Wests Tigers Team v Brisbane

[sheer64]

The fact that Mikaele and Mbye are in the team tells me not only has Madge lost the dressing room but also his mind. Must be hoping for an early payout.
As much as I think Madge should go,who from inside the bubble is going to coach

Maybe one of the kids?

 

[TrueTiger]

First off anyone who thinks broncos will smash us has rocks in there head. They only just beat Cronulla who played absolutely terrible. If the margin is 13+ I wouldn’t even let Maguire take the press conference.

Next, it’s Crazy how 2 debutants can mask that this team is still practically the same ? You move one player from an edge and play a rookie and then you have basically the exact same edges that have conceded 150 odd points in the last 3 weeks. I actually like the starting props but this team just further shows how big of a dinosaur Maguire is. Mikaele is not a 13, has no ball playing whatsoever and has some of the worst hands I’ve ever seen.

Does Maguire suffer from CTE? Like he bitches and moans about his players playing like garbage and the only 2 players that leave the squad are 2 kids that barely get to play and they’re replaced by 2 more kids.
I seriously hope this team doesn’t want to play for him anymore and this game gets him the boot because he’s obviously asking for it. I don’t buy the whole he’s playing the duds as their last chance, they’ve all been on their last chance for weeks. If we lose this week and Maguire is still here for next week, the team will be no different. Rant over but this is genuinely pathetic

I cant help but respond mate ,if you stopped and thought that because there is no KOE cup,Madge is blooding the young guys gradually for NRL ability....he has to try something,your way of thinking is lunacy and if you can do a better job than Madge has with what he has got...put your credentials forward to Pascoe and let him look at what you have to offer...

 

[BAGNF05]

I can understand what Madge is doing by dropping Seyfarth & giving giving Mikaele the 13 Jersey. We always get smashed bringing the ball out from our try line & need more aggressive big forwards who can run more metres. For mine Blore did not get a lot of opportunity coming off the bench & I would given him another chance as he is an aggressive backrower but Twal, Garner & Tamou are the same as Seyfarth in not denting the line enough we need big aggressive strong runners With more power in their legs as we always get dominated in the forwards & that needs to change because other teams are always in a better position on the field than us which are giving their playmakers more opportunity to create more tries. Mbye is on the bench for his utility value which is smart just in case an injury occurs.
My Team If I was coach would be:

Laurie
Nofoaluma
Roberts
Pauga
Maumalo
Douiehi (C)
Brooks
Ofahengaue
Blore
Simpkins
Stefano
Liddle
Musgrove
Bench
Mbye
Leilua
Amone
Mikaele

What’s happening with Zane? He hasn’t played for about 10 rounds?

Went to the Matt Ballin school of contract fraud

 

[jirskyr]

"The team isn't doing well, there need to be changes!!!"

Coach makes changes.

"Wrong changes!!!"

You agree with this weeks team list? Do you believe Seyfarth and Blore deserved to get dropped? Do you think Mbye, Nofo and Tamou deserve their spot in the team?

Well Mbye has been dropped to the bench, so I can only assume he's there as hooker cover. There may be ongong concerns for Liddle playing 80.

Blore looked short of a run at times, always strapped like an old trotter, may need a rest. Coach gave Stefano a few weeks in reggies, didn't do him any harm.

Seyfarth - just doesn't have it for mine. Definitely tries his heart out but I'm worried about his lateral defence in and around the ruck. Zero impact in hitups and a little slow / lacking power. I think he would compliment a forward pack in good form, not provide the go-forward we currently need.

Coach could have dropped Nofo right out, but I don't see who he has on the wing mandating a call-up, and then he risks two debutants / newbies in the backline, and Pauga looks like he's playing Nofo's side, right? So two debutants same side.

Tamou, yes he deserves his spot. I don't think you can take your 200+ match player out at this stage, coach needs to keep some seniority if he's going to run out the rest of the pack of 50-odd matches experience (Luch 79 matches), and his front-row partner 17 matches experience. What's the alternative? Promote Twal or Mikaele to starting prop? Amone? To partner Stefano? I don't think so.

5/8th has changed, new guy in centres, new kid on bench who is worth of a call-up - I think all in all about as much as you can expect in 1 week of changes.

Fair enough. I think it’s a dumpster fire of a team list.

