TEAM LIST Round 5 vs Parra
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Speed2burn
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I hope we drown out the parra filth, I’ve noticed the tigers supporter bays have sold pretty well
Tiger Tarl
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Agreed. The fact that we're winning games with teenagers filling in and players out of position is great but would still much prefer our starting backline of:
1. Bula
2. Turuva
3. To'a
4. May
5. Makasini
We got a glimpse of a May/Makasini left edge in the trials, but are yet to see the true potential just yet. Salivating thinking about it. Or maybe I'm just hungry...
I'd prefer to keep Turuva at centre with and Skelton or Tavana than have Toa back
Odessa
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Tiger_Fanatic3
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The pricing on ticketmaster is gonna turn people away..ridiculous
Tiger_Fanatic3
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It will be sold out in a couple of days..that’s like a teaser
Odessa
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Love that Benji has Toa coming back through cup. The Tigers of old would have him straight back in even at 80% fit. Good confidence booster for the kids.
I have zero faith in Toa anyway.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Our forwards really stood up last game against a good Warriors pack but how much better would it be if Bunty gets a run instead of Seyfarth even though he's been useful.
That would be an extra handful for the slimeys, come on Benji release another beast.
That would be an extra handful for the slimeys, come on Benji release another beast.
wstigers11
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Honestly think he’s only getting picked atm because he covers edge and middle just in case.
weststigerman
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IMO Turuva is not suited in the centres. He’s more of a finisher.
To’a is more creative and enables us to not need to play Laulilli who I don’t really rate. Skelton also had a shocker against Souths.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Yes, that could be his thoughts, but Sione has played a little edge and could be moved there if there's an unlucky injury, well Benji's the coach and he must think his inclusion suits the team and so far it's getting results.
Never liked this idiom but I guess it's relevant, don't fix it if it's not broken, there, forced myself to type it.
Jolls
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I think it is more about opportunity for Taruva in attack as centre at the moment. His defence as a centre was considered to suspect when he was coming into the postion; but has not proven to be the case so far (touch wood). I think we are a better side with a Toa/Taruva combination on that edge but I'm not concerned about us not rushing Toa back in. It will be good to see how he goes in reggies this week - if he gets through unscathed he will stiffen that edge a little more when we play Newcastle.
wstigers11
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To’a does love playing Newcastle lol
Tiger_Fanatic3
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Looking at the Parra forum and their thoughts to the game.. you can say they have no hope lol.. it’s added enjoyment to my arvo lol
hammertime
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Yeah, it's great! I've been enjoying the dogs forum lately too. They're like a bunch of incels, just angry at the world.
upthetigers
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So everyone is in agreeance our middle and edge forwards will dominate. So Parra's plan will be to play on the edges without earning the right through the middle.
So playing around with AI...
Using the sideline as a defensive tool is a high-level tactic where edge defenders, particularly wingers and centers, force attackers toward the touchline, effectively using the boundary as an extra defender. This approach relies on "out-in" movement, where defenders stay outside their man to compress their space, or by "sliding" to force the play into the corner.
Key methods of using the sideline in defense include:
So playing around with AI...
Using the sideline as a defensive tool is a high-level tactic where edge defenders, particularly wingers and centers, force attackers toward the touchline, effectively using the boundary as an extra defender. This approach relies on "out-in" movement, where defenders stay outside their man to compress their space, or by "sliding" to force the play into the corner.
Key methods of using the sideline in defense include:
- Forcing the Sideline Tackle: Wingers and centers aim to get their hips in close and utilize their outside shoulder to move the attacker over the sideline, as often executed by the Panthers and Storm.
- The "Slide" Technique: Instead of aggressively jamming in, defenders might turn their hips and slide with the attacking team. By holding their position on the edge and moving backward at an angle (sometimes up to 45 degrees), they force the attacking team toward the corner, buying time for defenders from the inside to scramble and support.
- Trusting the Inside Edge: This strategy relies heavily on the winger, who is the last defender, trusting their inside center to manage the inside runner, allowing the winger to dedicate themselves to the sideline.
- High-Edge Pressure: Some teams, such as the Penrith Panthers, keep their edges very high to cut down the time and space available, forcing play wide and making it easier to drag the attacker into touch.
- Rushing/Jamming: In some scenarios, rather than sliding, the edge defender may suddenly rush in to cut off the pass to the winger, banking on the fact that if they force the ball carrier to turn back, they will have to contend with incoming teammates, often resulting in a tackle near the sideline.
LeichhardtTiger
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I'm pretty sure that Turuva won the Dally M Rookie of the Year "controversially" over a clearly superior and absolutely exciting Weststigers debutante called Bula. Controversially, if you are a Bula fan of course! 🐯 🐯 🐯
Doubt it almost sold out
