Teddy ready to wear the blues no1 jumper
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GNR4LIFE
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Doesn't matter how good he is, it was proven yrs ago the NSW team is selected on politics. It's not about the best players getting picked. And they wonder why they've lost the last 9 out 10 series.
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Wests Tigers fullback James Tedesco declares he’s ready to wear the No. 1 jersey for the Blues
February 19, 20167:01am
JAMES Tedesco has two goals in 2016: Rediscovering the flare the Wests Tigers lost last year and wearing the fullback jumper for NSW in State of Origin.
With Josh Dugan hopeful of shifting to the centres at the Dragons, and Penrith’s Matt Moylan a chance of moving into the halves, Tedesco could find himself the only regular starting fullback in the box seat to wear the NSW No. 1 jumper.
“Last year I wasn’t ready, and I was just happy to get the full season under the belt,” Tedesco told the Daily Telegraph.
“I’ve done that, and if I can continue my form from last year, or even better it, then I’m a chance to play Origin.”
It will be a case of lights, camera and plenty of action for Tedesco and the Tigers this season with the superstar No.1 echoing the sentiment of teammates and saying the joint venture has been given a licence to entertain.
The Tigers narrowly avoided the wooden spoon last season, and while they still scored more overall points than finalists Melbourne, Cronulla, South Sydney and St George Illawarra, there were also half a dozen games they bored fans with 12 points or less.
Tedesco, Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks will get the chance to enertain when they line up in against Cronulla at Campbelltown tomorrow night.
“Last year ‘JT’ came in with a structure he wanted us to play with, but this year’s he’s loosened the reins a bit there, and given more control to Mitch and Brooksy,’’ Tedesco told The Daily Telegraph.
“The way they play, they have certain strengths, they’ve been playing together years, so JT has listened to them more, listened to the players and how we want to play.
“There were times last year we couldn’t score a try because we were just trying to complete our sets.
“It was probably more frustrating for the halves because they couldn’t get their plays on, and they were more getting the ball and kicking.
“But JT and his assistant coaches want me, Mitch and Brooksy to have the most touches in the team, to have more than 30 touches, and they’ve told us the more we’re involved, the more chance we’ll have of scoring points or creating plays.
“Having Farah there, he also knows when to give the boys some early ball and let us play, or when to take on the line.
“The first few rounds we’ll want to play sensible footy, but there is a chance for some flair when we complete our sets and we’re playing some good footy.’’
Some of the criticism directed at Taylor early last year was the structures he implemented, which worked so well at his former club the Sydney Roosters, but stifled the natural attacking games of Brooks and Moses.
One time the Tigers did throw caution to the wind was at Campbelltown when they posted 50 points against the New Zealand Warriors.
Tedesco, 23, has had to lay off the upper-body weights because of his extra bulk _ he’s weighing close to 97kg _ and looked fitter than ever as he took part in a recent Fox Sports promotional TV shoot.
February 19, 20167:01am
JAMES Tedesco has two goals in 2016: Rediscovering the flare the Wests Tigers lost last year and wearing the fullback jumper for NSW in State of Origin.
With Josh Dugan hopeful of shifting to the centres at the Dragons, and Penrith’s Matt Moylan a chance of moving into the halves, Tedesco could find himself the only regular starting fullback in the box seat to wear the NSW No. 1 jumper.
“Last year I wasn’t ready, and I was just happy to get the full season under the belt,” Tedesco told the Daily Telegraph.
“I’ve done that, and if I can continue my form from last year, or even better it, then I’m a chance to play Origin.”
It will be a case of lights, camera and plenty of action for Tedesco and the Tigers this season with the superstar No.1 echoing the sentiment of teammates and saying the joint venture has been given a licence to entertain.
The Tigers narrowly avoided the wooden spoon last season, and while they still scored more overall points than finalists Melbourne, Cronulla, South Sydney and St George Illawarra, there were also half a dozen games they bored fans with 12 points or less.
Tedesco, Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks will get the chance to enertain when they line up in against Cronulla at Campbelltown tomorrow night.
