New Faces at Training

[Speed2burn]

How's the chicken farms on Twal jesus 

 

[Eca]

JtJ must have a lot of grip on those runners..

 

[Needaname]

The POM mentioned in another thread coaching staff were happy with Fitzgibbon, could very well be upgraded to top 30 on minimum wage

It's good to read WTs are really supporting this young fellow. The improvements to our coaching structures and support systems shine through.

I know nothing of him, what’s his story?

This clip does his skills justice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eUcAN6sgjI

Thanks for sharing, bit of Inglis/peachey in there

What I enjoyed most about the highlights is the confidence of the young man to get on the outside of his opponent and back himself in a sprint. I am so thorughly sick of watching wingers step back inside when there is a clear channel down the wing because they are 'strong runners' ie lack genuine pace.

He will obviously have a lot less time and space if he cracks firsts but what strikes me most is his balance. He appears to be one of those natural athletes made for rugby league, guys that give defenders nightmares, I hope he gets a crack.



Agree. Just hope we've learned from previous lessons about fast, scrawny wingers.
Remember a trial match on Sunshine Coast, Qld, Addo-Carr was dynamite... but there was no faith.
Im not a gambling man but I half considered backing him for leading try-scorer when he went to Storm.

Look at the photos. His far from scrawny.

 

[Shooter Mcgavin]

How's the chicken farms on Twal jesus 

Hoping he can produce a similar output to his pre injury state last year. Was red hot till he came back from injury and suddenly he looked plodderesque

 

[Speed2burn]

How's the chicken farms on Twal jesus 

Hoping he can produce a similar output to his pre injury state last year. Was red hot till he came back from injury and suddenly he looked plodderesque

Sternum injuries are tough. I think he will be fine. Just hope he can develop an offload this year, rather than just bash and barge all the time

 

[The-moP]

The POM mentioned in another thread coaching staff were happy with Fitzgibbon, could very well be upgraded to top 30 on minimum wage

It's good to read WTs are really supporting this young fellow. The improvements to our coaching structures and support systems shine through.

I know nothing of him, what’s his story?

This clip does his skills justice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eUcAN6sgjI

Thanks for sharing, bit of Inglis/peachey in there

What I enjoyed most about the highlights is the confidence of the young man to get on the outside of his opponent and back himself in a sprint. I am so thorughly sick of watching wingers step back inside when there is a clear channel down the wing because they are 'strong runners' ie lack genuine pace.

He will obviously have a lot less time and space if he cracks firsts but what strikes me most is his balance. He appears to be one of those natural athletes made for rugby league, guys that give defenders nightmares, I hope he gets a crack.



Agree. Just hope we've learned from previous lessons about fast, scrawny wingers.
Remember a trial match on Sunshine Coast, Qld, Addo-Carr was dynamite... but there was no faith.
Im not a gambling man but I half considered backing him for leading try-scorer when he went to Storm.

Look at the photos. His far from scrawny.

Shawn Blore, Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin look like they have all bulked up as well .. !! getting excited here, can't wait for the footy to start .. !!

 

[Sully]

FOX SPORTS RATING ON RECRUITMENT

WESTS TIGERS

2021 gains: James Roberts (Rabbitohs), Stefano Utoikamanu (Eels), Paul Momirovski (loan return from Storm), James Tamou (Panthers), Joe Ofahengaue (Broncos), Tuki Simpkins (Cowboys), Jock Madden, Jake Simpkin, Zac Cini (all upgraded)

2021 losses: Harry Grant (loan return to Storm), Josh Aloiai (Broncos), Chris Lawrence (retirement), Sam McIntyre (Titans), Matt Eisenhuth, Robert Jennings (both Panthers), Josh Reynolds (Hull FC), Elijah Taylor (Salford), Kane Bradley (Cowboys), Benji Marshall, Oliver Clark, Dylan Smith (all unsigned)

Rating: B: James Tamou’s exactly what the Tigers have needed. A good club man, a standard-setter and someone who leads by example. The acquisitions of Joe Ofahengaue and James Roberts fall under the category of wait and see. On their day both can break games open, at their worst they both can leave you scratching your head.

