OFFICIAL Blake Austin [Discussion]

I can't believe this is even an issue. At the start of the year we were told Moses isn't ready and will be brought along slowly. Maybe a handful of games but a gently, gently approach. Austin was signed as cover for anasta and brooks. Anasta wasn't dropped no matter how badly he was playing. On the other hand Austin gave 100% every chance he got and was the only good point in a bad season.
So anasta retires finally and what do we do? Consider letting Austin go. How stupid, so much for easing Moses in, we are going to have 2 teenagers leading us around.
2014 we have 4 halves and now we consider going into 2015 with 2???
 
@Tigercrb said:
I can't believe this is even an issue. At the start of the year we were told Moses isn't ready and will be brought along slowly. Maybe a handful of games but a gently, gently approach. Austin was signed as cover for anasta and brooks. Anasta wasn't dropped no matter how badly he was playing. On the other hand Austin gave 100% every chance he got and was the only good point in a bad season.
So anasta retires finally and what do we do? Consider letting Austin go. How stupid, so much for easing Moses in, we are going to have 2 teenagers leading us around.
2014 we have 4 halves and now we consider going into 2015 with 2???
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How stupid right….

Like releasing two wingers mid-year then having your first choice wingers injured and having to play second rowers on the wing to replace em.
:brick:
 
As others have said, we need to keep this kid.

I personally would be grooming him to be the next big Number 9 at WT. He is the perfect backup for Farah and as he is coming to the end of his career, could be playing more and more as Farah either plays origin or is injured. When Austin isn't in the 9, we should have him as our utility covering 1, 6 & 7.

I understand he wants to play 6, but I think we should be playing slightly overs for him and be honest with our plans. If he still chooses to move on, it means we probably shouldn't ruin his career by trying to keep him anyway.
 
Goes the hog at times, but the guy is an asset in attack and an out and out competitor. Probably the only bloke on the paddock over the last six weeks who honestly looks like he gives a stuff.

I don't want to see him let go, one of the very few good things to come out of this godawful year.
 
Ive posted on numerous occasions that he is a goer. I also said I reckon he'll end up at Canberra as Campeses replacement. Time will tell I guess. Many here keep focusing on his errors and how Moses is the answer. Well, for me, he isn't the answer yet. In fact, he's a long way from the answer. Austin is miles in front of him and I think he will be long term whether or not he's wearing our colours. If I were him, I'd jump at the chance to leave. Why would anyone with his ability and commitment want to stay. Right now it's a rabble. A disorganised, back stabbing disgrace.
 
@bp tiger said:
heres the 1st chance for chance for the new broom to show that the club runs the show not players, if Austin wants to demand where he plays then put him in the ron massey cup for the season, and let it be knowing that the coach and the ceo run the club not the players. you play where the club needs u, pure and simple.
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Seriously? So because Austin has said he wants to earn a starting spot in the halves we cut him on principle? How's about we scour the lower grades for players who never showed any interest in playing first grade. That'll show em.
 
I don't get all the Austin love on here. He has stood out, at times, among a very bad bunch. He is like Gavet. The more he does flashy, showy things, the more people give him cred as something bigger and better than he actually is. He is a solid nrl player, better at the individual stuff than he is as a creative link player, but that's all he is. Good on him if he wants to get a start elsewhere. I, for one, won't lose a minute's sleep over it. He ain't the future of the Tigers.
 
@LCA said:
I don't get all the Austin love on here. He has stood out, at times, among a very bad bunch. He is like Gavet. The more he does flashy, showy things, the more people give him cred as something bigger and better than he actually is. He is a solid nrl player, better at the individual stuff than he is as a creative link player, but that's all he is. Good on him if he wants to get a start elsewhere. I, for one, won't lose a minute's sleep over it. He ain't the future of the Tigers.
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No, that award goes to an over hyped, under developed kid that can't hit a moving target with his passes.
 
For mine 'the future of the Tigers' is one of our biggest problems. We hear it all the time and it dovetails nicely with 'Oh well there's always next year'. How about the present of the Tigers, or the Tigers right now? Right now Austin is performing. In fact he's busting it. Why should we look past our present to a future that my never eventuate?
 
A good Player, The Player with the best form should get the starting position and at the moment, for next Year that would be Austin & Moses goes to State Cup for the start of next Year.
 
@wd in perth said:
@LCA said:
I don't get all the Austin love on here. He has stood out, at times, among a very bad bunch. He is like Gavet. The more he does flashy, showy things, the more people give him cred as something bigger and better than he actually is. He is a solid nrl player, better at the individual stuff than he is as a creative link player, but that's all he is. Good on him if he wants to get a start elsewhere. I, for one, won't lose a minute's sleep over it. He ain't the future of the Tigers.

No, that award goes to an over hyped, under developed kid that can't hit a moving target with his passes.
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At least he passes the ball…
I like Austin and I don't believe he would have demanded a first grade spot.
On the other hand, if another club guarantees him a position, he'd be crazy not to pursue it.
We would also be crazy to let him go if he's still under contract - being the most injury prone team in the comp.
 
Id rather a guy goes across the line and puts points on the board than one who too often throws wild passes. That said, Once again, he'll be let go I think to free up cash for others non deserving. Our team song should be Kenny Rogers song - The Gambler.
 
I don't think the question should be Austin or Moses. That's an easy one. The question should be who partners Austin. I'd take Moses over Brooks based on 2014 performances. Brooks faded horribly when Tedesco went down.
 
@MacDougall said:
I don't think the question should be Austin or Moses. That's an easy one. The question should be who partners Austin. I'd take Moses over Brooks based on 2014 performances. Brooks faded horribly when Tedesco went down.
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I agree that Austin and Moses are our best halves but I think Brooks is up there as well. We need all 3 out there for a while yet and I think Austin can play 13 or in the centres easily.
 
@MacDougall said:
I don't think the question should be Austin or Moses. That's an easy one. The question should be who partners Austin. I'd take Moses over Brooks based on 2014 performances. Brooks faded horribly when Tedesco went down.
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Thats a tough call when brooks in his first year at first grade played a full season as a teenager and moses played the backend of the season due to injuries.
Didnt brooks have the most try assisfs for us this year?
But it is a tough question when we need to try and fit 3 into 2
 
Moses and Austin in the halves next year,,he is a quality footballer.I would make him captain.i think he is a team player and very inspirational. I'm over Farah.
 
IMO, Austin is Players Player for the season.

Next year, he will be our reserve utility if he is still here. If he has an awesome off season, he might start 6.

As Ive said before, if we can keep him, I'd have him as a Farah back up long term, and on the bench for the 1,6,7,9 in the short term.
 
I love Austin he is a complete footballer who you could play 1 to 13 and he wouldn't let you down I hope he stays with us . its been said he may go to Canberra if so thanks a million blake for giving so much to the wests tigers .I see on the forum people are knocking brooks I don't know what they expect from a 19 year old kid in his 1st season in nrl at half please people give him a fair go .
 
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