Match Discussion: Round 1 vs Melbourne @ CommBank Stadium

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NRL 2022 - Round 1
Wests Tigers v Melbourne Storm
CommBank Stadium, Parramatta (TICKETS)
Saturday 12 March 2022

Jersey Flegg kickoff 5:30pm -- NRL kickoff 7:35pm

To be announced

To be announced

Referee: Chris Sutton
Sideline Officials: Drew Oultram, Nick Beashel
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy

- Lower Grades: NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg U21 -
Flegg: Wests Tigers v Victoria at Commbank, Saturday 5:30pm
NSW Cup: Western Suburbs v Mounties at Lidcombe, Sunday 3pm

- Lower Grades: QLD Cup & Colts U21 -
Season kickoff Sat 19 March​

 

[stryker]

We’ll get them by 4

 

[Tigers1986]

Trial form didn't do much to sway my opinion of this side. Sure Hastings is a good mix, but we're going to need Simpkin to really lift for 80 minutes to drive our pack and halves around.

On a positive Tamou can't plod around for 18 minutes before seeking residence on the chair.

Storm got Cheese back through that All Stars loophole nonsense that Souths exploited. Storm don't have Munster, Grant, and Papy is in high doubt (saying that Meaney could destroy our edge defence).

I'm not looking forward to the game and think it's an NRL con to screw us from game 1 and see Madge sacked first.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

I think it’ll be a scrappy affair with either side winning by 6

no Munster, grant and paps for storm will see their attack plod but I think their defense will still be strong

 

[Wizardman]

One of the golden rules of tipping in rugby league is to NEVER tip against Melbourne in Round One. I cannot remember them losing a game in the first round.
In saying that, I agree with the above posters in that without those big Storm names, we should (and I stress should) be able to contain the margin. I'd accept a 1-12 loss.....worse than that would be a sad prospect for our season.

 

[Tigerm]

Is this the start of our good years?

Us by 8 with Jacko MoM

 

[Tiger Ted]

Is this the start of our good years?

Us by 8 with Jacko MoM

Like ur optimism.I’d probably be content with a hard fought 8 pts loss albeit I’m eager for us to start the season with a win against a comp favourite.Can’t believe Brandon Smith is allowed to play.FK the NRL !

 

[Tigerm]

I just have a feeling about Jacko, I think he will shine.

TBH, I wished we were playing them at full strength, just to see where we are at. Not the end of the world, if we get beat as long as we have a dig.

The forwards played with some energy last trial, hopefully that is the norm this season.

We’re all her for life what ever happens

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

I just have a feeling about Jacko, I think he will shine.

TBH, I wished we were playing them at full strength, just to see where we are at. Not the end of the world, if we get beat as long as we have a dig.

The forwards played with some energy last trial, hopefully that is the norm this season.

We’re all her for life what ever happens

We aren’t exactly at full strength either

if fit, Doueihi, Talau, Blore, Tamou and Liddle would all be starting

 

[macnaz]

Wankfest now Cumbank Stadium isnt a happy hunting ground for us . Not that we had much of a chance but playing there whilst they now have the hectic snow cheese in im not liking our chances.
So do the opposite and Bet on us

 

[stryker]

We aren’t exactly at full strength either

if fit, Doueihi, Talau, Blore, Tamou and Liddle would all be starting

Doueihi is the only one missed out of those guys.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Doueihi is the only one missed out of those guys.

Liddle aswell I reckon

I don't have much confidence in Simpkin's ability just yet

 

[Vic Mackey]

Doueihi is the only one missed out of those guys.

Whilst this could be true if they are in our starting side it means the guys coming to replace them arent as good

I would also argue Doueihi is more important to us then Munter or Paps are to the Storm

 

[Tigerm]

Probably the best side we can field atm, I like the bench, Peachey can play just about any position.

 

[WA Tiger]

We’re back in our late Saturday spot where we belong..

 

[Perth Tiger]

Looks like the storm have lost J Bromwich to COVID so that should help us a bit. Hopefully he passed it on to a few more of the boys

 

[stryker]

Looks like the storm have lost J Bromwich to COVID so that should help us a bit. Hopefully he passed it on to a few more of the boys

Unfortunately he is a close contact only.

 

[WA Tiger]

I’m looking for a 66 point walloping. Inflicted by Melbourne..Shit why not. Nothing like a real flame up Madge and Brooks arse to really pique my interest next week. Otherwise it’s the same old going nowhere, maybe we should stick with Brooks and Madge ridiculousness. & Don’t doubt Brooks will Fk it up.

 

[Melbourne Tiger]

Once.
Just once as a Victorian Tigers man can I have a win to bask in for remaining loyal
Not too much to ask is it ?

 

[stryker]

They are vulnerable.
Its a good time to play them