2019 Discussion

[OldPanther]

Home yes. Away no.. I'd cover it in sauce

Good point. I like the white visually but I'd be horrible to keep clean.

 

[betcats]

Probably stating the obvious but we need to start the year strong, the media will be waiting for any cracks to appear at the club.

Looking forward to seeing what Kikau and Waqa can do next season and hopefully a rejuvenated Maloney and more confident and decisive Cleary. I think our season realty will depend on these guys having big years.

 

[franklin2323]

Probably stating the obvious but we need to start the year strong, the media will be waiting for any cracks to appear at the club.

Looking forward to seeing what Kikau and Waqa can do next season and hopefully a rejuvenated Maloney and more confident and decisive Cleary. I think our season realty will depend on these guys having big years.

Kikau is the one. Another full pre season of mainly defence techniques and he will be huge.

Those guys you mentioned are all big keys but for me. Getting that right side more attack is the key to moving on from week 2

 

[betcats]

Kikau is the one. Another full pre season of mainly defence techniques and he will be huge.

Those guys you mentioned are all big keys but for me. Getting that right side more attack is the key to moving on from week 2

Agree but I think they attack will be ok if they get the effort and defence right. As long as Ivan listens to guys like Maloney and the other staff around him we should be ok. We have some brilliant attacking weapons, we just need find the best way to utilise them. If the guys I mentioned are having good years we should be scoring enough.

 

[franklin2323]

Agree but I think they attack will be ok if they get the effort and defence right. As long as Ivan listens to guys like Maloney and the other staff around him we should be ok. We have some brilliant attacking weapons, we just need find the best way to utilise them. If the guys I mentioned are having good years we should be scoring enough.

Maloney moving to the right is the main change. Nathan is great with game plans if you tell him give Kikau and Blake the ball it will happen. Maloney is better with vision. Him on the right helps that for attack and can hide him in defence.

Those guys alone will ensure we finish 6th and not 12th. Hopefully the plan is get May into the Taylor role that Ivan uses well. That and dumb penalties out of the game. We will miss tackles always due to JFH, RCG rushing up for the hit but the right guys around them

 

[CCJohnC]

I have been watching classic matches on Fox including some of last seasons games and I wonder how much we will miss the unpredictability of Peachey? Fuimaono is an unknown quality to me although he is shown as a centre. Perhaps the inclusion of Luai off the bench may be the answer. Any other suggestions?

 

[franklin2323]

I have been watching classic matches on Fox including some of last seasons games and I wonder how much we will miss the unpredictability of Peachey? Fuimaono is an unknown quality to me although he is shown as a centre. Perhaps the inclusion of Luai off the bench may be the answer. Any other suggestions?

The good thing with Peachey was he was the total utility. He could play on the bench a have 3 forwards. Or play as a forward and allow a hooker. That is the sort stuff that would be missed.

I go Luai on the bench. The problem is does it leave us too light if a forward goes down injured? Luai, Fuimaono and 2 props would be my bench

 

[OldPanther]

The good thing with Peachey was he was the total utility. He could play on the bench a have 3 forwards. Or play as a forward and allow a hooker. That is the sort stuff that would be missed.

I go Luai on the bench. The problem is does it leave us too light if a forward goes down injured? Luai, Fuimaono and 2 props would be my bench

What is Ivan likely to do though?

 

[age.s]

Love the white strip. Who cares if you get sauce on it? They're battle scars, wear them with pride!

EDIT: Both strips are great to be clear.

 

[franklin2323]

What is Ivan likely to do though?

From what I remember and casual viewing of Tigers games. He likes a smaller pack probably helps with defence. It wouldn't surprise me to see Yeo prop or something strange like that. I think May will be in the top 17 somewhere.

 

[GongPanther]

I didn't even know a new jersey was on the cards for 2019, so this a pleasant surprise. I love it.

Methinks they've introduced those white jerseys so the players can deal better with the heat in the trial matches and the first month of the competition.

I think the players will appreciate that white strip.

 

[GongPanther]

Problem with white is you stain the bastard too easy. Come trials if they look good on the field they will fly out the shop

Di-San laundry soaker from ALDIS is your friend. Cost about $3.50 compared to the other major shops ($10 or more).

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

It's hard to keep up

 

[martielang]

Found it strange we never formally announced the signed of Fuimaono. Not a marquee signing by any means but worthy of a mention. Average centre but decent prospect at backrow.

Surely we're moving Merrin on for a signing. I doubt it'll be someone the calibre of Klemmer, Napa, Taupau though.

 

[OldPanther]

It's hard to keep up

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You're not the only one.

From what I remember and casual viewing of Tigers games. He likes a smaller pack probably helps with defence. It wouldn't surprise me to see Yeo prop or something strange like that. I think May will be in the top 17 somewhere.

Maybe Tyrone May at lock like an Taylor was at Tigers.

 

[franklin2323]

Found it strange we never formally announced the signed of Fuimaono. Not a marquee signing by any means but worthy of a mention. Average centre but decent prospect at backrow.

Surely we're moving Merrin on for a signing. I doubt it'll be someone the calibre of Klemmer, Napa, Taupau though.

We did the same last year with Phillips and co.

You can't have a new coach and not have room for them to get players that fit their style. A good solid defending backrower hopefully

 

[franklin2323]

You're not the only one.



Maybe Tyrone May at lock like an Taylor was at Tigers.

well back in 2015 in NYC he was going to be an Lewis Brown style backrower you'd think Ivan was part of that discussion. Ivan is one coach that has a small lock. That would be a good move push JFH to prop or bench. He should be playing less to help with errors

 

[OldPanther]

well back in 2015 in NYC he was going to be an Lewis Brown style backrower you'd think Ivan was part of that discussion. Ivan is one coach that has a small lock. That would be a good move push JFH to prop or bench. He should be playing less to help with errors

Sounds like a solid plan. I think it'd benifit May so much Vs being a bench hooker.

 

[franklin2323]

Sounds like a solid plan. I think it'd benifit May so much Vs being a bench hooker.

I'd even work Dean Blore in a hooker rotation before May. He could be that missing extra attacker on the right side we lack

 

[Luke Bowden]

I'd even work Dean Blore in a hooker rotation before May. He could be that missing extra attacker on the right side we lack

Yeah Nahh, that’s just silly talk.