I am hurting!!!

[Engine]

I have not been hurt this much over a loss in many years. I feel like my heart has been ripped out.

How we bounce back next week will be a telling factor for our season. Im proud about the way we've been having a go lately. I hope no scars will remain from this one.

 

[macnaz]

yep we blew it. We had a great chance for a field goal to make it a 7 point lead but we lost the plot. Can we ever win the close ones ?

 

[super_coach]

Should have won by 20, but really to have four of your team on the side line, another of your big guns lame after a few minutes and be the dominant team is probably the biggest effort we have put for a long time. The execution was not great but effort was and thats what counts. The last two rounds will probably come back to bites on the bum but things look very rosey for the next few years with a couple of smart buys and some bloody luck for a change

 

[tiger_nick]

The game should have been wrapped up with over 20 minutes to go. We blew it beyond belief.

However when it comes down to the nitty gritty we did well to be in it. We effectively had five starting players out, both centers were in great form and our set plays normally result in them getting the ball, our two best defensive players in Gibbs and Galea, then our enforcer and probably the form prop of the comp goes off after 7 minutes. The Farah plays the last 30 minutes in Disneyland and was throwing up for hours after the game.

With no Collis, Lawrence and Galloway next week I fear for us against the Broncos.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Filthy at the moment. We can't set up for a field goal, the one where we were leading up to one before Payten dropped it was the worst set of 6 I've ever seen.

 

[macnaz]

Nothing to do with losing but wats with Daine Laurie, he hits it up like gibbs now! Where is the madman with the flying dreadlocks gone , wonder if that style of play is being coached out of him ?

 

[Magpies Forever]

The bit that gets me is that in close matches we never seem to get our sh*t together and win it. South Sydney got back into the match through sheer staying power and WT errors- basically they didnt give up and took their chances when they came. WT never gave up either but missed their chances.

This is where the stability in consistently having 3 of the major play makers the same- Farah, Marshall and Morris- should give us an advantage. I'll give an out for Farah as he was hit hard with that head clash and in disneyland but Marshall and Moris have singularly been incapable of getting the team home in the tight games.

Whilst the excuse of team disruption and injuries can be used WT consistently exhibit the following:

* inability to set up for field goals (are they even coached for that anymore?)

* poor kicking game (to kick the ball dead and use up time).

* whilst generally known for a good scrambling defense that can close down opposition breaks through your lines- WT seem to fall prey to nervousness and make errors to let the opposition in in the tight games in the final few minutes.

* WT wingers - both Tuiaki and Ryan- cannot diffuse bombs- neither has a good jumping ability and are regularly outjumped by opposing wingers.

Dunno about what changes can be made- I suppose we have to see how the team fronts up this week but I'd like to see:

* Peni Tagive given a run on the wing (provided he is fit) and Ryan either shifted into the centres or put on the interchange bench.

* How did others judge Moltzen and Halatau in the centres? I thought they did OK without doing anything flash.

* The same for Gallant- I think he played much better than his last game, which most acknowledge was a shocker, but still not playing up to his potential.

* The WT forwards have not been able to dominate the opposition for a while now this season- what has happened? The last real dominant game I can recall was the game against Roosters where they played all over them. Something has happened- where has the fire gone?

 

[Dave Q]

No need for anyone to be upset.

It doesnt get any closer, you dominated a great deal of the match and then slid away a bit at the end.

It was a game full of intrigue and drama.

You had first punt at the feild goal, that could have easily have gone over.

Merrit took his chances, 100/1 shot and the league gods smiled upon him.

You'll come back stronger for it.

There was no other side I would preferred to beat yesterday, see that as a sign of respect.

Most Souths fans have warm feelings for you guys, despite the 1969 bloodshed, we go back a long way.

 

[Magpies Forever]

Having said what I said earlier- aside from that - it was a damn good game. I dont mind if WT loose as long as they play well. They did yesterday.

However, there is room for improvement. What sh*ts me is that it remains the same old thing that we come unstuck on time and time again.

 

[bubblesunlimited]

Q,

Just like any game, there is either elation or heartbreak.

But the reason we play at the SCG on Heritage round is because of our history as rivals.

No other game means so much.

It was a great game and great atmosphere,

No trouble between the fans, because as you said, the respect is there.

Well done, if you don't put them to the sword, the Rabbitohs will always bounce back and bite you on the bottom.

Bubbles

 

[TimmyB]

Attending that match was like reading Kafka or Camus.

I still don't know how we lost it. Luke kicking that goal from the sideline brought back memories of Chris Hicks. I think we were (and are) a vastly superior side to Souths. I give full credit to them for hanging in there, but I think even the most ardent Souths' fan would feel fortunate to win. Them's the breaks.

Turning point was Farah getting ironed out imo.

 

[Lynch]

Great game

Someone had to win and the rabbits got up

Although WT did dominate us for most of the match

Watching WT in full flight is great and you guys should be proud of that performance

Thanks to Merrit and a great deal of luck the souths got up

I was screaming at home at my cat when Merrit kicked that FG and then we spooned

 

[Dave Q]

Champs sprunted through some poor attempted tackles and the whole game slid into a hazy sixth dimension.

Everything went cloudy and ethereal.

