Forwards aggression and the Captain

[innsaneink]

Difference is they were on top, their game was won with a few minutes to go and they were 8 in front

We were behind had to stay composed…that said I would have loved to see our blokes do what the Broncs did tonite

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Loved the broncos reaction after parker gets kicked in the head. They all rushed up and smashed every bulldog for the next 5 minutes. Definitly something we should have done after James dog hit on teddy.

Yeah was a shocker.
Nearly as bad as Parkers elbow on Tedesco in SOO.

A low act.

 

[tigers2005]

Loved the broncos reaction after parker gets kicked in the head. They all rushed up and smashed every bulldog for the next 5 minutes. Definitly something we should have done after James dog hit on teddy.

Yeah was a shocker.
Nearly as bad as Parkers elbow on Tedesco in SOO.

A low act.

I reckon he might be in a bit of trouble, he definitly knew someone was there. Dont think he meant to kick him in the head, but i reckon he knew what he was doing.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Loved the broncos reaction after parker gets kicked in the head. They all rushed up and smashed every bulldog for the next 5 minutes. Definitly something we should have done after James dog hit on teddy.

I mentioned this in another thread, was disappointed with our blokes last week, brisbane showed how you react when this happens.

Our forward pack is coming along nicely, however definitly need to ump up the aggression, especially when other teams target our playmakers.

Blair and Marty would have been useful.
It helps opponents choose their target area a little better.

You see that loss against Cronulla was our best performance of the year but the sharks showed everyone how its done against us.
We still haven't recovered.
The concussion rule is a game changer. Teams will put players in position where " things could go wrong " and with a bit of luck a key playmaker is gone for at least 20mins getting checked. On that score notice their all going for teddy and not our halves, that shows who their worried about.
So sadly and I hope I'm wrong it probably means we have won our last game in 2016.
What needs to be done in these cases is an enforcer of the type we had needs a limited license to almost cost a game early in the year if he sees this type of stuff going on and that way it keeps opponents "careful ".
A further black mark against JT who had this type of protection when he started off with the Maggies.

 

[tigermac88]

Loved the broncos reaction after parker gets kicked in the head. They all rushed up and smashed every bulldog for the next 5 minutes. Definitly something we should have done after James dog hit on teddy.

I mentioned this in another thread, was disappointed with our blokes last week, brisbane showed how you react when this happens.

Be careful talking sense like this a few clowns will try to shoot you down.

 

[tigers2005]

Loved the broncos reaction after parker gets kicked in the head. They all rushed up and smashed every bulldog for the next 5 minutes. Definitly something we should have done after James dog hit on teddy.

I mentioned this in another thread, was disappointed with our blokes last week, brisbane showed how you react when this happens.

Be careful talking sense like this a few clowns will try to shoot you down.

is talking sense not allowed in a forum lol

 

[seadoggy]

The Broncos seemed to be able to dish out some pretty brutal retaliation without crossing the line (well according to the refs) after Parker copped Sam Kasiano's stray boot. It's all about attitude, the difference between us and teams like the Broncos is they want to send a message to other teams that they won't be dominated, and they have the confidence in each other to cover for a man in the bin for 10 mins.

 

[greatodensraven]

^^ We have the players to do this. Guys like Sue, Ava, Aloiai, Grant, Edwards even Lawrence can put a hit on. I think we just lack that "hunt like a pack" mentality. We're improving though. Hopefully the aggression comes out in the next 3 games. If we don't make the 8 lets at least take a few scalps with us!

 

[Gary_Bakerloo]

It's all about attitude,

It's also all about timing and circumstances as well. Tedesco caught the ball on tackle one and we then had to ruck it out for 5 tackles. Tedesco was taken into back play whilst this occurred. I doubt our players knew the extent of the injury for at least a set or two.

When the incident occurred last night, Brisbane had possession and almost scored a try. When possession went to the Dogs, the ref blew time off for the injury. All the Brisbane players then saw the incident on the big screen - so of course they fired. It was also only for one set.

What was interesting is that Kasiano went missing. Graham, Jackson and Klemmer all put their hand up for the hits ups and you could tell they loved it. I wish Wests could sign a player like Jackson.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

It's all about attitude,

It's also all about timing and circumstances as well. Tedesco caught the ball on tackle one and we then had to ruck it out for 5 tackles. Tedesco was taken into back play whilst this occurred. I doubt our players knew the extent of the injury for at least a set or two.

When the incident occurred last night, Brisbane had possession and almost scored a try. When possession went to the Dogs, the ref blew time off for the injury. All the Brisbane players then saw the incident on the big screen - so of course they fired. It was also only for one set.

What was interesting is that Kasiano went missing. Graham, Jackson and Klemmer all put their hand up for the hits ups and you could tell they loved it. I wish Wests could sign a player like Jackson.

He just re-signed with the Dogs for 4 years.

I noticed Kasiano going missing too. I thought he made himself look like a coward. Obviously feels more comfortable terrorising halves and wingers on the edges.

 

[barra]

The problem is that in that scenario, it's not a fair contest for the fullback. Fullbacks are on a hiding to nothing as they are generally stationary under high balls and get belted by fast moving defence. Classic case of one player playing the ball and 13 playing the man.

