LIVE GAME Round 5 versus Eels

[cktiger]

I was at the game and it was a great atmosphere. Gutsy and gritty win, but probably best not to get lost in the spectacle that was that game.

No matter which way you look at it, we let in 5-tries and the only reason we weren't punished for it was because Parramatta can't covert. We cannot be playing catch-up against the better teams this season as we will be punished much more harshly for it given our attack is quite rocks-and-diamonds at times.

I thought the sin bin was a really rough call. Ref caved into the noise from the members section and the little bit of WWE from a few players that came in to give their 2-cents. From my seats at the game Moses had probably approached the ref, and touched him at least half-dozen times up until that point.

I can't deny the sin bin played a role in us leaking points. Though, the top teams seem to be a lot more adaptable when down a player. We got the win today but feel like a better team that wasn't as hurt would have punished us a lot more for that lack of adaptability. It wasn't even a matter of outplaying on the edge, it was simply just going there that caused us to leak those points.

Personally, I thought May was a bit of a momentum killer in our attack compared to our other front rowers. Great post-contact meters from him but I consider his ball-playing ability a step under what Twal, and Samuela have been producing lately. He also had a considerably slower PTB overall. Defensively he he was pretty great today.

Not sure how much long Turuva can play at centre. I am not a big fan of him at centre. He holds the ball way too long and lacks a lot of athleticism and depth compared to other centres in game today. I think once Taylan is back we will be a completely different team.

Don’t forget it was twice with twelve men.. and Luke had a hand as well before being shown the 10 minutes.

 

[gregjm87]

So how come Galvin two hipdrop tackles no suspensions, and about 4 other players let off, But, again the Westtiger curse is at work, our winger gets 10 in the bin, and 1 week suspension, and Api faces possible 2 weeks suspension,

THE JOKE CONTINUES.

Not sure what you're issue here is? Api hasn't got a suspension, the 2 weeks is only if he challenges the ruling and loses. That is the same as Galvin. This was also actually Apis 3rd offence within 12months. That loading is why the fine is 3K, not the $750? First offence price and why he would get 2 weeks, not 1 for an unsuccessful challenge.

If you think my previous comment was saying what Api received, it was not. It is what I thought he would receive. Apologies if it was misleading, someone asked what do we think he gets.

As for differences between Galvins punishment and say Kenny or Couchman or anyone else who apparently has been 'let off'. Well different hip drops have different gradings (just as different high tackles do or any other foul play). Both of Galvins have been deemed Grade 1 as Apis were.

I thought Apis looked a grade 2 given he lost his feet and first contact was onto the ankle of the Eels player. The force was low to moderate so similar to Kenny but not as severe as Couchman a couple weeks ago. From memory (I haven't gone back to check) Galvins feet drag along the ground and some of his body weight is taken by the ground before contact with the leg. Hence why it was a Grade 1. The NRL has also told us the resulted injury does impact the grading (rightly or wrongly can be debated but that is the way it is adjudicated).
I think Api is lucky to receive Grade 1 and to not be missing a game. Probably the fact there was no significant injury has saved him.

As for Laulii. Well I don't believe it should be a suspension (or even a charge) but again the significance of the injury has likely played a huge part in the outcome.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I was at the game and it was a great atmosphere. Gutsy and gritty win, but probably best not to get lost in the spectacle that was that game.

No matter which way you look at it, we let in 5-tries and the only reason we weren't punished for it was because Parramatta can't covert. We cannot be playing catch-up against the better teams this season as we will be punished much more harshly for it given our attack is quite rocks-and-diamonds at times.

I thought the sin bin was a really rough call. Ref caved into the noise from the members section and the little bit of WWE from a few players that came in to give their 2-cents. From my seats at the game Moses had probably approached the ref, and touched him at least half-dozen times up until that point.

I can't deny the sin bin played a role in us leaking points. Though, the top teams seem to be a lot more adaptable when down a player. We got the win today but feel like a better team that wasn't as hurt would have punished us a lot more for that lack of adaptability. It wasn't even a matter of outplaying on the edge, it was simply just going there that caused us to leak those points.

Personally, I thought May was a bit of a momentum killer in our attack compared to our other front rowers. Great post-contact meters from him but I consider his ball-playing ability a step under what Twal, and Samuela have been producing lately. He also had a considerably slower PTB overall. Defensively he he was pretty great today.

Not sure how much long Turuva can play at centre. I am not a big fan of him at centre. He holds the ball way too long and lacks a lot of athleticism and depth compared to other centres in game today. I think once Taylan is back we will be a completely different team.

Taylan back, Maka to the wing and Luke to Reggie's. That's a better backline.

 

[Tigerdazz2]

How many times did AD just have to pass and we score. He is a centre and he needs to get the ball 2 passes wide. He had turuva unmarked and goes for the hero play every time

That's part of his game I don't like.

I like Adam's odd dummy & run like he did with great effect against the Wahs, but he can be a ball hog at times.

Sometimes it pays off, but Benji mentioned a few tries went begging, he's almost certainly talking about not throwing the pass to an unmarked man out wide & where Turuva should have fell over the line.

Maybe he doesn't trust the young guys? They do have the odd mistake or two, but usually in defence reads.

 

[Vicious]

Bula passes the ball way too early when chimming in. Needs to make a defender commit to him before passing. Straighten the attack.

His ball playing is premeditated, predicable.and stifles our attack because of it.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Have Sam Fainu & KPP been the best back row pairing in the comp this year? they’ve both been unreal. Samuelas been instrumental in all of our wins. These little effort plays he’s added into his game are legit saving games for us & he’s coming up with them week in week out.

