WESTS Tigers Team V Storm...

[pacman]

JAC did pick up a knock in the game last week…I know rational thought isn't necessary here but perhaps he's just injured?

No, he was fine after state cup a few days ago.

 

[Nelson]

JAC did pick up a knock in the game last week…I know rational thought isn't necessary here but perhaps he's just injured?

Not only is it not necessary it's forbidden :unamused:

 

[westTAHger]

Good side, best we can pick.

Seriously…..the one change is a winger. They deadset grow on trees.

Agree, that is the best side we can pick.
As far as wingers growing on trees….WT must be planting the wrong seeds because we have only had 2 top-notch wingers in 17 seasons.

I agree we have not had many good ones, but I am curious as to who you are referring to, Richards and Koro ?

Fitzyhenry

I thought Lote and Taniela weren't bad either.
damn shame they did notget to be in the same team.
they would have caused havoc

 

[pacman]

Makes no sense considering Rankin is a bad goal kicker, not a winger and we are still in contention to make the 8.

best goal kicker we have, reliable at wing (unlike JAC) and has more long term upside for us

He isn't reliable at all. As was discussed earlier in this thread, he makes about as many errors as JAC per game and he has let in numerous tries as well. Where is the longterm upside in playing a reserve grade utility on the wing for us, when we have a much better winger available to help us achieve something in 2016?? Him and Moses goalkicking are on par, that point is irrelevant.

There's a whole thread on the topic, go and read that and work yourself up into more of a lather. You think Rankin is crap. We get it.

At some stage you should probably watch them both play a bit rather than just crapping on about stats as though they are the ultimate indicator. JAC positions himself badly in defence.

Its not even about JAC really. While I think JAC is much better, It could have been anyone but Rankin, who is an abysmal winger in every way.

 

[boonboon]

Rankin is the right choice for mine. I would have been happy with either but Rankin is the right choice.

Ado-Carr is heading to the Storm next year and is from our 2nd tier cap so is stopping us giving other youngsters a go

Ado-Carr has made 8 errors in 5 games, Rankin has made 8 errors in 12 games so he is a lot less risky.

Attack wise Ado-Carr adds more with his speed but Rankin runs hard with the ball and has 8 line breaks and 6 tries in 12 games.

Rankin also brings goal kicking and we kicked 1/6 last week

 

[pacman]

Rankin is the right choice for mine. I would have been happy with either but Rankin is the right choice.

Ado-Carr is heading to the Storm next year and is from our 2nd tier cap so is stopping us giving other youngsters a go

Ado-Carr has made 8 errors in 5 games, Rankin has made 8 errors in 12 games so he is a lot less risky.

Attack wise Ado-Carr adds more with his speed but Rankin runs hard with the ball and has 8 line breaks and 6 tries in 12 games.

Rankin also brings goal kicking and we kicked 1/6 last week

Where did you get your statistics ???
5 errors in 5 for JAC
10 errors in 12 for Rankin
Not a lot less risky at all

Rankin has shown nothing in attack, all of his tries/line breaks have been teddy/simona or a half giving him the ball with no one in front of him to beat. He is incredibly slow. Not what we want from our wingers.

And Rankin's goal kicking is woeful as well.

 

[boonboon]

Got my stats from Fox Sports where did you get yours from

 

[pacman]

Got my stats from Fox Sports where did you get yours from

Don't think so buddy

 

[Fade_To_Black]

Good side, best we can pick.

Seriously…..the one change is a winger. They deadset grow on trees.

Agree, that is the best side we can pick.
As far as wingers growing on trees….WT must be planting the wrong seeds because we have only had 2 top-notch wingers in 17 seasons.

I agree we have not had many good ones, but I am curious as to who you are referring to, Richards and Koro ?

Richards and Hoppa.
After reading westTAHger's post on this page I realized I had forgotten about Taniela and Lote. Taniela was just starting to peak and he would of been top-notch as well. Lote was good for a season or so for WT but his best was well and truly behind him after he busted his arm and his other injuries.

