NRL vs Cronulla LIVE thread

[Phantomlock]

35'— Sharks threaten our end but a huge tackle from @jack11buchanan knocks the ball free and we'll work it out now.

 

[Phantomlock]

37'— Sharks spill the ball on halfway. Gavet scoops it up and we're on the attack! Come on boys!

 

[Phantomlock]

38'— Farah gets it in the in-goal and it's a drop-out to Cronulla. Big chance coming up here late in the half

 

[MacDougall]

So far so good really though. Considering the penalty and possession stats to be 6-all is a great sign. What's not a great sign is that we continue to give up points to big men who take the short route to the try-line and that indicates that the guys in the middle of the field aren't enjoying the collision with guys of Fifita's size and are avoiding putting their body on the line against him so expect the likes of Dave Taylor, Fifita and Sam Kasiano to give us all sorts again.

 

[Phantomlock]

HALF-TIME: 6-6 Luke Brooks our try-scorer.

 

[happy_tiger]

So far so good really though. Considering the penalty and possession stats to be 6-all is a great sign. What's not a great sign is that we continue to give up points to big men who take the short route to the try-line and that indicates that the guys in the middle of the field aren't enjoying the collision with guys of Fifita's size and are avoiding putting their body on the line against him so expect the likes of Dave Taylor, Fifita and Sam Kasiano to give us all sorts again.

Hoping when Keefy and Fulton are back they will help tighten us up the middle

 

[innsaneink]

Sounds like we are competing

This is good

 

[jctiger]

So far so good really though. Considering the penalty and possession stats to be 6-all is a great sign. What's not a great sign is that we continue to give up points to big men who take the short route to the try-line and that indicates that the guys in the middle of the field aren't enjoying the collision with guys of Fifita's size and are avoiding putting their body on the line against him so expect the likes of Dave Taylor, Fifita and Sam Kasiano to give us all sorts again.

Agree,
but having said that, it was a pretty good step that Fafita put on.
We are making some good ground up the middle as well. Kapow and Gavet certainly add some grunt.
Tedesco is looking sharp.

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[Phantomlock]

Possession favouring Sharks so good defensive effort as a consequence. Good to get a tough hit out before the season starts. Praying for no more injuries too.

 

[foreveratiger]

Sounds like we are going o.k. As long as we are not embarrassed every week I'm happy

 

[Phantomlock]

We're off again.

Half time report for those who missed it. Courtesy Wests Tigers Official website.

Scores are locked at 6-all between Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks at half time of the NRL trial match at Remondis Stadium.

A tough opening stanza was highlighted by a bone-rattling tackle from Bodene Thompson on Jono Wright that resulted in the Sharks winger spilling the ball.

Cory Paterson came up with a crafty offload in the following set, finding James Tedesco who was pulled down just 10 metres from the line. Wests Tigers could not convert field position into points with Braith Anasta’s cross-field kick being defused by winger Sosaia Feki.

With the Sharks deep on the attack for three sets in a row, Wests Tigers’ defence held strong with a last-ditch effort by Aaron Woods forcing the ball free from Jeff Robson’s grasp.

The continued pressure from Cronulla was turned when halfback Luke Brooks intercepted a Daniel Holdsworth pass and raced 80-metres to the try line. Pat Richards added the extras for a 6-0 lead after 19 minutes.

Numerous penalties to the home side resulted in the Sharks hitting straight back through Andrew Fifita who barged over close the sticks. Michael Gordon made no mistake with the close-range conversion, locking it up at 6-all after 24 minutes.

Seven minutes out from the break, Wests Tigers had their best attacking chance of the game but a loose pass from James Tedesco was ruled to be a knock-on as Marika Koroibete edged towards the line.

A chip and chase from Thompson down the blind-side nearly resulted in a try, however Gordon was ruled to have caught the ball in-goal despite it eventually coming free.

Wests Tigers consistently threatened the Sharks line in the dying stages of the first half, however both sides remained equal going into the half time break.

 

[Phantomlock]

42'— Ball is ruled to have been knocked-on on our 30\. Sharks with the feed. First chance for the second half.

 

[Phantomlock]

44'— Paterson charges down the kick but Gardner collects and the Sharks will have a repeat set on our line.

 

[Phantomlock]

45'— Try to Cronulla. Cross field kick is caught well and put down in the corner. Kick is wide. Score remains 10-6, Sharks.

 

[Phantomlock]

48'— Repeat penalties for the Sharks. The hosts will go on the attack inside our 20 now. Big defensive set required here.

 

[fergiefurr]

Seriously what is the go with penalties?

We got caned against Penrith, in the 9s and now again tonight

 

[softlaw]

KORO!
49'— Graham grubbers into the in-goal, @MarikaKoroibete picks it up, beats two and then runs the length of the field! Now 10-10, KTC.

 

[jctiger]

Marika scoots away for a length of the field try.
Conversion successful
WT 12 - 10

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[Phantomlock]

LENGTH OF THE FIELD TRY!! YOU WON'T CATCH KOROIBETE!

 

[Phantomlock]

49'— Graham grubbers into the in-goal, Marika picks it up, beats two and then runs the length of the field! Now 10-10,

Conversion good.

We lead 12 - 10