2016 R26 - Wests Tigers 10-52 Raiders @ Leichhardt Oval

[thommo4pm]

I wouldn't rush Austin back next week, I reckon they'll beat Sharks with or without him but when they meet Storm in the prelim.... different story.

If the Storm and Canberra win next week they won't meet until the grand final.

 

[bileduct]

I'm probably alone with this opinion but Wighton should be concerned

I don't think so. MRC have just let Ennis off and Wighton's wasn't as bad as that one.

 

[Spade]

I dont see how it was worse than ennis shoulder charge. One could make an argument he made more of an attempt to tackle.

Wighton actually went through with it, Ennis was just a nudge.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Just watched the sezer no try, what the actual f*ck? Even as a Tigers fan that's the worst decision I've seen all year.

 

[Pete Cash]

Santo is a solid lad. He is a lot smaller than jack though and the raiders game plan is based around wighton, rapana and bj basically playing like extra forwards

 

[bileduct]

Wighton actually went through with it, Ennis was just a nudge.

Ennis went through with it and hit a player late.

 

[Spade]

If the Storm and Canberra win next week they won't meet until the grand final.

That's right but my prediction is as follows.

Week One

Storm v Cowboys - Cowboys

Canberra v Sharks - Canberra

Penrith v Bulldogs - Penrith

Broncos v Titans - Broncos

Week Two

Broncos v Storm - Storm

Penrith v Sharks - Penrith

Week Three

Canberra v Storm

Cowboys v Penrith

 

[TheFrog]

Week Three

Canberra v Storm

Cowboys v Penrith

Canberra would play Cowboys, Storm would play Penrith.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Disappointing end to what was a mainly positive year. Today showed that we are still a long way off being near the top teams but overall I think everyone of our players improved on 2015 which is a good sign. Kid well (defensive coach) going is a good thing and hopefully Webster can do something in the pre season.

Main positive is I've saved myself about a grand on flights, accom etc for Brisbane next week.

Hoping the raiders or panthers win it from here.

 

[Spade]

Canberra would play Cowboys, Storm would play Penrith.

Yea your correct. My mistake

 

[alien]

lol@tigpies. Playing for a top 8 spot and get 50 put on them. Suck shit.

and in front of a full house at the leichhardt dump! what a myth that overrated ground is!

 

[TheFrog]

I cannot believe we have finished second.

Happened to us a few years ago. Hope you do better than we did.

 

[Vic Mackey]

and in front of a full house at the leichhardt dump! what a myth that overrated ground is!

I can't wait until you have a stroke you disgusting obese flea.

 

[alien]

I cannot believe we have finished second.

the person you want to win the U.S. election will finish 2nd too!

 

[bileduct]

I cannot believe we have finished second.

We were also the only team to crack 600 points this season, and came close to hitting 700.

 

[Spade]

Titans can probably thank Tigers anyhow, Eels looking flat. Warriors would've made the 8 if it weren't for last weeks flop.

 

[alien]

Well done Green machine.

Thoughts:

Canberra can win even without Austin, but probably wont.
Moses should be considered as the next NFW half. He has massive defensive liabilities but put him in an origin Jersey with Jackson covering for him and let Maloney handle all the pressure, you will not see all the stupid kicks and passes in his game that come from him having all the pressure on him.
Brooks is useless and should try again in two years.
Both Canberra centers need to play origin next year. NSW needed ball playing centers.
Woods is the front rower version of Inglis. Freakish and dopey and hit or miss.
Hayne is playing in the finals.

you can't always cover someone in defensive and moses' defense isn't good enough for first grade, yet alone state of origin.

p.s. I hope Hayne plays well and that the Titans beat Brisbane, although I doubt they'll beat Brisbane, unless they defend very well and if Hayne is awesome in attack

 

[mongoose]

I cannot believe we have finished second.

+232 differential to boot.

That's a great record that includes a draw with the Knights and a loss to the friggin Dragons!

 

[alien]

I wouldn't rush Austin back next week, I reckon they'll beat Sharks with or without him but when they meet Storm in the prelim.... different story.

they'd want him to get some game time

 

[Shorty]

Wowser.
Canberra looks very good, f**k should have put some money on as I considered earlier in the year.