I actually think there should be a rule change to reduce risk of injuries - a player should have the option of calling “mark” for a catch inside his own 20m area and receive a play the ball (tackle 1).

I agree with the first part of your post- fullbacks are just sitting ducks under the high ball with no protection. Bombs are a massive blight on our game in any case- they are a crap tactic.
As for changing the rules to allow for a "fair catch" NFL-style I don't agree with that- that sort of thing is just Americanised rubbish along with "taking a knee" to kill the last few minutes of a game, would hate to see RL reduced to that.
**The easiest solution is for the NRL to actually have some balls and heavily suspend players who make contact with the head of a player (especially a defenceless one like a fullback sitting under a bomb). They are the rules of the bloody game- no contact to the head.**
Kade Snowden broke Ray Thompson's jaw in an incident that was more innocuous and less ill-intended a few seasons ago and got 8 weeks from memory. As the NRL have proven regularly, punishment depends on who the person at fault plays for and the vested interest the NRL has in that particular player's team being successful. The tribunal has just been an absolute dog's breakfast for many years with punishments taking on the form of a lottery. The NRL having no balls is the root cause of all this crap. Corrupt as you can get.
Would be interesting to see what would happen if Jazza "this is my house" Hayne gets his jaw busted on that annoying looking head of his this weekend and the NRL loses it's golden meal ticket for the rest of the season, punishment would be more severe you can be certain of it.

Yes FTB, it's simple really. No need to change rules, remove the bomb tactic etc. Just enforce the rules.

Which is what the NRL/judiciary was doing… at least until recently.

 

[barra]

Loved the broncos reaction after parker gets kicked in the head. They all rushed up and smashed every bulldog for the next 5 minutes. Definitly something we should have done after James dog hit on teddy.

I mentioned this in another thread, was disappointed with our blokes last week, brisbane showed how you react when this happens.

Our forward pack is coming along nicely, however definitly need to ump up the aggression, especially when other teams target our playmakers.

Pretty sure that Sue would be up for it right now.

 

[Fade_To_Black]

Watching Woods smiling as he was packing into the last scrum of the game last night was the ultimate insult.
Absolutely pitiful, disgusting performance with our season on the line and he starts grinning as if he is happy for our season to be over. Sums up our club, near enough is ALWAYS good enough for the mighty Wests Tigers.

 

[hobbo]

Watching Woods smiling as he was packing into the last scrum of the game last night was the ultimate insult.
Absolutely pitiful, disgusting performance with our season on the line and he starts grinning as if he is happy for our season to be over. Sums up our club, near enough is ALWAYS good enough for the mighty Wests Tigers.

Postcards from Bali to be tweeted soon ….
Happy Days !

 

[Eddie]

Did not see it however its not what I like in a player.

But Woods is Woods he is always smiling.

 

[innsaneink]

Yeah I noticed it at the time…. Annoyed me initially but then I thought it may have been in response to comments from panthers forwards... Who knows

 

[Eddie]

I had a coach even at a lower level who said you won't get picked if you get caught smiling during or after a loss. Save it for the sheds or when you go out later. Was old school but i reckon some NRL coaches would be the same.

 

[Needaname]

Woods is not the right man for team captain. Club captain maybe but not on field captain. It is sad to see that our 2nd youngest player in the team is our loudest.
After that 2nd try last night from the Panthers. Woods had the perfect oportunity to rip into the team behind the goal posts, instead he goes and whinges to the referee.
I'm sick and tired of seeing him milk everything in the ruck.
His attitude is lazy, call it laid back if you like but it is not a winners attitude.
If you want to look like a caveman, start playing like one.
He takes up too much of our cap for him to just flop his way through the game.
I fear it the long run its not going to work out for us.
Woods should be leading our line speed, instead he is most often 2nd or 3rd man in.
Yeah he makes good stats. So what, it doesn't show in the end.

 

[tigers2005]

I reckon it starts from the top. I dont think ive ever seen JT give the players a spray. Even after a loss, its not abouut losing, its about progression to a greater goal which we are still waiting to achieve 2 years later. I love woods but he is no captain. He is a larrikin, one of the boys. The refs know that neither JT or Woods will ever hold them to account after bad decisions. James Graham is captain material. Did you see him in the last 10 minutes he was filthy, looking for a fight almost. Im just trying to think who is suitable to be captain? I honestly cant think of someone who would be a leader at our club.

 

[Geo]

I reckon it starts from the top. **I dont think ive ever seen JT give the players a spray**. Even after a loss, its not abouut losing, its about progression to a greater goal which we are still waiting to achieve 2 years later. I love woods but he is no captain. He is a larrikin, one of the boys. The refs know that neither JT or Woods will ever hold them to account after bad decisions. James Graham is captain material. Did you see him in the last 10 minutes he was filthy, looking for a fight almost. Im just trying to think who is suitable to be captain? I honestly cant think of someone who would be a leader at our club.

You must know Taylor personally.. have access to the sheds…and know what's said behind closed doors when the Camera's aren't rolling,,