Agree. AD to centre. Madden must come in at 7. Can't take 13 of Twal.. Only spot for Luai is 6.. No brainer AD to centre. He is in career best form, he is great all over the park.
Your team vs Raiders
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happy_tiger
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What happened to Papalii
rihannafan1
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Injury
TigerBurnsy
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Leichhardt already sold outTiger_Yoshi
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There may be more released on the day
TigerBurnsy
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Probably, I think the same thing happened vs the cows and they released a few more for members only
Bula
Tavana
May
Toa
Turuva
Laui
Douehi
Twal
Sam Fainu
KPP
T May
Api
Pole
Hunt
Sione Fainu
Sukkar
Latu Fainu
Skelton
Hope
Dropping Makasini
Seyfarth needs minutes so just a week back with Sukkar as the bench for a week
Madden -If he isnt starting we dont need 2 halves on the bench so either him or Latu back to cup
Tavana
May
Toa
Turuva
Laui
Douehi
Twal
Sam Fainu
KPP
T May
Api
Pole
Hunt
Sione Fainu
Sukkar
Latu Fainu
Skelton
Hope
Dropping Makasini
Seyfarth needs minutes so just a week back with Sukkar as the bench for a week
Madden -If he isnt starting we dont need 2 halves on the bench so either him or Latu back to cup
Halbrowne61
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Replaced then had knee area heavily iced during the game the other night.
I don’t think he is as much of a threat as Young so that’s a plus.
Raider backs very sharp/ dangerous, that’s where we’ll have to be on our game.
I think that 5-8 minutes where he clearly dropped his head has to be an issue for Benji . With the pace of the game , you have to have a short memory . I think that’s why a lot of players yell “swearrrrr word” to try and release that negative energy .
Especially after he lost focus on the line break . It seemed like he started to try and “make up” for his mistakes . When he didn’t need to . A pat on the bum . And go back and do your job . Was all that’s required .
I feel like a stint in Reggie’s , get his head straight , smash up some reserve graders / flegg players would do him some good . Bring back Tavana or Luke L , well both really , and have Masi get his head straight . Because if he plays like that first half on Thursday , he’s gonna need the hook , and that would cruel his head space and set him back a while . For me I don’t think that’s worth the risk.
Tiger_Fanatic3
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BlackWhiteGold
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No changes is my prediction, unless injury enforced (i.e. Bula).
IMO Benji will be thinking ...
1 - We only lost by 1 point, show belief in the guys, allow them to build connection through reps especially given it was Luai & Taylan's 1st game back in a month.
2 - re Mak, Benji is big on trust & building belief. He knows he has the talent and his confidence in him is important. If Mak says he needs a break, then different story but I don't think he will.
3 - there will be tweaks in the red zone structure & use of interchange given the short turnaround. I reckon Latu will get increased minutes & Seyfarth will also be used in place of Jock (if no injuries arise).
IMO Benji will be thinking ...
1 - We only lost by 1 point, show belief in the guys, allow them to build connection through reps especially given it was Luai & Taylan's 1st game back in a month.
2 - re Mak, Benji is big on trust & building belief. He knows he has the talent and his confidence in him is important. If Mak says he needs a break, then different story but I don't think he will.
3 - there will be tweaks in the red zone structure & use of interchange given the short turnaround. I reckon Latu will get increased minutes & Seyfarth will also be used in place of Jock (if no injuries arise).
Roar_Power
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I would be very surprised if Bula plays this week...
How about the try after the play on call after being tackled. How about the forward pass for the try on half time. How about the no try call after the interference call when Reynolds wouldn't have caught Bula with a taxi?. Are you going to comment on those calls?
Jedi_Tiger
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You lost me at Toa. You really are taking the pxxx.
Jedi_Tiger
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I had been spruiking canberra for 2 weeks
however
since Hudson Young and Papali are out that is the bulk of thw canberra pack.
Tigers should steamroll them, tigers by 14
Tigers $1.55
expect us to firm in to $1.40
Also like Dolphins at $2.60 against warriors
like multi
Tigers, roosters, penrith
paying $2.35
however
since Hudson Young and Papali are out that is the bulk of thw canberra pack.
Tigers should steamroll them, tigers by 14
Tigers $1.55
expect us to firm in to $1.40
Also like Dolphins at $2.60 against warriors
like multi
Tigers, roosters, penrith
paying $2.35
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Chunk
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Luai should start at six again, he needs some more opportunities, his on field performances have certainly been under par for the last 18 months but he's no doubt good for the team, hope things turn around.
And AD deserves a few more cracks at half before moving to the centres.
And AD deserves a few more cracks at half before moving to the centres.
Tiger Stripes
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If Luai plays 6 outside Madden @ 7 Benji must instruct Luai to take orders from Madden [stand deeper]. If Luai is not deep enough, we get to see him stifle the attack with his stop-start dancing.
Luai must take on the line, directs players outside of himself and execute his grubber kicks.
TheEnz
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We have some real weapons on that left side, however always seem to go right in good ball and when we are on the front foot. We then only seem to go left when we run out of options on the right. I would prefer we play left side dominant in attack and go right to strip numbers (block play). I would even consider doing some crazy shit in attack having KPP and Samuela combine in some set plays...both very athletic and dangerous players.
We still seem to lose our way in the attacking 20 and its not a skill but a mindset thing and it was no different with Madden at 7...we need to play smarter and structure our attack, Luais skill is to create havoc and indecisiveness in the defence and it is his jinking around and running sideways to draw in defenders, that means we are opening gaps out wide, watch some Panthers games and you will see how Cleary, Yeo, Kikau and co were able to exploit it. We, however, seem to all freeze in our attacking shape once he starts dancing around. As soon as he starts dancing Samuela, Taylan and Bula need to pin the ears back and run a line.
I also see our forwards are getting us to good attacking positions by going through the middle, however I also feel in this new faster game we should be running back line plays further out to exploit a retreating and tired defense and on the 3/4/5/6th tackle to exploit the space outside once the wingers drop back.
Rant over!....had to get all that off my chest
