Tigers’ Shock Surge

[426Tlgerland]

Tigers Shock and Surge into the top 6 beating , Penrith , Roosters , Melbourne And the rabbits in the second round

 

[balmain boy]

A lot of those rankings are absurd. Our halves pairing is just as untested as many others yet is ranked higher

 

[240z]

If the Hastings/Brooks halves combo does click (with Peachy at lock) I’d imagine Doueihi will be coming back into the team through centres. If not (or injuries) then into the halves.

Yep I If the centres click it will be 14 or reserve grade

Our best player won't be playing off the bench or in reserves that's for sure.

Don't think he walks straight into 17 after he's injury

I do.

My missus [Broncos supporter-boooo] has not long been retired from physiotherapy, 32yrs.
After seeing a preseason photo of AD, she commented on his quadricep muscle of the affected leg. Apparently it is still undeveloped as a result of surgery and lack of normal movement [I couldn't tell the difference]
A strong looking quad on the inside of the leg indicates it's nearly rehabilitated.
Also the way they train now is they get the player to extend fully during sprinting and when they can do that along with other knee related strengthening exercises without restrictions they can play straight away. Of course they have to pass contact and wrestling drills but the day where you eased into playing is changing.
Playing reserve grade is still playing isn't it, but the amount of munutes he plays is another thing because if the knee is fatigued then thats when its vulnerable to injury. Most injuries to knees post surgery are actually strains not tears.
Another example if this is Tommy Turbo's hamstring tear, whilst it's a different body type [muscle - ligament - tendons] the theory is the same.
She also said AD has long levers [long legs] which are susceptible to strains so you can expect his knee to be strapped with Kinesiology Tape for the initial games.
Can't wait to see this Lebanon Aussie develope into a great player ??

Great insight ..... thx to you and the Missus

 

[balmain boy]

If the Hastings/Brooks halves combo does click (with Peachy at lock) I’d imagine Doueihi will be coming back into the team through centres. If not (or injuries) then into the halves.

Yep I If the centres click it will be 14 or reserve grade

Our best player won't be playing off the bench or in reserves that's for sure.

Don't think he walks straight into 17 after he's injury

I do.

My missus [Broncos supporter-boooo] has not long been retired from physiotherapy, 32yrs.
After seeing a preseason photo of AD, she commented on his quadricep muscle of the affected leg. Apparently it is still undeveloped as a result of surgery and lack of normal movement [I couldn't tell the difference]
A strong looking quad on the inside of the leg indicates it's nearly rehabilitated.
Also the way they train now is they get the player to extend fully during sprinting and when they can do that along with other knee related strengthening exercises without restrictions they can play straight away. Of course they have to pass contact and wrestling drills but the day where you eased into playing is changing.
Playing reserve grade is still playing isn't it, but the amount of munutes he plays is another thing because if the knee is fatigued then thats when its vulnerable to injury. Most injuries to knees post surgery are actually strains not tears.
Another example if this is Tommy Turbo's hamstring tear, whilst it's a different body type [muscle - ligament - tendons] the theory is the same.
She also said AD has long levers [long legs] which are susceptible to strains so you can expect his knee to be strapped with Kinesiology Tape for the initial games.
Can't wait to see this Lebanon Aussie develope into a great player ??

He does still have 5 months of rehab to go...

 

[Cobarcats]

Exactly, hence the definition is not there. Still looks fit and upbeat.

 

[stryker 69]

I think with Brooks Hastings The Peach Laurie and Doueihi on the field at the same time I think we will pack alot more punch more options I think we will surprise alot of people and move teams around tire them out I think Sheen's will be pushing that

They will, but as proven last year, defence wins comps. Our defensive patterns and application is unacceptable garbage.

 

[crazycat]

You can’t win a premiership without a strong halves combination so
Foxsports.com.au has ranked all 16 No.6 and No.7 duo’s ahead of the 2022 season to see how they rate.

8. TIGERS

Halves: No.6 Jackson Hastings, No.7 Luke Brooks

Analysis: Adam Doueihi’s long-term injury has given star recruit Jackson Hastings the chance to form a combination with much maligned halfback Luke Brooks at the Tigers scrumbase.
The Tigers have made some shrewd moves in the player market and will field a more competitive squad in 2022, which could provide the perfect opportunity for Brooks and Hastings to shine. Hastings is not the same player that left for the Super League after he took out the Man of Steel award in 2019 and he has unfinished business in the NRL.
Brooks was linked to a move to the Knights in the off-season, but now that he is staying he will be keen to lay his ghosts to rest and finally lead the Tigers to the finals for the first time since 2011. Brooks has often been made the scapegoat for his side’s lack of success, but if the Tigers can start winning, Brooks can prove his doubters wrong and produce the type of footy that saw him crowned Dally M halfback of the year in 2018.
Well this might give the Brooks minority some hope 😃
Pretty impresive when you consider those below us:
1. Panthers🐈‍⬛
2. Storm. 🌩️
3. Eagles🐣
4.Eels
5. Roosters🐔
6. Rabbits🐇
7. Warriors☠️
8.Tigers 😸
9. Raiders🤢
10. Dragons🐉
11. Sharks🦈
12Broncos🐴
13. Titans😱
14. Dogs 💩
15. Cowboys🤠
16. Knights🦄

Lets look at those pairings:
Panthers🐈‍⬛ Luai and Cleary
Storm. 🌩️ Munster and jahrome
Eagles🐣 DCE and Foran
4.Eels moses and someone.
Roosters🐔 Keary and walker
Rabbits🐇 Cody Walker + 1
Warriors☠️ ..Johnston + someone.
8.Tigers 😸 Brooks + Hastings
Raiders🤢 ?? Wighton and Fogarty.
Dragons🐉 Mbye and Hunt
Sharks🦈 ?? + m Moylan. I dont rate this.
12Broncos🐴 Staggs + Reynolds!!!
Titans😱 ?? + ??
Dogs 💩 Boylan + ?? Marshall??
Cowboys🤠 townsend + D or someone else.
Knights🦄 unknowns.

