Wests Tigers: 2020 round 1 predicted team

[pawsandclaws1]

Feel there is only room for two of Lawrence, Taylor, Eisenhuth and Garner.

Also have Packer and Clarke grouped as only one can make it. Maybe neither but definately not both.

Competition is tough. Its refreshing.

Hoping Mybe, Talau and Grant all make the 17 but maybe only two of them can. We will see.

Can't wait for round 1

Feel there is only room for two of Lawrence, Taylor, Eisenhuth and Garner.

Also have Packer and Clarke grouped as only one can make it. Maybe neither but definately not both.

Competition is tough. Its refreshing.

Hoping Mybe, Talau and Grant all make the 17 but maybe only two of them can. We will see.

Can't wait for round 1

JL, LL and Nofoaluma are not renowned for good decision making in defence. No doubt our opponents are going to capitalise on this issue.

 

[NT_Tiger]

1. Adam Douihei
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Joseph Leilua
4. Moses Mbye
5. Corey Thompson
6. Benji Marshall
7. Luke Brooks
8. Alex Twal
9. Harry Grant
10. Russel Packer
11. Luke Garner
12. Luciano Leilua
13. Elijah Taylor

14. Thomas Mikaele
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Michael Che-Kam
17. Zane Musgrove

I'd be happy with that.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

1. Adam Douihei
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Joseph Leilua
4. Moses Mbye
5. Corey Thompson
6. Benji Marshall
7. Luke Brooks
8. Alex Twal
9. Harry Grant
10. Russel Packer
11. Luke Garner
12. Luciano Leilua
13. Elijah Taylor

14. Thomas Mikaele
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Michael Che-Kam
17. Zane Musgrove

I'd be happy with that.

I shudder when I look at the backline as it is sluggish. Also Clark and Seyfarth in, two of those forwards listed out.

 

[Fletch]

The forum Rd1 line-ups look good with Mbye at centre, but I’m not so sure he’s suddenly going to shift back to left centre if Grant comes on board.

Hooker is such an important position and the rookie Grant could be the only specialist available. It would be a lot of pressure to expect him to play big minutes for 24 rounds.

Madge has Mbye training at hooker and it would not surprise me if this continues as the ball-work sessions intensify through February. It could be risky relying too much on Grant, decision making and game management under pressure and fatigue at NRL level is essential to the role and an experienced player (Mbye) could be invaluable to the team playing hooker, more so than sitting out on an edge. If Grant comes on board then I think he and Mbye will both play in tandem (Grant on the bench), plus Mbye’s utility value will be a bonus covering backline injuries during games.

As for left centre, the position is open for Talau. Hopefully he’s having a good preseason and preparing well. The other option Jennings sounds like he’s trimmed down, hopefully this means the guy is settled and enjoying a more focused preseason, and that he’ll be a more productive player this year.

Keep in mind that Mbye proved last year he was able to adapt to centre quickly and he can do so again if needed, but for this season (at least for the first half) I suspect he’ll continue with the hooking role.

 

[Russell]

The forum Rd1 line-ups look good with Mbye at centre, but I’m not so sure he’s suddenly going to shift back to left centre if Grant comes on board.

Hooker is such an important position and the rookie Grant could be the only specialist available. It would be a lot of pressure to expect him to play big minutes for 24 rounds.

Madge has Mbye training at hooker and it would not surprise me if this continues as the ball-work sessions intensify through February. It could be risky relying too much on Grant, decision making and game management under pressure and fatigue at NRL level is essential to the role and an experienced player (Mbye) could be invaluable to the team playing hooker, more so than sitting out on an edge. If Grant comes on board then I think he and Mbye will both play in tandem (Grant on the bench), plus Mbye’s utility value will be a bonus covering backline injuries during games.

As for left centre, the position is open for Talau. Hopefully he’s having a good preseason and preparing well. The other option Jennings sounds like he’s trimmed down, hopefully this means the guy is settled and enjoying a more focused preseason, and that he’ll be a more productive player this year.

Keep in mind that Mbye proved last year he was able to adapt to centre quickly and he can do so again if needed, but for this season (at least for the first half) I suspect he’ll continue with the hooking role.

Talau, according to the club (people who know etc.) is being held back for at least the first six games.

Who plays centre? Mbye or Jennings.

Mbye for mine (that means Grant is the DH).

Jennings (needs to step up big time, or he could be the worst signing in WT history) - I wouldn't put him, even in A grade.

If he comes good this year - He should still not have his contract extended.

 

[WswWt]

The forum Rd1 line-ups look good with Mbye at centre, but I’m not so sure he’s suddenly going to shift back to left centre if Grant comes on board.