. Former Bronco Joe Ofahengaue gets used to life as a Tiger
. Former Bronco Joe Ofahengaue gets used to life as a Tiger
The problem for Ofahengaue has been that he’s moved from middle to edge to bench again and again. That can’t be good for your development, so hopefully a settled role will bring the best out of him. Roberts, meanwhile, comes with some baggage but the Tigers insist he’s in a good space physically and mentally and if that continues then he remains one of the competition’s great attacking threats. There’s a lot of good whispers about hooker Jake Simpkin who, with just Jacob Liddle in front of him, may get a shot at first grade in 2021.

Josh Aloiai listed as 2021 loss off to the Broncos - Fox Sports as good as the DT with their facts.

 

[Goldust]

I’m guessing Green and Red singlets are players most likely will be named round one?

 

[The-moP]


Good to see Packer on his A game there .. alert and in total support ready for Joey's offload .. !! ;-)

 

[bathursttiger1]


Good to see Packer on his A game there .. alert and in total support ready for Joey's offload .. !! ;-)

Getting ready for his 1 metre blockbusting run.

 

[hammertime]

How's the chicken farms on Twal jesus 

Geezus christ! Deadset unit.

 

[hammertime]


I don't remember Chee being built like this

 

[Tiger5150]

Its a cliche trotted out every pre-season, but I genuinely never recall a Tigers squad looked as bulked and jacked as this year.

 

[Tim Sheens]

JtJ must have a lot of grip on those runners..

The guy has natural style in spades and just looks fast in everything he does. Without the black dog and similar issues in the shadows hounding him throughout his life, Roberts could have been a generational talent.

Geez, I hope he can keep his demons at bay for a year or two so that he can finish near a level that he was destined for. If Fitzgibbon alongside him can lift his attitude through example and mentoring, even better and will cement our indigenous community programs.

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[The-moP]


I don't remember Chee being built like this

He seems to get bigger and bigger each year .. only to warm the bench on an odd game or two .. !! Poor bloke .. he's gotta have a break out year sooner or later .. !!

 

[The-moP]

JtJ must have a lot of grip on those runners..

The guy has natural style in spades and just looks fast in everything he does. Without the black dog and similar issues in the shadows hounding him throughout his life, Roberts could have been a generational talent.

Geez, I hope he can keep his demons at bay for a year or two so that he can finish near a level that he was destined for. If Fitzgibbon alongside him can lift his attitude through example and mentoring, even better and will cement our indigenous community programs.

.

We might have to start with the guy on Roberts right .. he's probably the only player we have that can keep up with him .. Allan Fitzgibbon

 

[JC99]

JtJ must have a lot of grip on those runners..

The guy has natural style in spades and just looks fast in everything he does. Without the black dog and similar issues in the shadows hounding him throughout his life, Roberts could have been a generational talent.

Geez, I hope he can keep his demons at bay for a year or two so that he can finish near a level that he was destined for. If Fitzgibbon alongside him can lift his attitude through example and mentoring, even better and will cement our indigenous community programs.

.

We might have to start with the guy on Roberts right .. he's probably the only player we have that can keep up with him .. Allan Fitzgibbon

Good to see him back training with first grade seemed like he wasn't there for a little bit.

 

[TheDaBoss]


I don't remember Chee being built like this

He seems to get bigger and bigger each year .. only to warm the bench on an odd game or two .. !! Poor bloke .. he's gotta have a break out year sooner or later .. !!

His try winners agains donkeys and rabs will always be remembered lol

 

[happy_tiger]

Saw on social that Fitzgibbon was late to training. Hope this doesn't set him back.

Players are posting on social that they were late??

Roberts posted a video of him on a bike with Ronnie Palmer as punishment for being late.


Is this a photo of Ronnie on the bike with Fitzgibbon
I hope that's Ronnie on the back

Yeah ...but it is not funny ...if you are on the fringe of a NRL squad you should be showing up early and staying back late doing extras ...that is how you make it ...not simply relying on talent ...and before someone says it's only once ...once isn't acceptable ...not at this level

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

I’m guessing Green and Red singlets are players most likely will be named round one?

I'm thinking Lollipop Men.

Green means - let em Go & bust through tackles/offloads
Red means - try to stop em
Yellow means watch them put their plays on, then try to smash em.