LIVE GAME All Stars: Indigenous v Māori All Stars

[Spartan117]

Naden is defending like a demon at right centre.
Can he do that for us ?
Royce Hunt and Reuben Porter both playing ok.

Thx mate,

You just answered my questions.

Does hunt look fitter than last year???

 

[Speed2burn]

Naden is defending like a demon at right centre.
Can he do that for us ?
Royce Hunt and Reuben Porter both playing ok.

Yeah Naden looks switched on. Still waiting for a brain explosion lol

Hunt looks like he has no problem starting. Take away his injury his runs looked pretty promising

 

[Vicious]

Thx mate,

You just answered my questions.

Does hunt look fitter than last year???

All 3 of our Wests Tigers players are looking fit, we shouldn’t have any excuses from lack of fitness this season,
Royce is not running off the back fence like he sometimes does apart from his first hit up from the kick off, but he’s always in the thick of the action which is a good sign.
Porter has been a little bit man handled a couple of times, but overall has looked like he belongs at this level. I keep thinking at age 28 he doesn’t have any improvement left in him, but he actually looks better each time he plays NRL or at this high level, he could be better than what I was expecting when called on for our NRL side this season.

 

[palms]

Was watching Hunt closely, mainly in his effort areas. Was chasing hard on the inside of defense and not walking. Kept putting his hand up for a run and running plenty of decoy lines. Didn't look like he was blowing like last year. Good signs this early on for a big guy with known fitness issues.

 

[palms]

Was watching Hunt closely, mainly in his effort areas. Was chasing hard on the inside of defense and not walking. Kept putting his hand up for a run and running plenty of decoy lines. Didn't look like he was blowing like last year. Good signs this early on for a big guy with known fitness issues.

Slower start in the second half for him though

 

[boonboon]

Naden has looked good all night especially his defence and talk in the backline in defence. Who knows but could be in for a big year

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Naden has looked good all night especially his defence and talk in the backline in defence. Who knows but could be in for a big year

Agree but still looks like he could lose it at any time.

 

[Garrry]

Hope you guys are right about Hunt cause the tiger's need him, I think he's been hanging around the buffet restaurants

 

[Suzie-Q]

See that tackle from Naden!!!

 

[Garrry]

Go Naden great try saving tackle

 

[happy_tiger]

See that tackle from Naden!!!

Yeah I didn't realise Naden had a brother who could play rugby league

 

[Garrry]

I hope this game isn't Nadens best game of the year

 

[Speed2burn]

Jeez Naden unlucky there

 

[boonboon]

Naden almost scored - did all he could though just his foot went out. He gets that down he was certain for man of the match

 

[swag_tiger]

37 minutes for Hunt. Do you see him getting that kind of spell for us?

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

37 minutes for Hunt. Do you see him getting that kind of spell for us?

He just proved he can do it.

 

[gregjm87]

37 minutes for Hunt. Do you see him getting that kind of spell for us?

Probably slightly less than that. 2 X 15ish minute stints. Which is essentially what he did, just with the added 6 minute opening stint.
Whilst I think he played well enough I wouldn't say I was 'impressed'. Think he was decent, nothing more.

 

[Tigerdazz2]

Great to hear Naden doing great things on the field. If he can replicate that type of form at club level he could cement a centre spot. He's talented enough to make it his own, he just needs to keep his cool & play consistently.

How's Porter been going? I expect big things from him if not this year then in 2026.

 

[palms]

I jinxed him after the first half rap, his second half was non existent.

 

[gregjm87]

Great to hear Naden doing great things on the field. If he can replicate that type of form at club level he could cement a centre spot. He's talented enough to make it his own, he just needs to keep his cool & play consistently.

How's Porter been going? I expect big things from him if not this year then in 2026.

Naden looked the best outside back on the field for most of the match when at centre. I don't think he was 'unlucky' not to score late he doesn't (or in that moment didn't) have the acrobatic finishing ability of an elite winger. The good wingers find a way to keep their legs up when planting the ball for a try. He could well earn a centre position but keep him off the wing in my opinion.

Porter looked a step below pretty much all the other forwards on the field. He didn't do anything wrong as such just was beaten physically by better players in almost every collision. Genuine reserve grader.