Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[user118245]

Someone misses kade

Think we all do, I’m just the vocal one

 

[TurnStyle]

My 2c on the attack vs defence argument.

Both are crap, however my theory is our rubbish defence puts pressure on our attack. They have no confidence they can defend back to back sets, so they play very conservative in attack so we dont make errors.

Feels like a chicken and egg thing to me, but I have to say it's the attack in the red zone that frustrates me the most.

 

[Tim Sheens]

My 2c on the attack vs defence argument.

Both are crap, however my theory is our rubbish defence puts pressure on our attack. They have no confidence they can defend back to back sets, so they play very conservative in attack so we dont make errors.

Conversely, scoring points brings happiness and lifts confidence, along with providing something to defend against.

It's a two sided game and given a fair crack by referring, most matches end with both teams having a relatively even share of possession. Hopefully a bit more speed can help our WT in both disciplines.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Think we all do, I’m just the vocal one

Sometimes I get Kade withdrawals

 

[Camel2281]

At best, Schiller would be a like for like for Skelton.

Just a couple of years younger and several yards faster

 

[Camel2281]

We thought the 05 clan was bad lol

https://twitter.com/x/status/2109387442818302315

Spoke to him at Kirra pub in April when he was working the door

 

[Tiger Stripes]

And as frigging typical you don't answer my question about you knowing more than Cleary , Bellamy and Robinson

WE HAVE TO FIX OUR DERENCE FIRST

I'm not arguing about our attack , yes we need more points , but the less you need to score the better and easier it is

So are you going to answer the question .....or is there something wrong with you

Just a reminder 16th worse defence in the NRL , but defence isn't the problem as long as you can score 40 plus every week

This squad based on the current signings ISNT capable of scoring 40 each week

So your solution .....score more points , don't reduce the number you need

Like arguing with a child that speaks another language

IMO you are missing the big picture that "vicious" is trying to explain/point out to you is---------.
The WT defence matches the opposition for the first 35 min. or so.
But if there is no attack from their backline for their efforts; it becomes a Mental Thing--------------ie. why bust my guts out for a backline that can't take advantage of it?
The 1% extra efforts drop right off.
Hard to detect but results confirm it. If you have points on the board, it's the incentive to give it your all. The 1%ers remain.
Pappali'i, Stefano could see it from within and wanted out. Others can see it from the outside so no interest unless big dollars are offered but again short-lived enthusiasm.
The Answer.
Plug the gaps with 80 min players with some speed-------and win more games than you lose.
That attracts players from elsewhere for a fair contract price.
Defence is still very, very important for the forwards to match it or out do the opposition but speed in the back line, that has points in them, helps big time in the Mental Game!
And press hard on development from within. Better identification of talent, encouragement and coaching! Fund the grass roots FFS.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I literally forgot about him . You’re right . Definitely . When you frame it like that with the bench back role , there’s positions and depth there . Chuck in Hayze Dunster , who might be moving to edge forward , and we have time to develop some players

Watched Dunster and Schuster at Lidcombe one game. Both did not impress.
Both short of a gallop though.
Need a lot of improvement to get to NRL level. Fingers are crossed on these 2 but not holding my breath.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

The most underrated part of try was the work from Twal.

It was the absolute peak of our season.... could go as far as saying it was the peak of the last 15 years. I hadnt felt vibes like that since 2005.

Then Luai went to PNG
Api got suspended.
Douhei got injured.

All downhill from there..

Hopefully we will be better served now with more speed in the backline.
And Luai and Doueihi gone from the halves. Hopefully?
All injuries cleared up and a full pre-season to sought out what's best for WT and not egos.
Start again Benji.