“Last year ‘JT’ came in with a structure he wanted us to play with, but this year’s he’s loosened the reins a bit there, and given more control to Mitch and Brooksy,’’ Tedesco told The Daily Telegraph.
“The way they play, they have certain strengths, they’ve been playing together years, so JT has listened to them more, listened to the players and how we want to play.
“There were times last year we couldn’t score a try because we were just trying to complete our sets.
“It was probably more frustrating for the halves because they couldn’t get their plays on, and they were more getting the ball and kicking.
“But JT and his assistant coaches want me, Mitch and Brooksy to have the most touches in the team, to have more than 30 touches, and they’ve told us the more we’re involved, the more chance we’ll have of scoring points or creating plays.
“Having Farah there, he also knows when to give the boys some early ball and let us play, or when to take on the line.
“The first few rounds we’ll want to play sensible footy, but there is a chance for some flair when we complete our sets and we’re playing some good footy.’’
Some of the criticism directed at Taylor early last year was the structures he implemented, which worked so well at his former club the Sydney Roosters, but stifled the natural attacking games of Brooks and Moses.
One time the Tigers did throw caution to the wind was at Campbelltown when they posted 50 points against the New Zealand Warriors.
Tedesco, 23, has had to lay off the upper-body weights because of his extra bulk _ he’s weighing close to 97kg _ and looked fitter than ever as he took part in a recent Fox Sports promotional TV shoot.
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Hopefully the extra bulk doesn't come at the expense of his speed.
@willow said:
Agree Willow,but I reckon a bit more bulk will help toughen him for when the grubs try and belt him when he explodes through the defensive lines…or when he is tacked and they try the grubby tactics when he is on the ground...pretty sure he will be the one they target the most this year...he is our dynamite man...
tig_prmz
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“The first few rounds we’ll want to play sensible footy, but there is a chance for some flair when we complete our sets and we’re playing some good footy.’’
that's what i like to hear. complete sets first, put the opposition on the back foot then bring on the fancy plays.
that's what i like to hear. complete sets first, put the opposition on the back foot then bring on the fancy plays.
greatodensraven
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Nothing he cant do. All the best Teddy!!
foreveratiger
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So obviously from Tedesco's quotes it's been confirmed what we have always suspected that the kids were restricted in how they played the game last year and looking back it's easy to understand the frustration they were showing on the field.
It wouldn't be easy I imagine for players that play on instincts to all of a sudden be told that your playing structured and not what you see in front of you.
I remember listening to an interview with Chris Sandow last year when Parramatta finally released him and he said pretty much the reason he was in Reserve Grade was that he wasn't allowed to play what he saw and that his game is all about instincts and taking the line on.
Like Tedesco said " there were times last year we couldn't score a Try because we were just trying to complete our sets " and also " it was probably more frustrating for the halves because they couldn't get there plays on, and they were more getting the ball and kicking.
Teddy knows they were frustrated not probably…...anyway JT has given himself every opportunity in improving from last year ( in loosening the reins) cause had he not done that? I have my doubts that he would be the Coach in 2017 or there might of been a chance Brooks and Moses would go elsewhere and be allowed to play there natural game......something has to give.
It's about getting the balance right and knowing where you can do certain Plays depending where your attacking from and the level of risk it has, e.g 20 metres out from your line, tackle 1 is a high risk play trying to throw the ball around obviously.
I'm intrigued to see how we go tomorrow.
Rip in Wests Tigers.
It wouldn't be easy I imagine for players that play on instincts to all of a sudden be told that your playing structured and not what you see in front of you.
I remember listening to an interview with Chris Sandow last year when Parramatta finally released him and he said pretty much the reason he was in Reserve Grade was that he wasn't allowed to play what he saw and that his game is all about instincts and taking the line on.
Like Tedesco said " there were times last year we couldn't score a Try because we were just trying to complete our sets " and also " it was probably more frustrating for the halves because they couldn't get there plays on, and they were more getting the ball and kicking.
