Match Discussion: Round 19 vs Wests Tigers @ McDonald Jones Stadium

[Burns]

 

[Burns]

Mann gone? Who else?

 

[Loose Cannon]

Three weeks too late.

 

[Yosh]

Mann gone? Who else?

He talking about himself?

 

[Spot On]

Brown bought Mann to play hooker because he was 'an outstanding defender'.

Sure it is more direct in the middle but how the f**k was he ever going to handle it from being a bench/utility back?

Roster needs a very good look at. Some massive issues atm.

 

[Zoidberg]

I’ve said it many times before but this time I think I mean it... I’m over this.
I was starting to get on the Brown needs to go bandwagon after the Titans game, then they went like a real side and won 6 straight, now I’m back to being fully on the wagon. Brown did great to build this team, now we need a coach who can get the best from them every week, 80mins.

 

[Spot On]

We won possession, made more metres and less missed tackles.

Mann largely responsible for the loss imo.

I think the Tigers were much more agressive off their line and in the tackles for nearly the entire second half. They made it very hard for us.

Our attacking structures didn't help either. They were non-existant.

The Tigers really wanted it and it kept their nose in front.

They deserved it. Were smarter and showed more heart across the park.

Congrats to them. Good to see a bunch of blokes dig in for each other.

 

[Swarzey]

At least we know well in advance that next year will continue to be filled with peak mediocrity with an absolute bum coach in charge.

 

[Burns]

Super worried about next week. Manly at Brookvale is scary. Then Parra at BankWest. Not good.

 

[Zoidberg]

Super worried about next week. Manly at Brookvale is scary. Then Parra at BankWest. Not good.

We might beat the cowboys and Titans at home but that’ll be as good as it gets for the rest of this year.

 

[PhilGould]

I've always preached patience for Brown but I think I'm done with that. Talent-wise we are a top 8 team, but this team does not deserve to make the finals.

Pearce was awful too.

 

[Loose Cannon]

What are the rules re 18th man?

Did JSaf play reggies last week? Is he eligible this week?

Honestly don’t know, heard differing stories, but if he gets thrown in next week, I hope he has some game time under his belt.

 

[Burns]

I've always preached patience for Brown but I think I'm done with that. Talent-wise we are a top 8 team, but this team does not deserve to make the finals.

Pearce was awful too.

This is why it’s worst than the ‘spoon years’. We knew we were bad.

This team has talent, Origin and International players. We have one of the most media darling players in years.

It’s not good enough.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

Super worried about next week. Manly at Brookvale is scary. Then Parra at BankWest. Not good.

Luckily I had the foresight to put $50 on the Tigers at $2.75 earlier in the week. I reckon I’ll chuck $100 on Manly and Parra over the next two weeks. That should soften the blow somewhat.

 

[Silent Knight]

I’ve said it many times before but this time I think I mean it... I’m over this.
I was starting to get on the Brown needs to go bandwagon after the Titans game, then they went like a real side and won 6 straight, now I’m back to being fully on the wagon. Brown did great to build this team, now we need a coach who can get the best from them every week, 80mins.

I’m off to Hawaii in a month so I might start to tune out and relax a bit more because I’m feeling the same way. I did the same thing around this time last year. I’m tired of feeling confused and angry after every week and that time I watched our boys win the 2001 title feels like an eternity ago.

 

[Apey]

I think Brown should take the blame for playing Mann at 6 again. Not many options I know but I'd have dropped Mann after last week 100%.

 

[Bartwah]

Here’s a public apology to those that I’ve called drama queens during the weeks that we’ve lost. There in person tonight, it felt like the tigers cheers were louder than the knights cheers. Even when we were 12-0 up, you could feel the tension, that we were about to shit the bed and throw the game away. Come to the realisation that we aren’t playing finals this year, and it hurts like hell. Wish we spent the cap $ on a top shelf 5/8. I’d happily have Watson as an 80min hooker instead of bringing Brailey. The bloke leaves everything on the field

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Mann gone? Who else?

He went on to say there are a couple of good forwards in King and J Saifiti waiting to get a shot so I'd assume at least one forward. Gavet had no impact in attack but I didn't pay attention to his defence. Brown's references are regarding defence.

 

[K-Man]

That they dished up a performance like that during a round that champions a cause run by one of our all time greats is f**king disgusting and shows the level of pride they have in the jersey.

I posted about this before the game. We are so guilty of talking up reasons to win and be motivated, and shocking at following through. I wish we would just stop talking it up.

 

[K-Man]

What’s the sin bin count up to for the season now? Something like 9 for the Knights in a total of 30?

Ridiculous.