I'm sceptical. Bunty is a reserve grader now. We may need forward depth, but do we need another ageing forward playing reserve grade, like Hunt and Bird? And Nathan Brown, if he comes?
Our forwards struggle when trying to stop opponents making ground right through the middle of us. Especially late in the game.That's what happened in the last 3 rounds, earlier too.
Dogs with an unsettled spine, losing their 2 centres (including captain and best player Critter) and a rookie 7 in Galvin playing without confidence, will be very lucky to beat Panthers.
We don't have a good 14 able to cover hooker. Unless Latu can be turned into one. But his shoulder fragility is a worry. Latu's long kicking game needs some work, but it's better than Luai's.
When Latu went off against Titans, we had a terrible kicking game. Our fatigue meant they were able to...
My reflections on Wests Tigers season:
*Definite improvement.
*Benji coaching, pass mark.
Highlights:
*wins over 3 top 8 sides Roosters, Bulldogs, Sharks
*Emergence of May brothers, Fainu brothers, Makasini.
*Doueihi's late season run at halfback
*some talented juniors on the horizon...