Recent content by orange&black

Lack of connection and communication after we took that 12 point lead - this is an on field leadership issue. The Cows were smart enough and good enough to take advantage of some obvious weaker players on the field during that period. When we needed to step up our D and game management as a...

When you look at our bench this week you get an understanding of where our roster sits. Our starting 13 aside, we have absolutely nothing of NRL standard from 14 -30 (apart from AD injury and Seyfarth suspension). As much as we all want results, its a tough ask to travel to Canberra and beat...

Feeling very flat and disappointed tonight. Was on the hill with my whole family and some friends, and the atmosphere was awesome for much of the game. At the point we were up by 12 everyone was so excited, then to lose the way we did was such a let down. Still not quite sure how we can lose...

I would give up 10-15 of his minutes for a few runs that break tackles or get across the advantage line. For all his effort he somehow needs to have more impact on a game. Exactly why we need more from Pole, or a starting prop who actually has impact in attack.

We will never be a top 4 side until we change our attitude and resolve in D. Everything comes off that. We must as a group learn to attack with our defense. Currently we are way too passive- no line speed, not enough aggression in contact, no communication, no trust. We are static at best and...

Apologies for hijacking the live thread but thought it would be the best way to get a quick answer - going to the game tomorrow with the family and thinking of dinner afterwards at a close by pub. Looking at the Royal - any other suggestions or is the Royal OK?

The jury may still be out on Benji but I’m willing to back him. It’s obvious that many posters don’t like him but personalities aside, you can’t deny that he loves the club and he’s a hell of a capable bloke who seems to be able to do anything he puts his mind to. He is charismatic, passionate...

KPP will be fine and a definite upgrade. I am pretty sure he plays right side which suits with Sam F on the left. If Sione F keeps playing the way he has been, he will be in the 17 each week and will come on as a middle or edge if needed. We need to recruit a big, strong, fast, hard running and...

Good team win today with all the boys trying hard and putting in. Our D was generally good but a better side would have tested us. Manly were woeful. We still are not pushing up in D and our kicking game albeit improved today was not good enough. Attack is clunky mostly and often directionless...

The problem we have had in the past with these young guys being pushed into NRL early stems from a severe lack of depth over years. Because we haven’t had a quality NRL roster we end up playing kids that show some ability before they should be played. This in turn effects the whole club by...

At times he looks lost on the field, almost like they’re avoiding him. They try to hide him in D as well and he gets plenty of support in tackles. The trick for the opposition is to isolate him and force him to make 1 v 1 tackles. Has to be the most overhyped young player ever. So many young...

Roosters really hitting their straps with Walker back and playing well. Forwards are big and powerful- Whyte, Collins, Lenui, Crighton, Butcher, Radley, Forchetti - all quality. Add Teddy, Walker, 2 great wingers and solid centres. It’s a pretty good roster!!

Taylan next - however Richo will make sure he earns his contract. If we can then manage to free up 2-3 top 30 spots for next season, I think our priority needs to be recruitment in the forwards first. Not sure how much money we will have left but we really need a quality frontrower and a lock...

Starford needs to focus on his body and work harder to remain fit. Our physios and trainers have to work with him on this. Once he achieves this his next challenge is his D. This will give him confidence and in turn we will see him become a consistently great centre for the Tiges. Benji sees...

If we don’t turn up with aggression and hunger they will beat us comfortably. Our attitude and intent after a bye has not been good in the past. I worry that our guys might be satisfied with their win over the dogs and not want it badly enough. I hope I’m wrong about this.