Match Discussion: Round 22 vs North Qld @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium

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NRL 2021 - Round 22
North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, South Townsville
Saturday 14 August 2021

NRL kickoff 5:30pm

1. Valentine Holmes 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Daejarn Asi 4. Jake Granville 5. Ben Hampton 6. Scott Drinkwater 7. Tom Dearden 8. Francis Molo 9. Reece Robson 10. Jordan McLean 11. Ben Condon 12. Heilum Luki 13. Coen Hess
Interchange: 14. Tom Gilbert 15. Jeremiah Naawi 16. Mitchell Dunn 17. Griffin Neame 18. Peter Hola 19. Connelly Lemuelu 20. Shane Wright 21. Laitia Moceidreke

1. Moses Mbye 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Tommy Talau 4. Michael Chee-Kam 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jacob Liddle 10. James Tamou 11. Shawn Blore 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Thomas Mikaele
Interchange: 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Kelma Tuilagi 16. Alex Twal 17. Zac Cini 18. Jake Simpkin 19. Tukimihia Simpkins 20. Jock Madden 21. James Roberts

Referees: Chris Sutton
Sideline Officials: Wyatt Raymond, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Video Referees: Henry Perenara​

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Lol another blockbuster

cows by 10

 

[Tigerm]

Lol another blockbuster

cows by 10

Who did you pick in today’s game, us or the dogs?

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Who did you pick in today’s game, us or the dogs?

The doggies. But I was happy to be proven wrong (even if it was an ugly win). I genuinely think any other team beats us though

the cowboys have a lot more attacking threats over the park than the dogs and our defense is reserve grade standard

 

[stryker]

The game is in Townsville.
I don’t necessarily believe the cows are better than us but I agree with Speedy that our putrid reserve grade defence will prove the difference.
Cowboys should win.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side hasn’t put together what he considers to be a complete performance “for a long time”

While Payten said this meant his side was “pushing it uphill” once it did have chances with ball in hand, he was still left to rue wasted opportunities.

“Every time we did get some sort of ascendancy we either couldn’t execute the play or gave away a penalty,” a frustrated Payten said.

‘Not up to scratch’: Coach comes clean

Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side hasn’t put together what he considers to be a complete performance “for a long time”.

www.news.com.au

Don't worry Toddy, your mob will look like world beaters next week.

 

[Tigerm]

I don’t want much, just flog em, and rub Payton’s nose in it.

 

[cerberus]

im still hoping for 9th

 

[Tigerm]

Taumalolo out this week, it’s now or never?

 

[Tigerm]

1. Moses Mbye 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Tommy Talau 4. Michael Chee-Kam 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jacob Liddle 10. James Tamou 11. Shawn Blore 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Thomas Mikaele
Interchange: 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Kelma Tuilagi 16. Alex Twal 17. Zac Cini 18. Jake Simpkin 19. Tukimihia Simpkins 20. Jock Madden 21. James Roberts

Not surprised we kept the same team.
Us by 14 pts, with Brooks MoM.

 

[Tigerm]

Hope this is not an omen?

Wests Tigers to wear Women in League jersey in Round 22​

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

1. Moses Mbye 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Tommy Talau 4. Michael Chee-Kam 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jacob Liddle 10. James Tamou 11. Shawn Blore 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Thomas Mikaele
Interchange: 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Kelma Tuilagi 16. Alex Twal 17. Zac Cini 18. Jake Simpkin 19. Tukimihia Simpkins 20. Jock Madden 21. James Roberts

Not surprised we kept the same team.
Us by 14 pts, with Brooks MoM.

I wish I was surprised but I’m not

I think Roberts will end up being a late inclusion

Don’t get why we carry cini on the bench. Simpkin should be there to spell Liddle

 

[Tigerm]

I wish I was surprised but I’m not

I think Roberts will end up being a late inclusion

Don’t get why we carry cini on the bench. Simpkin should be there to spell Liddle

Who covers a backline injury?

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Who covers a backline injury?

Carrying a back on the bench to cover for injury is just weak.

considering Liddle plays in the most important position on the field and he struggles, I think a back up specialist hooker would work well

don’t let the win on Sunday paper any cracks, we were terrible

 

[Mario chalmers]

I wish I was surprised but I’m not

I think Roberts will end up being a late inclusion

Don’t get why we carry cini on the bench. Simpkin should be there to spell Liddle

I fear you are right but I hope you are wrong.

Roberts has done nothing this year. I don't care how good value a deal he is on if we take up the option on him we are stupid.

 

[Mario chalmers]

Tamou was on crutches on his mrs instagram story last night.

 

[Tiger05]

Don’t get why we carry cini on the bench. Simpkin should be there to spell Liddle

This is the best option to me because it gives them both more time in first grade but they also only have to play one good half of footy.

 

[Tigerm]

Carrying a back on the bench to cover for injury is just weak.

considering Liddle plays in the most important position on the field and he struggles, I think a back up specialist hooker would work well

don’t let the win on Sunday paper any cracks, we were terrible

We lost laurie early in the Warriors game and we struggled.
Mbye covers the backline and the 9, if Liddle gets gassed, then you need someone to cover for him. We all agree. But if we don't have a back on the bench, we have no one to cover a backs injury, where we had Mbye to cover?

I thought it was the solid option as we don't have a an 80min 9?

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

We lost laurie early in the Warriors game and we struggled.
Mbye covers the backline and the 9, if Liddle gets gassed, then you need someone to cover for him. We all agree. But if we don't have a back on the bench, we have no one to cover a backs injury, where we had Mbye to cover?

I thought it was the solid option as we don't have a an 80min 9?

If we are so concerned about injury then swap Cini for Mbye. As dog shit as I think Mbye is he can cover multiple positions, albeit at at a reserve grade standard.

 

[Tigerm]

If we are so concerned about injury then swap Cini for Mbye. As dog shit as I think Mbye is he can cover multiple positions, albeit at at a reserve grade standard.

Sorry, I've lost your point? Do you mean play Cini at 1 for the whole game and Mbye from the bench? Not that it matters, but I just think this is the best of a bad situation, but who knows who will be in the final 17 and who starts?