LIVE GAME Round 17v Manly

[Lestronge]

I’m quite secure in my masculinity

Tin foil stuff. Something that gets no attention whatsoever is that poor teams have poor discipline.

It might be clear to you, but when you support a club who has only played finals 3 times in 25 years, it seems reasonable that others might be skeptical. It’s not like people are sticking the boot in.having won 6 in a row.

Paint it however you like, Benji is not up to it

We’re developing them under Richo, but they either don’t want to stay or we let them walk.

So far, he’s not showing it. As i have said many times. Great man manager. Definitely a place for him at our club, but he is drowning as a head coach. Just look at the way he manages his bench for a start

Not sure what’s with the personal attacks. I’ve never attacked you or called you a name. If you have to revert to personal attacks, unprovoked, it says more about you than it does me

I’m homophobic? Really? That’s a pretty slanderous allegation to just sprout because you are feeling emotional. And what if Tucker and I really were a couple? Would you have an issue? You talk about what decade it is, being called a homosexual isn’t an insult in 2025. Idk, maybe you need to look in the mirror on that one


That’s wonderful for you. I mean that sincerely. But you know the great thing about this forum? It’s a great melting pot of different ideas and opinions. Nobody should be told they have to think a certain way or say certain things. Everyone is free to state what they want and believe. I don’t necessarily believe in the rainbows and fairytales that you do, but I’m not going to belittle you for feeling that way. Maybe you could consider doing the same thing? It’s just a football team for Gods sake. Do you really want to abuse people and call them names all because they see things differently to you? Lower the temperature mate. Nothing is being said to you personally.

I said many times i agree about Benji , but the stuff being said last night was garbage IMO.
So im calling out the guys who had the audacity to question people’s manliness , by doing exactly what you did last night to yourself .
I couldn’t care less about homosexuality . Many of my close friends are gay and great people .
I’m not out here questioning the clubs manhood… I’m throwing back in your face .
They played tough . The other team was more professional and seasoned . That win was an old man’s win for the sea eagles . Too many kids in the team .
And the Galvin stuff by the way is true , which is ironic because if you actually watch the styles we play you can see where the issues are . We’ve had to redesign the whole attack and no one knows where they’re supposed to be anymore , because the previous attack was soo unique and built around one 19 year olds game .
But nah the club is soft the players are weak and pea hearts ? Spare me .
You guys went on the pity party last night not me . and not once did I read anything constructive as to what the issues are . Just vile hate …

 

[Lestronge]

I’m a paid up member of this club so I’ve got a vested interest and I’ll call it as I see it.

So am I . What has that got to do with what you guys went on with last night ?
I’m calling out and coming back at you for what you guys said . Hardly bullying . And yes, I’m getting personal , because you guys went on a public forum and got real personal with the players and coach .
Why because you have cognitive dissonance and degrees of separation , that that’s ok ?
My point is simple for both you and gunner and anyone .
If you’re going to throw baby out with the bathwater after a loss like that , then it’s extremely audacious to borderline ridiculous to then start calling people soft and questioning thier manhood ! And if you think that what I just said repeatedly again is bullying … please refer to my previous line .

 

[TSP]

All I did was praise the Koe side because we some good and willing players out there. There’s opportunities for everyone to try to play first grade soon.

Nado, Roycey, Charlie and we get to see how Taylan goes. That’s been a contentious issue and everyone is hoping he nails it, whether he’s promoted soon or not.

And for my upbeat position I get a nasty sarcastic comment.

Ef that.

 

[twentyforty]

