TEAM LIST Team Vs Sharks [Round 9]

[innsaneink]

Todd Smith ref
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[hsvjones]

If we somehow get 2 wins in the next 3 games it will be a major boost to our season with Api and Bula out.

These next 3 games will tell us a lot of this team

 

[JB9918]

Todd Smith ref
Atkins VR

Todd Smith... We are no chance. He butchered the Broncos game!

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

This could be Sukkars only chance to secure a decent contract with us or anyone else for next yr, so i expect he will be primed to have a big one.

Same with Hope.

 

[old_man_tiger]

Looking forward to seeing how these guys go, Hope in particular - if he is solid for 3 weeks then I'll be very happy.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Looking forward to seeing how these guys go, Hope in particular - if he is solid for 3 weeks then I'll be very happy.

I would be very surprised

 

[old_man_tiger]

I would be very surprised

Sometimes changes in the spine can work in funny ways.

I remember 2006 ish, we seemed to always play better when one of Benji, Robbie or Hodgo was out. This year we looked fine as a team without Luai.

I haven't loved his past performances, but if he just passes well and makes his tackles there are a few guys around him in good enough form for us to jag a win or two.

 

[Yossarian]

Only playing with 1 centre. Tough ask. Skelton back is good

Most of that backline has played centre at one point.

 

[TurnStyle]

Sometimes changes in the spine can work in funny ways.

I remember 2006 ish, we seemed to always play better when one of Benji, Robbie or Hodgo was out. This year we looked fine as a team without Luai.

I haven't loved his past performances, but if he just passes well and makes his tackles there are a few guys around him in good enough form for us to jag a win or two.

I'm hoping Luai doesn't get haunted by the ghost of Farah past and try to do everything himself: that's Doueihi's job!

Turuva is a no brainer at fullback - he's done pretty well there when needed.

Hooker is a big worry. Both because of Api's workmate and also the lack of a quality backup. Pretty sure Sione went to 9 while Api was off on the weekend didn't he?

Hope's main problem... Now, hear me out here... Is that moustache. He'd probably be awesome without it.

What's the deal with Afoa? Why hasn't he played yet (apart from being a new dad)?

And To'a did come back through cup - it's just that no one realised he was playing....

 

[Camel2281]

Tony Sukkar IMO is not a 1st grader but is in the run on side yet we have
Sione and big Royce on the bench
Would prefer one of these to start with Sukkar on the bench

Edge backrower is a very different role to what Royce and Sione play. It's more like for like

 

[old_man_tiger]

I'm hoping Luai doesn't get haunted by the ghost of Farah past and try to do everything himself: that's Doueihi's job!

Turuva is a no brainer at fullback - he's done pretty well there when needed.

Hooker is a big worry. Both because of Api's workmate and also the lack of a quality backup. Pretty sure Sione went to 9 while Api was off on the weekend didn't he?

Hope's main problem... Now, hear me out here... Is that moustache. He'd probably be awesome without it.

What's the deal with Afoa? Why hasn't he played yet (apart from being a new dad)?

And To'a did come back through cup - it's just that no one realised he was playing....

Exemption to play with moustache granted by vlandys

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Another 40 metre try would be nice

Roycey smashes 40, hits Kennedy with a sidestep so filthy his ankles file for retirement, then strolls over like he’s off grabbing coffee 😏

 

[bptiger 0]

Yeh sure. Just like we won 3 games without Luai. Great measuring stick Love it when people think.

Looking forward to seeing how these guys go, Hope in particular - if he is solid for 3 weeks then I'll be very happy.

What worries me about hope he hasn’t played a lot , he will be gassed after 15-20 minutes

Looking forward to seeing how these guys go, Hope in particular - if he is solid for 3 weeks then I'll be very happy.

problem is API is the glue that makes the tigers click , Iam sure hope will be strong but he will be gassed after 15-20 minutes

 

[Flippedy]

Surely missing Bula and Korisau and KPP we can find a place for Madden in the starting 13
Wouldn't he be better as a makeshift dummy half than Tristan Hope ?
Also note after a great debut 2 weeks ago Patrick Herbert not even in the 19 ?
Whos the better center Toa or Herbert

Herbert no question, I honestly don’t even notice when Toa is playing.

 

[user118245]

Jock and Tavana to start, Skelton and Luai will be outs

 

[westTAHger]

Whadiya reckon the score will be? 😎

wests tiger 25
Sharks 18 😉

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Wests Tigers rookie Faaletino Tavana is in line to make a return to the NRL this week after training with the first grade side on Wednesday.

Tavana, who was named in jersey No.19, trained with the NRL squad on Wednesday in place of named winger Jeral Skelton.

Skelton was seen wearing the Tigers reserves jersey for their opposed session.

Young gun Heamasi Makasini was out of his moon boot and on the field with his teammates after injuring his foot against the Broncos.

—Tyson Jackson

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Wests Tigers rookie Faaletino Tavana is in line to make a return to the NRL this week after training with the first grade side on Wednesday.

Tavana, who was named in jersey No.19, trained with the NRL squad on Wednesday in place of named winger Jeral Skelton.

Skelton was seen wearing the Tigers reserves jersey for their opposed session.

Young gun Heamasi Makasini was out of his moon boot and on the field with his teammates after injuring his foot against the Broncos.

—Tyson Jackson

Be interesting after Skelton was named to play if Tavana takes his spot, it makes you wonder if Skelton has one foot out the door.

 

[Tigerdazz2]

We've played some seriously depleted sides in the last month. Could argue each team without three of their best players. Just all part of it. I've got a fair bit of faith in the depth and think we will win still

WT were down a few troops during the past few wins as well, no Laui or May in the backline for a while there, always at least one outside back has been out.

If WT lose in a close game to the Sharks, I bet no one in the media mentions we are down on troops.

 

[user118245]

WT were down a few troops during the past few wins as well, no Laui or May in the backline for a while there, always at least one outside back has been out.

If WT lose in a close game to the Sharks, I bet no one in the media mentions we are down on troops.

Even if 3/4 of our spine is out?