Marshall dropped

[TigerSJ]

I remember Madge made comments through the Covid period that this season was going to be about the whole squad participating and contributing. He picked his best 17 for 2 games and that team hasn't produced so he's giving other guys a go to prove themselves - it's the best way to get the most out of the squad. The message is clear to all players - if you don't perform on the field, you're watching from the stands.

 

[Guest]

Reynolds and Packer will bring leadership and experience to the side, along with Rowdy of course and I think that is something we have lacked this season so far, particularly with regard to controlling the middle of the field.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

At least Madge is holding players accountable dropping Benji is a big statement. **No one is safe.**

I hope we lineup like this

1. Douhei
2. Talau
3. Mbye
4. BJ Leilua
5. Nofa
6. Walters
7. Brooks
8. Aloai
9. Grant
10. Mikalele
11. Garner
12. Luciano
13. Twal
14. MCK
15. Musgrove
16. ET
17. Reynolds

Brooks is, he always is

 

[cochise]

Reynolds and Packer will bring leadership and experience to the side, along with Rowdy of course and I think that is something we have lacked this season so far, particularly with regard to controlling the middle of the field.

Reynolds doesn't really bring experience when he is replacing a player who has played double the amount of games that he has. Packer and Lawrance do though.

 

[TYGA]

At least Madge is holding players accountable dropping Benji is a big statement. **No one is safe.**

I hope we lineup like this

1. Douhei
2. Talau
3. Mbye
4. BJ Leilua
5. Nofa
6. Walters
7. Brooks
8. Aloai
9. Grant
10. Mikalele
11. Garner
12. Luciano
13. Twal
14. MCK
15. Musgrove
16. ET
17. Reynolds


Brooks is, he always is

No one better Jock Madden or Benji we have a weak squad.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

@851 You must be happy.

Yes mate I am, Brooks now has to finally stand up and we will be cooking with gas

851 I love you mate, but you and I will have one foot in the grave before Brooks ever stands up. He had years to stand up before Benji ever came back.

 

[JD Tiger]

Benji could be somewhat "in" on this. I know he wants this team to reach new heights and showing that no one is off-limits sends a clear message to the squad.

Madge may have had a little chat to him to sacrifice himself so the team can react (and so Josh gets a run). The side benefit being that Benji gets to freshen up.

That approach would still achieve what Madge desires and I'm sure Benji would be willing to take the hit for the team.

Maybe I'm overthinking it. But otherwise, its a risky and ballsy play from madge that could lead to destabilization.

If I was the coach, that's how I'd sell it to Benji totally. You keep the talent happy.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

At least Madge is holding players accountable dropping Benji is a big statement. **No one is safe.**

I hope we lineup like this

1. Douhei
2. Talau
3. Mbye
4. BJ Leilua
5. Nofa
6. Walters
7. Brooks
8. Aloai
9. Grant
10. Mikalele
11. Garner
12. Luciano
13. Twal
14. MCK
15. Musgrove
16. ET
17. Reynolds


Brooks is, he always is

No one better Jock Madden or Benji we have a weak squad.

Agree to disagree TYGA - Reynolds and Benji is a much stronger pairing imo.

 

[Madge]

Everyone was saying that about Benji, suppose not.

 

[TigerSJ]

Sorry to say but Reynolds has got a bit to do to convince me he is any option. Let's see him stay on the field for a full game 3 weeks in a row first without some drama, brainsnap or injury. Gotta like the guy
but .....

 

[JC99]

So we have conceded 11 tries down our right edge this season and according to the fox sports stats, beni himself let in 6 of those. Reynolds isn’t a great defender but surely he can do better than that. I don’t think Benji will be out of the team long

 

[Fraze23]

I wouldn't mind betting that some of the changes are more around cycling the squad through to get minutes under the belt. No point having the same 17 each week, and the other 12 or 13 dont play all year.

Mix it up, keep everyone hungry. Theres no no lower grades remember.

I think it's more to do with the bench from the last 2 weeks being absolute mud and having no impact on the game at all.

 

[Strider]

Well if Tigers win ill think more highly of Maguire. If they lose I'll think less so if him. He made a big play and it's there for him to reap the rewards now.

 

[Celtic_Tiger]

Fair play to Benji for fronting up on NRL360 tonight to talk about his dropping. Must have been a sore one and there’s not many players who would have done that.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Fair play to Benji for fronting up on NRL360 tonight to talk about his dropping. Must have been a sore one and there’s not many players who would have done that.

James Graham just before him was a fair effort as well just quietly

 

[TheDaBoss]

Fair play to Benji for fronting up on NRL360 tonight to talk about his dropping. Must have been a sore one and there’s not many players who would have done that.

What did he say about it btw

 

[TYGA]

What’s the chances Reynolds gets injured again playing a full game. Hope not for the poor bloke but this Raiders team is tough.

 

[cochise]

What’s the chances Reynolds gets injured again playing a full game. Hope not for the poor bloke but this Raiders team is tough.

Probably doesn't make it through the warm up.

 

[JC99]

Well if Tigers win ill think more highly of Maguire. If they lose I'll think less so if him. He made a big play and it's there for him to reap the rewards now.

Even at full strength we’re not beating Canberra I don’t think.

 

[TigerSJ]

Well if Tigers win ill think more highly of Maguire. If they lose I'll think less so if him. He made a big play and it's there for him to reap the rewards now.

Even at full strength we’re not beating Canberra I don’t think.

I think there is a huge gap between the top 4-5 sides and the rest - especially under the new rules.