Nofo and Mbye have been appalling both in performance and attitude. How they can retain their spots in the team is insulting to Seyfarth and Blore who at least have a dig.

Tamou is a waste of a spot. If he can’t play more than 20 minutes and 3 runs per game what’s the point?

Mikaele can’t catch the ball so I’m not sure why he’s at 13.

Luciano hasn’t been right for a long time and is clearly struggling with injury. Why does he persist with him in 2R when he can’t move laterally?

What will you do if they win? You know he'll pick the same team the next week.

 

[tigerap]

"The team isn't doing well, there need to be changes!!!"

Coach makes changes.

"Wrong changes!!!"

You agree with this weeks team list? Do you believe Seyfarth and Blore deserved to get dropped? Do you think Mbye, Nofo and Tamou deserve their spot in the team?

Well Mbye has been dropped to the bench, so I can only assume he's there as hooker cover. There may be ongong concerns for Liddle playing 80.

Blore looked short of a run at times, always strapped like an old trotter, may need a rest. Coach gave Stefano a few weeks in reggies, didn't do him any harm.

Seyfarth - just doesn't have it for mine. Definitely tries his heart out but I'm worried about his lateral defence in and around the ruck. Zero impact in hitups and a little slow / lacking power. I think he would compliment a forward pack in good form, not provide the go-forward we currently need.

Coach could have dropped Nofo right out, but I don't see who he has on the wing mandating a call-up, and then he risks two debutants / newbies in the backline, and Pauga looks like he's playing Nofo's side, right? So two debutants same side.

Tamou, yes he deserves his spot. I don't think you can take your 200+ match player out at this stage, coach needs to keep some seniority if he's going to run out the rest of the pack of 50-odd matches experience (Luch 79 matches), and his front-row partner 17 matches experience. What's the alternative? Promote Twal or Mikaele to starting prop? Amone? To partner Stefano? I don't think so.

5/8th has changed, new guy in centres, new kid on bench who is worth of a call-up - I think all in all about as much as you can expect in 1 week of changes.

Too logical....agree!

 

[avocadoontoast]

"The team isn't doing well, there need to be changes!!!"

Coach makes changes.

"Wrong changes!!!"

You agree with this weeks team list? Do you believe Seyfarth and Blore deserved to get dropped? Do you think Mbye, Nofo and Tamou deserve their spot in the team?

Well Mbye has been dropped to the bench, so I can only assume he's there as hooker cover. There may be ongong concerns for Liddle playing 80.

Blore looked short of a run at times, always strapped like an old trotter, may need a rest. Coach gave Stefano a few weeks in reggies, didn't do him any harm.

Seyfarth - just doesn't have it for mine. Definitely tries his heart out but I'm worried about his lateral defence in and around the ruck. Zero impact in hitups and a little slow / lacking power. I think he would compliment a forward pack in good form, not provide the go-forward we currently need.

Coach could have dropped Nofo right out, but I don't see who he has on the wing mandating a call-up, and then he risks two debutants / newbies in the backline, and Pauga looks like he's playing Nofo's side, right? So two debutants same side.

Tamou, yes he deserves his spot. I don't think you can take your 200+ match player out at this stage, coach needs to keep some seniority if he's going to run out the rest of the pack of 50-odd matches experience (Luch 79 matches), and his front-row partner 17 matches experience. What's the alternative? Promote Twal or Mikaele to starting prop? Amone? To partner Stefano? I don't think so.

5/8th has changed, new guy in centres, new kid on bench who is worth of a call-up - I think all in all about as much as you can expect in 1 week of changes.

Fair enough. I think it’s a dumpster fire of a team list.

Nofo and Mbye have been appalling both in performance and attitude. How they can retain their spots in the team is insulting to Seyfarth and Blore who at least have a dig.

Tamou is a waste of a spot. If he can’t play more than 20 minutes and 3 runs per game what’s the point?

Mikaele can’t catch the ball so I’m not sure why he’s at 13.

Luciano hasn’t been right for a long time and is clearly struggling with injury. Why does he persist with him in 2R when he can’t move laterally?

What will you do if they win? You know he'll pick the same team the next week.

If they win I’ll be happy as I’m a supporter. But it will be harder for us to win due to the team he has selected.

