Rd 10 - WestsTigers v Knights

[avocadoontoast]

**“I’ll be out there to complement Luke [Brooks]. I need to give him space and time to let him do what he does best,” he said.
“He can be on the ball a bit more. We’re confident it’s going to work.”**

Game over for me...t**hat is absolutely ludicrous.** I was prepared to believe Madge moved AD to cover our weakness at center...but Mbye says it is so Brooks can be on the ball more.

Madge has to go.

Thats just disgusting.

Daily Telegraph dont go hard enough calling us out. We are worse than they say lol

I just watched the video. So embarrassing.

 

[tigerbill]

Mbye 5/8 .... What is Madges obsession with this worthless overpaid hack.

 

[The_Patriot]

Do you guys think he will drop Brooks and play Madden and Mmbye with simpkin as 14 ?

I don't think so. Simpkin looked cooked last week - he needs to learn the ropes about what it takes to play NRL week in, week out. Having said that, I would have kept him on the bench to interchange Liddle.

Saw Mbye on the news, he was genuinely surprised to be named at 6 so it sounds like it was very much a surprise to him...But he sucked in the centres last week **and it may be strategic to line Doueihi up against Best**. The forward pack will have its hands full. We were lucky to beat the Knights last time and their forward pack dominated ours. I see the same thing happening again here unfortunately.

Do you think that is best for the long term future of our club.

Does that sound like good management and team and roster building?

 

[TrueTiger]

The garbage and vitriol thrown at Madge because he has done something that most on here dont AGREE with...hello he is the coach,you guys called for changes every week.give the young guys a go,Brooks is useless,Mbye doesnt know his position,AD isnt a centre, Laurie should be in 5/8,Cini is killing it in CC ...how did he go last week...andon the crap goes...

Madge is trying to get the best out of this squad,he cant go to a shop and buy a new team like Nick does,so have an opinion and be civil about it,Madge isnt trying to wreck the Wests Tigers he is trying to fix a rotten problem that has been in this club for years..

All the best to the team on the weekend and well done Madge on selecting Madden to make his debut...

 

[The_Patriot]

The garbage and vitriol thrown at Madge because he has done something that most on here dont AGREE with...hello he is the coach,you guys called for changes every week.give the young guys a go,Brooks is useless,Mbye doesnt know his position,AD isnt a centre, Laurie should be in 5/8,Cini is killing it in CC ...how did he go last week...andon the crap goes...

Madge is trying to get the best out of this squad,he cant go to a shop and buy a new team like Nick does,so have an opinion and be civil about it,Madge isnt trying to wreck the Wests Tigers he is trying to fix a rotten problem that has been in this club for years..

All the best to the team on the weekend and well done Madge on selecting Madden to make his debut...

You also threw the same kind of passion and support behind previous coaches. Only recently to admit they werent the best.

its one thing to be passionate and offer support but you still need to rugby league every now and then.

 

[Geo]

Imagine being AD right now. Been one of the best players all year, trying his guts out. And moved because they want to get the ball in Brooks hand more. He should be absolutely filthy

Nah
Doueihi's a team player and he wants Brooks gone as well ..
I reckon Doueihi asked to be moved cause he’s had a gut full of having to do everything.

he'll have to do everything +10 now..

 

[Tiger5150]

**“I’ll be out there to complement Luke [Brooks]. I need to give him space and time to let him do what he does best,” he said.
“He can be on the ball a bit more. We’re confident it’s going to work.”**

Game over for me...t**hat is absolutely ludicrous.** I was prepared to believe Madge moved AD to cover our weakness at center...but Mbye says it is so Brooks can be on the ball more.

Madge has to go.

Jesus Christ we are a mess. Not even 2 weeks ago our current captain says it’s about having AD leading us around the park, now our old captain says he’s been moved to give Brooks more ball. Absolute laugh


Who the hell down voted that post.

Can Geo and Willow sort this person out?

Why do you care?

 

[weststigerman]

If this is the starting team, part of me hopes we will get pumped. Anything less will validate this craziness and buy Brooks another few weeks.

 

[TrueTiger]

The garbage and vitriol thrown at Madge because he has done something that most on here dont AGREE with...hello he is the coach,you guys called for changes every week.give the young guys a go,Brooks is useless,Mbye doesnt know his position,AD isnt a centre, Laurie should be in 5/8,Cini is killing it in CC ...how did he go last week...andon the crap goes...

Madge is trying to get the best out of this squad,he cant go to a shop and buy a new team like Nick does,so have an opinion and be civil about it,Madge isnt trying to wreck the Wests Tigers he is trying to fix a rotten problem that has been in this club for years..

All the best to the team on the weekend and well done Madge on selecting Madden to make his debut...



You also threw the same kind of passion and support behind previous coaches. Only recently to admit they werent the best.

its one thing to be passionate and offer support but you still need to rugby league every now and then.

