OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295

Not sure what you're disagreeing with. That they aren't working combinations yet or that Romey doesn't know what side Sam F is playing yet?

What you say is correct but that was not the point that was being made. The point is that if Luai doesn't know that Sam F is his edge yet - we clearly aren't focussed on working combinations yet. That makes the trials about working the foundation skills and structures.
I reckon If Romey says he doesn't know what side Sam F is playing then that is just a pre-season smokescreen. We all saw Galvin play right on the weekend and he went OK, if a tad too controlling at times.

"I’m not going to give any secrets away, but we’ve been working hard in the pre-season." says it all really.
 
Not sure what you're disagreeing with. That they aren't working combinations yet or that Romey doesn't know what side Sam F is playing yet?

What you say is correct but that was not the point that was being made. The point is that if Luai doesn't know that Sam F is his edge yet - we clearly aren't focussed on working combinations yet. That makes the trials about working the foundation skills and structures.
If we haven’t got combos going yet we are in trouble , it takes weeks to get combos clicking , no way Benji start working them out this week. These guys would be doing it at training now for weeks , if not we will be a mess first 6 rounds , won’t happen , Luai just not giving to much away I feel ,
I would go as far as saying. Sam on Luai side , Seyfarth on Galvin side , Bird at lock .
Klemmer and May start up front , TDS start at hooker , Appi out sus
Hunt , pole , Twal , ? Bench maybe Naden
 
I reckon If Romey says he doesn't know what side Sam F is playing then that is just a pre-season smokescreen. We all saw Galvin play right on the weekend and he went OK, if a tad too controlling at times.

"I’m not going to give any secrets away, but we’ve been working hard in the pre-season." says it all really.
Yeah this was my take as well.
Dont give the opposition any chance to prepare properly. We need to ambush the first month of this comp and win at least 3 of those games.
 
Definitely a fluff piece but one thing caught my eye: “Hopefully I get to play alongside him (Sam F) out there on the edges. I’m not too sure what side he’s playing yet, but he’s definitely one of the guys that have impressed me a lot. “

From that I expect we haven't really started working on combinations yet and are focussed on getting the foundation established. Benji, if nothing else, appears to be true to his word - put in off the paddock and you will get opportunities.

With some depth around the squad we may see some real competition for positions. That can only be a good thing for us.
I think it’s a poor attempt to throw opposition teams off the scent.

the fact is they’ve been training next to each other all preseason.
 
If we haven’t got combos going yet we are in trouble , it takes weeks to get combos clicking , no way Benji start working them out this week. These guys would be doing it at training now for weeks , if not we will be a mess first 6 rounds , won’t happen , Luai just not giving to much away I feel ,
I would go as far as saying. Sam on Luai side , Seyfarth on Galvin side , Bird at lock .
Klemmer and May start up front , TDS start at hooker , Appi out sus
Hunt , pole , Twal , ? Bench maybe Naden
Based on what we saw dished up on Sunday there hasn't been much work done on combinations; if there has it was sadly missing. They have all been training together and I expect that what has been named is the likely positions. Perhaps poorly described but I expect that the focus has been on building the foundations running Luai, Galvin, Latu and ? (Naden/Douhie) with a multitude of edge partners to develop the next man up system. So sure there has been work done - but I expect the focus is on getting the structures right before focussing on the detail leading into Round 1.
 
Wouldn’t it be interesting if Luai is named to play alongside Latu in this upcoming trial and plays on the right. That would mess with the opposition coaches.
Then again, I don’t think anyone is looking at the Tigers worried about what side Luai is going to line up and who is paired with him. He gave Samuela a massive wrap and not just on his playing talent but his mindset as well, probably an indication that they have been working together closely.
 
Wouldn’t it be interesting if Luai is named to play alongside Latu in this upcoming trial and plays on the right. That would mess with the opposition coaches.
Then again, I don’t think anyone is looking at the Tigers worried about what side Luai is going to line up and who is paired with him. He gave Samuela a massive wrap and not just on his playing talent but his mindset as well, probably an indication that they have been working together closely.
As the right side of the field is the toughest to defend on and as Luai is playing on the left in attack, it stands to reason that Sam, our best edge runner will be on the left as well.
 
Definitely a fluff piece but one thing caught my eye: “Hopefully I get to play alongside him (Sam F) out there on the edges. I’m not too sure what side he’s playing yet, but he’s definitely one of the guys that have impressed me a lot. “

From that I expect we haven't really started working on combinations yet and are focussed on getting the foundation established. Benji, if nothing else, appears to be true to his word - put in off the paddock and you will get opportunities.

With some depth around the squad we may see some real competition for positions. That can only be a good thing for us.
That pricked my ears too. Given we are getting near to games meaning something I’d suggest a smother.
 
Not even round one and injuries to important players already, Wests Tigers always throw up something fair dinkum.
What’s wrong with our medical team , olam should be recovered from his knees by now , and turuva had his operation 3-4 weeks ago , yet there saying he will not be fit to play in two weeks time . A English soccer player had his appendix remove and played two weeks later , AND yes it’s a different sport but they still have to cover lots more klms and get knocked about a bit
 
What’s wrong with our medical team , olam should be recovered from his knees by now , and turuva had his operation 3-4 weeks ago , yet there saying he will not be fit to play in two weeks time . A English soccer player had his appendix remove and played two weeks later , AND yes it’s a different sport but they still have to cover lots more klms and get knocked about a bit
Beginning to think Olam's knees can't be fixed completely and will have to be managed from now on, Turuva if they burst can take a lot longer this appears to be the case it's frustrating I know but from past history following the tigers there is always something never smooth sailing.
 
What’s wrong with our medical team , olam should be recovered from his knees by now , and turuva had his operation 3-4 weeks ago , yet there saying he will not be fit to play in two weeks time . A English soccer player had his appendix remove and played two weeks later , AND yes it’s a different sport but they still have to cover lots more klms and get knocked about a bit
Vossy has been saying for the last 2 weeks, that it's actually Bula who had the appendix operation. He said he visited the Tigers a couple of weeks back and was told Bula struggled with pain during the boot camp and didn't want to report it in fear of looking weak.

Not sure if he is confused or not but he has mentioned it on air at least 3 times now.
 
Vossy has been saying for the last 2 weeks, that it's actually Bula who had the appendix operation. He said he visited the Tigers a couple of weeks back and was told Bula struggled with pain during the boot camp and didn't want to report it in fear of looking weak.

Not sure if he is confused or not but he has mentioned it on air at least 3 times now.
Yes they did say that during the dogs game
 
What’s wrong with our medical team , olam should be recovered from his knees by now , and turuva had his operation 3-4 weeks ago , yet there saying he will not be fit to play in two weeks time . A English soccer player had his appendix remove and played two weeks later , AND yes it’s a different sport but they still have to cover lots more klms and get knocked about a bit

Turuva's appendix could have ruptured, which changes things a fair bit depending on the severity and surgery requirements such as keyhole or open.
 

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