Round 1 Team

[jrtiger]

Wests Round 1 Updated Predicted Team
Chris Kennedy & Jamie Soward
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/12/29/wests-tigers-2021-round-1-predicted-team/


From what I've heard we won't carry a 2nd hooker. Instead we'll have a utility.

Money on Mbye as 14

very interesting, but would be exciting to see us play two fullbacks of sorts, similar to what Queensland have done in the past with their utility, or what Melbourne used to do with Ben Hampton.

 

[twentyforty]

1. Laurie
2. Nofo
3. Jet
4. BJ
5. AJ
6. Mbye
7. Brooks
8. Tamou
9. Liddle
10. Joe
11. Garner
12. Lucy
13. Twal

14. Stefano
15. Packer
16. Mikaele
17. Tuki

Great team but I'd swap Packer for Simpkin.

Packer may need to change his game, he is now watched closely by the refs. Could be a liability in the tight games?

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

We got something cooking and it’s looking good

 

[weststigerman]

1. Laurie
2. Nofo
3. Jet
4. BJ
5. AJ
6. Mbye
7. Brooks
8. Tamou
9. Liddle
10. Joe
11. Garner
12. Lucy
13. Twal

14. Stefano
15. Packer
16. Mikaele
17. Tuki

Great team but I'd swap Packer for Simpkin.


Packer may need to change his game, he is now watched closely by the refs. Could be a liability in the tight games?

Yep, no way in the world would I pick Packer. Apart from the fact he makes 30 metres a game, he directly costed us against Canberra I think when we were right in the game last year.

I'd even pick Seyfarth ahead of him, he's a liability for penalties as well, but at least he makes hit ups.

Hopefully neither get picked, I'd go with this bench:

14. Simpkin
15. Mikaele
16. Stefano
17. MCK (I don't really rate him, but he can keep the spot warm for Tuki/Blore etc)

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Wests Round 1 Updated Predicted Team
Chris Kennedy & Jamie Soward
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/12/29/wests-tigers-2021-round-1-predicted-team/


From what I've heard we won't carry a 2nd hooker. Instead we'll have a utility.

Money on Mbye as 14

Nah forget Mbye, he pretty much doesn't fit in (unless injuries) however at least another forward/2nd row

 

[Snake]

Tuilagi and Simpkins moving forward are going to be impact forwards for WTs. That mix of skill, size and mobility makes a huge difference to any team especially complimenting the work of L. Leilua.

This excites me .... Mikaele will struggle to get a start I think as the season progresses .

 

[Guest]

Tuilagi and Simpkins moving forward are going to be impact forwards for WTs. That mix of skill, size and mobility makes a huge difference to any team especially complimenting the work of L. Leilua.

This excites me .... Mikaele will struggle to get a start I think as the season progresses .

You're assuming he won't improve with match fitness and an injury free run?

 

[tig_prmz]

Sounds like Roberts will be on the right with Noffa, will be interesting to see if Roberts can attract the winger, however I expect Noffa to score a few tries coming back in and exploit the gap between centre and backrower.

Leilua needs someone fast outside him. Has to be Kepaoa on the L wing.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I'd have simpkin on the bench given liddle a rest and then simpkin move to a lock role like what Harry did last year

 

[Tiger5150]

I'd have simpkin on the bench given liddle a rest and then simpkin move to a lock role like what Harry did last year

Not having a go at you specifically Jedi but I see this suggestion pop up almost daily and IMO it is a terrible idea.

I get it that last year it was done (only a couple of times) and Grant looked good doing it, but it was only done a few time, when we were losing and chasing points and for a very short period of time and in a FAR inferior pack to what we have this year.

Put it this way, if we have Simpkin playing lock for the last 20mins of a game, that mean we have a 19yo who would be 90kg wringing wet out there pretending to be a lock, whilst we have Joffa, Twal or Tuki sitting on the bench which is insane and a total waste with the depth of pack we have this year.

 

[Geo]

I'd have simpkin on the bench given liddle a rest and then simpkin move to a lock role like what Harry did last year


Not having a go at you specifically Jedi but I see this suggestion pop up almost daily and IMO it is a terrible idea.

I get it that last year it was done (only a couple of times) and Grant looked good doing it, but it was only done a few time, when we were losing and chasing points and for a very short period of time and in a FAR inferior pack to what we have this year.

Put it this way, if we have Simpkin playing lock for the last 20mins of a game, that mean we have a 19yo who would be 90kg wringing wet out there pretending to be a lock, whilst we have Joffa, Twal or Tuki sitting on the bench which is insane and a total waste with the depth of pack we have this year.

I think they who suggest this just mean on the field at the same time...Grant wasn't really playing lock hit up wise more roving 1st receiver sometimes 2nd receiver others...Hookers/Locks still defend in the middle tho so that's the issue for me..

Plus when was the last time you saw a Lock pack in the scrum at Lock...Props pack in at hooker ..

 

[Tiger5150]

I'd have simpkin on the bench given liddle a rest and then simpkin move to a lock role like what Harry did last year


Not having a go at you specifically Jedi but I see this suggestion pop up almost daily and IMO it is a terrible idea.

I get it that last year it was done (only a couple of times) and Grant looked good doing it, but it was only done a few time, when we were losing and chasing points and for a very short period of time and in a FAR inferior pack to what we have this year.

Put it this way, if we have Simpkin playing lock for the last 20mins of a game, that mean we have a 19yo who would be 90kg wringing wet out there pretending to be a lock, whilst we have Joffa, Twal or Tuki sitting on the bench which is insane and a total waste with the depth of pack we have this year.

