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Ciraldo builds his teams on a certain defensive structure. Seems that the new rules have sped up the game and it’s harder to get teams into the grind and simply out defend your opponents. Games have shown that you need to be able to score points and they were never a great attacking side last...

With Api out, we lose our focal point of attack and Jahream adds a bit of X factor in broken play. That said, Hope is generally a good defender and just need to bring the forwards on to the ball. Cronulla were awful last week in defence and the Cows rolled up their middle pretty easily but they...

May the fourth (be with you) 😉

I agree we will miss Api as he is the focal point of our attack. Bula has been going well but Turuva has done a job for us before at fullback. I think Sukkar based on his cup form will surprise a few. It’s not just his game but he has a big off season by the look of him - he is one big unit.

As much as I admire Jarome for his leadership and what he has done us off field - I don’t think he has represented value with his on field performances. Ironically, I am hoping that this will be the making of him on field. He has his future settled (look at the difference in performance in...

The one concerning issue from last night (and the Parra game) was our inability to overcome a 12 man defence when a player is sinbinned. In both games we looked like WT circa 2022. No cohesion, effort or commitment. Our defence structure this year has been very Penrith. Fast and physical. Is...

3 - AD 2- Tito 1 - Tiny HMs - Luke L, Roycey, Tyrell, Twally, Samuela

We’ve entered the Twilight Zone

I thought Taylan was excellent tonight. Ran hard and was a real handful. I think he is coming into form. Both he and Jerome looked better for the run last week.

So - when Luke L gets sinbinned based on severity of injury against Parra but Api gets sinbinned for the same time and the guy isn’t injured? 🤦🏻‍♂️

I agree. I think the speed of the game is slower and there is minimal media attention. It allows him to get his confidence. If he can dominate that grade (and I have no doubt he will) he will be so much more ready for the call-up to NRL. It’s about managing his development for the moment.

I can see what you’re saying but think they are separate issues. Yes, Maka had a game he would rather forget but hopefully learns from but Luai wasn’t great for two reasons.Firstly, he looked a bit underdone. Timing and confidence were missing. He wasn’t digging into the line and was noticeable...

3 - Api 2 - Terrel 1 - Turuva

Has anyone seen Jock play dummy half? Hopefully he can as this could be what we need to help Api longer term. I reckon Jock will get decent game time. Firstly as dummy half and then to halfback with Jerome at 6. Douiehi will have a roving commission with maybe Herbert going back to the bench.

Super impressed with KPP. Playing to his strengths and you can see how he has grown in confidence from last year. Offloading, running great lines and crunches people in defence. Well done to Benji for recognising his talent.

I have noticed this as well. He uses Wayne Bennett as a bit of a mentor, perhaps he had learnt his media gruffness from him. Because of his Fox background, he is much more accommodating with them.

3 - AD 2 - Twally 1 - Api Honourable mentions: Herbie, Tito, Roycey, Terrell and KPP

Do you mean Denny or Ashley? 🤨

Twally theoretically fits the criteria with his offloads, metres gains, tackle efficiency, minutes and flexibility to play anywhere in the middle. That said, with the eligibility rule changes and general derision of Tigers players in the sky blue jersey, I would say none likely.

Sukkar is a beast. Has really developed in the off season and it obviously has helped his strength both in defence and ball in hand