OFFICIAL Elijah Taylor [Discussion]

Despite entering the field carrying a rib injury and apart from getting in the way when Lolohea was looking to pick out Masters (on which the commentators had no idea) I thought he more than held his own, both starting out wide before going off again injured and when he came back on in the middle.

He regularly ran with enough vigor and turned to find his front, getting a quicker play the ball than most, if not all, and his efforts held our struggling middle together for a long time when he came back on. He is also head and shoulders above the rest of them at slowing the ruck.
 
To me he seems to be trying too hard - rushing in to tackle where he doesn't need too and then trying to rush to the next tackle - he is beginning to miss tackles he would never have missed before and i think its because he trying to do too much.
 
Really sorry to say this as I really like him …. but.
His game has definitely dropped off in the last couple of months.
He still produces 100% in effort ...... but very much like Lawrence template game. Very easy to read his attacking lines.... and in the end a good bench player.
 
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His future in the side may reside in the number 9\. Solid defender with some spark with the ball around the ruck.
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McIlwrick definitely gets tired towards the back end. I'd rather stick Taylor on the bench at JLJ's expense who has played 3 minutes in the last 2 weeks. At least Taylor can keep the middle tight and McIlwrick's workload can be lessened.
 
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Absolutely. Many blew a stack when Jason Taylor played him at 9 due to a couple of forward passes. However that was just due to inexperience in the position. A full off season training for the role, even losing a little size, could see him do well at hooker.
 
We are getting there, Taylor just needs more help so he's not making 40-50 tackles per game. Hooth and Twal are helping sure-up the middle and Taylor is better used on the edge.

No his hitups are not going to be gangbusting charges but he is smart and he does take some good options in attack.

Did he do anything special? Hardly anyone did today but ET was there when it counted, made a lot of covering tackles, many 1-1.

He's a good all-around footballer and I don't see why you'd not want him to stay at the club, for all the lack of depth we have. ET fits well into a well-balanced side, something we still don't have yet.
 
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We are getting there, Taylor just needs more help so he's not making 40-50 tackles per game. Hooth and Twal are helping sure-up the middle and Taylor is better used on the edge.

No his hitups are not going to be gangbusting charges but he is smart and he does take some good options in attack.

Did he do anything special? Hardly anyone did today but ET was there when it counted, made a lot of covering tackles, many 1-1.

He's a good all-around footballer and I don't see why you'd not want him to stay at the club, for all the lack of depth we have. ET fits well into a well-balanced side, something we still don't have yet.
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I agree. ET is a keeper.
 
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We are getting there, Taylor just needs more help so he's not making 40-50 tackles per game. Hooth and Twal are helping sure-up the middle and Taylor is better used on the edge.

No his hitups are not going to be gangbusting charges but he is smart and he does take some good options in attack.

Did he do anything special? Hardly anyone did today but ET was there when it counted, made a lot of covering tackles, many 1-1.

He's a good all-around footballer and I don't see why you'd not want him to stay at the club, for all the lack of depth we have. ET fits well into a well-balanced side, something we still don't have yet.
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Problem is we won't have a well-balanced side for a few years. For me, ever since Cleary took away ET's ball playing role, his value to the team has diminished significantly. I like ET but am worried that he leaves us a man short in attack.
 
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We are getting there, Taylor just needs more help so he's not making 40-50 tackles per game. Hooth and Twal are helping sure-up the middle and Taylor is better used on the edge.

No his hitups are not going to be gangbusting charges but he is smart and he does take some good options in attack.

Did he do anything special? Hardly anyone did today but ET was there when it counted, made a lot of covering tackles, many 1-1.

He's a good all-around footballer and I don't see why you'd not want him to stay at the club, for all the lack of depth we have. ET fits well into a well-balanced side, something we still don't have yet.
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Good post. Hopefully we sign him up on a long term contract. He is the sort of player who you can build a club around.

We can't overpay the guy though. We have to have learned from our mistakes when it comes to overpaying guys and having a dud squad. I doubt many clubs are clammering to get ET. We should lock him up on a good contract for us and him.
 
