Your Team vs Cowboys

[Tigerdave]

Looking forward to Blore coming back as well.

We really could do with another Centre and Wing especially.

1 Laurie
2 Nofo
3 Jimmy
4 Mbye
5 Talau
6 Doueihi
7 Brooks
8 Tamou
9 Liddle
10 Musgrove
11 Garner
12 Lucy
13 Twal
14 Mikaeli
15 Stef
16 Joe
17 Simpkin

 

[Lukic]

1. Laurie
2. Nofoaluma
3. J Leilua
4. Roberts
5. Talau
6. Doueihi
7. Brooks (Madden ideally)
8. Musgrove
9. Liddle
10. Tamou
11. Garner
12. L Leilua
13. Twal

14. Mbye
15. Mikaele
16. Utoikamanu
17. Ofahengaue

Talau was better on the wing last year than Kepaoa has been. I'd bring Joey back in and put him on the right. He's a better fit outside Doueihi than Roberts since he can do more damage with less ball. It's also not like we can get any worse defensively on that side.

Roberts on the left is probably a better fit as well given we actually go down that side often and can give JTJ some ball in space.

I've said enough about Brooks and have been calling for him to be dropped for about 5-6 years now. How he's reached 150 games is a mystery to me, but in any case I'm resigning myself to the fact that he'll be in our 17 until the day he retires.

In terms of the forwards, I think Garner has been better since his shocker in week 1. Ideally Blore comes in for him and he then moves into the 17 jersey.

In terms of the current 6 man middle rotation, I think it's gotta be Twal or Mikaele that makes way for Blore. I know Twal is a forum favourite but he just hasn't kicked on from when we signed him 2-3 years ago. He's a solid defender, but by no means a strong presence in the ruck and he offers the least in attack. His greatest asset is his stamina and work rate, but if we're going to run with 6 middles and also have a line up with both Mbye and Liddle on the pitch at once, he's just about made redundant. Tamou hasn't been very impressive either, but as captain I don't see him being dropped.

 

[BAGNF05]

Dane Laurie
Cini
Bj
Jet
Nofa
AD
Brooks
Twal
Lids
Mussy
Joffa
LL
Simpkins
14....Mbye
Tamou
Mikaele
BIg Stef.

Id like to see the two hookers on at once, reckon that could really give us some zip. and I think its time for Cini to get a gig and BJ back.TT and AK have had their chance. And big Joffa on garners edge, I reckon he would go great with some space and really stiffen up the defense.

A cardboard cut out would stiffen up Garners edge, a wet cardboard cut out

 

[TigerLouis]

My Team

1 Daine Laurie
2 David Nofoaluma
3 James Roberts
4 Adam Douiehi
5 Zac Cini
6 Moses Mbye
7 Luke Brooks
8 James Tamou
9 Jake Simpkin
10 Zane Musgrove
11 Joey Leilua
12 Luciano Leilua
13 Joe Ofahengaue
14 Jacob Liddle
15 Alex Twal
16 Thomas Mikaele
17 Stefano Uotukamanu

Why not try Joey Leilua in the second row might do well there on the edge & I think Douiehi is a better centre than five eighth.

 

[Merlot]

2. Nofa
3. Mbye
4. BJ
5. JTJ

I just feel we have to beat the Cows...and their outside backs are very poor and inexperienced.

It is a game we can beat them with experience and vets.

I don't know if that back four would work long term, but they are our best four. Probably best just to find them all spots v the Cows. It eliminates the risk of a Talau / AJ shocker letting the Cows into the game.


We lose with that backline. I like JTJ but he is NOT the guy you want for dirty carries and kick returns. You are using a Ferrari as a ute.

Why do we insist on wingers doing those dirty carries? We have 5 props in the 17. One hardly even gets any mins. We have a back rower in Garner who had six carries. Surely the bigs could do those extra meters? We have a big pack nowadays.


Not sure if you realise, but if they kick on the 5th or last tackle and kick it 40m down field, it is one hell of an ask to expect our pigs to be back there to hit it up on tackles 1, 2 or even 3. Even bigger ask to do it all game. Your wingers need to be able to be a prop on kick returns and when the pigs need a break.

Did you watch todays game? Fergo & Sivo?

Yes, I do realise that mate...but ours are def not props on kick returns. Ferguson and Sivo are much more physical.

JTJ could carry it as well as ours...

It is a matter of pick your poison. AJ and Talau could potentially lose you a game v the Cows. It is not like AJ's hit ups are so impactful they balance out his hands.


Who is the best centre in the club, for mine its JTJ.

respect your descion,yes you are right ,it say:s a lot were the team is at

 

[BAGNF05]

Laurie
Nofa
JTJ
Talau
Cini
AD
Brooks
Musgrove
Liddle
Tamou
LL
Joffa
Mbye

Twal
Stefano
Simpkins
Simpkin

 

[tig_prmz]

This game will decide whether we will be in bottom 4 or not

Also, congratulations to WT- first time after 4 rounds we will be the favourites in a game! I see that happening only against Broncs/Cowboys/Manly/Bulldogs

 

[Merlot]

is Dias eligble for a run?

