AmericanHistoryX
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No excuses.
TEAM LIST Team List Vs Parramatta (Round 2)
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Tigerdazz2
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What temp are they predicting for Parra Stadium on Sunday Rock Hopper?
I know we're getting 33c up here on the Mid Nth Coast, you'd think Western Sydney would be hotter?
Kaito
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36 Celcius forecast for Sunday in Parra..
Rock Hopper Steve
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Thought they said on one of the footy shows 35C at parra very taxing on the players.
jrtiger
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not ideal and there'll be drinks breaks, but that's why it's so important to ensure we don't gift them opportunities. we need to kick to the right places and wear them down.
What about Doueihi ?
Not a mention about his feeble attempt of a tackle 10 metres out from the knights try line that led to the Pole cover defence tackle just over 1/2 way and a try not much later.
It wasn’t a hard tackle to make,
winger running across field just brushed Doueihi off like he wasn’t there,
it wasn’t a surprise to me as he always has had lapses in concentration and effort when it comes to defending.
I think it was lucky for Doueihi that he wasn’t marking Best otherwise I think he would be finding himself in Ressies this week.
This is not from one game he has always had these lapses in his game.
Rock Hopper Steve
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I hope they hit and stick better in defense this week scrambling us much as they did last week will create problems in the heat.
I’m a bit concerned about all the hype about how Bula will help our attack, I don’t see him as a big attacking threat,IMO a very good honest player who defends well but I believe Mason offers more in attack than Bula.
I mentioned last year and still would like to see Bula turned into a Centre with us trying Turuva at fullback.
Just my thoughts thinking of improving our attacking game.
I mentioned last year and still would like to see Bula turned into a Centre with us trying Turuva at fullback.
Just my thoughts thinking of improving our attacking game.
As I said, he had about 4 weeks of good form.... I'm not pretending he's some sort of gun but he has good footy in him is my point. Unfortunately he can't stay on the field!
Overall his time here has been disappointing.
His injury last year was very poorly timed, he had 9 try involvements in his last 6 prior to being sidelined.
Our spine won't click straight away but hopefully it doesn't take them too long... I don't have much faith in Benjis attacking gameplan however.
I thought Douehi looked gassed last weekend. Hopefully the run will help a bit.
AmericanHistoryX
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Bula can catch a bomb at least under pressure. Mason couldn't do that last week. But your thoughts are valid.
Comparing the team lists I see many positions where we have the edge over Parra but still worry about the center comparison
Last week it was Faataape & Douehi vs Best & Gagai who are both elite centers
This week it is Toa & Douehi vs Penesini & Lomax again a tough match
Douehi is needed and his goal kicking of late is special kicked his last 7
Toa has great sidesteps and attacking flair .Important the edge forward on his side is a tackling machine to help here .
Last week it was Faataape & Douehi vs Best & Gagai who are both elite centers
This week it is Toa & Douehi vs Penesini & Lomax again a tough match
Douehi is needed and his goal kicking of late is special kicked his last 7
Toa has great sidesteps and attacking flair .Important the edge forward on his side is a tackling machine to help here .
old_man_tiger
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I can't remember last time I thought we looked better than the opposition in 10 out of 17 spots.
Scary. Definite loss haha
BlackWhiteGold
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Eels are also coming off a 33-degree game against Storm so not ideal for them to play 2 back-to-back 30+ degree games.
But ultimately it'll come down to mental resilience in dealing with the fatigue. I think having smalls TDS & Bird on the bench & 2 big minute middles in May & Twal plus very fit backrowers in Fainu & Seyfarth will be an advantage for us.
Also Tuilagi is a witches hat in defence . Crazy he’s never improved that after all these years .
Betterdays22
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Last week my confidence disappeared as the week went one, this week my confidence has increased as the week has gone on. Think man for man we have them covered and Luai will be better for the run last week. Penisini and Lomax are the main worry for me (Lomax always seems to carve us up)
Can't afford to lose too many of these types of games if we want to make something of this year, last week was already a big missed opportunity hence the frustration from fans
Can't afford to lose too many of these types of games if we want to make something of this year, last week was already a big missed opportunity hence the frustration from fans
Betterdays22
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Tuilagi is in cup, where he belong
Red88_Tiger
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What are they made of butter
They’ve just finished a preseason in those temperatures
Surely they are better prepared than any park footballer
No excuse imo
Rock Hopper Steve
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Good point but game intensity is a different level otherwise there wouldn't be a drinks break, they both have to play in it so we will find out how prepared we are for it.
