Match Discussion: Round 2 vs Storm @ AAMI Park

[Tiger Ted]

I never back against us but if I wasn’t a tigers fan I’d b confidently backing melb 13+

 

[Clifferd]

Nofo starting at fullback confirmed. Didn’t see that coming. Aloiai on bench for Chee Kam

On the other hand, it probably does confirm Ivan doesn’t have confidence with nofo defending out wide

 

[stryker]

Nofo starting at fullback confirmed. Didn’t see that coming. Aloiai on bench for Chee Kam

On the other hand, it probably does confirm Ivan doesn’t have confidence with nofo defending out wide

You cant blame him. My fear with him at the back is that he doesnt contest highballs either. He will cop plenty.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Nofo starting at fullback confirmed. Didn’t see that coming. Aloiai on bench for Chee Kam

On the other hand, it probably does confirm Ivan doesn’t have confidence with nofo defending out wide

IC isn’t the only one who has no confidence in Nofo defending on wing.As good a finisher he is he has been as bad defending on wing.

Great to c Aloiai back.We are going to need him 2 continue on from his wonderful ‘17 form 2nite.

 

[stryker]

Its a werid feeling going into this game. My head says we cop a thumping but this side is different to others produced recently. I think they are in with a puncher's chance and if beaten, itll be because Melbourne stepped up to top gear. Its good to have a side that will fight. If they do that and push Melbourne to their limits, ill be happy.

 

[Clifferd]

I have a feeling it’ll be one of those games where it’ll be close for 60-70 odd minutes then Melbourne will score 2-3 late tries and blow out the score

As someone else mentioned, you can play extremely good against Melbourne and still get flogged. Have to be switched on for 80

 

[Front-Rower]

he has been as bad defending on wing.

He rushes in too much and I would like to the stats though it seems he has a lot of tries scored against him on the outside.

 

[Clifferd]

Could another f**king upset be on the cards?

Melbourne are definitely rattled.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Bit early Clifferd but.........

Gee the 3 ref's are killing us. The Tigers seem to be doing a Storm with the wrestle but holding on for just that fraction too long but 50/50 at most.

Bad passes from scrum base have not helped us. Defense wise, all strong including the much maligned Brooks & Kevvie.

Great effort all round.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Could another f**king upset be on the cards?

Melbourne are definitely rattled.

Wow..WT displaying incredible grit & defense in 120 mins against 2 comp heavyweights.Im stoked

 

[benched tiger]

Up by 4 deservedly,WT have been the better team,Storm looked a little rattled at the end of that first half.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Up yours St Billy !!!

What a great effort, 2 from 2 for the team that has the worst draw for the 1st 6 rounds.

Could not fault anyone, defense certainly won us that game.

Great to see Lawrence get a stint and play very well out in the centers.

Just have to stop the penalties going forward.

 

[magpie4ever]

Just seen the score, unbloodybelievable.

This is GUTZ.

 

[Clifferd]

Jesus f**king Christ. How did we even do that? 9-1 penalty count against us in the 2nd half, a sin bin and at Melbourne’s home crowd

I. Am. Speechless

I’m starting to believe.

 

[Tiger05]

f**ken Hell. Brooksy you legend.

What a game.

 

[Clifferd]

I had us 0-5 to start the season.

Now we find ourselves 2-0 up beaming with confidence. I have us accounting for the Broncs after those 2 impressive wins but I hope everyone keeps writing us off

Yeah da boys

 

[benched tiger]

That defence was outstanding,unlike anything defence wise from any other WT team previously,opposing teams have to soon realise this is a different Tigers outfit this season.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Up yours St Billy !!!

What a great effort, 2 from 2 for the team that has the worst draw for the 1st 6 rounds.

Could not fault anyone, defense certainly won us that game.

Great to see Lawrence get a stint and play very well out in the centers.

Just have to stop the penalties going forward.

....& up yours rorting storm up yours fraudster refs & up yours u complacent wankas in Slaters box !

 

[Vozzy]

It's OK everyone expected 0-5 from first 5 games even if we lose against the Broncos it won't be due to lack of effort. Obviously attack isn't up there but defence has been amazing which shows a good attitude they are playing with.

 

[Shredder]

Im interested in the lack of activity here after that game - I reckon even a lot of us are shocked.

You would have to say we have just beat, on paper, the two best teams in the comp. Keeping them both scoreless for at least a half. Both games down to 12 at one stage and both games had starting side shake-ups before kickoff.

That defence is rattling everyone.

Im still concerned about our attack, but while we keep winning, who gives a shit.