Addo-Carr..fastest man in the World…32-10 KTC
Successful 34-10...
Successful 34-10...
WESTS Tigers SC Team v Manly RD 1...
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greatodensraven
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Putting pressure on the boys in 1sts, well done lads!!
Thanks for the link Sabre…
Manly get a try on the bell FT Wests Tigers def Manly 32-16...
I think Stringer will get the best out of this Side....
Alby is coming on so I'm switching off..
Manly get a try on the bell FT Wests Tigers def Manly 32-16...
I think Stringer will get the best out of this Side....
Alby is coming on so I'm switching off..
Pawsandclaws
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The description of Graham as a first grader, Heleta's acceleration, Addo Carr. Liddell and Liolevave are all very pleasing.
Drinkwater seemed to come good in the second half after being poor early on.
Very impressed by the sound of Rod Griffin.
Heleta also sounded like he did well and Addo-Carr threatened whenever he was near the ball.
Of course this is just going by the commentary but it sounded good.
Very impressed by the sound of Rod Griffin.
Heleta also sounded like he did well and Addo-Carr threatened whenever he was near the ball.
Of course this is just going by the commentary but it sounded good.
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Match Report: Intrust Super Premiership Round 1
Wests Tigers Media
Sat 5th March, 02:24PM
Wests Tigers have opened their Intrust Super Premiership season with a 34-16 win over the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in hot conditions at Campbelltown.
After a tight first half that saw Paul Stringer's side lead 6-4 at the break, Wests Tigers broke the game open with 22 unanswered points to start the second half and emerge with an eventual 18-point victory to start the Intrust Super Premiership season with a win.
Both sides were guilty of errors throughout the first half, with plenty of missed opportunities and forced passes the topic of the opening stanza. Jesse Parahi made his presence felt in his first match for Wests Tigers when he put a shot on prop Josh Starling early in the match.
It took until the 29th minute for points to be scored when fullback Watson Heleta took advantage of a quick play the ball to burrow in next to the posts.
Josh Drinkwater converted to give his side a 6-0 lead.
Manly struck back five minutes later when halfback Pita Godinet floated a pass to his winger Halauafu Lavaka who scored in the corner.
The conversion was unsuccessful and Wests Tigers took a 6-4 lead into the break.
Paul Stringer’s side came out blazing in the second half with three tries in quick succession.
Heleta found some space shorly after half-time to find Josh Addo-Carr who showed some speed to run through the Manly defence and score under the posts.
Drinkwater made no mistakes with the conversion and extended the Wests Tigers lead 12-4.
Drinkwater was then involved in near identical plays for the next two tries, putting both centres Nathan Milone and Chance Peni into holes on either side of the field to blow the game open.
With teams taking a drinks break every quarter due to the conditions, Wests Tigers enjoyed a 22-4 lead heading into the final 20 minutes of the game.
Peni was in for his second of the day in the 65th minute when Drinkwater delivered a nicely placed grubber for the centre to extend the lead 28-4.
Manly struck back with a try five minutes later through Feleti Mateo, who showed some footwork close to the line to get the ball down.
Dylan Kelly converted to narrow the Wests Tigers lead to 18.
Wests Tigers capped off an impressive second half when Addo-Carr displayed some individual brilliance, racing away fown the sideline before chipping over the top and regathering to score.
The visitors crossed for a consolation try on the buzzer when Tom Symonds broke through to find Mateo for his second try, leaving the final scoreline at 34-16.
FULL TIME — Wests Tigers 34 (Peni 2, Addo-Carr 2, Heleta, Milone tries; Drinkwater 5/6 goals) def. Manly Sea Eagles 16 (Mateo 2, Lavaka 1; Kelly 2/2, Pratt 0/1 goals)
Wests Tigers Media
Sat 5th March, 02:24PM
Wests Tigers have opened their Intrust Super Premiership season with a 34-16 win over the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in hot conditions at Campbelltown.
After a tight first half that saw Paul Stringer's side lead 6-4 at the break, Wests Tigers broke the game open with 22 unanswered points to start the second half and emerge with an eventual 18-point victory to start the Intrust Super Premiership season with a win.
Both sides were guilty of errors throughout the first half, with plenty of missed opportunities and forced passes the topic of the opening stanza. Jesse Parahi made his presence felt in his first match for Wests Tigers when he put a shot on prop Josh Starling early in the match.
It took until the 29th minute for points to be scored when fullback Watson Heleta took advantage of a quick play the ball to burrow in next to the posts.
Josh Drinkwater converted to give his side a 6-0 lead.
Manly struck back five minutes later when halfback Pita Godinet floated a pass to his winger Halauafu Lavaka who scored in the corner.
The conversion was unsuccessful and Wests Tigers took a 6-4 lead into the break.
Paul Stringer’s side came out blazing in the second half with three tries in quick succession.
