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

[Jux]

Charlie Murray has gone to another level this year. Bigger and more confident, setting up a lot of second phase play and backs up as well.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Was $101 a few days ago.

I know
I wasn't smart enough to get on then lol

 

[George Piper's #1 fan]

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

I love ‘our history’.

 

[Jux]

I’ll have to watch the replay, but I didn’t think Star Toa went as bad as people are making out. Pulled off some good tackles and showed his customary fend with limited opportunities.
Was more concerned with Tiny Mays diabolical attempt on To’o and the forward pass to Maka that would have ruined the highlight reel 😁

 

[tigerman80]

I have seen Twal abit different to others over the years and think he is a must to start for us. So didn’t mention him as thought that was a standard Twal performance.

He is using his body better. He direct runs make an impact and his offloads have a knack of leading to significant field gains or points.

I actually can see Benji squad forming but also with like for like players potential on the park for the full game.

Bunty & Hunt, Pole & Sione, May is the exception.
Twal and Seyfarth as the rovers. With young brigade to come in as injuries hit.

Basically the forward momentum should last alot longer this season than ones before.

Makasini try was a direct result of Twals offload , he looked good all night .

 

[Oldman]

We should temper our enthusiasm a smidge on Jock. Yes he is playing well in these trials and yes the structures look more lethal with him directing them.
These are trials though and I’d remind everyone that one of our best performers in the trials last year was Hope, and many said he deserved to take Tallyns spot. When the real footy started though Tallyn quickly established himself as the preferred 2nd string hooker.
AD is proven during premiership rounds and was one of the few who stood up last year and had a go for us. He was one of our best all year.
We’ll get a better view as the year progresses and my want is the Benji rewards consistency and form fairly.

I have to agree with you on this one Tucker (doesn’t happen often 😂)
There’s a big difference between first and reserve grade in both attack & defence.

 

[krissy]

So Cleary suspended for at least 2 games, 3 if he fights & loses. Does that mean he is out of Dally M contention already?

 

[Oldman]

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.

Has left before and couldn’t get a run and has returned.
A solid backup that all teams need

 

[EllisFan]

I have to agree with you on this one Tucker (doesn’t happen often 😂)
There’s a big difference between first and reserve grade in both attack & defence.

Don’t forget Jock has been around Adam Reynolds and Ben Hunt in recent times and filled in pretty well when he had to.

 

[Pablo]

He looks damn good doesnt he.
How long is he contracted for? I cant see him sticking around to wait for luai to leave

Three years I think, until the end of the 2028 season

 

[EllisFan]

He looks damn good doesnt he.
How long is he contracted for? I cant see him sticking around to wait for luai to leave

This is the attitude we need to change as a club. The opportunity to learn under a four time premiership winner should be a selling point. If kids think they’re ready before they are then good luck to them.

I think we will see Pezet have a great career after doing a proper apprenticeship.

 

[Tiger2135]

They are broke, no fear there

They'll be cashed up when they get their cut of the ticket sales from RWC 2027.
The prices are very very high.

 

[innsaneink]

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.

When.penrith went to Vegas a year or 2 back i watch
ed a trial penrith v someone i think at LO....it was basically panthers reggies yet they.were a.carbon copy of the nrl side the way they played ...so similar.
Didnt see that last.night

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

So Cleary suspended for at least 2 games, 3 if he fights & loses. Does that mean he is out of Dally M contention already?

Ahh the chin will dash off to the UK for a few weeks

 

[Odessa]

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

I open Benji tells him to eyes up to Toa and not to run every time

To'a should have gotten 1 and set up his winger for another

 

[hugh1954]

From the little I have seen, we look to have power, skill and confidence in our backline Benji must be working overtime in this area of the game because for many years we have settled for plodders

 

[hammertime]

We're in a good position to win the preseason challenge -

Parramatta Eels	15	1	30	Must win with all 3 bonus points AND maintain a higher PD (currently +34).
Canberra Raiders	15	1	30	Must win with all 3 bonus points AND improve PD (currently +26) to > +30.

We missed 1 bonus point (I think the 10+ offloads last game). So if either the eels, raiders or titans win and get all 3 bonus points, they'll beat us.

If they win, but miss 1 bonus point, then it will come down to PD.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Ahh the chin will dash off to the UK for a few weeks

I doubt that Mary is probably on a plane right now headed for Australia for the Asian cup, was confidence she's ready to play.

 

[tiger_one]

Wests Tigers are currently leading the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.

The winning team will take home $100,000 and a huge shot of confidence to take into the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.

Every game a team can score up to 15 points each game (12 points for a win and 3 bonus points).
Wests Tigers scored 29 out of 30 points from our two trials but Titans, Eels and Raiders are all on 15 points and playing today.

You receive a bonus point for:
- 10+ offloads
- 5+ line breaks
- 5+ tries

 

[innsaneink]

We missed 1 bonus point (I think the 10+ offloads last game). So if either the eels, raiders or titans win and get all 3 bonus points, they'll beat us.

If they win, but miss 1 bonus point, then it will come down to PD.

Yep
Sharks v raiders
Roosters eels
Storm titans