Wests Tigers Team v Canberra Rd 1

[TCL]

Hearing Talau will start at 6 Mbye to the bench as a utility.

Maybe named at 14 to avoid media attention

 

[mike]

Do you guys think Mbye or Brooks will goal-kick?

Brooks, one would think.

 

[rustycage]

So if mbye pulls out with his hammy do we think madden will get thrown in and keep talau on the bench? We will have no cover for liddle of he burns out which could be a problem. What's everyone's thoughts?

Was thinking the same.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Talau at 14 and Packer are bizarre inclusions.

Can't understand why Simpkin would be left out.

It's not final till 1 hour before kick off

 

[Masterton]

I wouldn't be surprised if Kepaoa keeps his wing spot. I thought he looked markedly improved against Manly.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Talau at 14 and Packer are bizarre inclusions.

Can't understand why Simpkin would be left out.

It's not final till 1 hour before kick off

Simpkin not named on extended bench

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Talau at 14 and Packer are bizarre inclusions.

Can't understand why Simpkin would be left out.

It's not final till 1 hour before kick off

Simpkin not named on extended bench

He's a work in progress

 

[JC99]

I wouldn't be surprised if Kepaoa keeps his wing spot. I thought he looked markedly improved against Manly.

He's got the talent, just needs to get the little things right. Think he could have a really good year especially if Joey plays well, he's big fast and powerful

 

[gato]

I wouldn't be surprised if Kepaoa keeps his wing spot. I thought he looked markedly improved against Manly.

He's got the talent, just needs to get the little things right. Think he could have a really good year especially if Joey plays well, he's big fast and powerful

If joey finds form Kepoa will score plenty of tries this year

 

[sleeve]

So if mbye pulls out with his hammy do we think madden will get thrown in and keep talau on the bench? We will have no cover for liddle of he burns out which could be a problem. What's everyone's thoughts?

Madden is only young, but can tackle, unless Moses has changed his attitude, i see a weakness.

 

[The_Patriot]

I wouldn't be surprised if Kepaoa keeps his wing spot. I thought he looked markedly improved against Manly.

He's got the talent, just needs to get the little things right. Think he could have a really good year especially if Joey plays well, he's big fast and powerful

If joey finds form Kepoa will score plenty of tries this year

Add to that Luciano on that side and the kid will score a heap

 

[Geo]

So we have Wests Tigers players #237 Daine Laurie #238 James Roberts #239 James Tamou #240 Joe Ofahengaue and # 241 Stefano Utoikamanu...making their Club debuts for the Mighty Wests Tigers..

Well Done All..

 

[Russell]

Do you guys think Mbye or Brooks will goal-kick?

Brooks id say now Geo has let him off the leash ?

Pffft it will be packer u see h9w he slotted it in the trial?

Are you studying a new language or what Boss - very hard to get the
gist of what you are trying to say - this is not FB.

 

[carltonleach]

So if mbye pulls out with his hammy do we think madden will get thrown in and keep talau on the bench? We will have no cover for liddle of he burns out which could be a problem. What's everyone's thoughts?

Madden is only young, but can tackle, unless Moses has changed his attitude, i see a weakness.

So do u think madden could slot into hooker if mbye pulled out due to his hamstring? That's my only real concern is if he doesn't play we have no replacement if liddle struggles during the game, not that i think having mbye is an ideal replacement but it's better then having none I guess

 

[Harvey]

Close to the best side we could name. Like last year I am massively concerned by the bench selections. Very one dimensional with all the middle forwards.

Time will tell whether selectors are living in 2014 or rotating the middle to manage the speed of the game.

Need to surprise the opposition, give the ball to the decoy king

 

[the_third]

Good team to kick off the season considering the player issues .
Trying not to get ahead of the game here !

Player issues...?

injuries and suspensions?

 

[Guest]

No real surprises with that team IMO. Packer's experience gets him a run since Musgrove is suspended. Yeah, I'll be stunned if he makes more than 30 metres in attack but young Tuki will be a work in development and it seems the club is content to keep Tuilagi on his development contract for now.

 

[JC99]

Close to the best side we could name. Like last year I am massively concerned by the bench selections. Very one dimensional with all the middle forwards.

Time will tell whether selectors are living in 2014 or rotating the middle to manage the speed of the game.

Need to surprise the opposition, give the ball to the decoy king

I think Stefano will help. He's showed slick ball playing which will give the opponent a different look. Hopefully Packer is only on for about 30 mins Max lol. It helps that Luc and Garner can play 80 as it gives us more rotations for our middle forwards

 

[Guest]

Close to the best side we could name. Like last year I am massively concerned by the bench selections. Very one dimensional with all the middle forwards.

Time will tell whether selectors are living in 2014 or rotating the middle to manage the speed of the game.

Need to surprise the opposition, give the ball to the decoy king

I think Stefano will help. He's showed slick ball playing which will give the opponent a different look. Hopefully Packer is only on for about 30 mins Max lol. It helps that Luc and Garner can play 80 as it gives us more rotations for our middle forwards

He'll definitely help. A fit and injury-free Mikaele will surprise a few people too.

 

[JC99]

Close to the best side we could name. Like last year I am massively concerned by the bench selections. Very one dimensional with all the middle forwards.

Time will tell whether selectors are living in 2014 or rotating the middle to manage the speed of the game.

Need to surprise the opposition, give the ball to the decoy king

I think Stefano will help. He's showed slick ball playing which will give the opponent a different look. Hopefully Packer is only on for about 30 mins Max lol. It helps that Luc and Garner can play 80 as it gives us more rotations for our middle forwards

He'll definitely help. A fit and injury-free Mikaele will surprise a few people too.

He's got some real nice footwork and offload and can be lethal with those at his best. Packer is the only guy who doesn't offer much besides running straight at the opposition haha