WT V Manly - Live Game Thread

[Russell]

WTs were much better with McIntyre, Taylor and Eisenhuth on the field. McIntyre and Taylor use the shoulder to drive into a tackle. Eisenhuth works.

Jiash A has a lot if work to do in defence. He is a grabber and many times third man in. JWH makes is personal to get into the tackle first. Tapau and Fonua Blake rolled through the arm grabs.

I’m so impressed with McIntyre. He is a real handful. Still yet to work out his best role in the team long term, but he most definitely has a big part to play going forward.

McIntyre also made good inroads with the ball. Until he came on with Taylor, it seemed our most consistent hardest hitter was Brooks. Some of our forwards need to improve their defensive techniques. Blocker mentioned it was no secret that Tapau and Fonua Blake were going to hit us but our starting forwards weren't prepared.

I wonder if he is an edge backrower we are looking for, or a lock? I think he could be more effective on an edge as he came through the junior grades as a centre, and has played penty of backrow in State Cup. I think Garner may run a better line in attack, but Sam Mac is consistently a better defender. Garner shows glimpses when he hits players front on, he can time a good shot, but it's an interesting conundrum.

I have him pegged as lock. Nathan Brown 2.0 without the penalties.

I wish he was Nathan Brown running the ball. Unfortunately his isnt, idk he looks sort of small to me.

Yeah I know, I thought the same thing about the Harbour Bridge.

 

[Guest]

WTs were much better with McIntyre, Taylor and Eisenhuth on the field. McIntyre and Taylor use the shoulder to drive into a tackle. Eisenhuth works.

Jiash A has a lot if work to do in defence. He is a grabber and many times third man in. JWH makes is personal to get into the tackle first. Tapau and Fonua Blake rolled through the arm grabs.

I’m so impressed with McIntyre. He is a real handful. Still yet to work out his best role in the team long term, but he most definitely has a big part to play going forward.

McIntyre also made good inroads with the ball. Until he came on with Taylor, it seemed our most consistent hardest hitter was Brooks. Some of our forwards need to improve their defensive techniques. Blocker mentioned it was no secret that Tapau and Fonua Blake were going to hit us but our starting forwards weren't prepared.

I wonder if he is an edge backrower we are looking for, or a lock? I think he could be more effective on an edge as he came through the junior grades as a centre, and has played penty of backrow in State Cup. I think Garner may run a better line in attack, but Sam Mac is consistently a better defender. Garner shows glimpses when he hits players front on, he can time a good shot, but it's an interesting conundrum.

I have him pegged as lock. Nathan Brown 2.0 without the penalties.

I wish he was Nathan Brown running the ball. Unfortunately his isnt, idk he looks sort of small to me.

That's what everyone was saying about Brown.

Mac looks very big up top to me.

190cm tall and 100kg, he's big enough.

 

[voice_of_reason]

Nofa was on ABC Grandstand when I drove to work ....he needs to work on his conversation skills ....pretty bad lol

I didn't hear it but this is why he'll never be a skipper. He seems to freeze up a bit in front of a microphone and sounds very forced and un-natural.

 

[barra]

If others noticed we received more favourable calls when we played expansive football. Being positive in your play has rewards. We need to look at this and also getting dumb out of our game eg why try and unload near your line when you don't do it near their line? It cost us a try.

Yeah that was bad unforced error from Josh. Had me scratching my head...

 

[Moh]

After tonight I'm more convinced that Mbye is a 5/8. If we can somehow get JAC confirmed and he goes ok at the back I can see us next year having;

1. JAC
2. Nof
3. BJ
4. Douehi
5. Kepaoa
6. Mbye
7. Brooks

In the near future we need to jettison BJ. His bad far outweighs any good. Kepaoa is a huge prospect. I don't think some appreciate how good he will be for WTs.

You really need to get over this BJ thing Paws - without him we don't win.

There is a reason Nofo is the leading try scorer and his initials are BJ.

I think the reason is David Nofoaluma myself..he’s created and finished a fair few of his own will

He certainly is a good finisher not doubt about it but as a for instance that last try he scored was a great team effort. Probably one of the best team trys this season. Doueihi broke a number of tackles and the team, Harry in particular kept it alive, the ball went then to BJ who drew and passed to Nofo to score. Not saying Nofo does not do a lot himself, he does, but the reason he is leading, and not just in the middle of the pack, is because who he has inside him. This is what has pushed him to a clear lead.

Nofa was on ABC Grandstand when I drove to work ....he needs to work on his conversation skills ....pretty bad lol

He is terrible, mentioned this after last weeks press work when he was questioned about player unrest. He is a loose canon in front of a microphone, lets too much slip.

 

[Tiger5150]

If others noticed we received more favourable calls when we played expansive football. Being positive in your play has rewards. We need to look at this and also getting dumb out of our game eg why try and unload near your line when you don't do it near their line? It cost us a try.

