@CarltonDry said in Benji Marshall:
At the awards night it was interesting that Benji thanked Ivan for bringing him back and didn’t mention Madge at all. Again Maguire loses the dressing room so it would be a brave club to extend his contract when players are going backwards and recruitment of top players is non existent during his 2 years.
It wouldn’t be brave at all. It would be sensible. Note to players - the coach runs the show. No more boys club.
@MAGPIES1963 said in Matterson unhappy at Tigers?:
But @tigeress if the guy really doesn’t want to be here for ‘whatever’ the reason is, forcing him to stay and play Reggies as some have suggested ain’t gonna do anyone any good.
We let an un-happy player go and replace him with someone that wants to play for Madge and knows full well all the other conditions re $$$ etc etc etc. results in a much happier player than Matterson will apparently ever be here and a much happier/settled club and Forum :fa-smile-o:
A win-win situation all round
Get off the grass. It’s not Hippyville. Business is business and this is a big deal. This bloke is pushing the envelope and deserves nothing but a painful, difficult transition.
@balmain-boy said in THE AMBUSH - Show Your Stripes..:
Good idea - terrible name. The Ambush - show your stripes? Seriously? sounds like marketing done by a 10 year old.
The Streak. Show your scars.
Not sure how many would turn up to that though.
Seriously, is there anything on this forum that is immune from knocking?
What a great initiative. Super well done to all involved.
@851 said in Joe Ofahengaue Next ??:
@happy_tiger said in Joe Ofahengaue Next ??:
@Earl said in Joe Ofahengaue Next ??:
@happy_tiger said in Joe Ofahengaue Next ??:
@SeanT said in Joe Ofahengaue Next ??:
@happy_tiger said in Joe Ofahengaue Next ??:
@swag_tiger said in Joe Ofahengaue Next ??:
@walter said in Joe Ofahengaue Next ??:
Let’s hope the big O lifts his game next year because he was dead set rubbish this year
he had Fifita and Haas getting most of the carries and his wife was also battling cancer so that’s one way he’s performance could have been effected.
Been carried by a very good pack …we wll find out the hard way …again
There pack was ordinary apart from Haas.
Offa on his day can outplay any forward. Big motor too…like the pick ip alot.Look back since he has started …Thaiday …Gillett …Fifita …Jaydn Sua …Essesse…Arrow …ordinary …lol
It’s quality right. I don’t know. I’m not sold on this signing. I hope it works out for us.
People are going to expect his signing as a pack leader like Josh was in 2020 …he isn’t that man …sorry …If Aloiai was a qlder he would of got chosen ahead of Joe O in 2019
You don’t like Joe and over rate Aloiai, I totally disagree with all you have said
Happy_tiger has the most ironic name on here. Seems eternally miserable.
I learned long ago, that when youre looking for that dream car or house or whatever, you usually miss out on a few. But another always pops up, and when it does, it turns out you’re pretty happy with how things work out. I really don’t see much of a difference with Mitchell. Feet up folks, grab a beer and cross your fingers if you need to. There’s nothing you can do to change the the end result. Typing compelling reasons as to why he should have signed or why he hasn’t is probably only gonna add to your angst. Enjoy the weekend if you can. 
@Elderslie_Tiger said in Player Dramas in the NRL Off-Season (Silly Season)
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The NRL has imposed a sanction of one month’s suspension on Penrith Panthers player Brent Naden following the conclusion of anti-doping processes conducted by Sport Integrity Australia and the NRL.
Naden did not contest a Notice of Alleged Anti-Doping Rule Violation in relation to positive samples for Benzoylecgonine and Methylecgonine (metabolites of Cocaine) collected from him following the NRL Grand Final on 25 October 2020.
Having established that the ingestion of the cocaine was out-of-competition and not for performance enhancing purposes, Naden is sanctioned in accordance with new provisions of the incoming World Anti-Doping Code 2021 which permit a one-month period of ineligibility for qualifying athletes who also undertake an approved rehabilitation program. The sanction will come into effect on 1 January 2021 with the commencement of the new WADA Code.