Okay. I think the Raiders are a solid 9.
I actually see the Broncos at 6 or higher with Reynolds. Kotoni Staggs will be massive if he clicks with Reynolds and that is far more lilely to happen.

I rate Souths will struggle a little as will Eels.
Dragons, i like Hunt but nothing else is in that tank. Dogs and Cowboys will be higher in the halves department. I was predicting the Dogs will Implode but far out they have signed good cattle.

 

[Merlot]

the stand out for the untried is Wighton Fogarty,imo

 

[Demps]

Sharks want Nicho to play 7.

Great player but not a 7.

 

[batboy]

Sharks want Nicho to play 7.

Great player but not a 7.

I see him Struggling at 6 also in a lesser team than the Storm.
He won't be afforded the time and space at 6 he might get with the Storm.
The pressure of being the top dog may also get to him... Be interesting to see how he handles it.
Good kid - I wish him well...

 

[batboy]

You can’t win a premiership without a strong halves combination so
Foxsports.com.au has ranked all 16 No.6 and No.7 duo’s ahead of the 2022 season to see how they rate.

8. TIGERS

Halves: No.6 Jackson Hastings, No.7 Luke Brooks

Analysis: Adam Doueihi’s long-term injury has given star recruit Jackson Hastings the chance to form a combination with much maligned halfback Luke Brooks at the Tigers scrumbase.
The Tigers have made some shrewd moves in the player market and will field a more competitive squad in 2022, which could provide the perfect opportunity for Brooks and Hastings to shine. Hastings is not the same player that left for the Super League after he took out the Man of Steel award in 2019 and he has unfinished business in the NRL.
Brooks was linked to a move to the Knights in the off-season, but now that he is staying he will be keen to lay his ghosts to rest and finally lead the Tigers to the finals for the first time since 2011. Brooks has often been made the scapegoat for his side’s lack of success, but if the Tigers can start winning, Brooks can prove his doubters wrong and produce the type of footy that saw him crowned Dally M halfback of the year in 2018.
Well this might give the Brooks minority some hope 😃
Pretty impresive when you consider those below us:
1. Panthers🐈‍⬛
2. Storm. 🌩️
3. Eagles🐣
4.Eels
5. Roosters🐔
6. Rabbits🐇
7. Warriors☠️
8.Tigers 😸
9. Raiders🤢
10. Dragons🐉
11. Sharks🦈
12Broncos🐴
13. Titans😱
14. Dogs 💩
15. Cowboys🤠
16. Knights🦄

Who would have thought the only people in the Game who don't rate our Halves are the fans... Go figure.

 

[Demps]

Sharks want Nicho to play 7.

Great player but not a 7.

I see him Struggling at 6 also in a lesser team than the Storm.
He won't be afforded the time and space at 6 he might get with the Storm.
The pressure of being the top dog may also get to him... Be interesting to see how he handles it.
Good kid - I wish him well...

I think he's more 6 than 7...

Feel like he's trying to find his identity in the game.
Wants to start and hold down a position.

Think he'd be a great centre...
Back up 6 or 1 if needed.

Also wish him well.
He seems like a good bloke.

 

[batboy]

Sharks want Nicho to play 7.

Great player but not a 7.

I see him Struggling at 6 also in a lesser team than the Storm.
He won't be afforded the time and space at 6 he might get with the Storm.
The pressure of being the top dog may also get to him... Be interesting to see how he handles it.
Good kid - I wish him well...

I think he's more 6 than 7...

Feel like he's trying to find his identity in the game.
Wants to start and hold down a position.

Think he'd be a great centre...
Back up 6 or 1 if needed.

Also wish him well.
He seems like a good bloke.

Yeah... Was kicking toward him playing his best Footy at 1...
Seemed to be the case last year.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I’ll be surprised if he kicks on tbh. Doesn’t have the luxury of the Storm system. That Storm system got him a nice fat contract though so good luck to him.

 

[PJ_]

Couldn't do any worse than our 7.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Yeah I can’t see Nicho playing 7. A big transition for him to have to step up so much.

So many unknowns at many clubs this season

 

[batboy]

Yeah I can’t see Nicho playing 7. A big transition for him to have to step up so much.

So many unknowns at many clubs this season

Including ours....

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Yeah I can’t see Nicho playing 7. A big transition for him to have to step up so much.

So many unknowns at many clubs this season

Including ours....

Definitely with Wests Tigers. A few new players and a lot of young players who could really benefit from the experience the last two years

 

[crazycat]

Sharks want Nicho to play 7.

Great player but not a 7.

and I thought we were silly with what we do.
"hey great gun Fullback/5-8. Play halves. yes we know you have never organised a team". I can then see them grabbing Killer Kimmorley to diagnose why a half who just passes the ball close to the line but doesn't structure a team isn't working...

 

[Demps]

and I thought we were silly with what we do.
"hey great gun Fullback/5-8. Play halves. yes we know you have never organised a team". I can then see them grabbing Killer Kimmorley to diagnose why a half who just passes the ball close to the line but doesn't structure a team isn't working...

Looks like the indigenous all stars chose to play

6 Hynes
7 Trindall

Which are both sharks players.
See how they go before swapping them for trials perhaps.