OFFICIAL Pathways - KOE General Discussion

[Vicious]

Asitasi James could play NRL next week and more than hold his own without a problem.
He steams onto the ball, is willing to make plenty of hit ups and also has decent line speed when defending.
Tuki also carries the ball strongly, but doesn’t play with near as much energy as what James does and I’m concerned with his agility and lateral movement. I think he’d get easily found out by the sharper ball runners at NRL level.
Blore is no doubt NRL standard though hampered by injury for much of today’s game.
The 2 young forwards Matamua and Tumeth both continue to show promise and hold their own, but they are not yet dominating at KOE Cup level, so are both a work in progress.
Mansfield looks like a big agile forward who regularly busts tackles and makes line breaks, showing a lot of promise.
Reilly has a bit of zip about him, but the rest of the backline are way below KOE Cup standard on current form.

 

[Stevec]

Didn't see game but what is it with this team previous match lead 22-0 and lose and this week leading 14-0 and lose by 20 . Are they a 30 minute team playing 80 minute games obviously no depth to support our NRL side

 

[Qwertyrick]

Didn't see game but what is it with this team previous match lead 22-0 and lose and this week leading 14-0 and lose by 20 . Are they a 30 minute team playing 80 minute games obviously no depth to support our NRL side

They are not playing for each other, Blore was good again, he needs to be playing first grade consistently, Laurie good in attack, did a poor chip and chase. Will smith is meant to be leader in the team, every kick he made they caught on the full, kick to the corners mate!! Reilly with two try’s, two try savers right on the line he played good for how the score was. The winger livai, been watching last few weeks, always seems to be jamming in, I know he’s a centre but mate come on. They need to win next week!!

 

[Thaiger]

My understanding is Sione Hopoate was due to play Ron Massey Cup for Ryde Eastwood v Bulldogs yesterday but had not been given clearance from the ARU. Any intel on his ability?

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Most Metres vs Dragons

Daine Laurie - 167 (19 runs)
Tasi James - 161 (15)
Semisi Kioa - 148 (10)
Tuki Simpkins - 147 (12)
Tony Pellow - 87 (12)

Most Tackles vs Dragons

Justin Matamua - 37 (0 missed)
Tuki Simpkins - 31 (2)
Shawn Blore - 29 (0 missed)
Rua Ngatikaura - 23 (3)
James Roumanos - 15 (1)

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Tuki arguably had his best game in his time at the club in Cup yesterday.

54 mins
12 runs for 147m
2 offloads
31 tackles (2 missed)

 

[jrtiger]

Tuki arguably had his best game in his time at the club in Cup yesterday.

54 mins
12 runs for 147m
2 offloads
31 tackles (2 missed)

he seems to be improving but I wonder whether it's too little too late. plenty of upside but he's certainly not lived up to expectation since coming down here.

 

[boonboon]

he seems to be improving but I wonder whether it's too little too late. plenty of upside but he's certainly not lived up to expectation since coming down here.

The thing is with Tuki though is he just turned 21 at the end of December so is still really young especially for a front rower. I mean if he was born 1 week later he would still be eligible for Flegg this year.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

My understanding is Sione Hopoate was due to play Ron Massey Cup for Ryde Eastwood v Bulldogs yesterday but had not been given clearance from the ARU. Any intel on his ability?

Has he signed with us for NSW Cup? He is 24yo and I remember was one of the leading try scorers in NSW Cup for the Bears 2 seasons ago, a big damaging winger.

 

[jrtiger]

My understanding is Sione Hopoate was due to play Ron Massey Cup for Ryde Eastwood v Bulldogs yesterday but had not been given clearance from the ARU. Any intel on his ability?

can make plenty of metres and find the line but does have an error in him. it's a smart signing for Cup given that Ngutlik and Hill have both done ACLs, Saukuru is not a winger by any stretch and it seems as if Scolari has been put on the scrap heap.