In accordance with the WADA Code, Naden’s one-month period of suspension is backdated to the date of his provisional suspension and he will be eligible to return to training and competition on 1 January 2021.
The sanction issued to Naden concerns the anti-doping breach only and any other related matters will be reviewed in the new year. The Panthers and the NRL will continue to provide support to Naden.
Cool, so snort coke and all’s sweet, but pretend to shag a dog or pretend to be drinking from
a selfie bubbler and you’re gone big time. Makes sense.
@VolksWagonDriver you can say a lot of things about ET, but saying he isn’t tough enough is ridiculous
The journos must be absolutely hating all this good news coming out of the tigers of late. Buzz and Crawley especially. Suck it up fellas!
I really liked what Luke Garner did out there. Was strong all day. And i thought Lucy was kind of disinterested at times. Don’t know if his brothers demotion had anything to do with that.
I’m very happy with Pascoes response. Sick of sitting in the sidelines whilst dirt bags have their way with us. Marshalls passive response is a limp wristed nothing comment which was better left unsaid. Just maybe if they drag some mongrel out and get angry they’ll have a whole lot more to play for. Light the fire, and throw some God damned petrol on it. Then get out there and hammer these grubs into the turf. Maybe then we’ll be taken seriously. instead of this pathetic cliche driven nice guy drivel, let’s bloody we’ll set the bar at a high level and clear it for a change.
@watersider said in Maguire press conference:
@strongee said in Maguire press conference:
@watersider said in Maguire press conference:
Anyone see Bennett? ‘Tigers were playing first game of footy I’ve seen them play in a long time’. Summed it up well.
I thought he said “best “ ?
Maybe I misheard. He was full of praise for us, though.
As an aside, Cronk is such a horrible commentator, he was talking about how souths won a game playing well below their best. But Souths completed well and were in good form tonight, that’s what pleased about the Tigers performance. And, unlike Cronk, Bennett actually paid tribute to both teams.
I was a little disappointed with Madge’s comments. Fair enough to pay tribute to the effort, but he should be talking about finishing off the game better.
No. He should be stating what actually took place. And it takes place too often.
As if we need another way to let a game slip by.
@twentyforty said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
@hsvjones said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
I thought the Broncos put in a good effort today and hope we can do the same…
What I did like and thought I would be the last person to say this but enjoyed listening to Shane Flanagan commentate on the game… He brought up a really good point and only wish our players listened. Talked about line speed and players defending as a team and not running out to create holes… You think you are doing the right thing running out for a big hit or shutting it down but really its a burdon on the team and makes us weaker. Sound simple but gee wiz we have a real problem with this and it shows…You’re right, and it is probably our only serious problem when you think about it? Fix it and we go along way to fixing the other issues.
Players don’t appear to trust each other. They don’t seem to know each other?
I’m sure they know, but they can’t resist. If they were told they’d get a thousand bucks each game they made it through without running out of the line we’d probably get a result. As it stands, there’s been almost no penalties applied for years of bad decisions.
@hobbo1 said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
@go_you_good_things said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
@hobbo1 said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
@geo said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
@hobbo1 said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
@geo said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
@hobbo1 said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
@geo said in OFFICIAL Wests Tigers Team v Souths:
I often see the comment so and so needs to be in reserve grade to learn their trade or some such…what do they learn in reserve grade and if that’s the case aren’t the players who are replacing them better off learning their trade in reserve grade…
The great conundrum
It’s more the humiliation or being dropped .
Still can’t believe Nuffoaluma is still in firsts …
Packer would’ve been an upgrade on the wing after last week’s abortionThe ole humiliation motivation you reckon…
Shame they can’t be docked there pay
I think they put this up just to annoy you…
. . . So Hobbo, do we call him Nofoaluza now ?
Nuffoaluza !
Mr. Snuffleupagus.