And so are you ! [This word has been automatically removed] and moan all day every day . Hardly the traits of a man’s man !
This year was always going to be a roller coaster . Like I said the club has fallen in a hole with the Galvin betrayal , orchestrated by the dogs , and Moses . It’s disgusting and should be serious penalties . But the nrl has decided the 2 teams this year that will get the free ride are Canberra and the dogs … so here we are .
But I’m sick of the bitching and moaning . The team is right there . It’s clear as day . They’re competing with the top teams and every one loses to manly in manly . The last minute withdrawal of luai meant that it was makeshift and hap hazard .
Whoever inherits this off Benji , will get a team that will win footy games . Benji is like the Brett Brown of wests tigers . Overseeing the shit so some name with pedigree will come in and inherit a footy team .
The club didn’t develop a single talent for 10 years and under Pascoe watch went out and perpetually put together teams that could compete for 8th , but that was about it. So they can save face and keep thier jobs . This regime torpedoed the playing roster and now are waiting for the green shoots to flourish .
I dunno if Benji has the juice to get them over the hill . I do know the club and players want him there , and he’s valued .
So stop being a dickhead and rabble rousing to get out the pitch forks like you always do about every single little thing . The 80s and 90s culture ended a long time ago bro . It’s not cool and edgy to [This word has been automatically removed] and moan and neg everything .
To be honest it makes you look soft as F . Which is ijillarious because that’s your main message .
And before you and your boyfriend Tucker start being with homophobic happy clapper bullshit , many of us see there’s something finally to work with here , so we have the resilience to understand that we’ve waited this long what’s a little bit longer . It’s happening . No where quick enough for my liking . And it probably won’t be quick enough to keep Benji in a job . But I’m going to ride the train , offer constructive observations and criticisms , but also understand it’s a footy team I chose to invest hours of my life into .
Some of you guys need to find something else to do seriously .
And btw; we don’t lose that game because we were soft . We lost that game because we had no creativity . It was 6-0 at halftime . Kids can’t play for 80. It takes until thier bodies are 22/23 . Someone should tell TDS .. oh wait they did ! The club said it too him …. But off he goes to shit the bed for the eels and watch him get dropped and move clubs .
I’m calling it now TDS will change clubs twice before he finds success .

Oh, c’mon mate. We all knew Galvin wanted out as soon as Sheens was unceremoniously booted out on his bum. And it comes as no surprise to anyone that a former Westfield Sports kid sees his future somewhere else.
If the wheels fell off on our season it’s due to mismanagement of expectations.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I said many times i agree about Benji , but the stuff being said last night was garbage IMO.
So im calling out the guys who had the audacity to question people’s manliness , by doing exactly what you did last night to yourself .

First of all, calling out people after a loss isn’t going to be productive. Especially when it’s a sixth straight loss. Emotion’s are flowing, people say all kinds of wacky stuff. People will claim the club should fold, they are walking away for good. Not really a good time to police opinions.

I couldn’t care less about homosexuality . Many of my close friends are gay and great people .
I’m not out here questioning the clubs manhood… I’m throwing back in your face .

So what is the implication that Tucker and I were a couple? Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t offended, just sort of turned a side eye as if to say “really?”

And what is this about manhood, cos I called the club soft? You know who has called them that and I’m sure would back me up? @innsaneink

The club has a soft underbelly, it always has. It always rolls over. Whether that’s on the field or off it. Look at the way other clubs walk over us when it comes to dealing with contracts. And again, questioning my manhood in response. Another side eye. Whatever you need to cope I guess.

They played tough . The other team was more professional and seasoned . That win was an old man’s win for the sea eagles . Too many kids in the team .

You can’t say they played tough last night. The quality of that game was mud.

And the Galvin stuff by the way is true , which is ironic because if you actually watch the styles we play you can see where the issues are . We’ve had to redesign the whole attack and no one knows where they’re supposed to be anymore , because the previous attack was soo unique and built around one 19 year olds game .
But nah the club is soft the players are weak and pea hearts ? Spare me .

Yes we are. Sorry to break it to you.

You guys went on the pity party last night not me . and not once did I read anything constructive as to what the issues are . Just vile hate …

Pity party? I’m long past that my friend. I don’t let these things get to me anymore. Just call it how I see it. It’s great that you can still fire up, but you don’t have to abuse people who do say and do nothing to you personally.

 

[Lestronge]

All I did was praise the Koe side because we some good and willing players out there. There’s opportunities for everyone to try to play first grade soon.

Nado, Roycey, Charlie and we get to see how Taylan goes. That’s been a contentious issue and everyone is hoping he nails it, whether he’s promoted soon or not.

And for my position I get a nasty sarcastic comment.

Ef that.

Seriously ? And you spent hours last night talking about people being soft …. This is my point . If you don’t get it because you can’t handle criticism … maybe select the type of criticism you chose to dish out .
You can’t criticise me all you want . I’m a big boy . I say dumb shit all the time . @GNR4LIFE got me before with the Tucker comment . He’s right that was stupid of me . And I apologise .
My point is this forum has a lot of views and a has a big foothold of the wests tigers community .
I couldn’t have been bothered last night so I’m saying it now . I just thought it was not ok . And yes I’m choosing to do it in an antagonistic , personal way … to get my point across about what you guys were saying .

 

[Lestronge]

First of all, calling out people after a loss isn’t going to be productive. Especially when it’s a sixth straight loss. Emotion’s are flowing, people say all kinds of wacky stuff. People will claim the club should fold, they are walking away for good. Not really a good time to police opinions.

