liltiger
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Luai, the Api connection I think would make him it. Only problem is if Fainu and Luai end up our future halves pairing there isn't really a game managing half in our spine again.
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liltiger
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He's got niggle and mongrel in him, we need as much of that as we can get
Actually what value we are getting from Bateman, shame it wasn't longer
Tiger-ferret
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I agree with most of your post and that spending on the halves is a priority. Has to be on proven players though and Sullivan is not a starting half in a top 8 team (at the moment). If he’s seen as a back up with potential then 500 too much to be spending time on the sideline and in ressies. Can easily upgrade him if he proves it.
earl
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This one cracked me up. I love all the Hastings comments. It's hilarious. We had Hastings dudes. We came last. Sure we've gone backwards this year but only because there is another team in the comp.
earl
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However you define loyalty Tedesco has shown the complete opposite of it. Not a guy I want at the club ever again in any capacity.
Tiger_claws
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Totally agree
Wildcat777
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I would not hesitate on Sullivan and Teddy. Sullivan and Fainu will be top 4 halves and there is room for Teddy and Bula. Great combination and options. Plus Sezer would rectify some of the weaknesses and provide depth. Which is critical. Which is a common denominator for top 4 clubs. Which really is a no brained. Only issue issue is cap management. And I don’t see there being any major issues there. Get it done and move away from the cellar dwellers.
Our forwards
In more than 50% of the games we’ve lost we’ve won the stats
We just haven’t had a conductor to setup the final plays to score
That’s all we’ve missed.
Hastings would’ve done this.
That’s what everyone on here is missing.
We’ve won the stats!!!! Just haven’t converted to points.
And before everyone says hastings doesn’t have many assists etc… all he needs to do is setup the movements
Trying to convince people that we would’ve been near the top 8 with him this year is a waste of time … like trying to teach my 6yr old nephew algebra.
For all those that supported my comments I’m glad we have a majority of people on here who understand footy … for the rest of you ,
you’re an unfortunate product of Wests tigers mediocrity / luke brooks fandom / and just pure blind fan hope … I feel sorry for you lol
Yeah rather Bula at fullback anyway. By 2025 hel be past teddy
tony soprano
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Wouldn't fret about Tedesco. Doubt he would come back to the club.
king_sirro
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The thing is we have gone backwards because of injuries. Yes the start to the year was horrendous, but 2 things have to be acknowledged there.
1. Brooks had no pre season and AD returning from major knee surgery. Both needed games under their belt, and that started to show in the Parra game where AD unfortunately got injured again.
2. I believe Benji acknowledges the tactics in the early rounds were all wrong and he takes a lot of blame for it.
We then adjusted our tactics, Brooks got some games under his belt, and Api found his feet. We looked better then we have in years. Then we lose Api and Brooks for extended periods....game over.
I don't care what your thoughts are (not u Earl) on AD and Brooks, the fact is, any team that loses its 2 starting halves and hooker n captain will fail miserably which we obviously did.
A smarter start to the year by the coaches and not losing Api and Brooks I believe we are around 8th to 10th.
IMO we are much better then last year.
Bulldogs have only lost Kikau yet they get a free ride with commentators continually pointing out their so called injury woes. Losing 3 of our spine barley gets a mention. Its disgusting.
For myself Brooks,Douhie and Hastings are all similar to me in the fact they are bottom 8 team playmakers.
Just because I don't rate Hastings at halfback doesn't mean he couldn't be a decent lock if he had a crack.
When he sets the backline moves he's too slow and predictable. He doesn't have a long kicking game and his passing game is just OK. Yes he tries and yes he can organise but having him here is not going to get this team to threaten the top teams.
Douhi3 and Brooks ain't up to it either. We needed a clean slate in the halves. We have a great hooker and the fullback will come along leaps and bounds. Just 6-7 now. The 7 would not be Hastings even if he was available.
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hank37w
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Peachy going to the bin last night was no revelation either, but at least he tries and has had an impact since he has been "back home" at the 'Riff.
They actually increased their lead while he was in the bin, but that is what good teams can do and that is the kind of thing that we poor suffering Wests Tigers supporters dream of being capable of being able to achieve one day
Of course there are some exceptions but the majority of players that come to Wests Tigers either suffer a form slump or don't rise to the level of potential they have shown before coming here.
True but in my opinion we need to continue to build up our forward pack before we spend an inflated amount on halves. I’d much rather we keep the $500k put it towards a larger salary for Has and sign Sandon Smith from the Roosters.
Sully
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Teddy does not pass the ball and goes himself too much for a 6.
It worked when he had the pace but he is coming back to the field with age.
Probably made the right decision for his career but I would not want him back at the expense of our juniors.
Tiger Tail
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with Teddy at 6 don’t expect the centres to see any ball
supercoach
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I have waited about 12 years to watch a competive football team, so another few years to wait till our own nursery produces a strong team is a better prospect than throwing a ton of cash at a player like Tedesco who is at the back end of his career. I remember the media gave us hell for not signing Funicane and he certainly has not done much for the Sharks, so Iam not sure what he would have done for us.
Target players in their prime or kids on the way up, no more John Paul Young’s….yesterday heroes
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Target players in their prime or kids on the way up, no more John Paul Young’s….yesterday heroes
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A struggling team such as ours cannot afford to pass up a player like Teddy.
I’m a big advocate that a good young player will always be superior to a good old player, but similar to Api, Teddy is no standard ageing player, he would bring a massive amount of experience and confidence to our struggling club.
If he does come surely it will be to play fullback and what better way for a young talent such as Bula to fast track his learning than watching and learning from Teddy.
Bula could be exceptionally good for us in the centres or on the wing for a couple of years before taking over from Teddy as our fullback.
I’m a big advocate that a good young player will always be superior to a good old player, but similar to Api, Teddy is no standard ageing player, he would bring a massive amount of experience and confidence to our struggling club.
If he does come surely it will be to play fullback and what better way for a young talent such as Bula to fast track his learning than watching and learning from Teddy.
Bula could be exceptionally good for us in the centres or on the wing for a couple of years before taking over from Teddy as our fullback.
Our forwards are better, but not elite. We still need to build on this as a strength and the rest will come from it. Look at the Warriors for instance; most of their recruits this year were in their forwards.
Why would they bother wasting money their when they already have Tohu Harris, Fonua Blake, Bunty Afoa?
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