Match Discussion: Round 12 vs Bulldogs @ ANZ Stadium

[glockers]

Agree with u about Chee-kam & Thompson who in addition to being our best fullback also happens to b our best winger.The fact Tui is in the team is a reflection of our lack of depth in the backline.If we had a quality backline Tui would never get a lookin in our NRL team.Hes overweight, slow has a shit attitude & is challenged re the smarts.

Geez I hope Fonua can consistently replicate his outstanding performance @ the 8th wonder 2 wks ago coz we can’t afford to carry another liability in the 3/4’s.Its bad enough that we have 1 glaring weak link in the imbecile Nofa who I’m surprised has escaped the axe this week.Personally I believe Kev should b in team in place of Nofa.

Kev is fine in the centres, but he was awful on the wing. Same defensive issues as Nofo.

 

[Das Hassler]

Another layer of intrigue around this game on top of Reynolds...Woods...Benjis large and small ....Lolohea not only has Thompson to compete with for the No 1 but will also be going head to head on sunday with Mbye for '19.....looking forward to this one

 

[benched tiger]

Competition for spots is a good thing,I hate how some players just coast along then put in again when their contract is nearing renewal.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Sue playing nsw cup

Aloiai or Grant play tomorrow

 

[Tiger05]

Sue playing nsw cup

Aloiai or Grant play tomorrow

I just saw this. I hope it's Aloiai and I hope he turns up and performs like he can.

 

[Vozzy]

Watching the ISP the centre and winger on the right side make Naquama and MWZ look like reg gasnier and Ken Irvine

 

[Tiger05]

Watching the ISP the centre and winger on the right side make Naquama and MWZ look like reg gasnier and Ken Irvine

I don't think they were that good. Fonua looked a lot better in ISP. Kev and MWZ are borderline first grade players. They can do the job but you they aren't ever going to be stars.

 

[Tiger05]

1. Tuimoala Lolohea
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Esan Marsters
4. Mahe Fonua
5. Corey Thompson
6. Benji Marshall
7. Luke Brooks
8. Russell Packer
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Ben Matulino
11. Chris Lawrence (capt.)
12. Michael Chee Kam
13. Elijah Taylor

Interchange:
14. Alex Twal
15. Josh Reynolds
16. Matt Eisenhuth
18. Josh Aloiai

Reserves:
20. Tim Grant
21. Kevin Naiqama

Coach: Ivan Cleary

Looks like Aloiai has come into the team. I like that team a lot. I think it's close to our best team. More worried about Benji and Reynolds than anything. I think we might be better with Thompson at the back defensively.

 

[benched tiger]

Yes looks like a good side,hopefully they will gel well together and put in for a win.

 

[Tigers Tale]

I still think Matulino would be better off the bench....

 

[Clifferd]

1. Tuimoala Lolohea
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Esan Marsters
4. Mahe Fonua
5. Corey Thompson
6. Benji Marshall
7. Luke Brooks
8. Russell Packer
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Ben Matulino
11. Chris Lawrence (capt.)
12. Michael Chee Kam
13. Elijah Taylor

Interchange:
14. Alex Twal
15. Josh Reynolds
16. Matt Eisenhuth
18. Josh Aloiai

Reserves:
20. Tim Grant
21. Kevin Naiqama

Coach: Ivan Cleary

Looks like Aloiai has come into the team. I like that team a lot. I think it's close to our best team. More worried about Benji and Reynolds than anything. I think we might be better with Thompson at the back defensively.

That is such a good side

 

[Clifferd]

I’ve got a good feeling we’ll pump them today

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

this is probably the best side we can put on the field this year (benji and reynolds swapped in the larger scheme.)

The dogs are easier to read than a little golden book in attack, but pretty well schooled in defence. Having said that our attack in like a choose your own adventure read in chronological order.

If our defence can get back to the standard of week 1 to 6 we should win easy. I'm thinking that will happen. Go tigs!!!!

 

[Tiger05]

We really need the win today. It's our best team this year but there are a fair few changes in the team so it could be tough.

The Dogs also have a really good pack and we can't get rolled up the middle.

 

[HyperActive1]

These dog refs have got to be on the dogs pay roll for this game! unbelievable!

 

[HyperActive1]

Chris needed to pass it to Lolohea! Try Time!

 

[Clifferd]

Crucial game for us and we’re shooting ourselves in the foot.

Cut out the errors and we’ll win

 

[benched tiger]

We continue to gift the opposition points by coughing up the ball which doesn’t help when you lack points yourself and not taking the two points with penalty goals in front is just dumb.

 

[Tigerm]

This might be Tui's last NRL game with us for some time. Not good.

 

[Leigh Howlett]

f**k I hate Perenara reffing!, as a former player you'd think he had a clue how the game is run!.