Metres became moments in time caught between victory and the abyss.

Wing is in position, your guys are about to pulverise him and he slips a pass to Max, who looks more surprised than anyone and punts it.

It travels through space, it churns through 40 years of the game and then thrusts over.

Theres disbelief and misunderstanding.

We dont know what happened but somehow we won.

And we won against a very brave and determined side.

Both teams showed the league how to knock the bad stuff out of the game and focus on the good points.

We are not going to be selfish and be dickheads about it.

It took two teams and two great clubs to present that game yesterday.

Everyone else can eat our dust.

Theres a place in our hearts for the tigers, in an informal yet meaningful way, you share in our victory.

So dont cry or feel hurt, Stretch out and stand up next us proud Tiges.

we honour you.

 

[Tigers_are_Pro]

Quite possibly game of the year, shame the tigers lost .

Couldn't have lost it to a nicer bunch, so it takes some of the sting away but f**k am I livid.

If we beat the Doggies, which we should've and won this game which we could've gone close to we would be sitting on top with 14. Instead, we'll be 10th which is a real bummer.

 

[madunit]

f**king rabbits

 

[N.C.]

Champs sprunted through some poor attempted tackles and the whole game slid into a hazy sixth dimension.

Everything went cloudy and ethereal.

Metres became moments in time caught between victory and the abyss.

Wing is in position, your guys are about to pulverise him and he slips a pass to Max, who looks more surprised than anyone and punts it.

It travels through space, it churns through 40 years of the game and then thrusts over.

Theres disbelief and misunderstanding.

We dont know what happened but somehow we won.

And we won against a very brave and determined side.

Both teams showed the league how to knock the bad stuff out of the game and focus on the good points.

We are not going to be selfish and be dickheads about it.

It took two teams and two great clubs to present that game yesterday.

Everyone else can eat our dust.

Theres a place in our hearts for the tigers, in an informal yet meaningful way, you share in our victory.

So dont cry or feel hurt, Stretch out and stand up next us proud Tiges.

we honour you.

Dave Q, many thanks. On any other day I could cheer with you wholeheartedly. But today, I can only afford a wry smile, a shake of the head and a glance back in time. That single point might have just cost us the season... I hope Farah enjoys his run in blue. I'm not sure that will be enough.

 

[Engine]

Champs sprunted through some poor attempted tackles and the whole game slid into a hazy sixth dimension.

Everything went cloudy and ethereal.

Metres became moments in time caught between victory and the abyss.

Wing is in position, your guys are about to pulverise him and he slips a pass to Max, who looks more surprised than anyone and punts it.

It travels through space, it churns through 40 years of the game and then thrusts over.

Theres disbelief and misunderstanding.

We dont know what happened but somehow we won.

And we won against a very brave and determined side.

Both teams showed the league how to knock the bad stuff out of the game and focus on the good points.

We are not going to be selfish and be dickheads about it.

It took two teams and two great clubs to present that game yesterday.

Everyone else can eat our dust.

Theres a place in our hearts for the tigers, in an informal yet meaningful way, you share in our victory.

So dont cry or feel hurt, Stretch out and stand up next us proud Tiges.

we honour you.

Champion supporter from a champion club!!! Good luck for the rest of the season.

 

[Dave Q]

Thanks guys, heartbreak.. I know it by name.

As rabbitoh fans we have been marching within the valley of death for ages.

Weve lost a lot of guys along the way.

Every now and them we reach a high point in the track and we can see the glittering lights of the finals series above the lonely mountains.

Last weekend, we tripped over a tigers tail and saw what we thought was some neon in the distance.

Your stand-ins had massive games, good things are on the way.

Points will gather again for the Tigers.

I have lots of mates who are tigers fans, you guys have an amazing relationship with your players.

Which team will turn up on the day is an old favourite.

But deep down, underneath that scaley exterior, you all love your club with all your hearts!

 

[69-05-41]

Tigers were not unlucky they were just dumb. With a reduced bench and too many interchanges in the first half 22-10 was not safe despite having momentum. At 22-10 Tigers had three sets of six on the Bunny line with Farah, Marshall and Morris each in perrfect position at varying times for the simplest field goal. 23-10 would have been a rabbit killer. Instead egos took over and Tigers went for the low percentage play over the smart option.

PS. Souths had 14 players on the field after Sandow's injury in the second half. Some time after being replaced Sandow ran on and off the field near the Souths bench. Tigers had the ball and Sandow was approx 40 metres away from everything, but technically there were 14 Souths players on the field.

 

[Tigers_are_Pro]

Thanks guys, heartbreak.. I know it by name.

As rabbitoh fans we have been marching within the valley of death for ages.

Weve lost a lot of guys along the way.

Every now and them we reach a high point in the track and we can see the glittering lights of the finals series above the lonely mountains.

Last weekend, we tripped over a tigers tail and saw what we thought was some neon in the distance.

Your stand-ins had massive games, good things are on the way.

Points will gather again for the Tigers.

I have lots of mates who are tigers fans, you guys have an amazing relationship with your players.

Which team will turn up on the day is an old favourite.

But deep down, underneath that scaley exterior, you all love your club with all your hearts!

You don't do this with every team do you?