LIVE GAME Round 2 v Cowboys

[Wa_Mag_Tig]

Why do we need to change anything apart from a bench spot? It worked today. Tiny is tough it might be a stinger i hope. The team i thought were excatly that, a TEAM. We played like it. We did get the rubb yes about [This word has been automatically removed]ING time. Sorry for swearing. Had to let it out.

 

[weststigers]

I dunno , I know he’s got the dropsies , but it seems more nervous energy than the kid can’t catch . When he feels like he belongs he’s going to be a handful

He's got potential, but I would say he doesn't get picked today unless Skelton was injured during the trials.

Skelton in and Luke in the 19 for me, but understand your coming from a more emotional angle.

 

[Wa_Mag_Tig]

I thought Benji played Maka perfectly today

 

[Merlot]

damn fine victory ,

I thought Benji played Maka perfectly today

kid looked gassed at 60 minute s

 

[Camel2281]

If To’a is still out then it’s between Herbert, Turuva and Mason on the right… or Makasini plays right centre, Luke L left centre with Turuva and Skelton on the wing.

Can't see Mason getting a start at centre. His defence is atrocious

 

[Merlot]

Can't see Mason getting a start at centre. His defence is atrocious

what was the score in reggies

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I'd have Makasini marking him. No one's going to get stuck into the kid if Latrell shows him up. The alternative is that Makasini holds his own.

good point

 

[Merlot]

good point

Trell turns grub when he gets boxed in . no no and no
Maka gets a bludge of a day 2nds next week

 

[bigsiro]

Fantastic effort today.
Yes, the Cowboys were bad. But we still had to beat them, which he haven't done in a while.
And we dominated, which is rare.

A bit concerned about the times we let them get a roll-on. And the wings regularly looked outnumbered. Though AD and Luai were exceptional in cover.

What I really liked were the formations in attack and constantly going for it. It looked like something could be on at any time. Credit to Benji - the team looked up for it. Great energy and belief.

Really liked Royce's contribution.

The leadership of Luai was very visible today. He was outstanding.

There were a few sets where it seemed we were going through the motions. Understandable, as it's our first hit-out, though it's unlikely other opposition teams will be as forgiving.
There are clearly areas to look at and players who need to improve, but can't complain too much when you see the team gelling and in a thrashing.

Better test next week.

 

[TIGERS]

AD is the new Scotty Prince.

 

[weststigers]

No crabbing sideways made a big difference

 

[Tigerdave]

Great waking up to a good win

 

[innsaneink]

Brain dump.

I just checked, and the ref missed what should have been 10 in the bin in the first few minutes - there were 3 x 6 agains in the one movement.

It also looks like the team was practising set pieces in the off season. A few of those moves from the scrum looked top notch. There was one scrum that was called back but our boys were so confident they simply ran the same play again.

Terrell was solid without standing out. I thought he was punching the line a bit more today. I love when he gets the ball in broken play the way he treats it like a game of touch. Its only a matter of time before he puts someone through a hole or scores himself.

I will eat my words, Royce Hunt actually had an impact. I am still not convinced, but he looked better than last year thats for sure.

Samuela is a beast and only getting better. Sign him up ASAP.

KPP, 2 metre ball playing backrower with an offload. What that an astute signing... at what like 600k?

Douhei played at the line without fear. Latu has alot of catching up to do if hes going to replace him. His try was a result of his persistence testing the line.

Jarome looks back to his best and a far better 6 than 7. Id take him over Galvin anyday.

Turuva... I didnt know he had it in him to play centre so well.

Twal had one of the best games I've ever seen him play.

Api... to think there were people here were wanting to push tds in ahead of him. Today he showed us why hes paid what he is.

Skelton, i thought he was great. We should be resigning him for the right price asap..hes solid and sure can score a try.

Seyfarth did a job, I think he will play some of his best footy this year coming off the bench this year.

Makasini was never going to live up to the hype of the panthers match, but he didnt look out of place. I am suprised a kid so young has been up to it.

Bula did his job despite some of the criticism here... today it proved to me that no matter if he intends to be here in 2028 or not, we activate that clause for 27... we would be absolutely stupid to let him go.

Pole does a job, but I didn't notice him much. He and Royce hunt had very similar stats.

Lukey boy, theres something electric about him... I see why he was selected... its just the errors.

Sionie, didnt really notice him. Similar to Pole, probably just did a job..

Taylan May, only played 15 mins but we know he is the goods.

FMD - what a game.

Most teams.will go the samemplay off an attacking scrum if the original.is.pinges for offside....the attacking team.knows another infringement is an.auto sin bin

Terrel actually annoys me bouncing off players left and the right ...always across field...we either need someone hitting a hole.off him or he just runs.it straight