TEAM LIST Round 8 vs Raiders

[Odessa]

I don’t think Maka has paid the price. I think he’s having his transition into grade managed. Good on Benji for doing it. I’d bet money the one on one conversation between Benji and Maka was delivered with the right messaging so Maka’s confidence isn’t shot.
Won’t be surprised if he’s back in first grade in a few weeks.

Heino is the guy for players welfare and support apparently... I think he will take Big Mac to the pub

 

[Tucker]

AD isn't a half back period, I have always said he needs to be in the team.

Luai hasn't been allowed to play his natural game since he arrived.

Judge him after he plays with a proper half back....

AD has proven a more effective halfback than both Latu and Luai.
Now Madden has arrived, I’d shift Doueihi to 6 and send Luai away to make some shampoo commercials.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Good call Herbert doesn't deserve to be dropped over Toa

Herbert went for that intercept twice, we were lucky in one occasion as the pass was called forward that stopped a try.
Toa will go ok

 

[Flippedy]

Herbert doesn’t deserve to be dropped for bloody Toa! He’s been great, much more effective in 2 games than Toa ever will be. Really disappointed with that change, otherwise it’s what is expected I guess, though I’d rather Tino over Luke on the wing as well.

 

[Tired Tiger]

AD has proven a more effective halfback than both Latu and Luai.
Now Madden has arrived, I’d shift Doueihi to 6 and send Luai away to make some shampoo commercials.

Well for a start Luai is a 5/8 not a half back.

I would not agree it's the best combination but id definitely take a AD 5/8 Madden half back combo over a Luai and AD combo.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

send Luai away to make some shampoo commercials.

One of your best Tuck lol.

 

[Halbrowne61]

He's done nothing to get hooked, but we know Benji likes Toa, they are both from the same town in NZ.

I think you might be confused T2, Herbert is from Whakatane, the same town as Benji, whilst Toa is from Auckland.

 

[TYGA]

Herbert doesn’t deserve to be dropped for bloody Toa! He’s been great, much more effective in 2 games than Toa ever will be. Really disappointed with that change, otherwise it’s what is expected I guess, though I’d rather Tino over Luke on the wing as well.

Watch the last game again he was bad.
He had to be dropped. Toa is our second best centre I’m hardly confident in him tbh but it’s the right call. When fit last year he was on fire after injury he was bad. Fingers crossed he regains form.

I don’t think Tino is fit but I agree.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Not confident at all

I'm never confident.
Makes a win much better.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Either Luai & AD will find a way to play together, or Jock will eventually get the 7 gig. Hopefully sooner than later.

I dont think you can run a bench with Latu and Madden. They both cover the same spot.

Truth be said, as a bench player, Latu probably offers a bit more as hes a bit more dynamic, however it would be hard to drop Jock all together. Really tough call around.

I think, or would hope, that the Doueihi - Luai have been told they are skating on thin ice. AND will be thoroughly scrutinized who is causing the Clunkiness if in fact it is clunky?
I hope it will improve; but not confident at all.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Sweet so some some after our strong start has been whittled away to nothing we will through Jock the crap sandwich and say fix it .... My point is proven .... Just let the same show roll on .... Id upload clown music if it were possible.....

It's a possibility.
We can only assume Benji is in a better position to make the best call.
Turning a running 6 into a managerial 7 has stuffed a few coaches before Benji.

 

[tigerballs]

What happens to ref if he accidentally suffers a head clash ?
Does the independent doctor step in and the ref undergo same HIA protocols as players ?
Plus if the ref can't complete the game, does he also have same protocols for missing the next week the same as the players ?

Do you have something in mind?

 

[innsaneink]

Herbert doesn’t deserve to be dropped for bloody Toa! He’s been great, much more effective in 2 games than Toa ever will be. Really disappointed with that change, otherwise it’s what is expected I guess, though I’d rather Tino over Luke on the wing as well.

Fwiw...benji said he came.off with "tightness "

 

[Plato]

What happens to ref if he accidentally suffers a head clash ?
Does the independent doctor step in and the ref undergo same HIA protocols as players ?
Plus if the ref can't complete the game, does he also have same protocols for missing the next week the same as the players ?

If it's accidental, free drinks at the bar
If it's deliberate, free drinks at the bar, lifetime membership, and a statue.

 

[LukeyTuiaki]

Most dangerous name on the team lists for this match up isn’t wearing the lime green
- Ashley Klein 🤡

Yeah Klein and Butler preparing another screw job. Just like Toddy last week with his made up rule resulting in a game leading penalty goal. Young bloke was 3 steps out of the ruck - cheers Todd!

 

[weststigers]

I heard all three grew up there, I'm sure one of the Numbnuts on Fox mentioned it??

You could Google it? Then you'd know what I know.

 

[gregjm87]

I heard all three grew up there, I'm sure one of the Numbnuts on Fox mentioned it??

Herbert was originally from Whakatane, like Marshall. Herbert moved as a child to Auckland where he lived on the same street as Toa.

 

[stevied]

Apologies if I repeat some of the same ideas already mentioned in this thread but I didn't have time to wade through all the pages!
I'm surprised and find it hard to understand some of Benji's selections. Firstly, why Toa? His form has been very ordinary in Cup and he probably isn't match fit which was not helped by the Magpies' bye last week. Also, I think Herbert has played well. Next, why drop Latu? He's been solid off the bench and needs reps in NRL after all the injury interruptions. Also, he's a strong, physical defender, which you need against the Raiders. All I can think, is that Benji wants him to play more minutes in Cup. But then why Hope? Can't Madden play there? Resting Api? However, the biggest question I have is in the halves. People have different views here but I really thought Madden had to come in at 7. The Tigers couldn't score in the red zone last week because of a lack of cohesion and depth in attack. Jock digs deep into the line and straightens the attack rather than running sideways. He also seems to get the forwards running better lines and adds an excellent kicking game. Blind Freddy can see all that that. Anyway, we shall see. Go Tigers!