'10 | R7 | Sat | Panthers 26-18 Tigers | CUA

[bigfoot]

Back from the game, happy with the win.

It's a bit harder watching replays on the screen in the corner, however I think the ref decisions went both ways so not really worried about that.

In the end, what won it for the Panthers was:

- Big forward pack (this is how we ALWAYS beat the Tigers)
- Tim Sheens. Seriously, the whole game was like musical chairs out there, with players switching positions. How the f**k are you supposed to win when you're doing that?
Also, Daniela on the bench and playing 5 mins? :lol::lol:
He's clueless. Elliott is terrible but at least he doesn't pick wingers on the bench!

 

[gronkathon]

Cayless, Schinack x 2

 

[Tigers_are_Pro]

Taumata

 

[mxlegend99]

What's the Tigers full strength team? Sheens version preferably, but would also be interested as to what fans believe it is. I notice that most fans wouldn't have the likes of Fitzhenry or Lui anywhere near their teams.

I'm just curious to how many injuries are effecting the full strength side, and how many are the depth players.

 

[gronkathon]

The full strength side for mine

1. Tuquiri
2. Tuiaki
3. Ayshford
4. Lawrence
5. Ryan

6. Marshall
7. Moltzen

8. Gibbs
9. Farah
10. Galloway
11. Payten
12. Ellis
13. Heighno

14. Fulton
15. Moors/Tame Toupou he is a big unit scheduled for front row
16. Schirnack
17. Taumata

 

[mxlegend99]

Hopefully we get to see Lote at fullback before the season is over. I remember the talk about him being used there in the off season. It would be a shame if we didn't get to see him used the way Sheens wants.

 

[bigfoot]

I know the Tigers had injuries last night, but the way the team lined up and the bench was used was a joke.

Lazarus is a young kid. How the hell is he supposed to get any confidence when he is shifted between halfback and fullback during the game? And was shifted between I believe 3 positions last week.
It's simple, you pick the kid in a position and let him play there the whole game, win lose or draw. You give him a couple games and if it isn't working, you drop him down a grade. It isn't that complicated?
Seriously, the Tigers had about 4 halfbacks last night at different stages... Lazarus, Marshall, Farah and Fitzhenry... how the hell is the team supposed to gel when it is musical chairs like that?
Also, Ryan has been playing great at fullback. So why the hell would you move him onto the wing to accommodate Lazarus?
Daniela should have never been on the bench. SURELY there is a prop somewhere in the grades that could have been used. Just told to go out there and catch the ball, hold it tight and run, and do nothing else.
And even if Daniela was the only option possible, why the #$@#$ would you only use him for the last 5 minutes? Surely he could have been used earlier as an impact player running around tired forwards?

Oh well, I'm just glad it isn't my team. Bring on the Titans!

 

[Marshall_magic]

I know the Tigers had injuries last night, but the way the team lined up and the bench was used was a joke.

Lazarus is a young kid. How the hell is he supposed to get any confidence when he is shifted between halfback and fullback during the game? And was shifted between I believe 3 positions last week.
It's simple, you pick the kid in a position and let him play there the whole game, win lose or draw. You give him a couple games and if it isn't working, you drop him down a grade. It isn't that complicated?
Seriously, the Tigers had about 4 halfbacks last night at different stages... Lazarus, Marshall, Farah and Fitzhenry... how the hell is the team supposed to gel when it is musical chairs like that?
Also, Ryan has been playing great at fullback. So why the hell would you move him onto the wing to accommodate Lazarus?
Daniela should have never been on the bench. SURELY there is a prop somewhere in the grades that could have been used. Just told to go out there and catch the ball, hold it tight and run, and do nothing else.
And even if Daniela was the only option possible, why the #$@#$ would you only use him for the last 5 minutes? Surely he could have been used earlier as an impact player running around tired forwards?

Oh well, I'm just glad it isn't my team. Bring on the Titans!

Sheens has had a back on the bench every game this year. Unless there is an injury, they'll only play 5 minutes. He's playing with 15 for a lot of the match (Flanno got on for the first time around the 60 minute mark). It's no wonder we are running out of energy at the end of our games, our use of the bench is (and for years has been) poor.

 

[bigfoot]

Sheens has had a back on the bench every game this year. Unless there is an injury, they'll only play 5 minutes. He's playing with 15 for a lot of the match (Flanno got on for the first time around the 60 minute mark). It's no wonder we are running out of energy at the end of our games, our use of the bench is (and for years has been) poor.

Fair enough mate, well for your sake I hope he starts using the bench better soon.
Good luck for the rest of the year. It's definitely not doom and gloom for you guys, I think you will make the finals on the back of getting some troops back.

 

[Tigers_are_Pro]

Tigers full strength Sheens side vs Full strength should be side

1. Moltzen - Ryan
2. Tuiaki -
3. Ayshford -
4. Lawrence
5. Tuqiri -
6. Marshall -
7. Lui - Moltzen
8. Gibbs -
9. Farah -
10. Galloway -
11. Payten - Fulton
12. Ellis
13. Heighington

14. Fifita -
15. Moors/Flanagan - Payten
16. Flanagan - Moors
17. Fitzhenry - Flanagan