WESTS Tigers forward Elijah Taylor could miss the end of the season with shoulder and rib injuries, but will this week confirm he will stay at the NRL club in 2018.

Taylor will be sent for scans on Sunday morning after he left Allianz Stadium in a sling following the 22-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.

In further bad news for the Tigers, halfback Luke Brooks will also undergo scans on his troublesome hamstring ahead of Friday night’s clash with North Queensland.

His injury is considered far less serious, as he finished the game and his tests are considered only precautionary.

But Taylor’s pains are thought to be far more worrying, as aggravated his already-injured ribs in a tangle with the Roosters’ Blake Ferguson.

“I had Ferguson in a wrestle and I just heard my ribs pop,” Taylor told AAP. “I was pretty sore in the second half. I tackled (Boyd) Cordner and I just hurt my shoulder.

“I’m more concerned about the shoulder, I can jab my ribs. I’ve had rib issues for the past month but I will get scans on the shoulder tomorrow.”

Taylor’s long-term future has been up in the air for a number of months after he failed to take up an option in his deal at the Tigers to extend his current deal into next season.

He had been contemplating a return home to the Warriors, but has also received advice from doctors for his one-year-old daughter to remain in Sydney as she battles illness.

“I’m taking the doctor’s advice as always,” Taylor said.

“It’s a huge factor in the decision — a massive factor.” The Tigers will this week confirm both his and forward Matt Eisenhuth’s long- term future at the club into next season.
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He'll be here next year.

What's your link mate? You seem to know what's going on and you're fairly definite in your predictions.
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It's a bit rude asking someone whose providing inside info what their link is. I'd just be greatful he"s providing the info.
 
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He'll be here next year.

What's your link mate? You seem to know what's going on and you're fairly definite in your predictions.
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It's a bit rude asking someone whose providing inside info what their link is. I'd just be greatful for the info.
 
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WESTS Tigers forward Elijah Taylor could miss the end of the season with shoulder and rib injuries, but will this week confirm he will stay at the NRL club in 2018.

Taylor will be sent for scans on Sunday morning after he left Allianz Stadium in a sling following the 22-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.

In further bad news for the Tigers, halfback Luke Brooks will also undergo scans on his troublesome hamstring ahead of Friday night’s clash with North Queensland.

His injury is considered far less serious, as he finished the game and his tests are considered only precautionary.

But Taylor’s pains are thought to be far more worrying, as aggravated his already-injured ribs in a tangle with the Roosters’ Blake Ferguson.

“I had Ferguson in a wrestle and I just heard my ribs pop,” Taylor told AAP. “I was pretty sore in the second half. I tackled (Boyd) Cordner and I just hurt my shoulder.

“I’m more concerned about the shoulder, I can jab my ribs. I’ve had rib issues for the past month but I will get scans on the shoulder tomorrow.”

Taylor’s long-term future has been up in the air for a number of months after he failed to take up an option in his deal at the Tigers to extend his current deal into next season.

He had been contemplating a return home to the Warriors, but has also received advice from doctors for his one-year-old daughter to remain in Sydney as she battles illness.

“I’m taking the doctor’s advice as always,” Taylor said.

“It’s a huge factor in the decision — a massive factor.” The Tigers will this week confirm both his and forward Matt Eisenhuth’s long- term future at the club into next season.
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Here's hoping.
 
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He'll be here next year.

What's your link mate? You seem to know what's going on and you're fairly definite in your predictions.

It's a bit rude asking someone whose providing inside info what their link is. I'd just be greatful for the info.
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I don't want to know the link. I do like the info.
 
I will call our team 95% complete when i hear ET& ME confirmed signings. The tigers, at the moment are a very competitive team even with what Ivan has to work with this year. All our new signings, who we keep, after a full pre season getting the gafer tape to stick, we will be pushing hard up that ladder that has had a few rungs missing. I think the key is Ivan. He can turn teams and I'm loving it. COME ON TIGERS O N & FAR!!!!!
 
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