Obviously tonight is all about the two club legends but Elijah Taylor deserves a lot of thanks for everything he’s done at the club

When he first joined us a few years ago he improved us massively. His defence and ball playing at lock often helped us win games and he was a key leader in our squad.

As he got older and slowed down a little being a smaller forward lead to his performances slowing down but no matter what he battled through everything and gave 100% effort every time he was on the field

Never shied away from doing the tough stuff never complained about being dropped, always did his best to improve himself as a player even in his older years and a great leader at the club and a great example of how to be a professional and hard working player.

On behalf of all Wests Tigers fans, thank you Elijah for everything you’ve done for the club. Personally I’m very sad to see you go ️

Players trying to tell the coach how to coach. Boot the lot of them!

If you don’t want to be dropped then play good

No one has been dropped for one bad performance. Madge has given every guy a chance to turn their form around and those who didn’t got dropped - and it’s not like they’ve been dropped unfairly

Love how Madge talks. Dunno if he will win a premiership for us but he sure as hell is working his ass off to turn the culture around at our club. Love his passion for our club and he’s put us into a good spot.

He’s old school he’s tough he doesn’t mince his words but after years of being a club run by the players his hard attitude is just what we needed and it’s proven to bring success

Also Latrell got charged for sliding in with the knees after Garner scored. That means we should’ve got an 8 point try which would’ve massively changed the game

Really enjoyed watching brooks playing as first receiver all over the field and just playing simple footy. Didn’t look like a headless chook, just stuck to the gameplan and gave the strike weapons early ball.

Think it’s the best way for him to play - happy to see a good short kick to set up Roberts and good backup work with Luc. It’s all he needs to do, doesn’t need to over complicate it

The fact someone can get suspended for 3 games yet the team they did it against gets absolutely 0 benefit makes no sense. He needs to be binned or sent off. Instead the next 3 teams Souths play will benefit

There’s no coach turning this team around in less than 3 years. Madge doing the best with the crap he has been given. His recruitment has been smart and the club as a whole is building, unfortunately a tough draw and some poor performances will not make us look good on the ladder come the end of the year but as a whole I think the club is building the right way.

He’s going about things a whole lot better than our last couple coaches. He’s playing the long game which takes patience but in our current predicament it’s the best option. We can’t afford a new coach, extend Madge one more season and see how he goes.

Desperately need to keep cleaning out the rubbish from our cap, he’s trying his best and will continue to try. I’m happy he’s tough and willing to yell and drop players, a soft coach wouldn’t be able to change our culture I think

He’s not perfect and has made mistakes but he’s our best option

Seriously every single week Benji let’s in tries, he’s not even playing with passion anymore. I barely see him talking, barely see him celebrating anything and he’s constantly making errors and missing tackles.

He’s not playing like someone who wants to play another year and hopefully the club has told him they won’t offer him a contract. Time to hang up the boots Benji you are done mate

Can’t believe you lot giving a man crap for looking after his wife and kids! Family comes before everything.

@tony-soprano said in SMH: Maguire not the problem:

@jc99 said in SMH: Maguire not the problem:

I don’t think Brooks is the main problem but he’s clearly not a 7… he can play well but he’s not the man you want to have leading your team around. He’s much better suited to 5/8. You cannot blame the club for giving up on him though, he’s been here for 8 years and has had 2 good seasons?

Also I’m glad the club has a fail safe in case Madge fails - should help the people worried about his extension sleep at night. Club was very smart in their dealings there.

Do we agree AD is a 6 yet?

He’s definitely a 6. Needs to work on his short kicking but he’s got good passing, good bombs and a good running game and he’s still only learning. Been one of our best lately

It’s on Foxtel, hooray!

@djg-tiger said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

I’m Totally surprised that Nofa and Roberts are still a Centre/Wing Pairing.

Nofa played on the left last week, I assume he’ll stay there.

@lukic said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

@jc99 said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

@lukic said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

Seyfarth over Mikaele is madness. Sure he’s going well in NSW cup but he was diabolical in firsts last year and is not an impact guy.

Mikaele isn’t dominating or anything, but in the past few weeks he’s been good at bending the line and helping generate momentum with his carries. He’s been growing into that 25-30 minute bench prop role. If Seyfarth is keeping it warm for Blore’s return (with Blore to 11 and Ofahengaue to 16), then fair enough. But Madge is kidding himself if he thinks Seyfarth is a genuine bench option going forward.