Joshs error was bad, but IMO the reason that they were trying offloads etc near our own line is that we were simply being bashed on our own line at that stage of the game and we needed something different to scrape some metres to get the hell out of there.

I was actually impressed with this aspect of our game against Manly. In previous games (Penrith) the oppoistion pack was lining us up and simply bashing us back towards our own line and it was relentless and we had no answer and as result, we were never in the game.

It started the same way against Manly but I noticed that we actually tried some different things, moving wider when we could etc to break up their defence. Much smarter "plan B" this week so kudos to Madge and/or whooever responsible on the field.

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

About to watch the game as I only caught the final 25 minutes live on the weekend because internet was down.

 

[rustycage]

If others noticed we received more favourable calls when we played expansive football. Being positive in your play has rewards. We need to look at this and also getting dumb out of our game eg why try and unload near your line when you don't do it near their line? It cost us a try.


Joshs error was bad, but IMO the reason that they were trying offloads etc near our own line is that we were simply being bashed on our own line at that stage of the game and we needed something different to scrape some metres to get the hell out of there.

I was actually impressed with this aspect of our game against Manly. In previous games (Penrith) the oppoistion pack was lining us up and simply bashing us back towards our own line and it was relentless and we had no answer and as result, we were never in the game.

It started the same way against Manly but I noticed that we actually tried some different things, moving wider when we could etc to break up their defence. Much smarter "plan B" this week so kudos to Madge and/or whooever responsible on the field.

I thought that offload was absolutely on. It was a beauty and the support player (think it was Grant) should have been prepared. Always be ready for the offload. I'm sure they'll be ready next time.

 

[OzLuke]

This thread has to have been the most entertaining I have ever read on the forum.....

Every player scorned and ridiculed, whether it's one mistake or 30 bad choices all players cop it evenly.....even our nrl leading tryscorer cops a mouthful

Then we win and it's the greatest comeback in history.....all the praise comes out....even Brooks kicks a pearler to doueihi to tie it up....mbye scores.... heads explode.....wouldn't have it any other way

I love this forum.....

 

[coxy1]

WTs were much better with McIntyre, Taylor and Eisenhuth on the field. McIntyre and Taylor use the shoulder to drive into a tackle. Eisenhuth works.

Jiash A has a lot if work to do in defence. He is a grabber and many times third man in. JWH makes is personal to get into the tackle first. Tapau and Fonua Blake rolled through the arm grabs.

I’m so impressed with McIntyre. He is a real handful. Still yet to work out his best role in the team long term, but he most definitely has a big part to play going forward.

McIntyre also made good inroads with the ball. Until he came on with Taylor, it seemed our most consistent hardest hitter was Brooks. Some of our forwards need to improve their defensive techniques. Blocker mentioned it was no secret that Tapau and Fonua Blake were going to hit us but our starting forwards weren't prepared.

I wonder if he is an edge backrower we are looking for, or a lock? I think he could be more effective on an edge as he came through the junior grades as a centre, and has played penty of backrow in State Cup. I think Garner may run a better line in attack, but Sam Mac is consistently a better defender. Garner shows glimpses when he hits players front on, he can time a good shot, but it's an interesting conundrum.

I have him pegged as lock. Nathan Brown 2.0 without the penalties.

I wish he was Nathan Brown running the ball. Unfortunately his isnt, idk he looks sort of small to me.

That's what everyone was saying about Brown.

Mac looks very big up top to me.

190cm tall and 100kg, he's big enough.

He is actually 108kgs now, Madge told him to bulk up but he wants to stay leaner to keep his agility and stamina

 

[TheDaBoss]

WTs were much better with McIntyre, Taylor and Eisenhuth on the field. McIntyre and Taylor use the shoulder to drive into a tackle. Eisenhuth works.

Jiash A has a lot if work to do in defence. He is a grabber and many times third man in. JWH makes is personal to get into the tackle first. Tapau and Fonua Blake rolled through the arm grabs.

I’m so impressed with McIntyre. He is a real handful. Still yet to work out his best role in the team long term, but he most definitely has a big part to play going forward.

McIntyre also made good inroads with the ball. Until he came on with Taylor, it seemed our most consistent hardest hitter was Brooks. Some of our forwards need to improve their defensive techniques. Blocker mentioned it was no secret that Tapau and Fonua Blake were going to hit us but our starting forwards weren't prepared.

I wonder if he is an edge backrower we are looking for, or a lock? I think he could be more effective on an edge as he came through the junior grades as a centre, and has played penty of backrow in State Cup. I think Garner may run a better line in attack, but Sam Mac is consistently a better defender. Garner shows glimpses when he hits players front on, he can time a good shot, but it's an interesting conundrum.

I have him pegged as lock. Nathan Brown 2.0 without the penalties.

