He is impressive no doubt....and I really hope we lock him up for a few years. But still a long way off the NRL conversation.
Need to see him perform in cup consistently against men and players with more experience who will test him out with other areas of his game.
With Attard already there...
Strange game this one. Never felt like we were going to lose it. But always kept them within reach due to poor fundamental errors or simple missed tackles. From the first few minutes, it seemed clear that we had the better side.
A few standouts for me...
-I thought Sonny Edwards-Moeke was...
Wow! Cracker of a try! Edwards-Moeke with some brilliance to split open the defence with his footwork and speed, beat the fullback with a goosey and pass to Brookes.... who then puts Oitmann away for a first half double.
Tigers 18 to Knights 6. Just under 10 to go to ht.
The boys are on fire early. 18 minutes gone. Up 12 nil.
First try off a nice Ethan Roberts offload. 2nd try shows you what speed can do. Oitmann makes a 50 metre run to score (got coat hangered on the way to the try line, but got up and finished the job)
The Wests Tigers Faithful podcast is awesome! Especially with pathways stuff....they have had a few other players/coaches on over time too.
Always a good listen!
Partch having a shocker defensively too. Came in when he didn't need to which lead to a try and couldnt make a simple 1 on 1 tackle on the dummy half for the other. Hopefully they turn it around.
Roberts looking good in 1st game back!
Also seems to have gotten a big head. Been chirping and in peoples faces every single error.
Still the same player as before...hard to put down with the ball, always looks for that offload...but good for multiple missed tackles.
1. Bula
2. Laulili'i
3. Turuva
4. Makasini
5. Skelton
6. Latu Fainu
7. Madden
8. May
9. Api
10. Afoa
11. Samuela Fainu
12. KPP
13. Twal
14. Hope
15. Sione Fainu
16. Hunt
17. Pole
18. Herbert
19. Andrews
Go big against the Wahs pack. Afoa will have a point to prove against his old club. Let him...
The moment was there with 4 to go too. 1 on 1 bomb contest was set up perfectly with a much smaller Gray. We needed that special moment from him then, but rewatching it, he barely got off the ground to contest.
I was all in for keeping Bula, but to be honest, I don't think I am fussed either...
This was a shocking game to watch live. Became nearly comical with the amount of ball we continually turned over. Just simple errors carrying the ball. Yes it was a bit wet, but they need to adjust and improve ball control.
Javon Andrews was dangerous and wouldn't look out of place if he makes...