staggs. He was a beast out there and when he ran the ball, the opposition defenders took at least one tackle to get back in line. Hard bugger. Didn’t have the impact that Haas had, but had them worried all game.
Second shout-out to Fa’alogo from Melbourne. That kid is fast…with his feet and between his ears.
Big night in town, the beers flowed like crazy. Lots of footy players getting fair on it.
hank37w
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"I feel good," until the bunker intervenes.
Commentators mentioning a bit like benji in his day.
Remember the try against the Sharks.
Young blokes with the confidence to back their ability.
Great to watch
Buttface
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If not, let’s make it so.
Just tuned in...
PNG smacking the Cook Islands around eh
PNG smacking the Cook Islands around eh
innsaneink
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Cook Islands lost their half in the first tackle
innsaneink
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God this ref's a nark..CI score a spectacular try at . 42-0 and he sends it to the bunker
Tiger_Fanatic3
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Zac Laybutt is an absolute beast of a player
Such a brilliant draw and pass, sums things up perfectly and gets it done at NRL level too
Such a brilliant draw and pass, sums things up perfectly and gets it done at NRL level too
Watched Aus vs Samoa game to see how Matamua and Uto stacked up. Hate to say that Matamua looked fairly below par and Uto was probably the least effective prop in the game. Same story with him - just lacking the energy, fierceness, leg drive, the desire to break down the walls when he runs (or defends). Game time is low as is his involvement while he’s on the field.
Matamua looks average in every department and every aspect of the game. Not sure what he has to make him a regular first grade player.
Two of our best future prospects - doesn’t say much for Tigers future chances against teams boasting quality rep players.
Matamua looks average in every department and every aspect of the game. Not sure what he has to make him a regular first grade player.
Two of our best future prospects - doesn’t say much for Tigers future chances against teams boasting quality rep players.
Tiger_Fanatic3
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Hot, sweaty and windy conditions. Tough gig.
Tucker
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It seems the singing (or non signging) of the anthem has once again raised its ugly head.
Whilst the Samoan side containing many Australian born and bred players once again showed great passion, belting out their anthem with hand on heart and tears in eyes, four Kangaroos refused to even open their mouths during ours.
Payne Haas born and raised in Australia - Newcastle then Gold Coast
Kotoni Staggs born and raised in Australia - Wellington
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow born and raised in Australia - Cairns
Selwyn Cobbo born and raised in Australia - Cherbourg
It is disrespectful and Mal should pull these pricks into line like he said he would last time this happened.
Whilst the Samoan side containing many Australian born and bred players once again showed great passion, belting out their anthem with hand on heart and tears in eyes, four Kangaroos refused to even open their mouths during ours.
Payne Haas born and raised in Australia - Newcastle then Gold Coast
Kotoni Staggs born and raised in Australia - Wellington
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow born and raised in Australia - Cairns
Selwyn Cobbo born and raised in Australia - Cherbourg
It is disrespectful and Mal should pull these pricks into line like he said he would last time this happened.
gallagher
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I'm sure if they only got their $30k match fee if they sung it, they would.
WesternSuburbsBoy
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NZ & Samoan haka gave me goosebumps… wish test footy was played more so we get to see that emotion more often !!!
That was unreal aye 🔥🔥🔥
Dunno, all indigenous boys and it was minutes after Australia told them they don't have a Voice
WesternSuburbsBoy
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can’t wait to see the NZ & Aus forward packs battle it out 🔥🔥
Jimmy
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3 tries to 0….think madge and his team are doing ok