Heleta found some space shorly after half-time to find Josh Addo-Carr who showed some speed to run through the Manly defence and score under the posts.
Drinkwater made no mistakes with the conversion and extended the Wests Tigers lead 12-4.
Drinkwater was then involved in near identical plays for the next two tries, putting both centres Nathan Milone and Chance Peni into holes on either side of the field to blow the game open.
With teams taking a drinks break every quarter due to the conditions, Wests Tigers enjoyed a 22-4 lead heading into the final 20 minutes of the game.
Peni was in for his second of the day in the 65th minute when Drinkwater delivered a nicely placed grubber for the centre to extend the lead 28-4.
Manly struck back with a try five minutes later through Feleti Mateo, who showed some footwork close to the line to get the ball down.
Dylan Kelly converted to narrow the Wests Tigers lead to 18.
Wests Tigers capped off an impressive second half when Addo-Carr displayed some individual brilliance, racing away fown the sideline before chipping over the top and regathering to score.
The visitors crossed for a consolation try on the buzzer when Tom Symonds broke through to find Mateo for his second try, leaving the final scoreline at 34-16.
FULL TIME — Wests Tigers 34 (Peni 2, Addo-Carr 2, Heleta, Milone tries; Drinkwater 5/6 goals) def. Manly Sea Eagles 16 (Mateo 2, Lavaka 1; Kelly 2/2, Pratt 0/1 goals)
Fade_To_Black
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Mateo in reserves,Manly paid a motza for him apparently. Good to see.
Tom Symonds in reggies? Must be playing for match fitness.
balmain boy
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It was a good all around performance from the team. Sloppy first half, but heat and new team mates etc would play a role in that.
I think Griffin played the entire match, which given the conditions was incredible. Made good metres and tackles, a few offloads which didn't come off though, but some that did. Team mates weren't really looking for the offloads though.
Addo Carr probably only touched the ball about 5 times. Was surprised that Manly never targeted him in defence. Never ran at him or kicked to him. Their winger was huge too which makes it even weirder. Showed great pace in attack though, and a natural finisher. The second try was great as he got the ball around halfway raced around the outside, shrugged out of a couple of tackles but a kick in behind their fullback, got it back, shrugged off the fullback before scoring under the posts. Thought he may have just pinned his ears back for the corner, but his risky decision to come inside ultimately paid off for him.
Addo Carr could have easily had 3-4 tries though, however Milone refused to pass it to him on numerous occasions. They would have an overlap with AC unmarked on the wing but Milone went himself nearly every single time. He did barge over once, but we would have scored at least 1-2 more tries if he was able to/wanted to pass to his unmarked winger. He showed why he's just a squaddie - and was trying to impress to save his spot for next week.
Heleta was very solid at the back. Made a couple of good takes from kicks, both bombs and grubbers.
Halves were okay. Backs were okay. Forwards were good up against a big and experienced pack.
Parahi hit hard a few times but obviously needs to work on his engine. Came off after about 20-25 mins, and came back towards the end of the match. Looked good while he was on though.
Dallas looked solid as did Grant. Liolevave didn't do much in limited time. Fine was his usual self.
But the team looked well structured in attack and defence, a big improvement on last season. Mateo did score 2 soft tries close to the line though.
I think Griffin played the entire match, which given the conditions was incredible. Made good metres and tackles, a few offloads which didn't come off though, but some that did. Team mates weren't really looking for the offloads though.
Addo Carr probably only touched the ball about 5 times. Was surprised that Manly never targeted him in defence. Never ran at him or kicked to him. Their winger was huge too which makes it even weirder. Showed great pace in attack though, and a natural finisher. The second try was great as he got the ball around halfway raced around the outside, shrugged out of a couple of tackles but a kick in behind their fullback, got it back, shrugged off the fullback before scoring under the posts. Thought he may have just pinned his ears back for the corner, but his risky decision to come inside ultimately paid off for him.
Addo Carr could have easily had 3-4 tries though, however Milone refused to pass it to him on numerous occasions. They would have an overlap with AC unmarked on the wing but Milone went himself nearly every single time. He did barge over once, but we would have scored at least 1-2 more tries if he was able to/wanted to pass to his unmarked winger. He showed why he's just a squaddie - and was trying to impress to save his spot for next week.
Heleta was very solid at the back. Made a couple of good takes from kicks, both bombs and grubbers.
Halves were okay. Backs were okay. Forwards were good up against a big and experienced pack.
Parahi hit hard a few times but obviously needs to work on his engine. Came off after about 20-25 mins, and came back towards the end of the match. Looked good while he was on though.
Dallas looked solid as did Grant. Liolevave didn't do much in limited time. Fine was his usual self.
But the team looked well structured in attack and defence, a big improvement on last season. Mateo did score 2 soft tries close to the line though.
