Tigers Team Vs Penrith - Trial#2

[Go_You_Good_Things]

Taylan May is the key.

Hard to stop one on one, so he will create space for those outside him and Mak seems to be able to be in the right positions.

On paper, we really do have a dangerous backline.

. . . makes a nice change from when our backline is dangerous to us, and our chances of winning the game.

 

[bptiger 0]

Wing centre combo of May and Mak is a very dangerous proposition for opposing defences

U know skeleton hasn’t done anything wrong I think he is a very solid player , young mak is going to be good but he needs to earn his spot , maybe toa is the one to miss out

 

[pawsandclaws1]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on Attard getting the rails run over Logan Brookes? Brookes was good from what I saw last year (which wasn’t every game) and I thought Brookes was at least as good as Attard in the first trial, despite playing significantly less minutes.

Marshall would know Brookes is an outstanding prospect but needs time in the NSW Cup. There is no need to rush him but just ensure he is locked in for the long term.

 

[weststigers]

U know skeleton hasn’t done anything wrong I think he is a very solid player , young mak is going to be good but he needs to earn his spot , maybe toa is the one to miss out

I like Skeleton and he is good out of yardage.

I think we need to temper the excitement on Maraksiji in the centres - his defensive positioning needs work in the centres and he looked better on the wing to be fair.

At 18, all this is to be expected - let him earn a spot on the wing first. Has a rails run this year because Skeleton is injured to start the season.

 

[426Tlgerland]

U know skeleton hasn’t done anything wrong I think he is a very solid player , young mak is going to be good but he needs to earn his spot , maybe toa is the one to miss out

The injured players will miss out this year we have some back up , if Toa is injured May and Skelton left and Macca and Turuva on the right , right side with those 2 and KPP could be very good same as our left with Sam f. May and Skelton , both sides attacking is bliss , then throw Bulla in on either side , that strong , AD can attack as well and close up we should be using Bunty and Hunt as battering rams , can’t wait till nrl season kicks off , top 8 this year ,

 

[Leck]

Wing centre combo of May and Mak is a very dangerous proposition for opposing defences

The Big Mak, will redefine what it means to play centre.

 

[mtd#2]

U know skeleton hasn’t done anything wrong I think he is a very solid player , young mak is going to be good but he needs to earn his spot , maybe toa is the one to miss out

I dont think Toa will miss out due to form, but it could happen if he has issues with that niggling injury again.

 

[mtd#2]

The Big Mak, will redefine what it means to play centre.

Taylan might have something to say about that.

On a seperate note, I see no scenario where we can keep Makasini and Taylan long term. Both will be commanding big dollars and you dont see many clubs paying big bucks for both centres.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Just struck me with the team selections.
Attard @ 15.
Obviously to replace Bula at some stage to compare the two with the same team on the paddock - and opposition. Makes me wonder if the Bula contract is still in limbo and now the chance to showcase the next cab in the rank and if Bula has improved. Whether Bula decides to jump ship 2027 or adjust $$$$ or length of contract.
Madden @ 14.
Same deal with Doueihi. Who is best to compliment Luai? Doueihi has the option to be the lock.
Not sure of Bula's options, especially if on big dollars in an unproven position where we seem to have those bases filled adequately.
Will be a very interesting 1st half. Can't wait.

You are wrong and looking way to much into it.

Most the NRL team will play 40-60mins max as such they need backups for the full team.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

 

[wstigers11]

Does taylan goal kick looks like he is in the training pics

 

[innsaneink]

Just struck me with the team selections.
Attard @ 15.
Obviously to replace Bula at some stage to compare the two with the same team on the paddock - and opposition. Makes me wonder if the Bula contract is still in limbo and now the chance to showcase the next cab in the rank and if Bula has improved. Whether Bula decides to jump ship 2027 or adjust $$$$ or length of contract.
Madden @ 14.
Same deal with Doueihi. Who is best to compliment Luai? Doueihi has the option to be the lock.
Not sure of Bula's options, especially if on big dollars in an unproven position where we seem to have those bases filled adequately.
Will be a very interesting 1st half. Can't wait.

I think the numbers mean nothing...unlimited interchange in trials i think

 

[diedpretty]

Taylan May is the key.

Hard to stop one on one, so he will create space for those outside him and Mak seems to be able to be in the right positions.

On paper, we really do have a dangerous backline.

We do indeed. Just need our forwards to hold up their side of the ledger and provide a bit of go forward for the backline to work off.

 

[weststigers]

We do indeed. Just need our forwards to hold up their side of the ledger and provide a bit of go forward for the backline to work off.

Correct. A few question marks in the forwards still that we will only know once they come up against other teams, but as you say if they can get it together we have the backline to destroy anyone in the NRL.

 

[Tiger_claws]

Could see him being a Jaemon Salmon type lock.

Big opportunity for him to make his mark.

Perfect time to try. Against a gun opposition that won’t give us anything easy. Hope he goes well

 

[Vicious]

Taylan might have something to say about that.

On a seperate note, I see no scenario where we can keep Makasini and Taylan long term. Both will be commanding big dollars and you dont see many clubs paying big bucks for both centres.

Didn’t Taylan just re-sign with us until the end of 2028 and I think Makasini is currently signed until the end of 2027 on a deal worth 375k per season.
Maybe we can front load and upgrade his contract to extend him for an extra year until the end of 2028 also and if that is done we could relax and see how this 2026 season eventuates before deciding if either one of them or both need to be extended even further.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Taylan might have something to say about that.

On a seperate note, I see no scenario where we can keep Makasini and Taylan long term. Both will be commanding big dollars and you dont see many clubs paying big bucks for both centres.

3yrs or 10yrs?
Both agreed to new terms last year.

 

[mtd#2]

Didn’t Taylan just re-sign with us until the end of 2028 and I think Makasini is currently fly signed until the end of 2027 on a deal worth 375k per season.
Maybe we can front load and upgrade his contract to extend him for an extra year until the end of 2028 also and if that is done we could relax and see how this 2026 season eventuates before deciding if either one of them or both need to be extended even further.

End of 2027 for taylan. If we are going to win a comp we need him longer than that.

 

[JC99]

You are wrong and looking way to much into it.

Most the NRL team will play 40-60mins max as such they need backups for the full team.

I'd be surprised if any of them played 60

The way Benji was talking they're still in full pre season mode, still getting flogged. Still 3+ weeks until round 2