'14 - Round 2 v Titans (Team Lists)

[Ron's_Mate]

Blair needs a couple of weeks in NSW Cup. Anasta needs the boot.

 

[N.C.]

Blair was worse than ordinary but there was only one pig who ran the ball up the guts more than 6 times last week - and he conceded 4 penalties... The whole pack needs to aim up.

 

[BrotherJim05]

Blair to the front row, Blair to the Front row. Just do it, he plays better there and actually puts in effort.

We will be a bit weak in the back row however so not sure. I seriously am running out of patience with this tigers side. My membership package came today and I didn't feel excited at all.

 

[gronkathon]

Play Blair at prop and rotate Gavet into the back row

 

[Sunshine Coast Tiger]

After last week I doubt Fulton will play. If nofo I fit I would drop Keith L from the centres he is useless.

 

[ucantseeme]

Perhaps because of the new rules but last week the Dragons just seemed a lot fitter whereas WT ran out of puff. Losing Fulton and the heat would have an impact but a lot of players just seems knackered the whole 2nd half.

 

[madunit]

if the conditioning of the players isn't where it should be at the start of the season, then it's not going to improve enough over the season. Could be a horrible year if thats the case.

 

[Henri Cartier-Bresson]

Yeah it was hot and we gave away a number of penalties and dropped a bit of ball. Saints only looked fresher because they had heaps of ball (after the first half hour) and they were carving up, which always puts a spring in the step. I wouldn't shoot the conditioning staff just yet.

 

[N.C.]

So Galloway and Nofoaluma have travelled to the Gold Coast, Fulton and Koroibete out.

Taupau to the back row? Galloway to the bench, or will he start? Blair or one of the benchies to prop?

What are you hearing, gents?

 

[Vic Mackey]

Fultons out so I'd say Paterson to start with Galloway to the bench and Austin 18th man

Only other combo I could imagine is sue to start and Blair moved to the edge

 

[gronkathon]

Watched State Cup today.

f**k me Rowe is crap.

He is a carbon copy of Moltzen but a worse one on one defender. Abuses other players for mistakes and sulks when he makes them. Runs the ball back with all the vigour of acoma patient and throws bad passes to avoid getting hit hard

 

[benched tiger]

I cant help but feel we will struggle again today in the heat on the Gold Coast...hoping i am wrong though...!

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

Feeling Kelly and Taylor will run riot. They are the kind to exploit weak ruck and fringe defence.
Big game for us this week considering Bunnies next week. 0-3 start would be a disaster for this team.
Need to see something to give us hope ths week.

 

[Matchball]

I'm tipping a win to us despite last week's effort.
If Farah is flat like last week we have no chance.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

gronk, how did Simona go yesterday in the NSW Cup?

I like the idea of giving a guy a run in the 'reserves' but assume he will be 'rushed' back into 1st grade next week.

 

[gronkathon]

He was ok. Did some good things, got through the game physically without hassle.

If not next week then you would assume the week after he will play NRL

 

[madunit]

Despite the Tigers running riot over the titans, i thought Anasta's decisions (bar 1) were f**king atrocious, constantly going for a kick option when passing would have been better.

Blair was barely seen.

Taupau was everywhere & played great. Paterson, farah & woods greatly improved.

Brooks looks to have gained a heap of confidence during the game.

 

[Tiger05]

Taupau looks like a gun. The only concern is how much we signed Woods for because Galloway and Taupau are also at his level.

I thought Anasta was good. He can contribute to our team. He did make some poor plays especially the play where he didn't find touch and that could have been critical. I can handle him though in the halves and if he isn't good enough he will get replaced.

Our forwards smashed their forwards and that is what I expect us to do against most teams. Woods, Galloway, Taupau and players like Thompson (who was great) and Sue, Ava etc can get us on top.

 

[magpie4ever]

Wow, what a difference a week makes. I agree with MU, Anasta still is a worry.

Souths in a short turn around - it will be hard, but you never know.

 

[gronkathon]

I think it was one of Ava & Jesse's better games.

I like the camaraderie of the younger forwards