LIVE GAME Round 18 v Roosters live game discussion

[BAGNF05]

They appears to be starting them deeper but I think that came the most part from us holding them to around the half way when they kicked and our kick return was better. I raised it earlier with Tucker - I don't see the benefit of kicking 50m to a player that does not have to move to the ball and then tackling with a good defensive line after they have run 10m. Much better to have our players and the ball arrive at 40m at the same time. We shoudl also be aiming - for the most part - for this to occur in a corner.

Even for older guys the mantra was kick to the seagulls - didn't see enough of that!

Yeah, it was obvious once we got to an 18 point lead we thought we could just complete our sets and win. Ultimately only a penalty goal saved our bacon. Just. It was one of AD’s better games in the halves, particularly early when he played straight, but he played behind a dominant forward pack and still came up with some rubbish.

 

[TSP]

They appears to be starting them deeper but I think that came the most part from us holding them to around the half way when they kicked and our kick return was better. I raised it earlier with Tucker - I don't see the benefit of kicking 50m to a player that does not have to move to the ball and then tackling with a good defensive line after they have run 10m. Much better to have our players and the ball arrive at 40m at the same time. We shoudl also be aiming - for the most part - for this to occur in a corner.

Even for older guys the mantra was kick to the seagulls - didn't see enough of that!

In the centre would give us more chances of pulverisation of the fullback, but it’s an eyes up thing and of course mixing it up.

As a fan of Dean Young, I’d like to see almost every player have some kind of troublesome kick in them.

The seagulls have had a holiday for many years, in my time, I think the defence is more polished. Doesn’t always make it as fun though.

 

[Oldman]

We had a win today on the scoreboard
How did we end up on the penalty count & the six again count ?

 

[TSP]

Whatever the club issues, it’s good for the players to beat the rooster powerhouse.

And after the game Tedesco kept making excuses which is what I fully expected according to the laws of natural selection.

 

[Tucker]

We had a win today on the scoreboard
How did we end up on the penalty count & the six again count ?

We won penalty count 6-4
We lost 6 again count 2-5

 

[TSP]

Curious why you think the Panthers would be more likely than the Panthers?

I was thinking that too, but I decided not to investigate further, lest something otherworldly is uncovered and ruins the day.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Not the first time I’ve mentioned this one.
Turuva to fullback
Bula to left centre

Turuva had a great game today

Second half after an obvious rev up at 1/2 time.

 

[BAGNF05]

Second half after an obvious rev up at 1/2 time.

Good coaching if Benji gave Tito a rev up.

 

[TSP]

We won penalty count 6-4
We lost 6 again count 2-5

So all up our discipline is still in the hole.

 

[Lukic]

Doueihi's kicking game was very good I thought.

Many kicks pinning them back 10/15 out. Some decent long ones. He's got a great boot.

 

[Tucker]

So all up our discipline is still in the hole.

It falls away under fatigue and pressure.

 

[Lukic]

Definite no to Turuva full time at fullback btw, he's not the game breaker Bula can be.

To'a + Turuva is a strong right edge. Let's not break it up either.

I'd like Staines in the centres if Doueihi is playing in the halves again, at least until May is ready.

 

[Moh]

Haven't caught up with the thread yet - but man, only Tigers fans can still be nervous 20-0 up and then 26-10. Even the team felt nervous.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Good to get a win
But still a few things that stood out to me defensively
Pole
Young centre
Skelton
Need plenty of work

But I do enjoy enjoy collecting from Sportsbet at $4.10 for the win in a 2 horse race 🍻

Good Onya mate, nice price.
And can I just throw in a well done to Charlie Staines, 171 metres and a try, really put in !

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Thought Hope had a good game today we might have found Api's backup till Hayward is ready

 

[Halbrowne61]

💯 agree on the proper home ground and you only need to look at our home ground records this season 7 wins and 16 losses over three grades against 13 wins and 11 losses away from home.

NRL 2-6 H 4-4 A
KOE 4-5 H 3-4 A
Flegg 1-5 H 6-3A

And let’s not itemise LO and CSS again.

 

[TSP]

It falls away under fatigue and pressure.*

*panic.

 

[Stevec]

Our last 6 mins of each half need addressing we win a game with Roosters 5 tries to Tigers 4
But 4 of their 5 tries came 2 in last 6 mins of 1st half and 2 in last 6 mins of the 2nd half !
However Douehi today kicked 7 from 7
How often do we win a game with one less try? Also how often do we kick 7/7

 

[tig_prmz]

It would be interesting to see some actual data but my feeling was that the Roosters were starting their sets deeper in their half than any team I can remember this year. Forwards can take most of the credit but I thought the depth of Doueihi's kicks along with a good chase played their part as well.

Yeh great point.

Every team has a main kicker and obviously the main kicker is your best one but the ability to kick in the same corner, same place each time means the chase can be consistent as well.

Douehi kicked in the same 5m box almost each time. It always helps the chase when they know exactly where the ball is going.

 

[TSP]

Yeh great point.

Every team has a main kicker and obviously the main kicker is your best one but the ability to kick in the same corner, same place each time means the chase can be consistent as well.

Douehi kicked in the same 5m box almost each time. It always helps the chase when they know exactly where the ball is going.

True, but it might help the defence once they figure it out.

I prefer more chaos on the last, except when circumstances dictate.

Weve had some regrettable sleep inducing attack this year. Even the seagulls have slept through it.