GNR4LIFE
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@WestsBenTigers said:
100K is like chump change to an NRL club.
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100K is like chump change to an NRL club.
WestsBenTigers
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@GNR4LIFE said:
It's better than nothing
Masterton
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@happy tiger said:
Plus, if he's not up to it or gets reinjured, best to find out early so we can adjust accordingly.
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Go Tigers!
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Harvey
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1\. Lawrence ©
2\. Naiqama
3\. Papenhuyzen
4\. Heleta
5\. Rankin
6\. JLJ
7\. Tatola
8\. Lovett
9\. McIlwrick
10\. Griffin
11\. Masters
12\. Felise
13\. MCK
14\. Fitzhenry
2\. Naiqama
3\. Papenhuyzen
4\. Heleta
5\. Rankin
6\. JLJ
7\. Tatola
8\. Lovett
9\. McIlwrick
10\. Griffin
11\. Masters
12\. Felise
13\. MCK
14\. Fitzhenry
Tim Sheens
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@Geo. said:
May well be that they are looking at interchanging him with himself to help him prepare as an eighty minute player.
Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor says the club will not send their stars to the Auckland Nines
CHRISTIAN NICOLUSSI, The Daily Telegraph
January 16, 2017 5:05pm
JAMES Tedesco was a standout during a hybrid practice game against the Aussie rugby sevens team on Monday.
But the superstar Wests Tigers fullback will not be given the chance to strut his stuff in open space at the Auckland Nines — and nor will the bulk of his senior teammates.
Tigers coach Jason Taylor confirmed he had little interest in winning the Nines, with halfback Luke Brooks one of the few recognisable faces the club will send across the ditch next month.
While last year’s Nines champs Parramatta trotted out big guns Corey Norman, Semi Radradra, Bevan French and Junior Paulo, the Tigers, currently $17 with the TAB, will be much less appealing.
Taylor made no apologies for his decision to keep the majority of his stars at home, including Tedesco.
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The Tigers had a session with the Australian sevens team.
Plenty of rival coaches feel the same.
“We don’t put much emphasis on the Nines,’’ Taylor told The Daily Telegraph.
“I’m comfortable to say that because I don’t want to pretend we do.
“The Nines is a really good weekend, the guys who go there enjoy it, they run it well, but I don’t want Wests Tigers fans to get excited about what we’re going to do at the Nines because we’re not excited about it.
“Our session today against the Aussie sevens was not about the Nines and all of a sudden throwing flick passes, it’s about getting our speeds up at training, and preparing us for March when the NRL starts.’’
Tedesco’s speed was impossible to ignore, even against ultra-fit sevens players, including Aussie skipper Sam Myers and former Tiger Jesse Parahi.
Taylor said Tedesco had undergone minor work on his nose and jaw during the off-season, while he also had a minor clean-out of his knee, but was in for another big season.
“Teddy has been building up and it was good to see that out there today,’’ Taylor said.
Taylor is about to begin his third season in charge of the Tigers.
“The experience for him with Origin was massive, it’s something he always wanted to do, and everybody here knew he was good enough to play it for a fair period _ so for him to get that opportunity was great. He’s on top of those (injuries) and looking well.’’
Hooker Matt Ballin did not take part but remains on track to overcome a second knee reconstruction to play in round one.
Kyle Lovett was also absent, with reports suggesting the backrower had been shopped around.
“At this stage Kyle will be here this season,’’ Taylor said.
The Tigers will not stand in the way of Lovett if he finds a new club, and he was informed over summer he could explore his options.
The Tigers must still shed at least one player to be cap compliant by round one, but the amount of money is believed to be much less than the $200,000 they could save by shifting Lovett.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/wests-tigers-coach-jason-taylor-says-the-club-will-not-send-their-stars-to-the-auckland-nines/news-story/6fb77906cd6254288b5f465b13f4a5dd
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CHRISTIAN NICOLUSSI, The Daily Telegraph
January 16, 2017 5:05pm
JAMES Tedesco was a standout during a hybrid practice game against the Aussie rugby sevens team on Monday.
But the superstar Wests Tigers fullback will not be given the chance to strut his stuff in open space at the Auckland Nines — and nor will the bulk of his senior teammates.
Tigers coach Jason Taylor confirmed he had little interest in winning the Nines, with halfback Luke Brooks one of the few recognisable faces the club will send across the ditch next month.
While last year’s Nines champs Parramatta trotted out big guns Corey Norman, Semi Radradra, Bevan French and Junior Paulo, the Tigers, currently $17 with the TAB, will be much less appealing.
Taylor made no apologies for his decision to keep the majority of his stars at home, including Tedesco.
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The Tigers had a session with the Australian sevens team.
Plenty of rival coaches feel the same.
“We don’t put much emphasis on the Nines,’’ Taylor told The Daily Telegraph.
“I’m comfortable to say that because I don’t want to pretend we do.