 

[compensate]


 

[Demps]


Dobby, lol

 

[yeahcaz]


Prepare for another paper over cracks win 🙄

 

[Demps]


@Chicken_Faced_Killa

Them all black NTayzzz 🔥
All business.

Mikaele #13 is ready for a HUGE game.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

I would have blooded Cooper, Kai and Tuilagi this week.

Let em have a crack!

Can’t wait to see big Tuki throw his weight around. He’s got something about him - and I love it!

It's a bit surprising Tuilagi wasn't chosen over Tuki. Maybe it's because Tuki is top 30 and Tuilagi isn't at the moment so he's not going to Brisbane

You make a good point. If our squad is at 29 does Pauga’s inclusion mean Tuilagi isn’t part of our bubble? Anyone know which squad members were on the plane?

 

[Demps]

I would have blooded Cooper, Kai and Tuilagi this week.

Let em have a crack!

Can’t wait to see big Tuki throw his weight around. He’s got something about him - and I love it!

It's a bit surprising Tuilagi wasn't chosen over Tuki. Maybe it's because Tuki is top 30 and Tuilagi isn't at the moment so he's not going to Brisbane

You make a good point. If our squad is at 29 does Pauga’s inclusion mean Tuilagi isn’t part of our bubble? Anyone know which squad members were on the plane?

Billy and Madden were in the pictures
MCK, Cini too.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

I would have blooded Cooper, Kai and Tuilagi this week.

Let em have a crack!

Can’t wait to see big Tuki throw his weight around. He’s got something about him - and I love it!

It's a bit surprising Tuilagi wasn't chosen over Tuki. Maybe it's because Tuki is top 30 and Tuilagi isn't at the moment so he's not going to Brisbane

You make a good point. If our squad is at 29 does Pauga’s inclusion mean Tuilagi isn’t part of our bubble? Anyone know which squad members were on the plane?

Billy and Madden were in the pictures
MCK, Cini too.

Where can we find the pictures?

 

[Demps]

I would have blooded Cooper, Kai and Tuilagi this week.

Let em have a crack!

Can’t wait to see big Tuki throw his weight around. He’s got something about him - and I love it!

It's a bit surprising Tuilagi wasn't chosen over Tuki. Maybe it's because Tuki is top 30 and Tuilagi isn't at the moment so he's not going to Brisbane

You make a good point. If our squad is at 29 does Pauga’s inclusion mean Tuilagi isn’t part of our bubble? Anyone know which squad members were on the plane?

Billy and Madden were in the pictures
MCK, Cini too.

Where can we find the pictures?

I saw them on the official Tigers Instagram

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]


@Chicken_Faced_Killa

Them all black NTayzzz 🔥
All business.

Mikaele #13 is ready for a HUGE game.

He’s ready for a big one now

 

[WT2K]

Gerard Sutton the ref

 

[851]


Prepare for another paper over cracks win ?

I said that when the teams were announced, the Bronco's have a worse team than us, and I fully expect to win, but it will do nothing to fix the real problems

 

[TrueTiger]

I can understand what Madge is doing by dropping Seyfarth & giving giving Mikaele the 13 Jersey. We always get smashed bringing the ball out from our try line & need more aggressive big forwards who can run more metres. For mine Blore did not get a lot of opportunity coming off the bench & I would given him another chance as he is an aggressive backrower but Twal, Garner & Tamou are the same as Seyfarth in not denting the line enough we need big aggressive strong runners With more power in their legs as we always get dominated in the forwards & that needs to change because other teams are always in a better position on the field than us which are giving their playmakers more opportunity to create more tries. Mbye is on the bench for his utility value which is smart just in case an injury occurs.
My Team If I was coach would be:

Laurie
Nofoaluma
Roberts
Pauga
Maumalo
Douiehi (C)
Brooks
Ofahengaue
Blore
Simpkins
Stefano
Liddle
Musgrove
Bench
Mbye
Leilua
Amone
Mikaele

What’s happening with Zane? He hasn’t played for about 10 rounds?

Went to the Matt Ballin school of contract fraud

I read in the injury report that Musgroves foot is not responding to rehab and may need surgery again....something like that,maybe a good reason he is not selected...

 

[DJG]

I honestly think we need footy soon..

The forum is going crazy and we're turning on each other while thinking of food!

We're stuck on a Island..

Come save us TPJ!

 

[avocadoontoast]

The food thread is great reading today