@andyvee said in 3 ex Tigers Fifita, Woods and Taupau on the outer:
They have all played finals football. I don’t think they would be regretting their decision to leave. Pretty much every player that has left the Tigers over the last 10 years has gone on to better success elsewhere, either participating in the finals or winning premierships. That’s gotta be a massive negative for why it’s harder for us to retain/recruit star players. The young players just starting out see the Tigers as a good stepping stone to start their NRL careers, be seen, and then possibly get interest from a successful club. That’s the reality ATM.
Of course the irony being, had those that left stayed with us, we would have played finals footy on a regular basis most likely.
@geo said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@rustycage said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@strongee said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@rustycage said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@strongee said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@rustycage said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@drew76 said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@dgilly said in Mad Monday Allegations:
Anyone hear what was said on WestsLife Podcast about what allegedly happened on Mad Monday?
For those who didn’t it seems Benji, Packer and either Aloiai or Reynolds were causing division over whether to get behind Madge or not and went to Pascoe to ask to get him fired. Then on mad Monday a bunch of guys Madge had signed (and a few others) got so heated over the issue that they went outside and almost had a blue.
Seems that the players who have our coach’s back really have his back and those who don’t really don’t. A “house divided against itself cannot stand”.
Why am not surprised Benji’s name is in there… So glad the little white ant isn’t at the club anymore.
Bet he is licking his lips Reynolds may be moving on too More limelight for his egoClub legend apparently.
How did you get down voted for this ? The guys done nothing but be a cancer for us , either directly , or indirectly eg. Nrl360 for many years now , at some point the good , gets over taken .
Not sure, thought it was you that down voted.
I don’t downvote anyone. Unless it’s just pure garbage .
Fair enough. I don’t know. If I hover over it, your name comes up. Doesn’t matter though. I think most realise now Marshall isn’t the bloke that he tries to show he is.
You actually see upvotes that’s why you see strongee’s name…he upvoted your post…downvotes don’t show to users…
I must have 2 down votes then as Im on “0” with two names. Lol two that are so enamoured by Marshall and his white-anting ways.
@strongee said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@rustycage said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@strongee said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@rustycage said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@drew76 said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@dgilly said in Mad Monday Allegations:
Anyone hear what was said on WestsLife Podcast about what allegedly happened on Mad Monday?
For those who didn’t it seems Benji, Packer and either Aloiai or Reynolds were causing division over whether to get behind Madge or not and went to Pascoe to ask to get him fired. Then on mad Monday a bunch of guys Madge had signed (and a few others) got so heated over the issue that they went outside and almost had a blue.
Seems that the players who have our coach’s back really have his back and those who don’t really don’t. A “house divided against itself cannot stand”.
Why am not surprised Benji’s name is in there… So glad the little white ant isn’t at the club anymore.
Bet he is licking his lips Reynolds may be moving on too More limelight for his egoClub legend apparently.
How did you get down voted for this ? The guys done nothing but be a cancer for us , either directly , or indirectly eg. Nrl360 for many years now , at some point the good , gets over taken .
Not sure, thought it was you that down voted.
I don’t downvote anyone. Unless it’s just pure garbage .
Fair enough. I don’t know. If I hover over it, your name comes up. Doesn’t matter though. I think most realise now Marshall isn’t the bloke that he tries to show he is.
@strongee said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@rustycage said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@drew76 said in Mad Monday Allegations:
@dgilly said in Mad Monday Allegations:
Anyone hear what was said on WestsLife Podcast about what allegedly happened on Mad Monday?
For those who didn’t it seems Benji, Packer and either Aloiai or Reynolds were causing division over whether to get behind Madge or not and went to Pascoe to ask to get him fired. Then on mad Monday a bunch of guys Madge had signed (and a few others) got so heated over the issue that they went outside and almost had a blue.
Seems that the players who have our coach’s back really have his back and those who don’t really don’t. A “house divided against itself cannot stand”.
Why am not surprised Benji’s name is in there… So glad the little white ant isn’t at the club anymore.
Bet he is licking his lips Reynolds may be moving on too More limelight for his egoClub legend apparently.
How did you get down voted for this ? The guys done nothing but be a cancer for us , either directly , or indirectly eg. Nrl360 for many years now , at some point the good , gets over taken .
Not sure, thought it was you that down voted.
