Starting team 2021

[sleeve]

RE"Edge forwards.I believe someone posted that Ronnie Palmer said we have plenty of forwards coming through , and gave the impression it wasn't a concern.

 

[tigerbenji]

Ron Palmer said we had plenty of second rowers.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Wasnt bradley listed as a 2nd rower?

 

[JC99]

RE"Edge forwards.I believe someone posted that Ronnie Palmer said we have plenty of forwards coming through , and gave the impression it wasn't a concern.

I don’t see it lol. Blore, Luc and Garner are the best ones. After that we turn to Chee Kam and then Bradley who aren’t great options

 

[earl]

I'm less worried about our edge forward depth. I reckon our depth is pretty good. Chee-Kam can win games for us and he will be lucky to make the bench.

I think we don't have a quality edge forward to back up Luc unless Blore comes on. Garner has his moments but we'd be a better team with a threat in that position.

Our no 1 issue has to be fullback and then I reckon a quality edge forward.

 

[bathursttiger1]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/12/29/wests-tigers-2021-round-1-predicted-team/

Here what the nuffy Soward thinks

How do these so called experts get gigs in the media, it’s no wonder that some of these media organisations are in financial stress.

 

[avocadoontoast]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/12/29/wests-tigers-2021-round-1-predicted-team/

Here what the nuffy Soward thinks

How do these so called experts get gigs in the media, it’s no wonder that some of these media organisations are in financial stress.

To be fair, what did Soward say that wasn't correct?

 

[Russell]

I'm less worried about our edge forward depth. I reckon our depth is pretty good. Chee-Kam can win games for us and he will be lucky to make the bench.

I think we don't have a quality edge forward to back up Luc unless Blore comes on. Garner has his moments but we'd be a better team with a threat in that position.

Our no 1 issue has to be fullback and then I reckon a quality edge forward.

We have Chee-Kam (85, 80 for us), Lucy (63, 20 for us), Garner (37), Blore (5), Bradley (0), Tuilagi (0) that are listed as second row players - hardly an inspiring list.

You are less worried about our edge Earl and think our depth is pretty good. You are obviously not the worrying kind. It worries the hell out of me.

The list above is hardly inspiring to my mind. Basically, Lucy, Blore and Garner are it, with Garner weak in defence and Blore with little NRL experience. Bradley and Tuilagi should not even be mentioned for 2021 with no NRL experience and that leaves us with the "Mighty Beast" - Chee-Kam who you say can win us games.

At this stage, by my count he has at a stretch, won us 2 games from 80 played (that is 2.5%), I sincerely hope we are not counting on him getting us into the finals.

We desperately need a class second rower to match Lucy - hopefully we are in the process of signing that person, if not for 2021 then for 2022 onwards.

If we have a couple of injuries in that position - it is good night for this year at least, we are so thin in this area, we would give Japanese rice paper a run for it's money.

 

[Speed2burn]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/12/29/wests-tigers-2021-round-1-predicted-team/

Here what the nuffy Soward thinks

How do these so called experts get gigs in the media, it’s no wonder that some of these media organisations are in financial stress.

“I’m not investing too much time in the tigers” - Soward

*Names Paul M at fullback

Well clearly.

 

[Tim Sheens]

I'm less worried about our edge forward depth. I reckon our depth is pretty good. Chee-Kam can win games for us and he will be lucky to make the bench.

I think we don't have a quality edge forward to back up Luc unless Blore comes on. Garner has his moments but we'd be a better team with a threat in that position.

Our no 1 issue has to be fullback and then I reckon a quality edge forward.

We have Chee-Kam (85, 80 for us), Lucy (63, 20 for us), Garner (37), Blore (5), Bradley (0), Tuilagi (0) that are listed as second row players - hardly an inspiring list.

You are less worried about our edge Earl and think our depth is pretty good. You are obviously not the worrying kind. It worries the hell out of me.

The list above is hardly inspiring to my mind. Basically, Lucy, Blore and Garner are it, with Garner weak in defence and Blore with little NRL experience. Bradley and Tuilagi should not even be mentioned for 2021 with no NRL experience and that leaves us with the "Mighty Beast" - Chee-Kam who you say can win us games.

At this stage, by my count he has at a stretch, won us 2 games from 80 played (that is 2.5%), I sincerely hope we are not counting on him getting us into the finals.

