Match Discussion: Round 20 vs Newcastle @ McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal

[TroyJax]

Knights by 26.
Should be a carve up.

 

[Nutz]

Knights by 26.
Should be a carve up.

40+ going by the 15min. Why do the tigers persist on putting up a midfield bombs....kick it down to the goal line and chase. Handing it over like they are doing is a disaster in the making.

 

[Nutz]

Oh man the tigers are a DUMB team.

 

[Ned Kelly]

18 to 12 half time and I don't feel the slightest bit excited or hopeful.

 

[Ned Kelly]

Being a Tigers fan for decades I know only too well the Knights walk away the winners

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

18 to 12 half time and I don't feel the slightest bit excited or hopeful.

Courage Nedster.

 

[Ron's_Mate]

Junior Tupou is useless

 

[Ned Kelly]

CONGRATULATIONS TIGERS !!!!

THE SPOON IS OURS !!!

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

One man overlap so of course we kept turning the ball inside.

Dropped ball left right and Centre.

Bula can hold his head high.

 

[Fordy20]

Blore was pretty handy as well. How did we end up in a position where we're shopping him around?

 

[Das Hassler]

Api was sure going off in the dressing room to Klem about somebody

No Api at the Presser but I just realised it's the player interview ban

 

[Das Hassler]

Blore was pretty handy as well. How did we end up in a position where we're shopping him around?

He definitely had leveled out awhile back but it's a good sign that he's now putting in when we're struggling so badly...he and Seyfarth have really stood out. Tupou could use a stint in State cup. Having Brooks and Laurie next week ( hopefully) plus Api straight back to his best should get us another win or two

 

[Fordy20]

Do you know why Laurie wasn't out there tonight?

 

[Das Hassler]

Do you know why Laurie wasn't out there tonight?

Not certain but I think he withdrew due to a pregame injury last week ?

 

[Tigerm]

Coach Presser: NRL Round 20 vs Knights | Wests Tigers

Tim Sheens chats to the media after his Round 20 clash against the Knights

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[Tigerm]

Coach Presser: NRL Round 20 vs Knights | Wests Tigers

Tim Sheens chats to the media after his Round 20 clash against the Knights

www.weststigers.com.au

Where the f**k do we go from here, the NRL side is playing shit, the cup side got flogged, the club management and coaching staff are out of sync, and we are struggling to attract quality players (a few exceptions) to the club, despite our wealth and facilities?

While rearranging the deck chairs will look good, I don’t see it making a huge difference without better players and coaches.

I made a comment earlier, we certainly need modern, experienced coaches with a long term (unfortunately) look at what we are doing and what we need to make it happen, I believe we had one, but he got bulldozed for an old blokes ego.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Where the f**k do we go from here, the NRL side is playing shit, the cup side got flogged, the club management and coaching staff are out of sync, and we are struggling to attract quality players (a few exceptions) to the club, despite our wealth and facilities?

While rearranging the deck chairs will look good, I don’t see it making a huge difference without better players and coaches.

I made a comment earlier, we certainly need modern, experienced coaches with a long term (unfortunately) look at what we are doing and what we need to make it happen, I believe we had one, but he got bulldozed for an old blokes ego.

My thoughts exactly.

The knights are a fair side with their own personnel troubles, but tactically superior.

When we were up a man, we couldn’t manage the possession, couldn’t test the edges or make out the gap. Letting them into score was horrific.

Ineffective tackles, dropped ball, mistake after mistake.

They were on top of us mentally the whole game.

Here we are then, 3 wins from 20 games with a better side on paper than last year. It’s going to be embarrassing for Tim if Noddy ends up with a better coaching record which is looking likely.

The only player genuinely improving is Bula. One out of 30 and that’s because he’s probably too young to appreciate the garbage mindset pervading the side.

I can’t see where we are going to win another game under current coaching.

Whatever Tim is trying to instil into the side, they are not up to it.

If we come 17th that’s worse than last years effort.

Tim can’t tell us with a straight face he’s managing this ok. Thus the clandestine approach to Hollers which should gather impetus this week if we are serious.

20 rounds is enough of a go to see some kind of consistency and improvement. We are worse or treading water. And Benji has learnt from Tim. That’s going to be more of the same.

We can’t buy one or two players and expect the earth. Everything needs a re-think. We have a couple of big name passengers as well. Playing below optimum and expectations.

This week is slash and burn week at the back office. Fultons time to shine.

 

[Fordy20]

I can’t see where we are going to win another game under current coaching.

Whatever Tim is trying to instil into the side, they are not up to it.

It’s so strange watching Sheens lay the boot into boys for “not following the game plan” or not being able to capitalise on the Knights being a man down.

These are your players, Tim. You bought them, you select them, you train them, you coach them. The results are on your shoulders.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

It’s so strange watching Sheens lay the boot into boys for “not following the game plan” or not being able to capitalise on the Knights being a man down.

These are your players, Tim. You bought them, you select them, you train them, you coach them. The results are on your shoulders.

His attitude reflects that of the board, deny and avoid accountability.

Tim promised progress, he’s delivered regress.

Buy back the farm, bring the old boys home.

It’s been f**king catastrophic.

He should be a man about it and resign tbh.

Resign before he’s sacked. Lee is less than impressed he’s been made to look like the fool.

 

[DJDL]

Ever since the Sheenius has returned, he's had that look of something I couldn't quite put my fingers on every time he's shown standing amongst the players, or on the sidelines, or basically anywhere near the field.

I finally figured it out:

He reminds me of Brooks from The Shawshank Redemption when he is released from prison after ~50 years.

That look where he's trying to put on a brave face and smile, but beneath it all he's thinking "I've got no idea what's going on here".

You poor bastards.