 

[Merlot]

10 nil down -is our lucky number

 

[TIGERS]

Horrible game to watch. Great that we won but I didn’t enjoy much after the 2nd half. I thought we bottled it at one point. Rugby league turns me into a screaming lunatic.

Our forwards are just incredible.

AD had an average game. Playing at 7 moderates his playing style in a good way. I think he was trying to be Luai out there today and just ended up trying too hard.

Our back line play still looks really clunky. Some really average execution at times. But we are missing halves and centres. Still want so much more from Bula in possession.

Bring on the Knights in Campbelltown.

 

[upthetigers]

Madden can't be dopped surely but I still want AD in the team.

Some hard decisions coming up for Benji.

 

[Merlot]

move Makasini to the wing,AD at center ,LL is out

 

[upthetigers]

Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau was also charged over a hip drop tackle on fellow Fiji international Kitione Kautoga and faces a $3000 fine as it is his third and subsequent dangerous contact charge

That's huge with Luai out we can't afford to lose Api too.

 

[Merlot]

still not sold on AD, like to see him humbled in Reggie's,
no I in team etc

 

[kiwitiger]

TDS passing it to JAC with nothing on hahahahahahaha thanks mate
Sione re-arranged JACs rib cage btw

Really disappointed when the commentators said Moses was blowing up deluxe after that the cameras didn't show it.

 

[Odessa]

Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau was also charged over a hip drop tackle on fellow Fiji international Kitione Kautoga and faces a $3000 fine as it is his third and subsequent dangerous contact charge

On the reply API starts at the hips and ends up underneath the players legs

I hip drop part of the description is force on the back of legs but API is underneath so the force was on APi's legs very strange to charge him

 

[Jolls]

Yes, it was a great win over the Slimeys. Yes, there was resilience, and yes, the connectivity across the park was the best we’ve seen in a while. But if we’re being honest, we need to get past the euphoria pretty quickly – because that performance, taken as a whole, isn’t one we should be overly satisfied with.

We were the better side for long stretches. The middle owned the game, the edges created pressure, and the platform was there to put Parra away. But they didn’t. That’s the issue. Dominance without conversion doesn’t hold up against better sides, and if this team is serious about staying in the eight, that gap has to close.

It starts again with Api Koroisau, who was still the most influential player on the field. Even factoring in a few missed tackles – including the Mitchell Moses ankle tap – his control through the middle and his defensive organisation set the tone. He gave the side every opportunity to take control of the game properly. The platform was there because of him.

Out wide, Kai Pearce-Paul and Samuela Fainu were genuinely dominant. They won their matchups, bent the line, and forced Parra into constant adjustments. That edge performance should have translated into points. More of them. Instead, too often we reset rather than playing what was in front of us.

That’s where the bigger concern sits. The footy IQ just wasn’t quite there. There were repeated chances to capitalise on a retreating defensive line, particularly through the centre corridor, and the adjustment didn’t come. The halves didn't react as well as they should have to the flow of the game. That’s not a structural issue, that’s a decision-making one.

Jock and AD are right in the middle of that. There were positives with the ball, no doubt, but the execution in key moments let them both down. AD was a “handbrake” at times but he did contribute to moments where the attack lost its edge. His balance between control and instinct wasn’t right, and it fed into the broader issue of not adapting quickly enough when the game opened up.

Through the middle, Royce Hunt did exactly what was needed in terms of impact and physicality, and Luke Laulilii’s defensive error, while poor, was just that – a moment, not a defining feature. His ability to get us going early in sets is why he is good for the team; however, he will be pushing to retain his spot if he doesn't address the defensive brain farts.

We won beacuse we were connected, physically up for it, and controlled large parts of the game. That’s the positive. The concern is that we didn't turn that control into a result that reflected it.

Enjoy the win, absolutely. But don’t get carried away by it. The foundation – culture, fitness, connectivity – looks real. The next step is game awareness. Recognising when to break structure, when to press an advantage, and when to put a side away.

If we keep leaving points out there like that, they won’t just be tight games – we’ll start losing them. And that’s the difference between pretenders and a team that belongs there.

 

[Leck]

Winners are grinners, so I love this thread and post -

Today’s Game- Utterly Disgusting

After watching today's RSRL ( Repeat Six Rugby League) it's just so blatantly obvious that: 1) The NRL hates the Parramatta Eels 2) The the referee of today's game is by far the worst referee I've ever witnessed and his obvious favouritism towards Wests Tigers was basically for all to see 3) The...

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[Tiger Woods]

Still not getting too excited after what we've been through in the last 15 years
Once we break the 3 wins in a row. & the cambo curse then we can start to dream
Remember what blocker said wait until Rd 12 before we start talking business
😁

 

[pacey]

Winners are grinners, so I love this thread and post -

Today’s Game- Utterly Disgusting

After watching today's RSRL ( Repeat Six Rugby League) it's just so blatantly obvious that: 1) The NRL hates the Parramatta Eels 2) The the referee of today's game is by far the worst referee I've ever witnessed and his obvious favouritism towards Wests Tigers was basically for all to see 3) The...

www.1eyedeel.com

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Not only do we have a better football team, we also have a much better forum. How do people navigate that site.

 

[Milky]

Madden can't be dopped surely but I still want AD in the team.

Some hard decisions coming up for Benji.

Benji doesn’t think Luai is ready for next week (according to him in the press conference)

So I think Skelton will come in for Luke and not much else

Man Madden has been doing everything right and he is only 26!

Very tough decision for Benji once Luai is fit though

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Team list Tuesday!!