We desperately need a class second rower to match Lucy - hopefully we are in the process of signing that person, if not for 2021 then for 2022 onwards.

If we have a couple of injuries in that position - it is good night for this year at least, we are so thin in this area, we would give Japanese rice paper a run for it's money.

Must admit I was also confused after reading the post when it ended with the position being our second biggest issue with **"Our no 1 issue has to be fullback and then I reckon a quality edge forward."**

 

[Speed2burn]

I'm less worried about our edge forward depth. I reckon our depth is pretty good. Chee-Kam can win games for us and he will be lucky to make the bench.

I think we don't have a quality edge forward to back up Luc unless Blore comes on. Garner has his moments but we'd be a better team with a threat in that position.

Our no 1 issue has to be fullback and then I reckon a quality edge forward.

Id like to think we can rely more on doueihi and Brooks to win us games than a bench player to fluke through average defense

I like Chee Kam plugging a hole but if he is in our 17 week to week we’re in trouble. Hopefully it doesn’t get to that stage

 

[jadtiger]

I'm less worried about our edge forward depth. I reckon our depth is pretty good. Chee-Kam can win games for us and he will be lucky to make the bench.

I think we don't have a quality edge forward to back up Luc unless Blore comes on. Garner has his moments but we'd be a better team with a threat in that position.

Our no 1 issue has to be fullback and then I reckon a quality edge forward.

Id like to think we can rely more on doueihi and Brooks to win us games than a bench player to fluke through average defense

I like Chee Kam plugging a hole but if he is in our 17 week to week we’re in trouble. Hopefully it doesn’t get to that stage

Agreed MCK is not a top 17 player and never will be.He is only a stop gap forward if we have many injuries and a terrible centre.
I dont dislike him but i will be very concerned every time he is in the 17

 

[JC99]

Well we’ve got a good second rower coming in now. Tukimihia Simpkins from Cowboys although Bradley is leaving

 

[TheDaBoss]

Well we’ve got a good second rower coming in now. Tukimihia Simpkins from Cowboys although Bradley is leaving

Better depth now, blore garner lucy simpkins

Solid

 

[bathursttiger1]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/12/29/wests-tigers-2021-round-1-predicted-team/

Here what the nuffy Soward thinks

How do these so called experts get gigs in the media, it’s no wonder that some of these media organisations are in financial stress.

To be fair, what did Soward say that wasn't correct?

Just have a look at the team that he picked.

 

[avocadoontoast]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/12/29/wests-tigers-2021-round-1-predicted-team/

Here what the nuffy Soward thinks

How do these so called experts get gigs in the media, it’s no wonder that some of these media organisations are in financial stress.

To be fair, what did Soward say that wasn't correct?

Just have a look at the team that he picked.

I don't think he picked the team. I think that's the staff writers or what other numpty is there. I think he just does the commentary but I could be wrong.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Well we’ve got a good second rower coming in now. Tukimihia Simpkins from Cowboys although Bradley is leaving

I might be wrong but I don't think to many on the Forum would be upset that Bradley is moving on I dont think he would have been putting any pressure on the backs in front of him.

 

[JC99]

Well we’ve got a good second rower coming in now. Tukimihia Simpkins from Cowboys although Bradley is leaving

I might be wrong but I don't think to many on the Forum would be upset that Bradley is moving on I dont think he would have been putting any pressure on the backs in front of him.

It seems like a good deal for us

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Well we’ve got a good second rower coming in now. Tukimihia Simpkins from Cowboys although Bradley is leaving

I might be wrong but I don't think to many on the Forum would be upset that Bradley is moving on I dont think he would have been putting any pressure on the backs in front of him.

It seems like a good deal for us

Its not just a good deal its Brilliant

 

[Harvey]

Well we’ve got a good second rower coming in now. Tukimihia Simpkins from Cowboys although Bradley is leaving

I might be wrong but I don't think to many on the Forum would be upset that Bradley is moving on I dont think he would have been putting any pressure on the backs in front of him.

It seems like a good deal for us

Its not just a good deal its Brilliant

Has anyone actually seen Simpkins play? Bradley looked to have some ability. Very raw, but showed ability.

Time will tell, but hopefully we got the better end of the deal.