Hooker is such an important position and the rookie Grant could be the only specialist available. It would be a lot of pressure to expect him to play big minutes for 24 rounds.

Madge has Mbye training at hooker and it would not surprise me if this continues as the ball-work sessions intensify through February. It could be risky relying too much on Grant, decision making and game management under pressure and fatigue at NRL level is essential to the role and an experienced player (Mbye) could be invaluable to the team playing hooker, more so than sitting out on an edge. If Grant comes on board then I think he and Mbye will both play in tandem (Grant on the bench), plus Mbye’s utility value will be a bonus covering backline injuries during games.

As for left centre, the position is open for Talau. Hopefully he’s having a good preseason and preparing well. The other option Jennings sounds like he’s trimmed down, hopefully this means the guy is settled and enjoying a more focused preseason, and that he’ll be a more productive player this year.

Keep in mind that Mbye proved last year he was able to adapt to centre quickly and he can do so again if needed, but for this season (at least for the first half) I suspect he’ll continue with the hooking role.

Talau, according to the club (people who know etc.) is being held back for at least the first six games.

Who plays centre? Mbye or Jennings.

Mbye for mine (that means Grant is the DH).

Jennings (needs to step up big time, or he could be the worst signing in WT history) - I wouldn't put him, even in A grade.

If he comes good this year - He should still not have his contract extended.

Why is he being held back? To keep him level headed or?

 

[Russell]

The forum Rd1 line-ups look good with Mbye at centre, but I’m not so sure he’s suddenly going to shift back to left centre if Grant comes on board.

Hooker is such an important position and the rookie Grant could be the only specialist available. It would be a lot of pressure to expect him to play big minutes for 24 rounds.

Madge has Mbye training at hooker and it would not surprise me if this continues as the ball-work sessions intensify through February. It could be risky relying too much on Grant, decision making and game management under pressure and fatigue at NRL level is essential to the role and an experienced player (Mbye) could be invaluable to the team playing hooker, more so than sitting out on an edge. If Grant comes on board then I think he and Mbye will both play in tandem (Grant on the bench), plus Mbye’s utility value will be a bonus covering backline injuries during games.

As for left centre, the position is open for Talau. Hopefully he’s having a good preseason and preparing well. The other option Jennings sounds like he’s trimmed down, hopefully this means the guy is settled and enjoying a more focused preseason, and that he’ll be a more productive player this year.

Keep in mind that Mbye proved last year he was able to adapt to centre quickly and he can do so again if needed, but for this season (at least for the first half) I suspect he’ll continue with the hooking role.

Talau, according to the club (people who know etc.) is being held back for at least the first six games.

Who plays centre? Mbye or Jennings.

Mbye for mine (that means Grant is the DH).

Jennings (needs to step up big time, or he could be the worst signing in WT history) - I wouldn't put him, even in A grade.

If he comes good this year - He should still not have his contract extended.


Why is he being held back? To keep him level headed or?

Have no idea, was never explained.

I would guess, they don't want to rush him. Seemed to go ok against Manly expect for taking Liddle out for a year.

 

[BalmainJnr]

I wouldn’t be surprised to see Grant start with Walters on the bench.

 

[Nelson]

1. A. Doueihi
2. D. Nofoaluma
3. M. Mbye
4. J. Leilua
5. C. Thompson
6. B. Marshall
7. L. Brooks
8. A. Twal
9. H. Grant
10. R. Packer (give him a crack and hope he steps up)
11. L. Garner
12. L. Leilua
13. J. Aloiai

14. T. Mikaele
15. Z. Musgrove
16. E. Taylor
17. B. Walters

Taylor on the bench for versatility - can cover lock and edge and hooker in a pinch (albeit not well). Walters as bench hooker and backs cover. Aloiai to spend some time attacking on Leilua's edge if the big man needs a rest.

 

[Demps]

1. A. Doueihi
2. D. Nofoaluma
3. M. Mbye
4. J. Leilua
5. C. Thompson
6. B. Marshall
7. L. Brooks
8. A. Twal
9. H. Grant
10. R. Packer (give him a crack and hope he steps up)
11. L. Garner
12. L. Leilua
13. J. Aloiai

14. T. Mikaele
15. Z. Musgrove
16. E. Taylor
17. B. Walters

Taylor on the bench for versatility - can cover lock and edge and hooker in a pinch (albeit not well). Walters as bench hooker and backs cover. Aloiai to spend some time attacking on Leilua's edge if the big man needs a rest.

Heaps logical and well put together.
As much as we all like Mikaele - at present he IS a bench prop.

I see a lot of predictions and idiot clarky having him start but it wont be the case.