“The Nines is a really good weekend, the guys who go there enjoy it, they run it well, but I don’t want Wests Tigers fans to get excited about what we’re going to do at the Nines because we’re not excited about it.
“Our session today against the Aussie sevens was not about the Nines and all of a sudden throwing flick passes, it’s about getting our speeds up at training, and preparing us for March when the NRL starts.’’
Tedesco’s speed was impossible to ignore, even against ultra-fit sevens players, including Aussie skipper Sam Myers and former Tiger Jesse Parahi.
Taylor said Tedesco had undergone minor work on his nose and jaw during the off-season, while he also had a minor clean-out of his knee, but was in for another big season.
“Teddy has been building up and it was good to see that out there today,’’ Taylor said.
Taylor is about to begin his third season in charge of the Tigers.
“The experience for him with Origin was massive, it’s something he always wanted to do, and everybody here knew he was good enough to play it for a fair period _ so for him to get that opportunity was great. He’s on top of those (injuries) and looking well.’’
Hooker Matt Ballin did not take part but remains on track to overcome a second knee reconstruction to play in round one.
Kyle Lovett was also absent, with reports suggesting the backrower had been shopped around.
“At this stage Kyle will be here this season,’’ Taylor said.
The Tigers will not stand in the way of Lovett if he finds a new club, and he was informed over summer he could explore his options.
The Tigers must still shed at least one player to be cap compliant by round one, but the amount of money is believed to be much less than the $200,000 they could save by shifting Lovett.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/wests-tigers-coach-jason-taylor-says-the-club-will-not-send-their-stars-to-the-auckland-nines/news-story/6fb77906cd6254288b5f465b13f4a5dd
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I sort of agree with JT on this and i dont. (splinters i know)
I dont want the stars to get injured, but i also think it would be good for them to get a run and have some fun.
JT didn't refer to the players as stars the author did, but if you dont put any emphases on the nines and hold out your key players then the ones you do send are perceived to not be key players or expendable?
I dont want the stars to get injured, but i also think it would be good for them to get a run and have some fun.
JT didn't refer to the players as stars the author did, but if you dont put any emphases on the nines and hold out your key players then the ones you do send are perceived to not be key players or expendable?
gallagher
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I hate not getting excited about the 9's. It really annoys me.
Tiger_Watto
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Mickey Mouse Competition… We should take the Wests Tigers Forum Squad over, Captain Coach'd by Geo!
gallagher
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At least pick one of the past players to give us some interest.
Tim Sheens
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@gallagher said:
I vote for Robbie!
gallagher
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@ricksen said:
Yeah. It was never gonna last. The clubs have too much power.
balmain boy
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Brooks
Simona
Heleta
Lawrence
ET
Ava
MCK
Liddle
Paseka
Marsters
Sue
Naiqama
Mapesone
And a couple of outside backs we can pluck from somewhere. We really don't have any good young outside backs pushing for a spot in first grade which is a real shame seeing it's such a weak spot for us. Unless we go for those with only a couple of NYC games. We still don't really have a backline in NSW cup which is a huge problem. Unless there are some quality blokes signed without being made public.
Simona
Heleta
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ET
Ava
MCK
Liddle
Paseka
Marsters
Sue
Naiqama
Mapesone
And a couple of outside backs we can pluck from somewhere. We really don't have any good young outside backs pushing for a spot in first grade which is a real shame seeing it's such a weak spot for us. Unless we go for those with only a couple of NYC games. We still don't really have a backline in NSW cup which is a huge problem. Unless there are some quality blokes signed without being made public.
I don't say this often, but I absolutely agree with Taylor on this. If it was useful pre-season training it might be different but coaches across the comp obviously believe it's not a helpful fit with their programmes. It's all well and good us armchair coaches saying players would "benefit from the run", but pre-season is (or ought to be) a lot more structured nowadays than a few beach runs, some strength work and end with a couple of hit outs.
What's interesting is the way this suggests, once more, that Brooks might be somewhat out of favour. From what I understand clubs are obliged to send a certain number of their 'star' players, as determined by cap use. Clubs tend to send their most expendable well-paid players - like we have in the past with Lawrence. Obviously it's Brooks who fills the "well we're paying you too much but at least that means you count for this" role in 2017.
What's interesting is the way this suggests, once more, that Brooks might be somewhat out of favour. From what I understand clubs are obliged to send a certain number of their 'star' players, as determined by cap use. Clubs tend to send their most expendable well-paid players - like we have in the past with Lawrence. Obviously it's Brooks who fills the "well we're paying you too much but at least that means you count for this" role in 2017.
supercoach
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I would bite the bullet and pick the best available. Big money up for grabs and we need all the money we get our hands on. As for injuries, they can happen at training, at home anywhere. I also think it may give the club a lift. Okay it is a mickey mouse event, but give the sponsors and the fans a positive note to start the year
@Harvey said:
Jason Moodie, third time lucky.
