tiger05premier
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Yes sorry not written well but that's what I meant
If he happens to sign elsewhere when the time comes than there is no hope for 2027 because the team will implode
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Yes sorry not written well but that's what I meant
If he happens to sign elsewhere when the time comes than there is no hope for 2027 because the team will implode
Tiger_heart
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You could back date this post 10 years and it would still be relevant today (sigh!)
The bears first win will be when come to town
king_sirro
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Mate they didnt look anything like a top 4 side in attack. Defence, yes, but attack was terrible
Chunk
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Yep, when you look at teams like the Titans, Dragons, Cowboys, Dogs, Eel, let alone the big guns, we are going to struggle
Chunk
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Yeah I think the way the ruck was reffed had a bit to do with it, no doubt helped us.
And we came out the blocks full on, along with a few injuries we hit the wall
No structure at all, side to side plays in attack. Looks like they don't want to get hurt by running hard and straight.
I dunno, it certainly was better than one try in two weeks.
It’s true. This side puts up the white flag better than any other team.
Marella Jube
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nrl will be keen for Perth to start well so likely Tigers will be amongst the early Perth home games
Red88_Tiger
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It happens every year. Some drama happens and we fall off a cliff mentally and lack of effort shows across the entire side. Anyone would think that they tap everyone not wanted on the shoulder at the same time.
Then the mantra about next year and holidays must be on their minds.
Then the mantra about next year and holidays must be on their minds.
Odessa
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Maybe they need a life coach someone who's had troubles and knows how to fight how to put in effort and don't give up and trying your best
The Chad
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Still believe we are closer than people think.
We are sifting through chaffe still. Look at the players actually off contract or leaving (Luai excepted). Pretty much all of them are players we have lamented as being not up to the standard.
So long as the club uses the opportunity to strengthen the Top 30, our first half of the season shows what we CAN be.
I like Luai. But it is becoming painfully obvious that Luai & Doueihi cannot create enough points. Both are fine players individually, but both need a creative playmaker to lead. Is Latu that guy? I think so. Is Javon Andrews? Also looks like it. We will most likely hit our premium side when those 2 are 6 & 7. So in that instance, losing Luai is something of a step in the right direction, eventually.
Sam Fainu & KPP proved that big, athletic backrowers are the go. Luckily we also have Ethan Roberts on the books who looks likely. Sukkar, I think, has made strides. We could do with 1 more for depth (and allow Sam to moonlight in the middle on occasion).
When Royce Hunt was going well at the start of the year, our forwards were going well. May, Pole & Sione Fainu are pretty much locked in. Hunt, Afoa & Seyfarth fill the gaps. If Afoa &/or Hunt are lost, we need to find an alternative. Regardless- I think we need to add at least 1 or 2 more athletic middles for depth.
Twal @ #13 isn't your Yeo clone. That's ok. If we are LUCKY, we have that guy in Schuster. But, we can't rely on it. Can we be lucky? Either way, an alternative #13 is required. Could it be Lanyon? That would absolutely offer more versatility if it where.
In the outside backs, Averillo comes in to join May & Makasini & Herbert & Tupou. That isn't the worst group. Tavana, Turuva & Saukuru on the wings...we MIGHT need one more depending on Makasini/Tupou.
Bula backed by Attard- if we are a developing club, you HAVE to develop players. Attard looks dangerous with the ball.
Heyward should be the back-up to Api. Lanyon could certainly take some pressure off him too. This is still a weak spot, but strangely stronger with these 3 than we went into the season with Hope.
Madden & Mason as the 4th & 5th options in the halves are ok. We are lucky & unlucky to have 2 genuine promising halves come through together- they could both flourish but could also both struggle- but any player signed in front of them will only hold them back. So for mine- you run with Latu & Andrews, with Doueihi holding a spot until both own it, and then you can shift Doueihi wider to play like Burton does now at the Bulldogs.
So there you go- a winger, a backrower & 2 middles & I think we are a better team than 2026. And none of the guys added need be starters.
Our success will not come from outside the club, but within. Andrews, Fainu, Heyward...they are the keys. You just need to surround them with quality support.
We are sifting through chaffe still. Look at the players actually off contract or leaving (Luai excepted). Pretty much all of them are players we have lamented as being not up to the standard.
So long as the club uses the opportunity to strengthen the Top 30, our first half of the season shows what we CAN be.
I like Luai. But it is becoming painfully obvious that Luai & Doueihi cannot create enough points. Both are fine players individually, but both need a creative playmaker to lead. Is Latu that guy? I think so. Is Javon Andrews? Also looks like it. We will most likely hit our premium side when those 2 are 6 & 7. So in that instance, losing Luai is something of a step in the right direction, eventually.
Sam Fainu & KPP proved that big, athletic backrowers are the go. Luckily we also have Ethan Roberts on the books who looks likely. Sukkar, I think, has made strides. We could do with 1 more for depth (and allow Sam to moonlight in the middle on occasion).
When Royce Hunt was going well at the start of the year, our forwards were going well. May, Pole & Sione Fainu are pretty much locked in. Hunt, Afoa & Seyfarth fill the gaps. If Afoa &/or Hunt are lost, we need to find an alternative. Regardless- I think we need to add at least 1 or 2 more athletic middles for depth.
Twal @ #13 isn't your Yeo clone. That's ok. If we are LUCKY, we have that guy in Schuster. But, we can't rely on it. Can we be lucky? Either way, an alternative #13 is required. Could it be Lanyon? That would absolutely offer more versatility if it where.
In the outside backs, Averillo comes in to join May & Makasini & Herbert & Tupou. That isn't the worst group. Tavana, Turuva & Saukuru on the wings...we MIGHT need one more depending on Makasini/Tupou.
Bula backed by Attard- if we are a developing club, you HAVE to develop players. Attard looks dangerous with the ball.
Heyward should be the back-up to Api. Lanyon could certainly take some pressure off him too. This is still a weak spot, but strangely stronger with these 3 than we went into the season with Hope.
Madden & Mason as the 4th & 5th options in the halves are ok. We are lucky & unlucky to have 2 genuine promising halves come through together- they could both flourish but could also both struggle- but any player signed in front of them will only hold them back. So for mine- you run with Latu & Andrews, with Doueihi holding a spot until both own it, and then you can shift Doueihi wider to play like Burton does now at the Bulldogs.
So there you go- a winger, a backrower & 2 middles & I think we are a better team than 2026. And none of the guys added need be starters.
Our success will not come from outside the club, but within. Andrews, Fainu, Heyward...they are the keys. You just need to surround them with quality support.
Poor culture. Our season get sabotaged every year and our club is too weak to rise above. It was Galvin last year, now Luai.
