our attack is almost now existent but I wonder is it because we only use brooks on the left side of the ruck and when does decided to run he is close to the side line and easy prey for the defence. would love to see him given the whole field to play in, but then that would need a coach to come up with a structure to let that happen and as we have seen potter has no structure what's so ever.
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happy_tiger
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No bodies in motion , we are moving in slow motion , too many changes week to week ,players not even watching where they are passing , playing too flat and too close to the ad line
Take your pick why we are having issues in attack
Take your pick why we are having issues in attack
guyofthetiger
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If only our attacking raids were as sharp as they are on Potter on this forum…
:bash What we need is a couple of experienced NRL players that can show our team the way forward,the boys seem to get lost on nearly every play,and no one willing to support the ball runner.A good strong forward to help Farrah and Woods and a strong centre to help Books and Moses.POSSESION wins the ball game,cheap turnover gifts the opposition points…..WestsTigers now and forever.
guyofthetiger
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A lot of potential late offloads from Blair inside the opp 20 get missed…
Black_n_White
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BP… I would take your opinion seriously, though weeks ago I realised you are a joke. There is no use messing with structure when at the moment we struggle to have players in position doing their job, neverlone those struggling to plug the gaps and well out of their depth.
It would take an exceptionally mentally tough team to deal with the injuries we have dealt with, and mental toughness isnt a virtue a team playing with such a young team is blessed with.
Our castrated board has made no decision on Potter, a situation that has also hamstrung our ability to sign talent. Unless we complete this transaction, we will undoubtedly run into the same affliction we suffer now, a coach without his own team, rot he cannot drive out, and they same clowns beying for blood before changes can see full effect.
It would take an exceptionally mentally tough team to deal with the injuries we have dealt with, and mental toughness isnt a virtue a team playing with such a young team is blessed with.
Our castrated board has made no decision on Potter, a situation that has also hamstrung our ability to sign talent. Unless we complete this transaction, we will undoubtedly run into the same affliction we suffer now, a coach without his own team, rot he cannot drive out, and they same clowns beying for blood before changes can see full effect.
diedpretty
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I posted this in another post :
we looked so much better in attack when Brooks and Moses played off the cuff - I am beginning to think Farah is stifling an already ordinary attack with his crossfield runs and turning the ball back inside - he needs to get back to early season form and let the kids run the show.
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we looked so much better in attack when Brooks and Moses played off the cuff - I am beginning to think Farah is stifling an already ordinary attack with his crossfield runs and turning the ball back inside - he needs to get back to early season form and let the kids run the show.
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MacDougall
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We look better when Farah just shuffles it on. He has a good kicking game for a hooker, good defence and a great running game but he is not and never has been a great passer. His service has always been average and his playmaking is average too. He needs to play to his strengths. Shuffle the ball to the halves/forwards unless you see an opportunity to run it or put a kick in behind the line. And for the love of God get the hell out of first receiver!
If Farah just played like that maybe he would have a case for being better than Smith because the only thing Smith gets him on is decision making and consistency.
If Farah just played like that maybe he would have a case for being better than Smith because the only thing Smith gets him on is decision making and consistency.
I'd be happier to see farah go elsewhere .
Bring up cherrington … The way farah died with the ball on the last tackle the other night was disgusting IMO . He's no miracle man , he's just average IMO . Sure he has a good kicking game when he's got time , but more often than not he goes for dumb options on the last play . We witnessed the other week when farah went off their was a slight spark in our attack .. Time to go robbie old mate ....
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Bring up cherrington … The way farah died with the ball on the last tackle the other night was disgusting IMO . He's no miracle man , he's just average IMO . Sure he has a good kicking game when he's got time , but more often than not he goes for dumb options on the last play . We witnessed the other week when farah went off their was a slight spark in our attack .. Time to go robbie old mate ....
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Black_n_White
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@bp tiger said:
ba-dum-tish… the human punchline strikes back...
@happy tiger said:
I'd say the opposite - too much happening before the game line. But most of the backline is playing out of position and there is bugger all to play for. On the plus side Moses and Brooks are looking good and we have two more games for Moses to get experience playing NRL in the halves. I'm sure if those two had Tedesco, Simona, Nofoaluma etc outside them we'd be looking sharper. It is what it is at the moment.
The defence is a bigger issue. We look like a side playing a half in the centres and second rowers on the wing. You are always going to get exposed in the NRL doing that.
I am with the OP on this one. IMHO Potter has us too structured and predictable in attack. I was looking forward to see the two young tyros Brooks and Moses cutting teams to shreds with their combination.
The way Potter has them, they never see each other because one is planted on the right and the other on the left. If teams know what to expect, they can easily make defensive plans which nullify our attack.
The same for our edges. Who run very tight corridors.Joey said as much in commentary regarding Sirro. I think we need to be a little more creative and let these two attacking weapons play what they see from time to time.
Understand we injury issues and players not playing in their best positions however I think this more detrimental to our defence than attack.
Perhaps Potter needs to let the reigns go a little.
The way Potter has them, they never see each other because one is planted on the right and the other on the left. If teams know what to expect, they can easily make defensive plans which nullify our attack.
The same for our edges. Who run very tight corridors.Joey said as much in commentary regarding Sirro. I think we need to be a little more creative and let these two attacking weapons play what they see from time to time.
Understand we injury issues and players not playing in their best positions however I think this more detrimental to our defence than attack.
Perhaps Potter needs to let the reigns go a little.
tig_prmz
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There is not much you can do as a coach when you cannot put the same backline on the field two games in a row and at times two halves in a row!
I did notice that there aren't many bodies in motion as well though. We seemed to play one out each time and no long passes or side to side movement on the opposition 20.
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I did notice that there aren't many bodies in motion as well though. We seemed to play one out each time and no long passes or side to side movement on the opposition 20.
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southerntiger
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Dont blame injuries. We havent had bodies in motion for two years.
Brooks has been, for the most part, very good this year. The one criticism is the lack of development in his options. Still playing low percentage shortball every time. Havent seen much of a long passing game to date.
A lot of work with a half back coach is needed in the offseason for Luke.
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Brooks has been, for the most part, very good this year. The one criticism is the lack of development in his options. Still playing low percentage shortball every time. Havent seen much of a long passing game to date.
A lot of work with a half back coach is needed in the offseason for Luke.
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southerntiger
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Dont blame injuries. We havent had bodies in motion for two years.
Brooks has been, for the most part, very good this year. The one criticism is the lack of development in his options. Still playing low percentage shortball every time. Havent seen much of a long passing game to date.
A lot of work with a half back coach is needed in the offseason for Luke.
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Brooks has been, for the most part, very good this year. The one criticism is the lack of development in his options. Still playing low percentage shortball every time. Havent seen much of a long passing game to date.
A lot of work with a half back coach is needed in the offseason for Luke.
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