LIVE GAME Round 8 v Raiders

[Tim Sheens]

Bc AD didn’t pass him the ball lol

Nor KPP.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I have never been convinced that AD is a half back but I am beginning to change my mind so fair play to him.

He was playing outside Luai all night in attack mode.
Great coaching Benji.

 

[BrissieTiger67]

I think Turuva will be #1 if Bula is injured.

Turuva at fullback, Tavana, toa, may, laulili

 

[SeanT]

Turuva at fullback, Tavana, toa, may, laulili

Makasini shouldn't come back until he learns to use his arm in attack. Liability

 

[BirchgroveTiger]

Can't stand Ricky Stuart.

💯agree Demps, the bloke is a bad loser, Ricky has a long history criticising refs when his team loses.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Hes a must

There was a story a month ago that we were putting an offer to him and Makasini till the end of 32. But that was literally one article and nothing else. Sam definitely is a guy you wanna look up for 5 or 6 years. This time next year, he’ll be talked about on the same level as Young, Preston, Olakau'atu, Katoa (pre injury). All of em.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

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If he is fine next 24hrs we will get him cleared.
Other clubs do it. Only if cat 2.
Cat 1 they don’t contest.

 

[69-05-41]

Outside the bin it was total dominance, like the Eels game

... and guess who was in the box for the Eels game when Laulilii was binned and also had short whistle in hand tonight. Both massive momentum swings that could easily have changed the result.

 

[wstigers11]

Btw big credit to Turuva!!!!!!! Took the toughest carries in our end and annoyed raiders out of the game. Great chat telling our younger boys game is not over when we were in front

 

[Wiz]

He is also just about the biggest backrow threat in the air in the league

I wonder longer term if he should be a 13 as his hands are so good. Nothing for the immediate future though.

 

[cktiger]

Lol I wasn't...

I never am lol

 

[Tucker]

there was some of that and a lot of BS. The system is working and it broke down with 12 men. Not great but it wasn't like Api was off for the duration. There were some lapses but nothing to panic about.

The system doesn’t work when the people who are supposed to be running it constantly make the same mistakes.
Additionally, it’s a poor system if it is so easily derailed, but it’s a work in progress so that can be excused somewhat.
We were on top in every facet. That’s when you become ruthless. People are sick of pressure relief valves letting opposition back into games.
We desperately need a proper captain in this squad. Someone who will hold people to account and dress them down as required.

 

[happy_tiger]

For the hip drop it seemed really soft?

Nah it wasn't a great look ink

 

[Wiz]

He’s done wonders for Twal. I laughed, as most did when they extended him for 4 years. Breathing easily now that they have. Sam has gotta be next.

We extended Twal and Douhie in the offseason. They look like genius moves. Benji clearly has an eye for talent when you consider he’s given Tavana a start and signed KPP.

 

[Dr_Ice]

He need to run more KPP.

AD a very dynamic runner, not always good for his outside men

 

[cktiger]

Ive always liked the Raiders despite Ricky

I’ve despised them since 1989.

 

[JB9918]

Did anyone see Benjis presser? Anything on Bula?

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I've been very critical of AD as a 7 but tonight he was much improved on the areas I was concerned about. He had a great game.

Twal and Turuva super human efforts.

Very important win.

I think Doueihi has been watching the Madden replays on how to manage a game.
Attacked from outside Luai [@ 5/8 or centre position] kicked good high bombs or to grass spaces - and deep.
Play it in their half. A top performance that should get better.
OR Benji has finally seen the light at last and instructed him to play the percentage game plan.
In their end of the field.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

AD a very dynamic runner, not always good for his outside men

He kills them. As good as he’s playing and it’s working for us, he’s still not a 7.

 

[Tito Santana]

I thought Douhei was great but for me Turuva was man of the match. The hard work he got through tonight was unbelievable. What a great kid.