LIVE GAME Round 10 v Storm

[Chunk]

Harry Grant is a really grubby player. Not in the Cam Smith class but he is close. He should be penalised every tackle he makes yet he never gives 6 to go away, ever. He is a protected species by the NRL corruption juggernaut.

Yeah that Latu confrontation was called wrong, but loved how he have it to him.

Liked Latu's game today, more minutes needed.

 

[jirskyr]

how is it not the same as last year wasnt galvin gonna play out his contract???
and yes this is a weird year but if we wanna make the 8 we need to win games like this against struggeling clubs or we wont make the top 8

Because Galvin agitated for a release for several weeks then actually departed, replaced by HEATH MASON at 5/8th. Latu was injured and Madden was at the Broncos, so we had no halves backup and we didn't expect that we'd need it for Galvin.

We had to play Doueihi in the centres because of the lack of stock - Taylan May did not play until Rd 20. At one stage we were running out Douiehi-Naden-Staines at #3-5.

Of course I agree, we need to be able to win against other struggling clubs when we are struggling. That's the true test of 2026. I'm simply not prepared to write the side off because of 2 losses, with so many players out. Maybe those players don't come back and maybe we are broken even when they do come back, but it's only been 2 poor matches.

The other fallacy is that we need to continually win close matches or continually beat struggling sides. No, we need to be 51% in these situations. Maybe even less than 51% if we can spring upsets or string a run of form (like the 3-straight wins already this year).

Most years you only need to win 13 to make the Top 8. Quite often 12W will do it, on F/A.

 

[stephen]

It’s a shame we don’t have a Ben Galea type player, I recall reading his team talk at the time they turned their attitude around in the 2005 run of wins

Galea, what a player!!!

 

[mtd#2]

I will never understand this type of instant pessimism from some fans.

You really think Tigers have no chance to win in the next 4 weeks - Manly at Suncorp, then Dogs and Panthers at Commbank, Titans at Leichhardt?

It's obviously difficult because we've lost very key players, and in the current NRL I don't believe there are many teams than can cover that many key injuries. You take Jahrome, Harry Grant, Josh King, Fa'alogo and Loiero (equivalent to who we had out today) out of the Storm and consider what kind of side they are.

It's not the same as last year because last year was derailed by the Galvin stuff. We were still fielding near-strength sides. Of the 5 early wins last year, 2 were against the ultimate bottom 3 sides. As it stands right now, not an exact comparison, we've beaten 3 of the Top 8 sides (and we are one of the Top 8).

2026 is weird so far because most teams are having a bad trot. There are 10 teams with between 4 and 6 wins. More than that though, apart from Panthers and a recent Manly turn-around, teams are very unpredictable and the losing margins are high - the average loss this week was 23.5 points. Can we easily explain how Sharks beat us by 50 then get smashed by Souths? Or how Cowboys cruise past Dogs away but are done by Parramatta?

You need to get some players back on deck to properly judge if this team will play finals or not. And there's a Bye after next week, which brings the injured players 2 weeks closer for free.

Instant pessimism? We have had 96 points put on us in 2 weeks.

Based on what you have seen, what chance of beating Manly or Penrith do we have? There is every chance we concede 50+ in both games. That could be 200+ points in 4 weeks.

I'm being realistic.

 

[mtd#2]

Our spine is responsible for organising the whole team … I’d argue against that not having them in the team is the reason we conceded so many points

Api leads the line speed and is one of the best attacking 9’s in the comp

Bula organises the defensive line from the back and was one of the form fullbacks in the comp before his injury

Doueihi is consistently our best player and puts his heart on his sleeve

Maybe...
But i dont think it equates to 96 points in 2 weeks.

 

[jirskyr]

Because we are shit mate

We have no depth

Manly will destroy us

I hope I'm wrong

But Melbourne are average and weren't great today

And they still had a field day

If manly aim up and I'm sure they will

We will fold

We have folded 2 weeks in a row

You haven't noticed?

And it was against 2 average teams

Rabbits walked all over the all conquering sharks from last week

Are Melbourne really average, really? Or did they just have a bad run for a while this year, trying to cope with the loss of key players during the offseason like Paps and Katoa?

And this same Manly side was dogshit in the early rounds. Your predictions are for nothing. So much recency bias, because Manly have had a good run, which many teams have had already - good and bad runs in the first 10 weeks.

Your Rabbits example is EXACTLY what I am talking about, you would have expected the Sharks to give it a red-hot go but they were pumped. Nothing of prediction is close to accurate this year except a general idea that Panthers won't let you down. Everyone else is bananas.

 

[Chunk]

Maybe...
But i dont think it equates to 96 points in 2 weeks.

True but you have to look at the situations, Shark Park on a Sunday arvo and the Storm on a Sunday arvo. Also, the mindset of the opposition.

Actually, I thought today showed enough that we could get back on track when we get back home with some cattle back

 

[stephen]

Tom not playing i heard last night
Jake is now a.sloth
The no name bro 3 is playing better than both...good combo with brooks

He's improved a lot.

 

[mtd#2]

Are Melbourne really average, really? Or did they just have a bad run for a while this year, trying to cope with the loss of key players during the offseason like Paps and Katoa?

And this same Manly side was dogshit in the early rounds. Your predictions are for nothing. So much recency bias, because Manly have had a good run, which many teams have had already - good and bad runs in the first 10 weeks.

