LIVE GAME Round 8 v Raiders

[Tom Shines]

I think it’s a cool, unique thing. Great for their fans and players. What have we got?

A few wins and our fans are getting cocky. Not sure I’m a fan of that. Nothing worse than a fan who’s full of yap. Dragons and Manly fans are the worse when they are winning.

I liked it when the Minnesota Vikings did it … who stole it from the Iceland soccer team ..

Nah … just kidding … I got no problems with it ..

Our fans have copped plenty over the past 15 years, so cool with me if they want to chirp when they are winning … if you want to see arrogant fans .. take a look at the Penny Panthers fans on the internet

 

[orange&black]

Would expect Api to go for at least 2 weeks. Will test us against strong opposition if Hope is playing 80mins. KPP and Bula maybe ok to play however.

 

[Tom Shines]

Would expect Api to go for at least 2 weeks. Will test us against strong opposition if Hope is playing 80mins. KPP and Bula maybe ok to play however.

Will be lucky to only miss 2 games given his record ..

Some people been saying since the start of the offseason that the biggest weakness in the squad was the backup hooker … can only assume Benji has some faith in Hope not to bring in another option …let’s hope he has had a good off-season like a lot of others

 

[Tiger-ferret]

I liked it when the Minnesota Vikings did it … who stole it from the Iceland soccer team ..

Nah … just kidding … I got no problems with it ..

Our fans have copped plenty over the past 15 years, so cool with me if they want to chirp when they are winning … if you want to see arrogant fans .. take a look at the Penny Panthers fans on the internet

yeah was more of an observation. i would defintely had joined in if i was there 🤣

Enjoy it why it lasts!

 

[king_sirro]

Api deserves it, the rest of the team and the supporters don't.

So, who is our hooker against the Sharks?

Something we have all been concerned about is about to bite us on the bum.

Yeah very worried about losing Api. I like Hope's aggression but I think he is poor out of dummy half. Benji changed our attack to suit Madden when he came in and I think he will have to do the same with losing Api. (If we lose him). Hope to just give quick early ball and make his tackles. Whenever he try's to engage the markers and be clever it shows us up. I would also give Latu more game time at lock with Hope at 9 to provide some middle ballplaying.

Its an adjustment, but I think it gives us the best chance to win without Api.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Will be lucky to only miss 2 games given his record ..

Some people been saying since the start of the offseason that the biggest weakness in the squad was the backup hooker … can only assume Benji has some faith in Hope not to bring in another option …let’s hope he has had a good off-season like a lot of others

Is latu injured?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Great to see we CAN get it going without Jock...but great to have him just in case

90% tackle effective tackle i just love that

Down by 1 to the premiers last week then dominate the minor premiers tonite...just stoked

Puts the start of our season into perspective when you look at our last few weeks. Add the Warriors in NZ as well.

We need to just enjoy the ride right now they clearly have bought in and are digging in. Impressive stuff.

Our forwards are owning games and easily as well.

Right at the end 80th min - Sione was hooker, to Twal to Hunt with Pole in support. Just something very different this season across the park.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Yeah very worried about losing Api. I like Hope's aggression but I think he is poor out of dummy half. Benji changed our attack to suit Madden when he came in and I think he will have to do the same with losing Api. (If we lose him). Hope to just give quick early ball and make his tackles. Whenever he try's to engage the markers and be clever it shows us up. I would also give Latu more game time at lock with Hope at 9 to provide some middle ballplaying.

Its an adjustment, but I think it gives us the best chance to win without Api.

Defensively we will miss him more than with the ball, just needs Hope and Latu rotation to dig in hopefully can cover between them.

 

[swag_tiger]

Lol the Canberra times article for the game reaction starts by " Injury riddled Raiders robbed after dud call turns game". Sour apples everywhere after this game.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Interesting Api wasn’t at the presser. First time this year he hasn’t been I think. And the first time I can remember Luai being there. Wonder if Api was avoiding questions about his tackles 🤔

He also didn’t finish the game, maybe HIA or injured?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

To me, the one player who’s remained meh so far this year has been Pole. I think if we were struggling it would be much more noticeable.

I think he is coming into form.
Last few weeks his game has improved.

 

[Tom Shines]

Is latu injured?

No I don’t think so ?

 

[shiretiger]

When the reverse Viking Clap took off, the crowd absolutely lost it.
Can't remember when everyone was so into such a winning feeling.
Will long live in the memory.
Oh, did I also mention the Royce Hunt try?
Now that's a memory we'll be talkin' about for years ......

I loved Benji's comment about Hunt's try: "he should have drawn and passed"

 

[Tom Shines]

Lol the Canberra times article for the game reaction starts by " Injury riddled Raiders robbed after dud call turns game". Sour apples everywhere after this game.

What call was that ? Was there a sin binning on he Tigers that wasn’t called ? That was the only chance Raiders were scoring more points

 

[tiger_one]

 

[Tom Shines]

I loved Benji's comment about Hunt's try: "he should have drawn and passed"

He needs to let AD know to pass the ball more as well

 

[Bula]

 

[Demps]

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Garbage 😂

 

[Tom Shines]

They were thoroughly outplayed for 70 minutes

 

[Tony Taco]

Lol the Canberra times article for the game reaction starts by " Injury riddled Raiders robbed after dud call turns game". Sour apples everywhere after this game.

LOL surely It should read Raiders fail to compete when 13 v 13....