WT v Knights round 1 ‘25 predictions

[upthetigers]

Anyone else think Naden is in for a breakout year?

Instead of going off the rails, he’s come back and worked really hard this off season… been given a kick up the arse

I have a feeling he’s in for a big one

You called it bro. He just played himself into the NRL side. Better option then Doobie that's for sure.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

You called it bro. He just played himself into the NRL side. Better option then Doobie that's for sure.

Be interesting to see if a good season for him follows and all of a sudden options for his future are available, will he get over the Benji ridicule and stay or hold a grudge and go to another club, might hold the ace in Luai influence.

 

[Merlot]

Be interesting to see if a good season for him follows and all of a sudden options for his future are available, will he get over the Benji ridicule and stay or hold a grudge and go to another club, might hold the ace in Luai influence.

Naden's eyes glazed over quickly that 1st time he baled the player over the side line , 1st team mate in to congratulate, got shoved to the ground,looked like Nads was about to shape up.He was well composed there after - hoping for a bigger than ever year from him. No thanks to resigning

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Naden's eyes glazed over quickly that 1st time he baled the player over the side line , 1st team mate in to congratulate, got shoved to the ground,looked like Nads was about to shape up.He was well composed there after - hoping for a bigger than ever year from him. No thanks to resigning

If any 1 year deal max.

 

[Merlot]

If any 1 year deal max.

That will keep him on his toes. Players that only perform last year of a 3 year deal really aren't worth the effort to resign again.1 year on small coin ,4sure

 

[Tucker]

Players that only perform last year of a 3 year deal really aren't worth the effort to resign again.

I agree.
It’s a very poor attitude to which the ultimate aim is to stay employed.
Not what you want in professional sport.

 

[user118245]

Can’t be arsed writing two extra letters?

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[Pascoes_barber]

 

[Merlot]

suck it

 

[Merlot]

Lot of knockers for Porter mate but seen enough for me to think from round 11 he will see more 1st grade, a deserved reward for the obvious work at transforming his body shape.

Just seem;s to placid.Dont think Seyfarth n Twal will give up their free lunch that easy.Smiley Face

 

[Buttface]

Anyone else think Naden is in for a breakout year?

Instead of going off the rails, he’s come back and worked really hard this off season… been given a kick up the arse

I have a feeling he’s in for a big one

I hope so. It will make it easier for him to find another club.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Just seem;s to placid.Dont think Seyfarth n Twal will give up their free lunch that easy.Smiley Face

Have no preference between the three of them M just want one of them to stand and deliver on game day, only consider them 2nd tier after Terell, Sam, Hunt and Pole.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Be interesting to see if a good season for him follows and all of a sudden options for his future are available, will he get over the Benji ridicule and stay or hold a grudge and go to another club, might hold the ace in Luai influence.

Time will tell. Your prayers will be answered. Rest assure.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Time will tell. Your prayers will be answered. Rest assure.

X how you doing back from your hiatus, let's see if he can keep his brain snaps under control but I did like what he produced on the paddock last game.

 

[NZTiger]

If we come out v Newcastle, look unfit (struggling after 20 mins), are weaker than our opponents and balls are hitting the deck due to timing etc, many are gonna ask WTF this team does in the off season 😕

Keeping fingers tightly crossed.....

 

[Tucker]

If we come out v Newcastle, look unfit (struggling after 20 mins), are weaker than our opponents and balls are hitting the deck due to timing etc, many are gonna ask WTF this team does in the off season 😕

Keeping fingers tightly crossed.....

Weve been asking that for 14 years.
Lets hope they tackled a bag or two this off season.

 

[NZTiger]

Just outta interest, have we made changes to our strength & conditioning staff etc this season?

 

[Tiger Tarl]

Assuming injuries to Olam, Naden and Api's suspension. Here's my team for Round 1.



TWAL to defend in the middle for 15/20 mins then replaced by BIRD for remaining.

MAY to play 60mins replaced by TWAL. HUNT on for POLE after 20/25 mins. Reverse in second half.

SIONE FAINU as backup in the Back Row but could easily be replaced with another mobile forward.

LATU FAINU to cover Hooker or halves (dubious about his service from the ruck tho).

 

[Tucker]

I reckon Benji will face some difficulty this year in selecting his 5/8th.
Not saying for round 1, as the incumbent will get first shot and rightly so…but at some stage in the next 3 months I’m predicting Latu’s performances will demand the 6 more-so than Galvin’s will.
Therein will lay the dilemma for Marshal. Either way it’ll be a political decision. Pressure from Richo to keep Lachy and entourage happy until contracts are signed v’s pressure from the Fainu brothers to treat selections fairly.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Then he must be the dumbest coach. I stopped reading after your first sentence. With all due respect.