LIVE GAME Trial 2: vs. Raiders

[cktiger]

Anybody thinking we will struggle in KOE should be feeling sorry for Canberra.
After their top team there’s not much left in the cupboard.

 

[tigerballs]

1. Daine Laurie
2. Charlie Staines
3. Brent Nadan
4. Asu Kepaoa
5. Junior Tupou

6. Adam Doueihi
7. Luke Brooks

8. David Klemmer
9. Api Koroisau
10. Stefano Utoikamanu
11. Sean Blore
12. Isiah Papalli
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Fonua Pole
15. Asitasi James
16. John Bateman
17. Jake Simpkin

The more I look at that Earl, the more I think you're just about spot on, with maybe a couple of youngsters coming on throughout the year. I'm more than happy with that line-up.

 

[old_man_tiger]

Yes they did but one thing that I noticed today is If the passes stick the Tigers will be hard to beat I counted 14/15 passes in 1 try and Canberra was ran off there feet and totally different attack body's in motion making the defence make decisions under fatigue

Top game, really enjoyable and hoping for more. No doubt we are going to have fun with the old fella back, just praying it is 2010-11 fun, not the 2006-2009 edition, which had plenty of points and plenty of heartbreak.

 

[Camel2281]

He generally is. His strengths are in defence.

He was much better than usual today though. Line breaks and offloads. Great to see.

Might be due to the change of coach

 

[rusted-on]

Who do you drop ? I'd drop Twal.

Surely he gets a spot on the bench

 

[sleeve]

200 passes a day, bagged. Defence bagged, teamwork bagged, coaching bagged. Early days, but they looked good. Klemmer, and paps showed the work ethic, and they followed. AD has learnt to use his hands and when not to run, and had a great game, The whole side dug in, congradulations.

 

[earl]

James can’t play till round 10

That sucks. @rusted-on - I'd have Seyfarth over Twal but I can understand picking Twal. To me Seyfarth is more mobile and quicker which means he is less of a plodder.

I reckon Twal is okay but we have better middle forwards.

 

[tigermate]

they def will keep twal but i wish they wouldnt ...... the younger guys offer much more

 

[WESTTIGERS1234]

This win could be even better if we end up getting Moses from it

 

[earl]

Good side but Nofoaluma will be there, Talau will be the right centre and perhaps Kepaoa as utility on the interchange.

That doesn't feel right to me though. AJ > Talau. Nofo is just getting his spot due to having a big contract with us.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Don’t think you could ask for much more then that from a trial. Result aside the defence and style of play very enjoyable to see. A lot of guys throwing their hands up giving Tim a big headache for round 1.

Kenny was one of the very few players who could hold his head up after the 2022 season. It’s unfortunate for him but even if fit I don’t think you can leave Junior Tupou out of the Round 1 side.

 

[GCfan]

Good side but Nofoaluma will be there, Talau will be the right centre and perhaps Kepaoa as utility on the interchange.

Didn’t someone say nofo wouldn't play a regular round for the Tigers this year?

 

[rusted-on]

That sucks. @rusted-on - I'd have Seyfarth over Twal but I can understand picking Twal. To me Seyfarth is more mobile and quicker which means he is less of a plodder.

I reckon Twal is okay but we have better middle forwards.

Regardless, I think it is great to have competition for positions, something we have not had in a while. Really liked James as well. I have seen him before and liked what I saw. Should be a much better year 🙂

 

[TrueTiger]

That sucks. @rusted-on - I'd have Seyfarth over Twal but I can understand picking Twal. To me Seyfarth is more mobile and quicker which means he is less of a plodder.

I reckon Twal is okay but we have better middle forwards.

Earl even though the young guys did very well today,you forget once the season proper starts we will need more experienced players such as Twal doing the hard work while the younger guys gain experience slowly...no good putting the young guys out to shine when they need to learn more,and most of all we DONT NEED long term injuries early to them which dents the confidence...but I liked your line up,but as you know Sheens comes up with totally different teams and surprises us all...

 

[earl]

Really liked James as well. I have seen him before and liked what I saw.

He looked real good in reserves. I think you have to give players like that a shot.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

RAIDERS Madge era begins

I bet they trained really well, and it’s a process and they will soon start to see the focus on hit ups pay off

 

[Spartan117]

That doesn't feel right to me though. AJ > Talau. Nofo is just getting his spot due to having a big contract with us.

I thought I noticed AJ playing like another second rower today.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Don’t think you could ask for much more then that from a trial. Result aside the defence and style of play very enjoyable to see. A lot of guys throwing their hands up giving Tim a big headache for round 1.

Kenny was one of the very few players who could hold his head up after the 2022 season. It’s unfortunate for him but even if fit I don’t think you can leave Junior Tupou out of the Round 1 side.

I love big Ken but with his injury history and after today if a club was ruthless they would medically retire him with as much respect as they can.

 

[851]

See Madge has already put his stamp on the Raiders, their attack is non existent and their defence is all over the shop.
Credit to him though, took him 2 years to get us to that position, he has done this in a matter of months at Canberra

 

[Chunk]

1. Daine Laurie
2. Charlie Staines
3. Brent Nadan
4. Asu Kepaoa
5. Junior Tupou

6. Adam Doueihi
7. Luke Brooks

8. David Klemmer
9. Api Koroisau
10. Stefano Utoikamanu
11. Sean Blore
12. Isiah Papalli
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Fonua Pole
15. Asitasi James
16. John Bateman
17. Jake Simpkin

Good team but be surprised if Bateman plays, so Twal for his experience, first game of the year.

Nofo as well for his experience and he has shown he brings can bring the ball back well from kicks with a quick play the ball