So what mate,at least I got behind them when they were appointed and gave them a chance ,,the only one I didnt give much credence to was Ivan and only because of the way he treated us..
Potter wasnt given a proper chance,JT tried to sort out the boys club and was sacked,Sheens was great but he was sackjed as well,what do you want me to do..hate every coach because he doesnt suit me,no thanks they all have far better credentials the myself and many others..appreciate your input,but target someone else to be your fall guy...

 

[tony soprano]

I’d say mbye in the halves at the start then replaced by madden with mbye going to 13.

Looks like doueihi hasn’t been listening to coaches game plan.

 

[tony soprano]

The garbage and vitriol thrown at Madge because he has done something that most on here dont AGREE with...hello he is the coach,you guys called for changes every week.give the young guys a go,Brooks is useless,Mbye doesnt know his position,AD isnt a centre, Laurie should be in 5/8,Cini is killing it in CC ...how did he go last week...andon the crap goes...

Madge is trying to get the best out of this squad,he cant go to a shop and buy a new team like Nick does,so have an opinion and be civil about it,Madge isnt trying to wreck the Wests Tigers he is trying to fix a rotten problem that has been in this club for years..

All the best to the team on the weekend and well done Madge on selecting Madden to make his debut...

Exactly. It’s just a number, it’s more important the players play with some ticker.

 

[avocadoontoast]

I’d say mbye in the halves at the start then replaced by madden with mbye going to 13.

Looks like doueihi hasn’t been listening to coaches game plan.

Yep agree, he’s been getting repeat sets, running the ball and setting up tries. That’s not Madge’s style

 

[The_Patriot]

**“I’ll be out there to complement Luke [Brooks]. I need to give him space and time to let him do what he does best,” he said.
“He can be on the ball a bit more. We’re confident it’s going to work.”**

Game over for me...t**hat is absolutely ludicrous.** I was prepared to believe Madge moved AD to cover our weakness at center...but Mbye says it is so Brooks can be on the ball more.

Madge has to go.

Jesus Christ we are a mess. Not even 2 weeks ago our current captain says it’s about having AD leading us around the park, now our old captain says he’s been moved to give Brooks more ball. Absolute laugh


Who the hell down voted that post.

Can Geo and Willow sort this person out?

Who the hell down voted the post about down voting.

Sad sack of a person.

 

[JC99]

**“I’ll be out there to complement Luke [Brooks]. I need to give him space and time to let him do what he does best,” he said.
“He can be on the ball a bit more. We’re confident it’s going to work.”**

Game over for me...t**hat is absolutely ludicrous.** I was prepared to believe Madge moved AD to cover our weakness at center...but Mbye says it is so Brooks can be on the ball more.

Madge has to go.

Awful awful decision. Doueihi is probably shattered...

 

[tony soprano]

I’d say mbye in the halves at the start then replaced by madden with mbye going to 13.

Looks like doueihi hasn’t been listening to coaches game plan.

Yep agree, he’s been getting repeat sets, running the ball and setting up tries. That’s not Madge’s style

Sorry did we win last week?

 

[PJ_]

Given the way the team is playing at the moment, I don't think it matters a great deal who is named, the end result will be the same. Newcastle's forward pack is a worry and Ponga will play off the back of that.

Yeah mate. Team looks defeated.

 

[tony soprano]

**“I’ll be out there to complement Luke [Brooks]. I need to give him space and time to let him do what he does best,” he said.
“He can be on the ball a bit more. We’re confident it’s going to work.”**

Game over for me...t**hat is absolutely ludicrous.** I was prepared to believe Madge moved AD to cover our weakness at center...but Mbye says it is so Brooks can be on the ball more.

Madge has to go.

Awful awful decision. Doueihi is probably shattered...

Hahaha you are clearly shattered

 

[Guest]

Do you guys think he will drop Brooks and play Madden and Mmbye with simpkin as 14 ?

I don't think so. Simpkin looked cooked last week - he needs to learn the ropes about what it takes to play NRL week in, week out. Having said that, I would have kept him on the bench to interchange Liddle.

Saw Mbye on the news, he was genuinely surprised to be named at 6 so it sounds like it was very much a surprise to him...But he sucked in the centres last week **and it may be strategic to line Doueihi up against Best**. The forward pack will have its hands full. We were lucky to beat the Knights last time and their forward pack dominated ours. I see the same thing happening again here unfortunately.


Do you think that is best for the long term future of our club.

Does that sound like good management and team and roster building?

No, I certainly don't agree with it. It's the only reason I can think of though. TBH Mbye should have been dropped, Talau can slot straight back into the centres and Cini could get a second chance to atone on the wing.

 

[avocadoontoast]

I’d say mbye in the halves at the start then replaced by madden with mbye going to 13.

Looks like doueihi hasn’t been listening to coaches game plan.

Yep agree, he’s been getting repeat sets, running the ball and setting up tries. That’s not Madge’s style

Sorry did we win last week?

No, despite Doueihi’s efforts

 

[ATown]

I am convinced Brooks is going to experiment at 9

I agree. He seems to have all the attributes to be a good 9.

I think a move to 9 is about the only way to salvage his career.

Good tackler, good pass, would be quick out of dummy half. Not a bad idea.

Kicking game out of dummy half which is huge.