It's early days true, but nice to read everyone's thoughts on where we are at after 1/4 season played. I agree with the overall sentiment… the whole show looks and feels more together, more professional, more focused on footy. The players all look fitter and sharper, even the guys who were rating pretty low on past form have picked up their intensity - as a whole it seems the group want to be in the fight each week and want to win each game (which is more than I have seen in previous seasons). Coaching staff seem to have done a great job so far and JT has been really direct and honest with his responses in all situations.
In the most part I was happy that we started the season by letting anyone go that didn't want to be a Tiger. I was a bit concerned when Austin left however, as I felt Moses wouldn't be ready for at least another 1/2 season - this is probably still showing, but anyone who doubts his bravery or commitment isn't watching the same games as I am. Apart from Nofa and Lodge, both deserving of a spot in the team, we seem to be fielding our best squad consistently - again a huge improvement on past seasons.
I think Woods, Marty and Sirro have been terrific with Keefy a real improver as well. Brooks has been inconsistent - to be expected, but I have real faith in him. Teddy and Richards are playing great, with Tim and Kev also improving, even Lawrence has lifted his effort each week.
All in all, a solid start that as supporters we should be pretty happy with. It's up to us to really get behind the team and hopefully we will see the extension of this good start, winning the majority of our upcoming games to get a bit of a "Winning Culture" rolling. Go the Tiges!!!
In the most part I was happy that we started the season by letting anyone go that didn't want to be a Tiger. I was a bit concerned when Austin left however, as I felt Moses wouldn't be ready for at least another 1/2 season - this is probably still showing, but anyone who doubts his bravery or commitment isn't watching the same games as I am. Apart from Nofa and Lodge, both deserving of a spot in the team, we seem to be fielding our best squad consistently - again a huge improvement on past seasons.
I think Woods, Marty and Sirro have been terrific with Keefy a real improver as well. Brooks has been inconsistent - to be expected, but I have real faith in him. Teddy and Richards are playing great, with Tim and Kev also improving, even Lawrence has lifted his effort each week.
All in all, a solid start that as supporters we should be pretty happy with. It's up to us to really get behind the team and hopefully we will see the extension of this good start, winning the majority of our upcoming games to get a bit of a "Winning Culture" rolling. Go the Tiges!!!