I wish he was Nathan Brown running the ball. Unfortunately his isnt, idk he looks sort of small to me.

That's what everyone was saying about Brown.

Mac looks very big up top to me.

190cm tall and 100kg, he's big enough.

He is actually 108kgs now, Madge told him to bulk up but he wants to stay leaner to keep his agility and stamina

as long as he keeps that tackle of his im all for it

far out he knocks the wind out of some blokes

 

[Guest]

WTs were much better with McIntyre, Taylor and Eisenhuth on the field. McIntyre and Taylor use the shoulder to drive into a tackle. Eisenhuth works.

Jiash A has a lot if work to do in defence. He is a grabber and many times third man in. JWH makes is personal to get into the tackle first. Tapau and Fonua Blake rolled through the arm grabs.

I’m so impressed with McIntyre. He is a real handful. Still yet to work out his best role in the team long term, but he most definitely has a big part to play going forward.

McIntyre also made good inroads with the ball. Until he came on with Taylor, it seemed our most consistent hardest hitter was Brooks. Some of our forwards need to improve their defensive techniques. Blocker mentioned it was no secret that Tapau and Fonua Blake were going to hit us but our starting forwards weren't prepared.

I wonder if he is an edge backrower we are looking for, or a lock? I think he could be more effective on an edge as he came through the junior grades as a centre, and has played penty of backrow in State Cup. I think Garner may run a better line in attack, but Sam Mac is consistently a better defender. Garner shows glimpses when he hits players front on, he can time a good shot, but it's an interesting conundrum.

I have him pegged as lock. Nathan Brown 2.0 without the penalties.

I wish he was Nathan Brown running the ball. Unfortunately his isnt, idk he looks sort of small to me.

That's what everyone was saying about Brown.

Mac looks very big up top to me.

190cm tall and 100kg, he's big enough.

He is actually 108kgs now, Madge told him to bulk up but he wants to stay leaner to keep his agility and stamina

108kg, seriously? He carries it well if he's 108kg. I think 105kg might be close to ideal if that's the case.

 

[coxy1]

Yep, that's what he is. He could easy put on heaps more but then you have the big slow coming on!

 

[TheDaBoss]

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2020/09/07/vb-hard-earned-effort-of-the-week-round-17/


incase people forgot about this superhuman effort

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

This thread has to have been the most entertaining I have ever read on the forum.....

Every player scorned and ridiculed, whether it's one mistake or 30 bad choices all players cop it evenly.....even our nrl leading tryscorer cops a mouthful

Then we win and it's the greatest comeback in history.....all the praise comes out....even Brooks kicks a pearler to doueihi to tie it up....mbye scores.... heads explode.....wouldn't have it any other way

I love this forum.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14njUwJUg1I&t=49s

 

[JRDee]

He is actually 108kgs now, Madge told him to bulk up but he wants to stay leaner to keep his agility and stamina

He should have went to Brookvale Maccas with Moses Suli after the game would have walked out at 120kg

 

[rah53]


No way Funa was square at Marker..Penalty..Henri u pumpkin..

After watching a replay, I noticed that. Originally, I was pissed when it happened cause of the effort to get to that end of the field. That is the worst marker position I've ever seen, and Perenara let it happen. Quite sure Mbye could've challenged that too, since he was the 1 playing the ball.

 

[OzLuke]


No way Funa was square at Marker..Penalty..Henri u pumpkin..

After watching a replay, I noticed that. Originally, I was pissed when it happened cause of the effort to get to that end of the field. That is the worst marker position I've ever seen, and Perenara let it happen. Quite sure Mbye could've challenged that too, since he was the 1 playing the ball.

wasn't the one against the broncos where we got dudded the match the worst?? couple years ago where we would've been 3-0?? We got penalized for the exact same thing and lost the game

 

[happy_tiger]

This thread has to have been the most entertaining I have ever read on the forum.....

Every player scorned and ridiculed, whether it's one mistake or 30 bad choices all players cop it evenly.....even our nrl leading tryscorer cops a mouthful

Then we win and it's the greatest comeback in history.....all the praise comes out....even Brooks kicks a pearler to doueihi to tie it up....mbye scores.... heads explode.....wouldn't have it any other way

I love this forum.....

It's a bit like picking up a schitzaphrenic hitchhiker

 

[OzLuke]

This thread has to have been the most entertaining I have ever read on the forum.....

Every player scorned and ridiculed, whether it's one mistake or 30 bad choices all players cop it evenly.....even our nrl leading tryscorer cops a mouthful

Then we win and it's the greatest comeback in history.....all the praise comes out....even Brooks kicks a pearler to doueihi to tie it up....mbye scores.... heads explode.....wouldn't have it any other way

I love this forum.....

It's a bit like picking up a schitzaphrenic hitchhiker

hahahaha something about mary with the 6 minute abs!!!!