Joelcainenumber1fan
Well-known member
Madden should of asked for a release instead of re-signing with the club for another year hes never gonna get a go in 1st grade
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@joelcainenumber1fan said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314996) said:Madden should of asked for a release instead of re-signing with the club for another year hes never gonna get a go in 1st grade
@gallagher said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314983) said:@formerguest said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314934) said:@harvey said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314832) said:@watersider said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314811) said:People still going on about how good we'll be without Benji? Clearly missed his organisation and attacking ability. Brooks was lost. I get the decision not to re-sign him but the negativity around Benji on here was over the top.
I had low expectations for the season but the forwards were better than I expected and the backs were a lot worse, so I'm not sure where we are.
I suggest Mbye or Talau at lock next week. I like Twal but he looks slow and cumbersome in that role when locks seem to be getting speedier and more skilfull. Not a criticism, think he'd be solid off the bench as a prop but I don't like him at lock.
Only other suggestion is that Joey Leuilua needs to play a lot smarter or I would drop him. He was horrible today.
On the other hand, Roberts surprised by looking good defensively.
Brooks needs to get better at running this team or we are stuffed, our sets were directionless rubbish.
I disagree with a lot of what you said, but an interesting point about the players that you mention as locks.
A few coaches this weekend made changes they used a smaller more nimble player (such as Benji) in place of a middle forward towards the end of the 1st half. A smart move as it allowed them to attack tired opponents.
I thought our use of the bench was very ordinary today. It almost seemed choreographed and not based on what was happening. Little was being pummeled in the middle and would have been much better if given a 15 minute breather at some stage.
Reckon that the Tamou HIA when nearing the end of his stint and having to return in 15 minutes mixed it up a bit, but nothing new as often a bit bemused with our rotation even without interruptions.
Packer wasnt used much. Not that it worried me but using a bench prop like that is surprising.
@tiger_heart said in [Same old said:Disappointing attack...non existing halves...when the other team decides to play, we crumble...same comments in forum..Let's face it, I could date this 5 years ago and it would still be relevant and current.
I am hoping yesterdays' game isn't a sign of things to come.
@avocadoontoast said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1315003) said:@gallagher said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314983) said:@formerguest said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314934) said:@harvey said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314832) said:@watersider said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314811) said:People still going on about how good we'll be without Benji? Clearly missed his organisation and attacking ability. Brooks was lost. I get the decision not to re-sign him but the negativity around Benji on here was over the top.
I had low expectations for the season but the forwards were better than I expected and the backs were a lot worse, so I'm not sure where we are.
I suggest Mbye or Talau at lock next week. I like Twal but he looks slow and cumbersome in that role when locks seem to be getting speedier and more skilfull. Not a criticism, think he'd be solid off the bench as a prop but I don't like him at lock.
Only other suggestion is that Joey Leuilua needs to play a lot smarter or I would drop him. He was horrible today.
On the other hand, Roberts surprised by looking good defensively.
Brooks needs to get better at running this team or we are stuffed, our sets were directionless rubbish.
I disagree with a lot of what you said, but an interesting point about the players that you mention as locks.
A few coaches this weekend made changes they used a smaller more nimble player (such as Benji) in place of a middle forward towards the end of the 1st half. A smart move as it allowed them to attack tired opponents.
I thought our use of the bench was very ordinary today. It almost seemed choreographed and not based on what was happening. Little was being pummeled in the middle and would have been much better if given a 15 minute breather at some stage.
Reckon that the Tamou HIA when nearing the end of his stint and having to return in 15 minutes mixed it up a bit, but nothing new as often a bit bemused with our rotation even without interruptions.
Packer wasnt used much. Not that it worried me but using a bench prop like that is surprising.
Maguires selection and use of the bench last year was questionable too. I’m not sure what he was trying to achieve yesterday but it didn’t work.
@magpie1969 said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1315010) said:Firstly, Raiders are a top 4 side and WT are no way up to that class. Throw in Storm, Penrith, Easts and Souths.
First half WT competed but then the crap set in when the second half began. Garner, BJ and Packer are not NRL full stop. I would like to see
Talou at centre, AD 5/8, T Simpkins second row, J Simpkin on bench as
Liddle can't play 80 mins. Packer given one more week until Musgrove returns.
We will be no match for Easts next week. Teams with way different abilities.
Thought the pack besides Garner were good. **Laurie** and Jet were also good and will get better.
@jedi_tiger said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314836) said:@tigerlily said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314464) said:What are people’s thoughts on switching James Robert’s and Joey Leilua.
Then move Robert’s out to the wing and bring Tommy Talau into the centre’s, AJ out of the top 17?
Agree Roberts to wing Tommy talau to centres AJ out
Run with Liddle and Simpkin off the bench or make a play for B Smith
@sleeve said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1314713) said:As i said before the game, our best attacking players were not picked. Our forwards were good ,and Laurie as well, but to leave out Simkin, and Madden was stupid. The players let it be known who they preferred but Madge has a love affair with Mbye. Joey L straight into CC should be classed as permanent HIA.
@boonboon said in [Round 1 Thoughts](/post/1315028) said:Against one of the top teams in the comp at home in damp weather i thought it was a good effort. They got a couple of lucky tries with the bounce off the leg, another try off a kick, a ling range try from a stupid kepoa pass which could easily have been a try down our end.
Our forwards were up to the task against probably the best pack in the comp.
Our backs were rusty but with Laurie in his 3rd game of NRL, Kepoa in his 6th, the Jet hardly playing for 18 months and Joey not having played a trial and Mbye filling in a 5/8 after spending all off season trialling st fullback. I think we showed potential.
Obviously Douehi comes in next week.
**Liddle was solid in his first 80 min game in nrl in a few years but he needs to get better in defence while Brooks was rocks and diamonds.**
Simpkin was great in nsw cup i heard setting up 2 tries and scoring 1 himself - im expecting him to finish the year as starting hooker and think Garner is our real week spot and we should be looking for another backrower.
Our bench was ok. Mikaeles defence is still a worry but though Stefano was good, Packer played really well in a short stint and Talau impressed when he was on although im not sure what his best spot is.