So what is the implication that Tucker and I were a couple? Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t offended, just sort of turned a side eye as if to say “really?”

And what is this about manhood, cos I called the club soft? You know who has called them that and I’m sure would back me up? @innsaneink

The club has a soft underbelly, it always has. It always rolls over. Whether that’s on the field or off it. Look at the way other clubs walk over us when it comes to dealing with contracts. And again, questioning my manhood in response. Another side eye. Whatever you need to cope I guess.

You can’t say they played tough last night. The quality of that game was mud.

Yes we are. Sorry to break it to you.

Pity party? I’m long past that my friend. I don’t let these things get to me anymore. Just call it how I see it. It’s great that you can still fire up, but you don’t have to abuse people who do say and do nothing to you personally.

Mate I’m giving you the energy that was given last night and you continue to do . I don’t back down from it .
Except the tucker thing . I shouldn’t have said that , and I apologise because I don’t actually think that , just a turn of phrase I didn’t put much thought into .
But I will say it again … you can’t people soft and lack underbelly , when you’re throwing the baby out with the bath water .
Well you can’t criticise… but the optics arnt good

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Why can we afford to drop next weeks game?

Cos after next week there are 8 games to go plus a BYE - if we win 7/8 plus the BYE we can scrape into the 8 on 30 points. I know it's a tough call, but I believe in Mathematics. 🤪 🤪 🤪 ➕➖➗✖️

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Mate I’m giving you the energy that was given last night and you continue to do . I don’t back down from it .
Except the tucker thing . I shouldn’t have said that , and I apologise because I don’t actually think that , just a turn of phrase I didn’t put much thought into .
But I will say it again … you can’t people soft and lack underbelly , when you’re throwing the baby out with the bath water .
Well you can’t criticise… but the optics arnt good

It’s fine. Like I said I wasn’t offended.

 

[Lestronge]

Cos after next week there are 8 games to go plus a BYE - if we win 7/8 plus the BYE we can scrape into the 8 on 30 points. I know it's a tough call, but I believe in Mathematics. 🤪 🤪 🤪 ➕➖➗✖️

Man I just want to come top 12 . We can build on that . I haven’t forgotten how bad the last 2 teams were . So I keep it in the back of my head , because when we are losing by 4 to the best team in the comp and the 4 time champs week after week , it would be unfair . Thats not defeatist or lacking the pursuit of excellence but rather , a clear understanding of where the club is at .
For me last night I thought the game changed when Seyfarth came on . He needs a spell in reserve grade . He gave away a couple of penalties at crucial times that allowed manly to get ascendancy when the grind was on. At the very least it lacked discipline . I thought when the attrition was on we were slightly gaining the ascendancy in a poor game of footy .
When he gave away those penalties , it allowed Sutton to get involved and influence the game , and manly were allowed to to execute in good field position .
He broke mentally . And I was always his biggest advocate . But man that was a game to be won in the mind last night . And guys like him don’t have the concentration or trust in his teammates to play like that . I would have been happy to win 2 nil .

 

[hank37w]

View attachment 24452Away team dressing room at 4 pines looks like a broom cupboard!

At least there are tissues so Benji can dry his eyes after crying about the disaster he has created with his shit selections (again!)

 

[hank37w]

How is BEN Turbo flicking our defenders off like flies.

Probably comes down to his SWAT training. 🤣

 

[hank37w]

Do we have two players in the bin?

We would be going better if we lost a couple.

 

[Speed2burn]

Heath mason suspended for 1-2 weeks lol

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Heath mason suspended for 1-2 weeks lol

Gonna be bare bones next week.

 

[happy_tiger]

Heath mason suspended for 1-2 weeks lol

Finally a positive

 

[Speed2burn]

Gonna be bare bones next week.

It’s looking grim. I wouldn’t have had Mason in the team anyway

Unleash Shit Staines

 

[hank37w]

Tiny May and Piss Paul will fix it all next year.

Anything they have got will get coached out of them.

 

[hank37w]

It makes you wonder if he can't do it then no one can. I honestly don't know how to describe my disappointment. Every year teams get off the bottom and perform better except us. We are anchored to the bottom by bad planning bad recruitment bad management. Every bastard under the sun wants to milk us . Richo being the latest with his son . And apart from that we have pissed off every betting agency and ref in Australia to lose every 50 /50

And don't get me started on our bad luck.bula two games in a row and inch away from winning it but tackled just short.

Damn who broke a mirror . Who ran over a black cat?

Lol I'm gonna lose it

I just walked under a ladder, does that matter?

 

[Squater]

I just walked under a ladder, does that matter?

I think we all did