Buttface
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But he never passes the ball?
You would’ve thought 200 passes a day last off season would’ve help him.
He’s a prop I reckon.
OFFICIAL Alex Twal #206
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You would’ve thought 200 passes a day last off season would’ve help him.
He’s a prop I reckon.
Tiger_Fanatic3
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Twal tipped for a big season ahead
king_sirro
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I've been saying this for 2 years. He also hits holes better then all our forwards, a key ingredient in a backrower. I'm not convinced it would work, but it's worth a look.
fibrodreaming
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One of my favourite memories was the last match of the season at Cambo v Manly a few years ago.
From memory, Twal was standing quite wide just inside their half when he got the ball. He fended off a defender and set sail down field at pace He stepped inside Turbo Tom, but Turbo came again and caught him from behind. As he did, Twal slipped the ball to Mbye who scored under the post. Majic.
From that day forward, I have wanted to see how Twal would go as an edge backrower.
Red88_Tiger
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Evidenced by all the try’s he’s scored 😂
BAGNF05
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If Nuffieloser leaves does that make Pascoe the longest serving club stalwart 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Tucker
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Not dynamic enough. He is a middle.
simonsatiger
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I couldnt find a thread about this feller so im starting it!!
He is going unreal!!
always mentioned for his defense but damn he is hitting that line hard and making big metres!!
Went very close to scoring a couple of times and took the big hit up before Apis magic!!
He is close to my fave. Defintely iunsung but not in my eyes!!
He is going unreal!!
always mentioned for his defense but damn he is hitting that line hard and making big metres!!
Went very close to scoring a couple of times and took the big hit up before Apis magic!!
He is close to my fave. Defintely iunsung but not in my eyes!!
old_man_tiger
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Remember him starting slowly after pre season and injuries and gradually getting better each week. Started great this year, big fella looks pumped. He will score in a win soon instead of a token try for Ennis types to mock him about.
LeichhardtTiger
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It makes you realise how bad Klem and Stefano were. No real punch. Now we have May & Pole - so mobile and aggressive and Twal is starting and able to use his physique to make inroads for a change. He is becoming a Mature Middle after all this time - in a good way! His defence has always been excellent and now the Middle is very tight.
He played lock a few years ago and was being talked about as a rep player before being injured then came back and for whatever reason never was put back at lock until now.
Hope we stick at it with him for a while, we are seeing a different side of him and it’s working.
Hope we stick at it with him for a while, we are seeing a different side of him and it’s working.
Jolls
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We saw him pass a little last year - but he is definitely looking to offload more now. I have two criticisms of him in attack at the moment: firstly he is not stuck to May and Pole like the proverbial to a blanket looking to pick up the crumbs and secondly is he doesn't get to his stomache. He is strong as a bull and fights for meters, but this plays into opposition defensive tactics as they hold him up and set the line. So his PTB speed may not be bad, but once you are held up in the tackle the defence is already retreating to get set for the next play.
Improve those two aspects of his game and he can move out of the plodders category and into being an asset.
Improve those two aspects of his game and he can move out of the plodders category and into being an asset.
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Buttface
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I reckon teams knew he never passed the ball and could start resetting once decent contact was made. Hopefully at his current one pass per game, that will cause enough doubt for the opponent to stay in the tackle longer. His passing needs to mean something to though.
Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of promising young forward Alex Twal for the next three seasons.
The new deal will see the powerhouse 20-year-old join Wests Tigers until at least the end of the 2020 season.
A junior representative standout, Twal has already featured for the Junior Kangaroos and NSW U/20s in his career, and was named in the 2016 Holden Cup Team of the Year after a superb season with Parramatta.
The Parramatta City Titans junior has spent the last two seasons as part of the Eels’ extended first-grade squad, with his strength and strong...
The new deal will see the powerhouse 20-year-old join Wests Tigers until at least the end of the 2020 season.
A junior representative standout, Twal has already featured for the Junior Kangaroos and NSW U/20s in his career, and was named in the 2016 Holden Cup Team of the Year after a superb season with Parramatta.
The Parramatta City Titans junior has spent the last two seasons as part of the Eels’ extended first-grade squad, with his strength and strong...
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Will do the consolidation later.
Good OP. TWALLY is doing his thing really well and what a rig!
While i think he's clearly not a 13 as his ball playing isn't good enough, he's been excellent this year
People still see him as the plodder of two years ago, but if you pay attention, his running game is by far the strongest it's ever been. He has really good leg speed and footwork, and even has added some offloads to his game
Blokes like Twal are essential in your squad. Reliable, does a job every week and doesn't break the bank.
I reckon he'll end the year with an all time high of two tries!
People still see him as the plodder of two years ago, but if you pay attention, his running game is by far the strongest it's ever been. He has really good leg speed and footwork, and even has added some offloads to his game
Blokes like Twal are essential in your squad. Reliable, does a job every week and doesn't break the bank.
I reckon he'll end the year with an all time high of two tries!
Tucker
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He is going well.
Still gets in the road doing useless hit ups in the 20m zone but apart from that, he is showing some late footwork at the line and running hard.
Still gets in the road doing useless hit ups in the 20m zone but apart from that, he is showing some late footwork at the line and running hard.
das tigers
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He's having a great year to start off aye. Striving having better players around him. His
and may stats are really what we needed.
and may stats are really what we needed.
I think he's benefiting from having ingredients a few decent forwards added to the pack this year and I'm sure Klem and Stef would've as well
hammertime
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He's been great. Seems to run towards people rather than holes though. Thought he was over for all money on the weekend, but ran towards the defence rather than the line.
TIGERS
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I said it in another post. He's the new Skando. A true stalwart.
There is a strange mental toughness you get as a forward from a few seasons of only winning 4-6 games a season and somehow coming out the other side. Skando had it, and I feel like Twal has got it now. He's 28 and he knows his job. It just feels like he's at that age where a decent pro can have a couple of really good and consistent seasons in their prime.
There is a strange mental toughness you get as a forward from a few seasons of only winning 4-6 games a season and somehow coming out the other side. Skando had it, and I feel like Twal has got it now. He's 28 and he knows his job. It just feels like he's at that age where a decent pro can have a couple of really good and consistent seasons in their prime.
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