OFFICIAL Alex Twal #206

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He looks great doesn't he. Eisenhuth going well too. However I thought our forward pack was dominated by Penrith defence last week and Mats and Packer can't come soon enough.
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It looked that way but if you watch the game again and focus on how far the badge was getting penriths defensive line back they were about 8 metres back max!! everytime. Allowing penrith to dominate the ruck.
 
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He looks great doesn't he. Eisenhuth going well too. However I thought our forward pack was dominated by Penrith defence last week and Mats and Packer can't come soon enough.

It looked that way but if you watch the game again and focus on how far the badge was getting penriths defensive line back they were about 8 metres back max!! everytime. Allowing penrith to dominate the ruck.
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Not to mention the dimwitted tactic of having a back line utility sitting on the bench unused when another forward would make the world of difference to our pack fatigue-wise. No surprise that we would get dominated up front playing a forward short.
 
I would consider starting Twal next year with Packer. Matulino can play big minutes off the bench as rotation with Packer with Sue for impact as Twal interchange(assuming that Grant leaves)
 
This guy really looks like a pro. Seems to always make 10m minimum saw himm make many good tackles on Hess near the line and hard to get down.
Reckon he and Eisenhuth will love running after Packer and Matulino next year and so will we.
 
Marsters & Aloiai ran strong also! How'd this go…

8\. Packer
9\. Liddle
10\. Matulino
11\. Aloiai
12\. Taylor
13\. Eisenhuth

14\. Twal
15\. Grant
16\. Marsters
17\. Sue
 
Thought at times he was going to throw a few offloads tonight but thought better of it…once he gets a bit more confident in his skin his game will go even higher..great buy..
 
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Marsters & Aloiai ran strong also! How'd this go…

8\. Packer
9\. Liddle
10\. Matulino
11\. Aloiai
12\. Taylor
13\. Eisenhuth

14\. Twal
15\. Grant
16\. Marsters
17\. Sue
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looks good to me. If Aloiai can produce thst form consistently then that starting pack is pretty lethal. I honestly only want one of grant/sue though. Sue is too inconsistent and grant is a liability in defence sometimes. Shame we didnt have another solid agressive prop.
 
Makes you wonder how Parra didn't notice him. I guess they've got form for letting go gun juniors though.
 
Very astute pickup who is really going to develop into a top forward. Not the biggest bloke but he plays smart, makes his tackles and his attack is sure to improve with experience.
 
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Makes you wonder how Parra didn't notice him. I guess they've got form for letting go gun juniors though.
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They would have but they have an awesome forward roster already. Maybe the were doing him a favour letting him find a new home…
 
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Thought at times he was going to throw a few offloads tonight but thought better of it…once he gets a bit more confident in his skin his game will go even higher..great buy..
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Yeh he looks like he's got an offload in him doesnt he. Hopefully that comes with more confidence.
 
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Thought at times he was going to throw a few offloads tonight but thought better of it…once he gets a bit more confident in his skin his game will go even higher..great buy..
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Yeah he should have thrown a couple, he was well in control of the ball a few times there and held it anyway. I understand the conservative play to some extent but if you can get yourself in such a good position to offload safely then do it!
 
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Marsters & Aloiai ran strong also! How'd this go…

8\. Packer
9\. Liddle
10\. Matulino
11\. Aloiai
12\. Taylor
13\. Eisenhuth

14\. Twal
15\. Grant
16\. Marsters
17\. Sue
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So where is McQueen? Did we buy him for reserve grade?
 
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Very astute pickup who is really going to develop into a top forward. Not the biggest bloke but he plays smart, makes his tackles and his attack is sure to improve with experience.
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While he was sitting around doing nothing and watching his son play u/20's for Australia, Ivan must have noticed Twal then and always felt he would be a talented prop. Ivan must have an underrated eye for young talent. Glad Ivan's signature is on our contract.
 
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