I think they who suggest this just mean on the field at the same time...Grant wasn't really playing lock hit up wise more roving 1st receiver sometimes 2nd receiver others...Hookers/Locks still defend in the middle tho so that's the issue for me..

Plus when was the last time you saw a Lock pack in the scrum at Lock...Props pack in at hooker ..

Defence is a big issue, but even though I take your point that Grant (or Simpkin/Liddle) wouldnt be playing a traditional lock role in attack, it still means you have one less big strong body on the field, and THIS year it is a comparative strength of ours IMO and it will waste if we have Twal/Joffa/Tuki sitting out while we have two small bodies on the field.

 

[tigerballs]

I'd have simpkin on the bench given liddle a rest and then simpkin move to a lock role like what Harry did last year


Not having a go at you specifically Jedi but I see this suggestion pop up almost daily and IMO it is a terrible idea.

I get it that last year it was done (only a couple of times) and Grant looked good doing it, but it was only done a few time, when we were losing and chasing points and for a very short period of time and in a FAR inferior pack to what we have this year.

Put it this way, if we have Simpkin playing lock for the last 20mins of a game, that mean we have a 19yo who would be 90kg wringing wet out there pretending to be a lock, whilst we have Joffa, Twal or Tuki sitting on the bench which is insane and a total waste with the depth of pack we have this year.

I think they who suggest this just mean on the field at the same time...Grant wasn't really playing lock hit up wise more roving 1st receiver sometimes 2nd receiver others...Hookers/Locks still defend in the middle tho so that's the issue for me..

Plus when was the last time you saw a Lock pack in the scrum at Lock...Props pack in at hooker ..


Defence is a big issue, but even though I take your point that Grant (or Simpkin/Liddle) wouldnt be playing a traditional lock role in attack, it still means you have one less big strong body on the field, and THIS year it is a comparative strength of ours IMO and it will waste if we have Twal/Joffa/Tuki sitting out while we have two small bodies on the field.

What if our massive pack has dominated the opposition and worn them out and we have two small, quick, willing runners of the football through the middle?

 

[mike]

I'd have simpkin on the bench given liddle a rest and then simpkin move to a lock role like what Harry did last year


Not having a go at you specifically Jedi but I see this suggestion pop up almost daily and IMO it is a terrible idea.

I get it that last year it was done (only a couple of times) and Grant looked good doing it, but it was only done a few time, when we were losing and chasing points and for a very short period of time and in a FAR inferior pack to what we have this year.

Put it this way, if we have Simpkin playing lock for the last 20mins of a game, that mean we have a 19yo who would be 90kg wringing wet out there pretending to be a lock, whilst we have Joffa, Twal or Tuki sitting on the bench which is insane and a total waste with the depth of pack we have this year.

I think they who suggest this just mean on the field at the same time...Grant wasn't really playing lock hit up wise more roving 1st receiver sometimes 2nd receiver others...Hookers/Locks still defend in the middle tho so that's the issue for me..

Plus when was the last time you saw a Lock pack in the scrum at Lock...Props pack in at hooker ..

Fullback often packs into the scrum lock position when defending. Hooker often packs into the scrum lock position when attacking.

 

[The_Patriot]

People forget Dene Halatau and Robbie Farah.

It was one of the few times at this club where the coach was ahead of the game. Maguire may be the next with Simpkin off the bench

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

What if our massive pack has dominated the opposition and worn them out and we have two small, quick, willing runners of the football through the middle?

To quite our Muslim friends - inshallah!

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Laurie is the better player than Mbye. Games are won by selecting & playing your best 17, not by picking someone who’s more experienced. You don’t get game time under your belt if you aren’t getting picked

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

I'd have simpkin on the bench given liddle a rest and then simpkin move to a lock role like what Harry did last year


Not having a go at you specifically Jedi but I see this suggestion pop up almost daily and IMO it is a terrible idea.

I get it that last year it was done (only a couple of times) and Grant looked good doing it, but it was only done a few time, when we were losing and chasing points and for a very short period of time and in a FAR inferior pack to what we have this year.

Put it this way, if we have Simpkin playing lock for the last 20mins of a game, that mean we have a 19yo who would be 90kg wringing wet out there pretending to be a lock, whilst we have Joffa, Twal or Tuki sitting on the bench which is insane and a total waste with the depth of pack we have this year.

I think they who suggest this just mean on the field at the same time...Grant wasn't really playing lock hit up wise more roving 1st receiver sometimes 2nd receiver others...Hookers/Locks still defend in the middle tho so that's the issue for me..

Plus when was the last time you saw a Lock pack in the scrum at Lock...Props pack in at hooker ..


Defence is a big issue, but even though I take your point that Grant (or Simpkin/Liddle) wouldnt be playing a traditional lock role in attack, it still means you have one less big strong body on the field, and THIS year it is a comparative strength of ours IMO and it will waste if we have Twal/Joffa/Tuki sitting out while we have two small bodies on the field.

What if our massive pack has dominated the opposition and worn them out and we have two small, quick, willing runners of the football through the middle?

Daine Laurie will do that thank you very much!

 

[turkeytiger03]

Incidentally what was the go with the inferior Leluia brother on the weekend?
Was he craving some maccas or something or did he have a twinge somewhere?

 

[cochise]

Incidentally what was the go with the inferior Leluia brother on the weekend?
Was he craving some maccas or something or did he have a twinge somewhere?

Was in a moonboot.