Round 9 vs Sharks

[yeti]

I know that C but my point was that, imo, we never seem to play as well when he’s off the field ( for whatever reason).

Well, I guess that's stating the obvious. But the question is, can Hope do a job for us? Tigers have seemingly always done reasonably well against Cronulla because they haven't had a forward pack that dominates (unlike Raiders, Warriors etc). This year, our forwards are absolutely monstering other packs. If Hope can bring them on to the ball and hold up defensively in the middle, I think we can take the 2 points on offer.

 

[boonboon]

The unfortunate thing for hope is he has played 1 nsw cup game and 20 mins off the bench and will now be required to come on and perform at nrl level in Round 9.

 

[pacey]

I think Latu should be given a chance at 9.

If he’s as good as we think he can be, he will do the job for us and probably look a lot more dangerous in attack compared to Hope.

 

[Fine Wines]

I think Latu should be given a chance at 9.

If he’s as good as we think he can be, he will do the job for us and probably look a lot more dangerous in attack compared to Hope.

The shame of it is that it is just a bit early for Jarred Hayward. Watched him yesterday in Flegg and i thought he had a great game, the boys won easily but i love the way Jared picks up his runners quickly , He"s a heads up footballer who seems to be always looking for the right option, he looks to me like he reads a game well reminds me of Wade Egan a bit from the Warriors. He doesn't run himself so much as looks to put his runners into good spots. It probably wouldn't hurt to give him a few go's in KOE. I think he has real potential.

 

[bradexl]

coukd we start with latu at 9
I can't have hope anywhere near nrl team.
We need seyfarth as he covers middle and edge.

100%

 

[Tigerdazz2]

Games nearly a sell out, seems to be only hill GA tickets left.

How many tigers fanatics have already got their tickets?

Shark Park fills so fast because it doesn't take long to shuffle such a small crowd into a telephone booth-poor excuse for a "stadium" 🏟️

 

[Camel2281]

Not sure. I'm going off his past two seasons. So inconsistent. If Makasini is the player that will be there next year then we only need to have this choice this year. I just want whoever is there to keep the defence solid.

Herbert is a better defender than Starford

 

[SeanT]

Herbert is a better defender than Starford

Agreed he is. But thought Herbert treaded the line of aggression and I'll discipline last game. Hasn't played for awhile so fair enough honestly. I'm happy for Starford to. Go elsewhere.

 

[HUNT 101]

Shark Park fills so fast because it doesn't take long to shuffle such a small crowd into a telephone booth-poor excuse for a "stadium" 🏟️

Yeah only GA on the hill left, keen to go but not keen on standing behind the goals 🤔

 

[Telltails]

Lots of challenges this week internally with the possibility of two spine players not available and KPP - not ideal time to face the Sharks at home after a disappointing last outing by them..

 

[Tito Santana]

Agreed he is. But thought Herbert treaded the line of aggression and I'll discipline last game. Hasn't played for awhile so fair enough honestly. I'm happy for Starford to. Go elsewhere.

Yeah let PNG have him. Shit player.

 

[Tigerdazz2]

We should really all keep putting down Toa as a player, he usually turns in a blinder when everyone is giving it to him on this forum. 😂

Another thing, Toa didn't look happy when his winger threw an inside pass to the man inside of him to score a try last game.

 

[ShanghaiCharlie]

Latu at hooker. No Hope please.
Sukkar in for KPP. No Seyfarts on an edge please.
Toa deserves a few weeks at centre. No-one really to replace him anyway.
Herbert, like Hope, is a great story. But really not first grade material.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Shark Park fills so fast because it doesn't take long to shuffle such a small crowd into a telephone booth-poor excuse for a "stadium" 🏟️

We could have offered to play it at LO and split the gate takings ?🤣

 

[Tigerdazz2]

I still think maybe, just maybe it's worth trying Madden at 9, I know he's a halfback/5/8 but he is hooker sized, can make the yardage Api makes out of dummy half & possesses a better kicking game.

If it works it should work very well as you need to beat the Sharks down the centre of the ground, they defend their flanks too well.

With the offloading our forwards are producing can continue this game, a couple of big hit ups from Twally, Terrell & or Hunt followed by our little guys, especially Madden darting down out of the ruck making big metres will go a long way toward dominating the Sharks.

If it doesn't work?

So be it. No real harm done, our boys have come from behind a few times this season, just swap some players around.