Jake Simpkin #242

[tony soprano]

Wonder how he’s talk on the field is

We need more leaders

In the second half I noticed AD was trying to pump the team after his goal kicks and the whole side did their best to avoid eye contact

 

[rustycage]

Wonder how he’s talk on the field is

We need more leaders

In the second half I noticed AD was trying to pump the team after his goal kicks and the whole side did their best to avoid eye contact

Tommy T looked keen to get on with things as well. Youthful enthusiasm might get us going if lol else fails

 

[Andyvee]

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-rookies-jake-simpkin-wests-tigers/iod1b2mjrtbd12glop4qdndf9

Was reading the latest article, and thinking this kid is soooo happy at the Tigers, looks like he is keen to make the 9 jersey his own for the long term.

Then I read towards the end of the article, and see how he loves spending time with his mates at Coogee and Clovelly........hoping he includes enjoying the drive there only!

Supporting this club has its issues......psychologically at least!

 

[Blocker1963]

Good read - https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-rookies-jake-simpkin-wests-tigers/iod1b2mjrtbd12glop4qdndf9

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Jake #242
Rip in
Keep the 9 his own


 

[gallagher]

He'll score on debut.

 

[tony soprano]

Simpkin will prove much better 9 than B smith.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Simpkin will prove much better 9 than B smith.

and J Liddle

 

[tony soprano]

Simpkin will prove much better 9 than B smith.

and J Liddle

Wonder if we’ll see him again.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-rookies-jake-simpkin-wests-tigers/iod1b2mjrtbd12glop4qdndf9

Was reading the latest article, and thinking this kid is soooo happy at the Tigers, looks like he is keen to make the 9 jersey his own for the long term.

Then I read towards the end of the article, and see how he loves spending time with his mates at Coogee and Clovelly........hoping he includes enjoying the drive there only!

Supporting this club has its issues......psychologically at least!

Roosters will have a very good crack at Simokin just hope it has not already been in motion like what storm did with JAC
Simpkin gf is a eastern suburbs girl

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Simpkin will prove much better 9 than B smith.

and J Liddle

Wonder if we’ll see him again.

injuries we will otherwise dogs or Roosters or Gold Coast might look at him

 

[rah53]

It makes me sad to watch Harry Grant now. Oh what could've been.

Let's hope Jake Simpkin is in a similar mould. Fingers crossed.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

It makes me sad to watch Harry Grant now. Oh what could've been.

Let's hope Jake Simpkin is in a similar mould. Fingers crossed.

What could have been???
He was never staying past his loan deal, it was never an option.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

It makes me sad to watch Harry Grant now. Oh what could've been.

Let's hope Jake Simpkin is in a similar mould. Fingers crossed.

What could have been???
He was never staying past his loan deal, it was never an option.

Roosters would have got in his ear not us

 

[gallagher]

It makes me sad to watch Harry Grant now. Oh what could've been.

Let's hope Jake Simpkin is in a similar mould. Fingers crossed.

What could have been???
He was never staying past his loan deal, it was never an option.

It was funny that fans thought he might have wanted to stay here though.

 

[rah53]

That was an impressive debut for a hooker. Played the whole game, was the leading tackler for the game. He can only improve.

I thought we had something in Harry Grant. This kid could be just as good. He's only 19. Grant is 22.

I hope we don't put too much pressure on him, but he looks the real deal.

 

[glebe tiger]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

He’s good, but we need to take deep breath I think. Long way to go.

 

[Guest]

He went really well overall. I was at the game tonight, ended up with box seats on the halfway and got a good view of things. I don't like to bag the refs, but Souths clearly got away with more leeway in the ruck than the WT - and he kept a slightly thinner 10 metres for them - our boys got pinned multiple times for showing good linespeed for a change - thought we got judged harshly in this respect.

Forwards all had a dig but because Souths had a thinner 10 metres, we just couldn't dent their line as much as we should have. Not sure Stefano is ready to be starting just yet - I think I'd keep Musgrove starting as he does do a lot of dirty hitups early.

Biggesst criticism regarding our attack is that we play far too flat. I don't think it suits Brooks and we don't have enough bodies in motion during set pieces - it used to be one of our strengths, now it's one of our biggest weaknesses. We had chances on our left edge tonight but lacked the depth in attack to capitalise.

Kicking game was better but Brooks is still the weak link - Doueihi's kicking game was very good, 3 line drop outs forced, general kicks well positioned. Brooks doesn't get enough height on his crossfield kicks and doesn't give time for anyone to chase properly.

I think if we start to play with a bit more depth in attack, we will be much better served. Defensively Tamou set the linespeed well tonight and was backed up strongly by Joe O who I thought was our best forward.

As for young Jake - he took the right option aside from one forward pass and stood up well against one of the heavyweights. Make no mistake - Souths did not play poorly tonight - they left the field exhausted and had multiple players down with niggles and cramp.

Tonight we set a standard which we need to achieve every week.

 

[hsvjones]

We need to lock this kid up before Nov 1 when other clubs can pounce.
He has been class all through his juniors and been calling for him for while now.
I think Liddle will be calling his manager soon to start looking at options.

On Spine moving forward is going to be excellent if we can keep them together..
1 - Daine Laurie
6 - AD
7 - Brooks / Reynolds / ???
9 Jake Simpkin

Add Stefo, Blore, Musgrove, Joe O, Simpkins and all these players are still young...

Just look exciting