Your team is solid.

 

[Masterton]

Not sure how likely this would be, but this would be my pick of the lot, pending Grant and Momo swap approval.

1. Doueihi
2. Nofoaluma
3. Leilua
4. Mbye
5. Thompson
6. Marshall
7. Brooks
8. Twal
9. Grant
10. Packer
11. Garner
12. Leilua
13. Taylor

14. Aloiai
15. Musgrove
16. Mikaele
17. Chee Kam

18-21; Talau, Lawrence, Walters, Seyfarth

Bigger bench with players that offer impact as opposed to workhorse types

This is my expectation too. Except sleeper.... Setfarth kills the trials and grabs the 13

Never seen the big fella in action, although I have seen he’s got some good size to him which would be a good attribute which has been lacking in tigers packs over the years.
Would want a little aggression and purpose in his runs but, as I also think lots of past forwards, for us in particular, run it soft into the line and never threaten to bend the line or let out an offload. Fingers crossed he has that dynamic skill set and he should come a long way.

From what I saw last year , runs it hard and is an angry red man. Had ball skills and really lead the CC forward pack in his first year . If he plays firsts ( he's highly rated by the club, and basically every other club, judging by the shifty Souths tried to pull off season tigers early on , in the Doueihi negotiation) I don't see him not making. Position his own

Don't mess with an angry red man. I'm mates with a big angry red man and he's a lunatic.

Les Norton?

1 Mbye
2. Nofo
3. Leilua

For some reason I had a flashback to Keith Leilua. Very unpleasant.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Not sure how likely this would be, but this would be my pick of the lot, pending Grant and Momo swap approval.

1. Doueihi
2. Nofoaluma
3. Leilua
4. Mbye
5. Thompson
6. Marshall
7. Brooks
8. Twal
9. Grant
10. Packer
11. Garner
12. Leilua
13. Taylor

14. Aloiai
15. Musgrove
16. Mikaele
17. Chee Kam

18-21; Talau, Lawrence, Walters, Seyfarth

Bigger bench with players that offer impact as opposed to workhorse types

This is my expectation too. Except sleeper.... Setfarth kills the trials and grabs the 13

Never seen the big fella in action, although I have seen he’s got some good size to him which would be a good attribute which has been lacking in tigers packs over the years.
Would want a little aggression and purpose in his runs but, as I also think lots of past forwards, for us in particular, run it soft into the line and never threaten to bend the line or let out an offload. Fingers crossed he has that dynamic skill set and he should come a long way.

From what I saw last year , runs it hard and is an angry red man. Had ball skills and really lead the CC forward pack in his first year . If he plays firsts ( he's highly rated by the club, and basically every other club, judging by the shifty Souths tried to pull off season tigers early on , in the Doueihi negotiation) I don't see him not making. Position his own

Don't mess with an angry red man. I'm mates with a big angry red man and he's a lunatic.

Les Norton?

1 Mbye
2. Nofo
3. Leilua

For some reason I had a flashback to Keith Leilua. Very unpleasant.

He’ll always have his Al Bundy moment. 4 tries in one game.

 

[Masterton]

Not sure how likely this would be, but this would be my pick of the lot, pending Grant and Momo swap approval.

1. Doueihi
2. Nofoaluma
3. Leilua
4. Mbye
5. Thompson
6. Marshall
7. Brooks
8. Twal
9. Grant
10. Packer
11. Garner
12. Leilua
13. Taylor

14. Aloiai
15. Musgrove
16. Mikaele
17. Chee Kam

18-21; Talau, Lawrence, Walters, Seyfarth

Bigger bench with players that offer impact as opposed to workhorse types

This is my expectation too. Except sleeper.... Setfarth kills the trials and grabs the 13

Never seen the big fella in action, although I have seen he’s got some good size to him which would be a good attribute which has been lacking in tigers packs over the years.
Would want a little aggression and purpose in his runs but, as I also think lots of past forwards, for us in particular, run it soft into the line and never threaten to bend the line or let out an offload. Fingers crossed he has that dynamic skill set and he should come a long way.

From what I saw last year , runs it hard and is an angry red man. Had ball skills and really lead the CC forward pack in his first year . If he plays firsts ( he's highly rated by the club, and basically every other club, judging by the shifty Souths tried to pull off season tigers early on , in the Doueihi negotiation) I don't see him not making. Position his own

Don't mess with an angry red man. I'm mates with a big angry red man and he's a lunatic.

Les Norton?

1 Mbye
2. Nofo
3. Leilua

For some reason I had a flashback to Keith Leilua. Very unpleasant.

He’ll always have his Al Bundy moment. 4 tries in one game.