 

[Fade_To_Black]

JAC doesn't possess half of the footy-smarts that Rankin does, those maggots leading the Storm around the park would have picked him to pieces in defence if he played this week.
As for him being a mega potent attacking threat- Jackson Kaufusi wouldn't have even butchered the certain try JAC stuffed up against Souths.
Happy with Rankin in, JAC out.

 

[Snake]

Good side, best we can pick.

Seriously…..the one change is a winger. They deadset grow on trees.

Agree, that is the best side we can pick.
As far as wingers growing on trees….WT must be planting the wrong seeds because we have only had 2 top-notch wingers in 17 seasons.

Wingers don't grow on trees. It's been a massive issue for us since we got rid of Koro. JAC should have been the long term choice but that is how it goes.

No problems with the side selected it is the best lot of players the club has at present ,would of liked JAC but a more seasoned player needs to be there ATM .As far as not signing a prominate winger maybe the state of the cap does have something to do with it ,common knowledge tells the club has been screwed for a long time now ..would not be surprised if the feelers are not out to bring one to the club.

 

[Tigerdave]

Decent enough side, JAC or Rankin, there's pros and cons for either, can't imagine the game would come down to either of those players playing or not anyway.

Think I prefer Rankin over Moses in the goal kicking department, he seems to hit the ball better, aim still needs improving though.

 

[tigermac88]

I like that side, I agree with Rankin in and JAC out. We shouldn't help develop him any further, he's now Melbournes problem to develop….. Ahhhh and to think it wasn't that long ago that the forum would've been in melt down over Lovett getting selected now it's in meltdown over a winger.
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

 

[Eye_Of_Da_Tiger]

Whilst we are in contention for a top 8 spot and let's face it it's been a while the best team available should be picked. I'm not going to get into the JAC debate but regardless Rankin is not our best option on the wing.

Common guys we deserve as fans to watch finals footy with our team in the mix.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I like that side, I agree with Rankin in and JAC out. We shouldn't help develop him any further, he's now Melbournes problem to develop….. Ahhhh and to think it wasn't that long ago that the forum would've been in melt down over Lovett getting selected now it's in meltdown over a winger.
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

It's not the forum. It's one poster.

 

[tigermac88]

I like that side, I agree with Rankin in and JAC out. We shouldn't help develop him any further, he's now Melbournes problem to develop….. Ahhhh and to think it wasn't that long ago that the forum would've been in melt down over Lovett getting selected now it's in meltdown over a winger.
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

It's not the forum. It's one poster.

Oh yeah I just went back through and read it all, I think he's going to have a stroke

 

[supercoach]

JAC is very much a work in progress who will be playing for another team in 2017, so why should we fast track his development so the Storm get the benefit. Now if he was a standout nrl winger I would pick him, but in Rankin we have a player who maybe not as flashy, but is a solid footballer who can kick goals so I can understand why Taylor has gone down this path.

Also do not forget Oneil has to rubber stamp Taylors selections so maybe people should direct some of their anger at Oneil to

 

[Eddie]

Bottom line If i were coach I would be just looking to pick my best 17 as its my neck on the line. At least until it is mathamatically impossible to make finals. I personally think Ado Carr is in the best 17\. I was not totally convinced by him when people were raving about him. However i am also far from convinced he is a flop despite his recent 2 outings, one being in the wet. I see plenty of upside in him as player. I think he is potentially a far, far better winger then Rankin.

However given he is leaving the club at the end of the year I can see why they made the call. If that is the reason well just come out and say it I could live with that. If players dont want to play for the club then what do we owe them? He has plenty of upside despite a couple of poor outings in my opinion

We don't know what is going on behind closed doors. Still im a bit surprised with the decision.

 

[Nelson]

If that is the reason well just come out and say it I could live with that.

What you want them making a media statement saying "we shafted JAC this week because he signed for Melbourne"? The non-selection of a 5 game veteran is hardly something that calls for an explanation to supporters. Ignoring the fact JAC is leaving the selection could have easily gone either way on merit depending on what they felt the side needed most.

 

[tiga4eva]

Addo Carr signed with Storm and was selected the following 2 weeks. He was poor vs Roosters and worse vs Souths, his non effort in stopping Auava scoring in the Souths game probably cost him his spot.