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Beau Ryan: 'we have got the cavalry'
By Wayne Cousins
Wednesday 29 August 2012 3:36 PM
Wests Tigers winger Beau Ryan says the players are keen to make amends for last weekend’s disappointing performance when they take on premiership heavyweights Melbourne Storm at Leichhardt Oval this Saturday night.
Ryan said the players let the club, supporters and their families down against the Roosters but were very pumped for the must win match.
“We have been up and down all year. I’m confident we can play strongly against the Storm,’’ Ryan said.
“Hopefully Benji brings his A game and we can send Gareth Ellis out a winner in his last game at Leichhardt.
“We beat them earlier in the year although (Billy) Slater, (Cooper) Cronk and (Cameron) Smith were missing.”
Ryan admitted the controversial loss to the Bulldogs a fortnight ago took its toll on the team ‘physically and emotionally’.
“It was a big game and a big build up. It shook the system a bit. Being in professional sport, you have got to bounce back and we didn’t last week,’’ he added.
“The Roosters came ready to play and they played for (Anthony) Minichiello. They touched us up.
“We have got the cavalry to do the job. I’m confident we can do it on Saturday night in front of a sold out Leichhardt.”
By Wayne Cousins
Wednesday 29 August 2012 3:36 PM
Wests Tigers winger Beau Ryan says the players are keen to make amends for last weekend’s disappointing performance when they take on premiership heavyweights Melbourne Storm at Leichhardt Oval this Saturday night.
Ryan said the players let the club, supporters and their families down against the Roosters but were very pumped for the must win match.
“We have been up and down all year. I’m confident we can play strongly against the Storm,’’ Ryan said.
“Hopefully Benji brings his A game and we can send Gareth Ellis out a winner in his last game at Leichhardt.
“We beat them earlier in the year although (Billy) Slater, (Cooper) Cronk and (Cameron) Smith were missing.”
Ryan admitted the controversial loss to the Bulldogs a fortnight ago took its toll on the team ‘physically and emotionally’.
“It was a big game and a big build up. It shook the system a bit. Being in professional sport, you have got to bounce back and we didn’t last week,’’ he added.
“The Roosters came ready to play and they played for (Anthony) Minichiello. They touched us up.
“We have got the cavalry to do the job. I’m confident we can do it on Saturday night in front of a sold out Leichhardt.”