I like that you're keeping Jock there but many fans would be up in arms if Douehi is put on the bench. Also, he's way to damaging and valuable to the team as a talker and leader to be left out. What's with this hamstring/ needing rest issue? He certainly doesn't look like he's carrying an injury. I agree, Latu is a great sub to have, and will do a job for us.
Rightly O, u pick the souths game to use as your reasoning! Luai played that game as well. It wasn’t a great game by both. But Doubie being closer to the ball has him killing it, he loves playing in the halves. Do u really want to kick him now??
Pole is not a great starter, he needs the opposition players to be tired. His main move is his footwork which works better on tired defence. That’s why he seems better in his second run. But no need to change a team that’s winning!
He's not taking any kicks- goal kicking or general play. His stride lengths are very short when he's running and with when he gets in open field, he looks to pass straight away.
He's not taking any kicks- goal kicking or general play. His stride lengths are very short when he's running and with when he gets in open field, he looks to pass straight away.
Madden seems quite R side dominant. He does good when playing R side of the ruck, straightening th attack well. However he did play a couple of L side shirt sides well too. You're right though that Luai being back would help out L side D.
Luai probably nails those cover tackles that Madden missed on Twiddle and Young over the last couple of weeks
Thanks for answering. Yes, he does wear a compression sleeve but I'm not sure about some of your other observations. His stride doesn't look shorter to me and he seems to be able to run some distance before passing. Case in point was his run before setting up the try for Bula v Warriors, but that was 2 games back I suppose. Also, Douehi has always played the ball a bit slowly, partly because he regulary fights and struggles before going to ground. Maybe a week off is a better idea if he really is struggling. Interestingly he threw a couple of his best passes all season while 'delivering early'!
You are right, i believe Luai and Taylan will lock down that left side defensively. I also believe we will look better in attack. Luai and AD just need a few weeks to really click. I dont belive AD is anywhere near being an organising 7 however Benji im sure has them both playin a hybrid 6/7 role. AD kicks long and bombs, Luai kicks short. AD plays 7 on left side shape and Luai seems to be playing 7 on right side shape. Need to see a few more games to confirm this. Luai is much more involved than he was when playing 6 at Penrith, where he was somewhat passive in attack.
No matter the outcome, the team list thread is going to cop a flogging the next few days 😂
He had a horrible miss against souths which led to one of their opening tries.
I think Benji names Madden at 14 on Tuesday but he starts for Douehi on game day.
It's not my only reasoning Lathami, I was citing an example. Just because I suggest Douehi move to the centres doesn't mean I am devaluing him as a dynamic, key member of the Tigers. He will have space and, hopefully, get lots off good service, enabling him to run, which is his go. Anyway, I expect Benji to stick with Luai and Douehi in the halves so you needn't worry.
Without a doubt as we seem to have two distinct camps/ schools of thought!
THe South's game was an example of playing two 5/8 in the halves.
Yeah I’m really torn. I’d love to see Luai paired with Madden in the halves, I think it would be exactly what we need to get the best out of Luai as you say, but I really think Doueihi has been our best player this season, he has to stay in the team. Sure Benji can shift him to centre, but will he really be as effective in that position with less hands on the ball?
He’s a showman. You can’t take anything he says at face value. A few years ago Cleary was injured, had missed a couple weeks. At the end of one game, Luai’s being interviewed and is asked about Cleary. He said he’d be back the next week. He didn’t come back for 6 weeks.
If we lose, it has the potential to set this place off!