 

[Thaiger]

can make plenty of metres and find the line but does have an error in him. it's a smart signing for Cup given that Ngutlik and Hill have both done ACLs, Saukuru is not a winger by any stretch and it seems as if Scolari has been put on the scrap heap.

Pretty sure he has been signed - apparently turned up to play yesterday at TG Milner but was not allowed.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

he seems to be improving but I wonder whether it's too little too late. plenty of upside but he's certainly not lived up to expectation since coming down here.

He had potential but he hasn't shined

Likely he will be moved on when his contract expires

 

[tiger_one]

Announcing the inaugural Roy Masters Cup! In celebration of the rivalry between Western Suburbs and
@NRL_Dragons , our @NSWCup sides will face off for the prize named after legendary coach Roy Masters.
It's all happening on Sunday June 18th to see who hoists the trophy!

 

[KingRobbie]

The Knock On Effect NSW Cup - Round 14 vs. Raiders

Saturday, June 3 - 2:00 p.m. AEST
Lidcombe Oval, Sydney

WESTERN SUBURBS MAGPIES
1. Daine Laurie
2. Livai Saukuru
3. Semisi Kioa
4. Triston Reilly
5. Israel Ogden
6. Tony Pellow
7. Will Smith
8. Aitasi James
9. Rua Ngatikaura (c)
10. Tukimihia Simpkins
11. Brandon Tumeth
12. Shawn Blore
13. Justin Matamua

14. Manaia Cherrington
15. James Roumanos
23. Sione Fainu
17. Brandon Mansfield

18. Aden Perry
Coach: Wayne Lambkin

 

[Tigers_Wests]

The Knock On Effect NSW Cup - Round 14 vs. Raiders

Saturday, June 3 - 2:00 p.m. AEST
Lidcombe Oval, Sydney

WESTERN SUBURBS MAGPIES
1. Daine Laurie
2. Livai Saukuru
3. Semisi Kioa
4. Triston Reilly
5. Israel Ogden
6. Tony Pellow
7. Will Smith
8. Aitasi James
9. Rua Ngatikaura (c)
10. Tukimihia Simpkins
11. Brandon Tumeth
12. Shawn Blore
13. Justin Matamua

14. Manaia Cherrington
15. James Roumanos
23. Sione Fainu
17. Brandon Mansfield

18. Aden Perry
Coach: Wayne Lambkin

Copy paste from last week. Should be quite a different side that runs out on Saturday.

 

[Todd Packer]

The 3 and the 5 need to be replaced by anyone who currently has 2 arms and 2 legs.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

The 3 and the 5 need to be replaced by anyone who currently has 2 arms and 2 legs.

And Livai Saukuru still thinks he is a centre, so tackles the centre.
Try time!

 

[Buttface]

The thing is with Tuki though is he just turned 21 at the end of December so is still really young especially for a front rower. I mean if he was born 1 week later he would still be eligible for Flegg this year.

Worth preserving with?

 

[Buttface]

And Livai Saukuru still thinks he is a centre, so tackles the centre.
Try time!

Maybe he should go back to centre and punt the other bloke back to reserve for reserves.

 

[Thaiger]

The 3 and the 5 need to be replaced by anyone who currently has 2 arms and 2 legs.

I think the 3 needs to learn to draw and pass like most of them - I feel a bit sorry for Ogden as he is most unlikely to see any ball except from coming out of the 22 and so I will give him the benefit of the doubt. This has been happening all season - if you are a winger, good finisher and want to go places, you're pretty much going to be starved. It happens I suppose in all forms at some point (Addo-Carr comes to mind). I'm also not convinced Daine can pass from left to right. When he runs it (& generally he creates something), it seems to be up the LHS. At least he is causing some spark and expansive play.

Although many are trying to impress to go to the next level, they need to play more like a team & I hope Chops can fix this - it seems it's a major area that needs addressing but then I am not a coach these days. James and Blore are the pick of the forwards for mine. They definitely have a real chance at an NRL career in my opinion.