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Roller coaster to say the least
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More like a Lisbon funicular.Roller coaster to say the least
A lot to work on prior to round 1.We finished 4 wins and 267 points outside of the top 8.
The points differential is the concern...
I don't see how we turn that around...
Demps if the Tigers don’t recruit 3 first graders it will be the same again. The players are running out of steam. Tonight’s sharks game shows the value of a proper bench. Talaki, Hazleton, Uele, Atkinson.A lot to work on prior to round 1.
Few tweaks in the starting 17 and some depth adjustments.
Hopefully guys like Sukkar, Hope, Murray, etc. Improve after a taste this year.
awesome report and agree 100 percentSome good improvements from individuals, really enjoyed seeing Sione kick on, Samuela came good imo, Doueihis best year. Terrel May was mostly good but think his impact iver the season was going the wrong way. Sunia and Skelton mostly good but some very quiet games too. So far so good with Latu, hope to see him going. Tiny added something. Bula had a good year imo. Twal consistent and limited.
To'a should have been put on ice weeks ago, we basically never have a plan to go right, we look lost in attack most weeks. Defensive lapsed are same old tigers crap. Luai started to lose me, then seemed to be improving, but disappointed in recent weeks. Ultimately I think we dont have a game plan that works for us, I expect the coach to fix it but surely there are some basics Luai could implement around kicking, directing runners, getting the ball to die quicker when nothing is on so we can play off a quick play the ball....anything
Anyone I haven't mentioned could barely be considered better than a 5 out of 10. Pole in particularly went backwards as the year wore on. Api tries but im very worried about him in 2 years.
Benji will get a pass mark but the same results next year would be incredibly disappointing.
We need to work on our attack so much it isnt funny. High offloads are useless when everyone is flat footed scratching themselves.
I think better attack will help us keep our head in the game - the D is much better for large periods but the scoreboard and fatigue seem to.play tricks on their minds.
I would be moving heaven and earth for 2 middles,.one established and one high ceiling youngster, a 14 who can spell Api and force a decision on AD and Latu for 7, 13 or NSW Cup. In fact id take 3 middles if I could. Pole needs pressure for his spot. Twal is solid but im fine with as 19 in the squad. Seyfarth to me is closer to the lower part of the depth chart. Does a lot of good mopping up and can just negate it like no one else.
I think the backs are ok assuming centres are out of Tiny, Toa and Makasini and Turuva and Skelton probably start. if I could get a genuine speedster I would, even if it is a player who might not start ahead of current players but can bring some spark when called upon.
Finally, some professional assistants please FFS. Benji seems like a good man manager and recruiter, he shouldn't run much else imo at this stage of his coaching journey.
Hardest decision is 7 but I give it to Latu and start AD at 13 unless there is a better option by then - dont think either can spell Api and thay stuffs the bench. Hope and Murray are feel good stories but both need to work on a lot to be regular 14s.
Hopefully blokes like Hope Sukkar and Murray aren't with cooee of the NRL squadA lot to work on prior to round 1.
Few tweaks in the starting 17 and some depth adjustments.
Hopefully guys like Sukkar, Hope, Murray, etc. Improve after a taste this year.
Who gives Api a spell?Hopefully blokes like Hope Sukkar and Murray aren't with cooee of the NRL squad
Latu if he isn't startingWho gives Api a spell?
Api can't play 80 minutes week in week out
Wouldn't that stall his development as half?Latu if he isn't starting
Api can’t even play 40 minutes anymore.Who gives Api a spell?
Api can't play 80 minutes week in week out