 

[TigerBlood93]

its pretty funny people think brooks will be dropped from this weeks team, he’s had 2 good games in a row and you want to bring in madden who hasn’t been knocking down the doors in reserves. No logic but just jumping on the sheep bandwagon. Simpkin will play in the near future but idk if that will be this week. It will most likely be the same side barring injury. Twal needs to start great defender and improving his meters this year, no point playing him of the bench, won’t give you any impact.

 

[Roar_Power]

its pretty funny people think brooks will be dropped from this weeks team, he’s had 2 good games in a row and you want to bring in madden who hasn’t been knocking down the doors in reserves. No logic but just jumping on the sheep bandwagon. Simpkin will play in the near future but idk if that will be this week. It will most likely be the same side barring injury. Twal needs to start great defender and improving his meters this year, no point playing him of the bench, won’t give you any impact.

I would definitely blood Simpkin against a bottom 4 side with no confidence. Perfect time for him to see first grade this weekend.

 

[happy_tiger]

1 Laurie
2 AJ
3 Roberts
4 BJ
5 Nofa
6 Douehi
7 Mbye
8 Tamou
9 Liddle
10 Musgrove
11 Lucy
12 Garner
13 Twal

14 Jo O
15 Stefano
16 Mikaele
17 MCK

 

[happy_tiger]

its pretty funny people think brooks will be dropped from this weeks team, he’s had 2 good games in a row and you want to bring in madden who hasn’t been knocking down the doors in reserves. No logic but just jumping on the sheep bandwagon. Simpkin will play in the near future but idk if that will be this week. It will most likely be the same side barring injury. Twal needs to start great defender and improving his meters this year, no point playing him of the bench, won’t give you any impact.

Because Brooks hasn't had 1 good game in a row yet ...let alone 2

 

[Russell]

Zac Cini in for AJ Kepaoa
Jake Simpkin in for Mbye

Don't think that would be a good idea myself.

 

[Russell]

1 Daine Laurie
2 David Nofoaluma
3 James Roberts
4 Tommy Talau
5 Asu (AJ) Kepaoa

6 Adam (AD) Doueihi
7 Luke Brooks

8 James Tamou
9 Jacob Liddle
10 Zane Musgrove
11 Luke Garner
12 Luciano Leilua
13 Alex Twal

14 Moses Mbye
15 Stefano Utoikamanu
16 Joe Ofahengaue
17 Thomas Mikaele

Mbye lock when Twal is spelled after initial softening up.
Cini needs more time in cc to sort out his problems.
Simpkin is no where near ready from yesterdays game (Lot to learn).
BJ, if you brought him back now would give you the same problems as before at this stage (learnt nothing).
I could see value in TT and AJ swapping around at different times.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Here's one from left field watching Jake Simpkin play yesterday he is a footballer thru & thru since our stocks a pretty bog average in the halves maybe giving Simpkin a run in the halves to see how he goes may solve a few problems for Madge.
Also Joey Leilua to me is looking more like a running edge forward than a centre.

 

[Boa constrictor]

I know it will be an unpopular view on here but the same 17 for me. Madge should build their confidence by showing faith in the side that almost came over the top of a heavyweight. See how this 17 goes against a cowboys side that is completely devoid of confidence and defensive structure. Turn in a sub-par performance this week and then changes to be made for sure. Don’t mistake me - I echo the frustration with some of our players and their decision making but let’s judge after this week.

 

[avocadoontoast]

1.. Laurie
2.. Nofo
3.. JTJ
4.. Talau (simply due to no other options)
5.. AJ (as above)
6.. AD
7.. Brooks
8.. Tamou
9.. Liddle
10.. Musgrove
11.. Garner
12.. LL
13.. Mbye

14.. Simpkin
15.. Twal
16.. Stefano
17.. Joe O

 

[The_Patriot]

Good game to blood Simpkin and Simpkins.

Other than that Talau is not a winger, please stop starting your posts with your genius plans to move him to the wing.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Unchanged.. Not expecting changes.

 

[TrueTiger]

1.Laurie
2.Noff
3.JTJ
4.Mbye
5.AJ
6.AD
7.Brooks
8.Tamou
9.Liddle
10.Musgrove
11.Garner
12.Luc
13.Twal
14.Joe O
15.Stefano
16.Cheeky
17.Packer..

Just making a suggestion against a weaker team ...TT needs to get more confidence and BJ needs a couple of more games in CC so he earns the right to come back in the side...
I cant wait for the downvotes,but something a bit different needs to be done..if Liddle needs a break Mbye to hooker and Cheeky to centres...its only one game and surely these blokes can put in for 80 against the Cowboys to see what they can produce..