Your Rabbits example is EXACTLY what I am talking about, you would have expected the Sharks to give it a red-hot go but they were pumped. Nothing of prediction is close to accurate this year except a general idea that Panthers won't let you down. Everyone else is bananas.

I hope you are right.
I just cant buy it.

 

[magpies forever]

If we don't show some balls next week we face annihilation

Could potentially surpass our 74 nil loss

Not looking forward to it

The NRL could play their part in keeping the game even by telling the ref to send 3 players off

3 x opposition i hope, not WT.

 

[jirskyr]

Our spine is responsible for organising the whole team … I’d argue against that not having them in the team is the reason we conceded so many points

Api leads the line speed and is one of the best attacking 9’s in the comp

Bula organises the defensive line from the back and was one of the form fullbacks in the comp before his injury

Doueihi is consistently our best player and puts his heart on his sleeve

I agree with you 100%, but also there is more to it.

Defence is not about holding out the opposition for set after set. No team can do this and every team will lose without possession. Defence is about short-term wins that give you a platform for attack.

If your attack is dead, you will give the opposition a leg-up every set and you will gradually be ground down. E.g. last week Tigers held Sharks for a good while before the flood gates opened. Sharks then got confident, won most of the tackles and started to chuck the ball around. 2026 NRL is very difficult to stop momentum, the swings are big. Even last week Broncos scored 24 points against Roosters, out of nowhere.

 

[Tucker]

I know man..

but our spine isnt responsible for letting in that many points.

we are about to lose 6 on the trot again.

Its a carbon copy of last season.

Manly will put 50 on us next week, thats just the reality of the situation.

I cant be optimistic, because theres nothing to be optimistic about in the next 4-6 weeks.

That’s the attitude.
Like I said earlier, thank god this squad don’t think like you do.
EVERY game can be won in this competition.
Manly were useless only 6 weeks ago.
It can be turned around quickly if everyone buys in.

 

[jirskyr]

Harry Grant is a really grubby player. Not in the Cam Smith class but he is close. He should be penalised every tackle he makes yet he never gives 6 to go away, ever. He is a protected species by the NRL corruption juggernaut.

I didn't mind when they protected him in a Tigers jersey.

Bloke is too canny, I don't blame him for being so clever. For every Jack Hetherington penalty machine there is a Harry Grant.

 

[Speed2burn]

Maybe...
But i dont think it equates to 96 points in 2 weeks.

Probably not, but you’d be surprised how much a couple changes can affect a team. T’oa, Madden and Tavana had 7 tries put on them last week v Sharks

We are still a long way away from next man up at our club, injuries are sadly part and parcel of the NRL but losing 5 of your best players will destroy any top team, even panthers

 

[king_sirro]

I didn't mind when they protected him in a Tigers jersey.

Bloke is too canny, I don't blame him for being so clever. For every Jack Hetherington penalty machine there is a Harry Grant.

What do you mean though? For every hit head like Hetherington there is a sneaky dog getting away woth murder? I dont blame him either, I wish our players could do that and get away with it. His manipulation of the ruck is all on the officials allowing it. Unconscious bias, corrupt....call it whatever we like, same result....some can do things while others cant

 

[Betterdays22]

At least some here can stop trawling Dogs forums in their spare time for over the top takes. Look no further

 

[jirskyr]

Instant pessimism? We have had 96 points put on us in 2 weeks.

Based on what you have seen, what chance of beating Manly or Penrith do we have? There is every chance we concede 50+ in both games. That could be 200+ points in 4 weeks.

I'm being realistic.

There's no such thing as "realistic" when making predictions. And it is pessimism; I don't want to go Mr Dictionary on you, but pessimism is literally the prediction of negative outcomes. Optimism or pessimism, or neutral; no such thing as "realistic" for future events.

And you didn't say "every chance" of conceding 50, you said they "will put 50 on us next week, that's just the reality".

I'm not saying you are definitely right or wrong, I'm just questioning why you think we are definitely going to get nailed next week, because we had 2 bad weeks. In my book that is instant pessimism, because 2 weeks before that most fans were pretty happy about how we were travelling.

How do you know that the team doesn't turn it around? I won't say the odds are good, but you are predicting another 50 point loss. Natural for Tigers fans, I get it, but that's just not me. I'd stop watching if that was how I felt all the time.

 

[mtd#2]

That’s the attitude.
Like I said earlier, thank god this squad don’t think like you do.
EVERY game can be won in this competition.
Manly were useless only 6 weeks ago.
It can be turned around quickly if everyone buys in.

I think they have all bought in, but our depth is trash.

We are only a chance with our top 19 and no injuries.

 

[jirskyr]

What do you mean though? For every hit head like Hetherington there is a sneaky dog getting away woth murder? I dont blame him either, I wish our players could do that and get away with it. His manipulation of the ruck is all on the officials allowing it. Unconscious bias, corrupt....call it whatever we like, same result....some can do things while others cant

I mean I don't think the officials are complicit, my belief is Harry Grant is actually very clever at not getting caught. There are smart thieves and dumb thieves, and the dumb ones get caught. I think Grant is an expert at pushing the boundaries but never going too far.

Koroisau on the other hand is whole-hearted, 100% forceful clear effort and gets done for dangerous throws and cannonballs and hip drops 3-4 weeks minimum every season.

 

[jirskyr]

I think they have all bought in, but our depth is trash.

We are only a chance with our top 19 and no injuries.

I agree with you there, calling on Geyer, Murray, Hope... pretty lean.

The main upside for Tigers is the backline cover is better than 2025.