LIVE GAME Round 27 v Titans

[Tom Shines]

Watching the game getting to half time I was feeling really good thinking how good where going to lap them.

Then the 2nd half unfolded I was shocked, just shocked it was deja vu of the cowboy's game when is the team going to F learn.

It is kinda jolting to watch those two games and how they folded … something is off

 

[Camel2281]

It is shocking to see those two games and how they folded … something is off

I think it's lack of depth in those games off the bench meaning the like of Terrell was gassed. Mason, Sukkar and To'a are miles from NRL players and when all on the field cause us to capitulate

 

[Halbrowne61]

It’s Benji’s fault

Said he’s trained them hard, so that’s on him, and it showed tonight. Sorry but don’t buy it, but he’s proud of them for blowing a good lead, not scoring a point in the second half, and losing again just like v Cowboys, Raiders etc etc etc.
We have NO killer instinct !

 

[Betterdays22]

Watching the game getting to half time I was feeling really good thinking how good where going to lap them.

Then the 2nd half unfolded I was shocked, just shocked it was deja vu of the cowboy's game when is the team going to F learn.

Think this and the Cowboys game was a matter of them having an overinflated sense of their abilities, thinking they have done the hard work against a team lower than them on the ladder and taking the foot off the gas...

 

[Demps]

We're a right centre away from our backs being NRL class. To'a is a massive liability. He was awful tonight. His defence is worse than Douehi's ever was

Has a good game followed by 6 weeks of being a passenger

Although it seems he's been injured for some time now so there's that.

I think Makasini outplayed him tonight.

I'd like us to see 2026 with;
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Heamasi Makasini
4. Taylan May
5. Jeral Skelton

Starford to be the back up option.
Not consistent enough imo

 

[SeanT]

This teams for and against for the last game of the season is shocking. Glad they aren't playing finals.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

It is kinda jolting to watch those two games and how they folded … something is off

They have a bad habit of putting the cue back in the rack when they put on a decent lead they need to learn how to be ruthless, protecting the lead won't get it done.

 

[Camel2281]

Has a good game followed by 6 weeks of being a passenger

Although it seems he's been injured for some time now so there's that.

I think Makasini outplayed him tonight.

I'd like us to see 2026 with;
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Heamasi Makasini
4. Taylan May
5. Jeral Skelton

Starford to be the back up option.
Not consistent enough imo

But even his good games are only good in attack. He's an arm grabber. That's why Newcastle never rated him

 

[Merlot]

It is kinda jolting to watch those two games and how they folded … something is off

its the fishbowl youth ,

 

[Demps]

But even his good games are only good in attack. He's an arm grabber. That's why Newcastle never rated him

Look, I've never rated him either but he's got his extension so he's part of the plans.

He's an upgrade on Naden as the first choice backup, if that's the case.

Like to see Taylan and Makasini be the first choice pairing.

 

[Merlot]

This teams for and against for the last game of the season is shocking. Glad they aren't playing finals.

wish they were

 

[Tucker]

Think this and the Cowboys game was a matter of them having an overinflated sense of their abilities, thinking they have done the hard work against a team lower than them on the ladder and taking the foot off the gas...

That is likely true and a big reason I’d love to kick Api and Luai up the arse. They allow this crap to happen and only seem to concentrate on how they are playing.
Neither of them are captain material.

 

[davey_farrell]

Where is he going to go?
It was always about the money despite the bullcrap on here.
Who is going to fill his piggy bank to the same level we have?

hopefully Perth

 

[Merlot]

Look, I've never rated him either but he's got his extension so he's part of the plans.

He's an upgrade on Naden as the first choice backup, if that's the case.

Like to see Taylan and Makasini be the first choice pairing.

If Toa can harden up there is talent , 3 years of sooking , suprised he was resigned

 

[Tucker]

wish they were

I’m glad they aren’t.
The finals are for the elite teams to showcase the code.
We don’t belong on that schedule one bit.

 

[Spacecub]

Where is he going to go?
It was always about the money despite the bullcrap on here.
Who is going to fill his piggy bank to the same level we have?

Luai has shown this year he's no where near a 1.2m standard player only we were stupid enough to pay him that, penrith knew his worth

 

[Droppy05]

They might be NRL class, which is an improvement, but there’s not enough consistency out of the backline to make them top 8 worthy IMO.

All except Toa. He is too soft. Have not seen him complete a game without being injured.

 

[Tucker]

Said he’s trained them hard, so that’s on him, and it showed tonight. Sorry but don’t buy it, but he’s proud of them for blowing a good lead, not scoring a point in the second half, and losing again just like v Cowboys, Raiders etc etc etc.
We have NO killer instinct !

He didn’t say he was proud of them did he?
We really need to boot this bloke….

 

[Droppy05]

You don’t give them enough opportunities when you have rookie tackle zero errors from guys like Seyfarth & Pole.

If our backline is playing behind a forward pack who fights for the win every week and plays intelligent footy we’ll climb the ladder, I have no doubt.

If they complete sets, kick long and chase, tackle force errors, then we can be competitive. We have plenty of points in us, but lack basic structure to get to the kick.

 

[Vicious]

Look, I've never rated him either but he's got his extension so he's part of the plans.

He's an upgrade on Naden as the first choice backup, if that's the case.

Like to see Taylan and Makasini be the first choice pairing.

I don’t think he’s any better than Naden and although Makasini looks to be a star in the making, I’m not so sure he is ready to play regular NRL just yet.
We have some good players, but not yet a top 8 or top 4 roster.
Some of our fans like to blame Seyfarth. Sure we could have someone better, but at his contract value it’s slim pickings, hence the reason we should be very careful on who we are paying big contract money and taking up a big percentage of our salary cap.