Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[The Chad]

Is that the only choice we have?

You can add in To'a & Fainu if you like!

 

[KCTiger2]

LOL come off it. Are trying to compare these two players? seriously?

Not trying to compare anyone

You said we have lost 15 with Galvin at 5/8 and used that as an argument for him not being an effective 5/8

My question is does that same logic of yours also apply when I take a player like DCE and point out his teams short comings aswell

 

[Buttface]

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He’s neither and he’s been OTT to me too, but he’s correct about Gal playing centre, but his halves are wrong.
I reckon as I’ve said before Gal to centre with Latu at 6 and Luai at 7.
Sometimes you gotta play outta posi to fit them all in.
We just need Latu to hit the ground running like Gal did this year.

 

[The Chad]

Depends on the defensive structure but honestly abit of everyone’s fault

Wingers and centres should only really jam in if there is an overlap and the defence can’t slide

Other special occasions mean they should but overall would probably blame them for a defensive stuff up like that

Ok- so is it Doueihi or Galvin at fault for Gagai's break last weekend? Because EVERYONE is blaming Doueihi, who jammed in on his guy, and Galvin who slid behind Doueihi as Gagai broke free doesn't seem to be guilty of anything.

 

[Tucker]

Not trying to compare anyone

You said we have lost 15 with Galvin at 5/8 and used that as an argument for him not being an effective 5/8

My question is does that same logic of yours also apply when I take a player like DCE and point out his teams short comings aswell

Our outside backs have all had poor seasons. It is no coincidence when they are given no room to operate. Galvins only trick is hitting Fainu. The rest of them go mainly unused

 

[Vicious]

At the end of the day .. who cares what people on
They won’t be the ones picking the team …

I think AHX is rubbing off on you TS.

 

[guywolf]

For the record I am not against Galvin being tried out in different positions (I think he will end up a backrower personally)

But to question if he has been a good 5/8 this year and use the terrible team around him as a reason for him not being good is silly

I do think he has probably been given a bit too much creative freedom this year, given it's his rookie year. There have been a few instances where an attacking play has broken down because he chose to take the line on instead of passing it.

One thing I think we can all agree on, is he won't be 5/8 when he completely fills out in a few years time.

 

[Betterdays22]

I commented at the beginning of the year that transitioning Galvin into first grade in the centres would be a good option. I think the time they have now devoted, in an awful year, to his development at 6 there is no chance of that happening now.

Im keen to see him bigger and stronger next year

 

[Tucker]

Because of our awful Centres and back line?

Are they all really that awful? Or have they not been fed effectively?

 

[Vicious]

Our outside backs have all had poor seasons. It is no coincidence when they are given no room to operate. Galvins only trick is hitting Fainu. The rest of them go mainly unused

Every time a 5/8 gets the ball their fullback should be lurking.
This very rarely happens, so is it coaching instructions not to happen or if not why does it very rarely happen ?
Players in motion causes confusion in the opposing defence, if there is no players in motion the playmakers are sitting ducks.

 

[The Chad]

Playing wider, with less responsibility, might allow Galvin to see the field better also at this point in his career.

In the end, the way the game is played now, name him at 3, & have him roam in attack if he sees something.

 

[The Chad]

Every time a 5/8 gets the ball their fullback should be lurking.
This very rarely happens, so is it coaching instructions not to happen or if not why does it very rarely happen ,

I would disagree there. Nearly every sweep motion has Galvin & Bula on the same side of the field.

 

[Vicious]

I would disagree there. Nearly every sweep motion has Galvin & Bula on the same side of the field.

When it does happen we worry the opposition, I don’t see it happen enough.

 

[KCTiger2]

Ok- so is it Doueihi or Galvin at fault for Gagai's break last weekend? Because EVERYONE is blaming Doueihi, who jammed in on his guy, and Galvin who slid behind Doueihi as Gagai broke free doesn't seem to be guilty of anything.

Knights got a massive overlap
Doueihi jammed in and hoped they would hit the short ball and they didn’t so that’s his fault

Galvin probably should’ve done better then he did but it’s a tough situation to be in

This is from Fletcher Sharpes 4th try with 24 minutes to go in the second half if I am talking about the wrong one please let me know

 

[bptiger 0]

Both would be great, but what position are we selling to Wishart if we get Hopgood to play 13?
14 is not gunna get him to leave Storm?
Buying a good 14 is a poor decision, I think a 14 you need to develop. I reckon you buy players for the run on side. Is he good enough to hold down another run on position we need to fill? Bcoz a lot on here are saying we got enough backs.

No problems buddy , hop good to play second row and wishart to lock , if u get both , then u got cover in case of injury

 

[Tucker]

For the record I am not against Galvin being tried out in different positions (I think he will end up a backrower personally)

But to question if he has been a good 5/8 this year and use the terrible team around him as a reason for him not being good is silly

Oh ok, so everyone else is to blame, not the kid who went straight from school to first grade?
You are not using a critical enough eye and have swallowed too much of the commentary cool aid.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

He has run the second worst attack in the comp this year and the 7th worst attack in Wests Tigers history.
He gets lost in defence constantly, he is too weak to bring down proper men, therefore is targeted. He runs across field a lot cramping his outside men and he dies with the ball a lot as he hasnt the speed to run around most and gets caught.
His team has come last. Would things be different with someone else in 5/8? We made him sit out one game and we won it.....

I think a 18 year old rookie who’s skipped every level of pathway & jumped straight into the NRL is going to struggle a bit with the physicality of first grade haha. If it wasn’t for him getting suspended he’d easily be winning the NRL Rookie of the year.

 

[Tucker]

Every time a 5/8 gets the ball their fullback should be lurking.
This very rarely happens, so is it coaching instructions not to happen or if not why does it very rarely happen ?
Players in motion causes confusion in the opposing defence, if there is no players in motion the playmakers are sitting ducks.

Bula is a seperate headache.
One at a time please.

 

[Vicious]

I think a lot of Heamasi’s talents are wasted on a wing if I’m honest. he’s got a beautiful pair of hands and his ballplaying is top shelf. I’d have him at left centre no doubt.

Onitoni is the interesting one. he could easily unseat Bula, Galvin or Fainu in their respective positions given his talent, but if I had to make a prediction I think he’ll come into grade at right centre.

this is all dependent on them staying, of course. Masi I heard was likely to stay but Oni was leaning towards union. that said, things seem to have cooled of late. no doubt Richardson smoothed things over.

They are our 2 potential diamonds.
Makasini with size, athleticism, class and power, Large with blistering speed to go with his class and balanced ball running.
We cannot recruit players like this, so our only hope is to first hope they commit to playing for Wests Tigers and secondly hope they progress and fulfill their enormous potential.

 

[Tucker]

I think a 18 year old rookie who’s skipped every level of pathway & jumped straight into the NRL is going to struggle a bit with the physicality of first grade haha. If it wasn’t for him getting suspended he’d easily be winning the NRL Rookie of the year.

From last place? Cool.