LIVE game discussion. Tigers Team Vs Penrith - Trial#2

[innsaneink]

Cleary copped a grade 2 high tackle....with priors will miss round 1 & 2 (broncos and sharks)

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Madden’s game management was a highlight of both trials and with Luai an off the cuff player, I can’t help thinking Madden will end up in the 7.

Latu has get his body right and Andrews is probably not quite at that grade.

My take on the halves debate thus far;
Doueihi and Luai will be in the run on side Round 2.
But when together attacking in the red zone they don't stand deep enough! Who is dictating the play I don't know. Benji needs to sort this out. If Benji wants to keep this as his preferred attack weapon he needs to take a leaf out of Maddens play book [via the Broncos Reynolds] on the kicking and positional changes in attack IMO.
Madden had Andrews so deep the defence were confused who to defend. Clean ball and time for attack options, especially down the left with the fullback and decoy runners. Lethal. Plenty of points there.

 

[Masterton]

Been a while since that edge has been as dangerous. Good times.

Since Lawrence and Tuqiri.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Madden’s game management was a highlight of both trials and with Luai an off the cuff player, I can’t help thinking Madden will end up in the 7.

Latu has get his body right and Andrews is probably not quite at that grade.

The interesting point here is, how does Madden match up with Luai?
Who manages the positional play? Who calls the shots? Who's the boss?
Madden the manager or Luai the captain.
Have they trained together as a 7--6 combo?
Benji will go grey soon working on this dilemma. Top 8 now an expected as a must.
Benji now under pressure with his game plans but plenty of room to maneuver with his quality depth.

 

[EllisFan]

Our halves looked good in the first half, though I wonder who is first in pecking order between Andrews and Madden

With AD and Fainu’s history of injuries, it probably won’t be long before one is called up

We have a problem on our hands fitting Luai, AD, Latu and Andrews in the same squad

I think it might be time we transition Latu into a full-time lock, maybe give him a few 80 minute games there in cup

Latu needs to get his body right then set out on earning a role in first grade with some consistent footy.

Andrews looks the goods but not this year for me.

Leaves a two way go between AD and Madden and form should dictate who gets the jersey. AD’s versatility will be handy.

That’s my two cents.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

as some have said i am more than happy to have Andrews instead of Galvin, both my end up having good careers

 

[Jux]

Cleary put a nice hit on Maka , welcome to 1st grade son

I guess ? If you call trying to break his cheek with his shoulder a nice hit. Payback for making him look like a goose up the sideline.

 

[wstigers11]

as some have said i am more than happy to have Andrews instead of Galvin, both my end up having good careers

Especially when we almost paid him $1m

 

[derekderekson]

Makasini is $41 for leading try scorer in nrl

Was $101 a few days ago.

 

[diedpretty]

Does Seyfarh get a spot in the 17 if there is no injuries?

He might get a spot on a 6 man bench because he can cover injuries to a middle and an edge player but i wouldn't have him in a normal rotation.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

AD played well in the 7 stepping offloading assisting the Bula try

 

[Merlot]

I guess ? If you call trying to break his cheek with his shoulder a nice hit. Payback for making him look like a goose up the sideline.

Yep , certainly a dog shot

 

[Leck]

Yeah, hopefully 👍

Balmain previously won it twice (1967, 1976) and were runners up three times (1963, 1979, 1980)
Wests were also runners up on three occasions (1962, 1965, 1969)

My bad, thanks for the correction and deeper dive into our history

 

[dazza65]

Makasini is a different character and Benji would have learnt a lot from the Galvin situation.
Benji gave Galvin too much pump up and Galvin was completely selfish.

From what I understand of his personality, he fits the dogs perfectly…….💩

 

[diedpretty]

Mate Javon is a good at kicking goals and did so in origin but just got to be careful with him he had a few injuries no need to rush him

But he is all class and the little things the way he turn inside held the ball drew in the defence then passed outside just half a second

And he has a big step on him and turn of speed

And the way he hit the winger for the try the vision

Yep that cut out pass was pure class. Luckily Mason had the vision to let it through.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Kick chase was good too.

Not many mention of how well the forwards were.
I though Bunty was outstanding in attack and defence. And big minutes compared to Royce.
Another who excelled IMO was Sione. In attack and D.
Line speed was good also. They all played with intent.
With May and KPP watching on. All augers well for 2026.

 

[Jux]

Madden reminds me of Noel Goldthorpe. Couldn’t get a run behind Jason Taylor at the magpies, left and had a solid first grade career.

 

[wstigers11]

Not many mention of how well the forwards were.
I though Bunty was outstanding in attack and defence. And big minutes compared to Royce.
Another who excelled IMO was Sione. In attack and D.
Line speed was good also. They all played with intent.
With May and KPP watching on. All augers well for 2026.

Gut feel it’s Royce that misses out on the bench spot.

 

[jirskyr]

It was interesting that the second-half Panthers were not quite as good as the second-half Tigers, and that's why we ran away with it.

I can't make much comment about whether that bodes well for our depth, because I didn't really recognise who the Panthers threw on. Also we kept throwing our fringe firsties back on after a rest (e.g. Murray, Hope, Sukkar), so it wasn't necessarily a proper reflection of how we would usually finish matches.

That being said, Penrith defended really well with first and second string sides, so we were forced to do a lot with the ball. The entire Tigers side also defended fairly well, esp. good first contact, even though at times we were losing the ruck speed.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I read Andrews is 190cm and 98kg which means he has the build to play right centre if required. He is a find for the club with an excellent pass and spatial awareness.

Taller, heavier and younger than Luai, might even be faster?