Teddy knows they were frustrated not probably…...anyway JT has given himself every opportunity in improving from last year ( in loosening the reins) cause had he not done that? I have my doubts that he would be the Coach in 2017 or there might of been a chance Brooks and Moses would go elsewhere and be allowed to play there natural game......something has to give.
It's about getting the balance right and knowing where you can do certain Plays depending where your attacking from and the level of risk it has, e.g 20 metres out from your line, tackle 1 is a high risk play trying to throw the ball around obviously.
I'm intrigued to see how we go tomorrow.
Rip in Wests Tigers.
guyofthetiger
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Hopefully they somehow got a sense of how to build pressure at NRL level last year, and can balance that with their attacking flair this year…
@willow said:
Hmmmmmm
Certain people won't like those quotes from Teddie. How dare he bag Taylor's tactics. I wonder if he will be subject to plenty of vitriol?
Seems the players are mostly on the same page anyway. Awfully similar the stuff they have been saying about the game plans from early last year. God forbid maybe they were a bit too rigid and din't play to our strengths. Although i should add, What would they know though, the players that are there 24/7? Compared to certain people on the forums who have way more inside info.
One thing on teddy though, doesn't matter what tactics you use he will be a star. Just a real footballer. Should be NSW 1.
Yep Teddy is a Star..
Hope the team can hold the football long enough to see the razzle dazzle…
Hope the team can hold the football long enough to see the razzle dazzle…
GNR4LIFE
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@Eddie said:
The only one making a big deal of these things is you.
Let it go.
Sorry I couldn't let this one go through to the keeper
I get hammered all the time by people on the forum about this topic of game plans all the time which is fine. Everyones opinion is different and valid. Its good spirited debate
Its just interesting when a few players come out and say some of the same stuff I was saying thats all. People who are around the joint all the time. Thats all.
I get hammered all the time by people on the forum about this topic of game plans all the time which is fine. Everyones opinion is different and valid. Its good spirited debate
Its just interesting when a few players come out and say some of the same stuff I was saying thats all. People who are around the joint all the time. Thats all.
@Telltails said:
Well its not a source or a rumour its out of a players mouth (and not a disgruntled player or Robbie Farah) Its from the star if the team really who excelled last season.
Anyway, Im happy there starting to work together now more coach and players.
If it fails the players will have to take some blame. If it does well I will praise Taylor for adapting to the players strengths and generating a more balanced game plan.
Thats all I have ever been saying, but bag Taylor at you peril in here.
jirskyr
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@tigerap said:
Exactly right. I've made this same comment in the other thread.
http://www.weststigersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25899&start=108
Fair enough the kids got a bit frustrated trying to play to the coach's strategy. That is not the same as the coach getting it wrong.
foreveratiger quotes probably the worst example possible of a player wanting to just play what he sees in front of him: Chris Sandow. Being a loose cannon on the field and not being able to play the way the coach instructs is good enough reason to be dumped. Don't think many Souths fans were too upset to see the back of him, definitely not the Souths fans I know.
It's a team game, you do what is best for the team.
All Tedesco says is they got a bit frustrated last year trying to play a different structure, but after a year's more experience (the halves had 32 games total at the start of 2015), he's loosened up. Perhaps they've earned the right to play more of their own game if they are showing more maturity and control.
The part about not being able to score tries because were trying to complete sets - pure speculation. I'll sign up for life any player who can guarantee a try if they run the special play instead of aiming to completing a set.
innsaneink
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Its a process…..its not that difficult
stevetiger
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@jirskyr said:
You keep doing this. Just stop.
Look at the ladder last year. How did we go ? If we won the comp then yes he got it right. If we came last he got it wrong. If we came in the middle maybe he got some right and some wrong.
How did we go ?
This is what kills me. We had a dud year last year. It wasn't acceptable. Yes there were some extenuating circumstances and if the team looked well coached but things just didn't go well you'd give Taylor some slack. The team though performed really poorly. This is obvious to the average punter, you just have to check the ladder from last year and now the players are backing it up.
Why defend something that doesn't need to be defended. It was a mistake.