I like Mick Potter, but when he started talking up Keith as a great buy after that game.....

 

[Demps]

Not sure how likely this would be, but this would be my pick of the lot, pending Grant and Momo swap approval.

1. Doueihi
2. Nofoaluma
3. Leilua
4. Mbye
5. Thompson
6. Marshall
7. Brooks
8. Twal
9. Grant
10. Packer
11. Garner
12. Leilua
13. Taylor

14. Aloiai
15. Musgrove
16. Mikaele
17. Chee Kam

18-21; Talau, Lawrence, Walters, Seyfarth

Bigger bench with players that offer impact as opposed to workhorse types

This is my expectation too. Except sleeper.... Setfarth kills the trials and grabs the 13

Never seen the big fella in action, although I have seen he’s got some good size to him which would be a good attribute which has been lacking in tigers packs over the years.
Would want a little aggression and purpose in his runs but, as I also think lots of past forwards, for us in particular, run it soft into the line and never threaten to bend the line or let out an offload. Fingers crossed he has that dynamic skill set and he should come a long way.

From what I saw last year , runs it hard and is an angry red man. Had ball skills and really lead the CC forward pack in his first year . If he plays firsts ( he's highly rated by the club, and basically every other club, judging by the shifty Souths tried to pull off season tigers early on , in the Doueihi negotiation) I don't see him not making. Position his own

Don't mess with an angry red man. I'm mates with a big angry red man and he's a lunatic.

Les Norton?

1 Mbye
2. Nofo
3. Leilua

For some reason I had a flashback to Keith Leilua. Very unpleasant.

He’ll always have his Al Bundy moment. 4 tries in one game.

I like Mick Potter, but when he started talking up Keith as a great buy after that game.....

???

 

[Tiger_Bond]

1. A. Doueihi
2. D. Nofoaluma
3. T. Talau
4. J. Leilua
5. J. Ado Carr
6. B. Marshall
7. L. Brooks
8. T. Mikaele
9. H. Grant
10. A. Twal
11. L. Leilua
12. L. Garner
13. J Aloiai
14. C. Thompson
15. R. Packer
16. Z. Musgrove
17. M. Chee Kam

The dream is that there is another player swap deal in the pipe line with Melbourne with Mbye and JAC

 

[gallagher]

The forum Rd1 line-ups look good with Mbye at centre, but I’m not so sure he’s suddenly going to shift back to left centre if Grant comes on board.

Hooker is such an important position and the rookie Grant could be the only specialist available. It would be a lot of pressure to expect him to play big minutes for 24 rounds.

Madge has Mbye training at hooker and it would not surprise me if this continues as the ball-work sessions intensify through February. It could be risky relying too much on Grant, decision making and game management under pressure and fatigue at NRL level is essential to the role and an experienced player (Mbye) could be invaluable to the team playing hooker, more so than sitting out on an edge. If Grant comes on board then I think he and Mbye will both play in tandem (Grant on the bench), plus Mbye’s utility value will be a bonus covering backline injuries during games.

As for left centre, the position is open for Talau. Hopefully he’s having a good preseason and preparing well. The other option Jennings sounds like he’s trimmed down, hopefully this means the guy is settled and enjoying a more focused preseason, and that he’ll be a more productive player this year.

Keep in mind that Mbye proved last year he was able to adapt to centre quickly and he can do so again if needed, but for this season (at least for the first half) I suspect he’ll continue with the hooking role.

Talau, according to the club (people who know etc.) is being held back for at least the first six games.

Who plays centre? Mbye or Jennings.

Mbye for mine (that means Grant is the DH).

Jennings (needs to step up big time, or he could be the worst signing in WT history) - I wouldn't put him, even in A grade.

If he comes good this year - He should still not have his contract extended.


Why is he being held back? To keep him level headed or?

Have no idea, was never explained.

I would guess, they don't want to rush him. Seemed to go ok against Manly expect for taking Liddle out for a year.

Was that from the club or just a post on here?

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I doubt Maguire is going to assume 80 minutes at hooker for a debutant, especially one who's really young. If Mbye's locked in at centre either Reynolds or Walters will get a 14 jersey.

Why not Talau 14. Ease him in to centre with mbye to hooker

 

[JB]

Andrew Webster talks about Tommy at the 6:20 mark in this Q & A.
https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2019/12/17/live-qa--justin-pascoe--andrew-webster/

 

[gallagher]

Andrew Webster talks about Tommy at the 6:20 mark in this Q & A.
https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2019/12/17/live-qa--justin-pascoe--andrew-webster/

Cheers

 

[Aubanon]

Dont write off Jennings, there'll be some humble pie eating me thinks