Chee Kam over Leilua is stupid too. How many times does MCK in the centres need to be tried and failed? Joey at least offers some upside, MCK is a bench second rower and not a centre.

Pretty silly to judge Seyfarth off last years performances he was thrown in too early and was found out. He’s playing better than ever now and deserves the call up. Mikaele is lazy and makes errors, runs the footy well but don’t we want consistency?

I don’t think it’s that silly. Seyfarth hasn’t really changed his style as a player - just improved at what he does. He’s an high work rate and not an impact guy. If Twal got injured and Seyfarth was called up to replace him, I’d totally get it. Mikaele for Seyfarth aren’t like for like swaps though, I question how effective Seyfarth will be coming on for 25 or so minutes when it’s not his game.

Who says it will only be for 25 mins? I could see Musgrove and Seyfarth replacing Tamou and Stefano to play a good 35 minutes each. Musgrove is the impact man off the bench and they can start Ofa at second row, give him a break then bring him back on as a middle forward to provide impact too.

Just because Seyfarth is replacing Mikaele doesn’t mean he’ll play the exact same role necessarily.

@speed2burn said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

@hobbo1 said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

Cheeks is better than Joey…
Too many haters and naysayers on here
Pull ya heads in !

I actually think MCK has earnt his spot in the 17 somewhere

Maybe it’s Madge trying to set a standard. Atleast you know he’ll give it his all

Problem is he’s no centre

@snake said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

@jc99 said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

@lukic said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

Seyfarth over Mikaele is madness. Sure he’s going well in NSW cup but he was diabolical in firsts last year and is not an impact guy.

Mikaele isn’t dominating or anything, but in the past few weeks he’s been good at bending the line and helping generate momentum with his carries. He’s been growing into that 25-30 minute bench prop role. If Seyfarth is keeping it warm for Blore’s return (with Blore to 11 and Ofahengaue to 16), then fair enough. But Madge is kidding himself if he thinks Seyfarth is a genuine bench option going forward.

Chee Kam over Leilua is stupid too. How many times does MCK in the centres need to be tried and failed? Joey at least offers some upside, MCK is a bench second rower and not a centre.

Pretty silly to judge Seyfarth off last years performances he was thrown in too early and was found out. He’s playing better than ever now and deserves the call up. Mikaele is lazy and makes errors, runs the footy well but don’t we want consistency?

Watched Seyfarth lately the guy has a huge motor could be the reason

Blokes been a machine. Strong carries strong defence hasn’t done much wrong

Musgrove on the bench makes Mikaeles role less important too. Musgrove is a better impact player and player overall

@lukic said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

Seyfarth over Mikaele is madness. Sure he’s going well in NSW cup but he was diabolical in firsts last year and is not an impact guy.

Mikaele isn’t dominating or anything, but in the past few weeks he’s been good at bending the line and helping generate momentum with his carries. He’s been growing into that 25-30 minute bench prop role. If Seyfarth is keeping it warm for Blore’s return (with Blore to 11 and Ofahengaue to 16), then fair enough. But Madge is kidding himself if he thinks Seyfarth is a genuine bench option going forward.

Chee Kam over Leilua is stupid too. How many times does MCK in the centres need to be tried and failed? Joey at least offers some upside, MCK is a bench second rower and not a centre.

Pretty silly to judge Seyfarth off last years performances he was thrown in too early and was found out. He’s playing better than ever now and deserves the call up. Mikaele is lazy and makes errors, runs the footy well but don’t we want consistency?

Mikaele has had a few decent runs while Seyfarth has been excellent. People want accountability and rewarding reserve graders well this is it.

Seyfarth has averaged 127 metres a game, tackled at 95% efficiency, grabbed a try and works his butt off every game. Hard work deserves to be rewarded, no he won’t have the impact that Mikale can have off the bench but he’ll do a good job

Major issues with the team is Ofahengaue still on an edge and Chee Kam at centre. I’d swap Ofa and Garner and put Joey in for Cheeks.

@gallagher said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

@jc99 said in Wests Tigers Team v Manly..:

Blore named in reserve grade this week

This will be two weeks in a row that I’m more interested in reserve grade.

It’s a strong lineup in reserves for sure.

Blore named in reserve grade this week