Are Newcastle the 2008 version of the 2005 Tigers?

[perverse]

Maybe we didn't. Maybe St George didn't either. We'll see in 5 years.

lol don't worry mate, i'll be the first one to put my hand up if we lose a grand final or two with him.

 

[joel caine number 1 fan]

And ain't it sweet, Prince and Laffranchi were your two best players and continue to improve ;-)

doesnt matter with Laffranchi now cause i think Heighnington will be just as good

and i hope Head can get over hes injuries so he can be Prince like

 

[wittyfan]

I don't think the top three teams going into the finals will fold like they did in 2005, so no I can't see the Knights doing it.

 

[joel caine number 1 fan]

anyways the 2005 tigers are now the 2008 tigers
just wait till we get our 1,6,7,9 all on the field

 

[Twigg]

Next week the Knights play the Storm at OP. That will be a real test for them.

Comparing them to the 2005 Tigers is a bit too early now. Anything can happen.

 

[joel caine number 1 fan]

Next week the Knights play the Storm at OP. That will be a real test for them.

Comparing them to the 2005 Tigers is a bit too early now. Anything can happen.

yes plus we peaked when it mattered not this early

 

[TooheysNew]

You think we've peaked?

 

[badav]

Boo hoo - we (Titans) were the flavour of the week last week and holders of the 2005 Tigers tag

Every time a team wins a few games by playing entertaining and throwing the ball around they fast become labelled "tigers of 2005".

it became a cliche a long time back.

 

[Serc]

Well said...we haven't peaked yet! We have played well but there is significant improvement to come, it may come this year and we'll have an effect on the finals, or next year...who knows.

 

[tiger_nick]

youve gotta give credit to newcastle and brian smith. they have one genuine star (kurt gidley) a number of solid first graders and a heap of rejects from other teams. they have been brought together and are playing with a lot of pride and confidence.

can they keep it up and push towards the finals? im not sure, but they'll definitely be in the mix. probably a 6th-8th finish for mine.

 

[joel caine number 1 fan]

youve gotta give credit to newcastle and brian smith. they have one genuine star (kurt gidley) a number of solid first graders and a heap of rejects from other teams. they have been brought together and are playing with a lot of pride and confidence.

can they keep it up and push towards the finals? im not sure, but they'll definitely be in the mix. probably a 6th-8th finish for mine.

Buderus?
Cross?
Simpson?
Mullen?

 

[tiger_nick]

Buderus?
Cross?
Simpson?
Mullen?

buderus and simpson are in the solid first graders category now

cross is a good player but not a star while mullen is full of potential but hasnt shown it consistently enough imo

 

[macavity]

Bedsy is still a star. still more important to our team than any other player, including kids.

 

[big boppa eel]

NO.

 

[Misanthrope]

buderus and simpson are in the solid first graders category now

There are categories now? Who sets the parameters?

 

[Moffo]

i dont think its so much the stars, its the patersons, houstons, naqiamas etc that are pushing this team forward. these guys are hungry and ready to play. smith thrives on players like this, always has

sorry im not eliminating them from my premiership chances list, no way

 

[Harold Bishop]

Newcastle have a problem that most other teams wish they had - 4 pretty damned good halves going for 2 positions. Mullen, Dureau, Bailey and Walsh.

 

[Serc]

Yep and to make matters worse, it appears Walsh is in career best form in NSW Cup and is actually fit this year...and you all know we saw some decent stuff from him last year.

We also have one of the best 1, 6, 7 & 9 combos in the comp too.

Anyway don't too many of you start rating us now, we prefer to be written off as 'most likely to get the spoon' and remain under the radar

 

[Jono078]

Yep and to make matters worse, it appears Walsh is in career best form in NSW Cup and is actually fit this year...and you all know we saw some decent stuff from him last year.

We also have one of the best 1, 6, 7 & 9 combos in the comp too.

Anyway don't too many of you start rating us now, we prefer to be written off as 'most likely to get the spoon' and remain under the radar

I look at that and smile, everyone said once Johns went we would, and to think our 1, 6, 7 & 9 are up there with the best, makes me real happy.

 

[sydraider]

The tigpies in 05 were the steven bradbury's of the nrl.

In 05, the eels and dragons fell over, whilst the cowboys were stupid enough to get their hands on Brett Firman who collapsed any chance of the cowboys winning that game.

Credit where its due though, the tigpies played some entertaining footy in 05.

The knights in 08, some exciting prospects, a team back on the way up if all goes to plan, however, there will be no steven bradbury fairytale this year, I cant see them beating the Broncos or the Storm, whom at this point in the season are the teams to beat.