Match Discussion: Round 16 vs Canberra @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal

[Speedy Gonzales]

I don't know what to say. We just can't win games. I think AD has been a weakness for the last couple of weeks but he wasn't tonight but we still lost.

Spewing.

AD actually had one of his better games tonight. Still slow as f**k though

 

[Tigerm]

Presser: NRL Round 16 vs Raiders | Wests Tigers

Api Koroisau and Benji Marshall chat to the media after their Round 16 clash against the Raiders

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[Tigerm]

The first half's are killing us.
Luai has taken his game to another level.
Mason has to go.
Skelton is not the same since he's come back.
I thought Bula had the strangest game.
But the team still provided a chance to win it.

 

[Pezz70]

The first half's are killing us.
Luai has taken his game to another level.
Mason has to go.
Skelton is not the same since he's come back.
I thought Bula had the strangest game.
But the team still provided a chance to win it.

Can’t knock Bula, having a go, trying to make something happen

 

[Tiger05]

But the team still provided a chance to win it.

The problem is we need wins.

 

[Wizardman]

Nah they’re shit. Not as shit as last year but still shit

We are definitely a better side than last year....without a doubt. What many of us are not accepting is we have come from a very low base. Last year, we were clearly the worst side in the comp. This year, at least there is some competition for the worst team in the comp. I doubt we'll be last this year.

In saying that, we are not a top eight team in any way, shape or form. Ultimately, we have too many passengers in our top 17 and no depth to make it. I will give some credit to management for building up the squad but we clearly need to recruit more in a crucial time when two more teams are coming into the comp.

 

[Wizardman]

Can’t knock Bula, having a go, trying to make something happen

Im happy with Bula.

You'd think either Doueihi or Skelton will be in the firing line when Terrell May plays. Skelton's place in first grade looked cemented in the first few rounds but his hammy troubles may be affecting his recent form. He was woeful yesterday. You'd think he has two weeks to perform or he makes way for May

 

[Front-rower2]

The timing and execution of our set of plays in the opposition 20 is also way off. I noted a number of times last night where either the backs were not deep enough and had to stop to receive the ball or the play was just way too slow giving the opposition too much time to recover.

 

[Pezz70]

The timing and execution of our set of plays in the opposition 20 is also way off. I noted a number of times last night where either the backs were not deep enough and had to stop to receive the ball or the play was just way too slow giving the opposition too much time to recover.

There were lots of passes from dummy half and the first receiver that were off, really poor timing, it destroyed any hope of fluency, lead runners were mistiming their runs and halves were having to hold the ball or push passes. There was also a lot of crap from tackled players trying to milk penalties, looking at the ref etc, just get up and play the ball quickly it’ll make a difference.

The big question is whether or not Benji should be coach, I’ve had a gutful of his stupid use of the bench etc. Last night TDS didn’t get off the bench, stupidity!!! While Tallyn can make a mistake, he brings super energy when he gets on the park, he nearly always add something when he comes on. You can not have a passenger on the bench when playing the no1 side in the NRL. Was Benji having a sook given developments this week or he out of his depth? I choose A & B.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Im happy with Bula.

You'd think either Doueihi or Skelton will be in the firing line when Terrell May plays. Skelton's place in first grade looked cemented in the first few rounds but his hammy troubles may be affecting his recent form. He was woeful yesterday. You'd think he has two weeks to perform or he makes way for May

Replace the slug AD with Taylan May & LL plus Staines will be contesting the disappointing Skeltons wing spot

 

[WA Tiger]

Im happy with Bula.

You'd think either Doueihi or Skelton will be in the firing line when Terrell May plays. Skelton's place in first grade looked cemented in the first few rounds but his hammy troubles may be affecting his recent form. He was woeful yesterday. You'd think he has two weeks to perform or he makes way for May

Skelton looked like a union player.. pulling hair and risking a Hail Mary one handed pick up on the run behind the posts when the ball was greasy wet, instead of securing the ball and taking the tackle if need be.. Pretty sure it was raining at that point

 

[Tiger Ted]

There were lots of passes from dummy half and the first receiver that were off, really poor timing, it destroyed any hope of fluency, lead runners were mistiming their runs and halves were having to hold the ball or push passes. There was also a lot of crap from tackled players trying to milk penalties, looking at the ref etc, just get up and play the ball quickly it’ll make a difference.

The big question is whether or not Benji should be coach, I’ve had a gutful of his stupid use of the bench etc. Last night TDS didn’t get off the bench, stupidity!!! While Tallyn can make a mistake, he brings super energy when he gets on the park, he nearly always add something when he comes on. You can not have a passenger on the bench when playing the no1 side in the NRL. Was Benji having a sook given developments this week or he out of his depth? I choose A & B.

He’s making it a habit to not use a bench player.Sukkar & Kit L have experienced the same absurdity as TDS did last nite.TDS with his speed & exuberance could have easily been the difference last nite

 

[WA Tiger]

Some of apis passes were average.. Luai kept hesitating before he passes which prob wasted opportunities out wide and upset the flow..he hates letting ball go.. lack of trust? Thinks he’s got to do his “what’s up wiggle” ??

 

[WA Tiger]

Mason to back up hooker? He plays every other position. I wonder how much he was resigned for this week. Hopefully not much