Match Discussion: Round 4 vs Warriors @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal

[Tigerm]

Looks like he's still a chance.

 

[Tiger05]

Looks like he's still a chance.

He isn't playing. Faataape is in.

 

[Tigerm]

He isn't playing. Faataape is in.

 

[Tigerm]

Looking at the table, we have the rare opportunity to get into the top 3, if we win today.
No pressure.

 

[Tigerm]

Not sure about the vid, but today would a great time to get them.
Not sure he'll ever be a first pick NRL player, but he certainly knows where the try line is.

 

[Tigerm]

It's concerning that young Luke has been unsighted this year. I hope he's ok and that the absence is just the club looking after him by not rushing him back.

He's been injured, he's back today, not sure what grade?

 

[WA Tiger]

We could easily be 2nd with a +9 points diff today or 9th with a loss after this game. You could say a pretty important game

 

[Tiger05]

Every win matters. We need it today. We also need to play well because we can't be dropping off. Faataape is an issue to me on the wing. He is much better in the centres.

I hope they play well today and get the win.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Big game today, looking at it it feels like we should win but it’s going to take a while for us fans to be able to trust this team, it could start today.

Skeltons a huge out, even more so cause Naden, Staines and Lauilili are all out too. Fataape was terrible on the wing last year, they don’t seem to rate him but surely Lobb is a better option? In saying that RTS and DWZ again big outs for NZ.

NZ were terrible in Vegas, got Manly with help from an 11-2 penalty count, then beat East’s in a very low quality game. With us back at home, 8 day turn around and the spine another game together I’d really like to think this is a W for us.

It’s such a topsy turvy comp, said this a few times but think there will be 2-3 wins between 4th and 13th this year. If we’re serious about playing finals then this is absolute must win. To go 3-1 would be massive for the club.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

By the law of footy averages Faatape is due for some kind of standard factory game.

As long as he cuts downs on his errors.

He’s a bit of a slow learner.

To win this would be to make a quiet statement, to lose it would be quite disheartening.

The warriors are very capable, except when they have one of their inexplicable bad days.

 

[Tiger05]

By the law of footy averages Faatape is due for some kind of standard factory game.

I think he was really unlucky to miss out on a centre spot to start the year. I think Doueihi's goal kicking probably got him into the team.

He struggles though under the high ball a bit.

 

[Wizardman]

Big game today, looking at it it feels like we should win but it’s going to take a while for us fans to be able to trust this team, it could start today.

Skeltons a huge out, even more so cause Naden, Staines and Lauilili are all out too. Fataape was terrible on the wing last year, they don’t seem to rate him but surely Lobb is a better option? In saying that RTS and DWZ again big outs for NZ.

NZ were terrible in Vegas, got Manly with help from an 11-2 penalty count, then beat East’s in a very low quality game. With us back at home, 8 day turn around and the spine another game together I’d really like to think this is a W for us.

It’s such a topsy turvy comp, said this a few times but think there will be 2-3 wins between 4th and 13th this year. If we’re serious about playing finals then this is absolute must win. To go 3-1 would be massive for the club.

That is the big thing for me mate. If you have followed this club for 10+ years, there is no way on Earth that you can fully trust this team yet....unless you are delusional.

While Im bloody happy with the ticker we are playing, all four of our games have not been a complete performance. I won't say we should win this one as I think it is a genuine 50/50 contest. But for confidence and momentum, I say we need this game.

 

[Das Hassler]

Faataape is an issue to me on the wing. He is much better in the centres.

He's listed on the wing...may not play there

 

[Nutz]

I'm hearing a bunch of rumours about injuries, Seyfarth and May in particular, for this game but I feel like it's BS?

I cant look at your avatar any more and take you seriously my good friend

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Our bench is eminently more powerful, so I’d have to hope we avoid injuries against a very physical side. We need to deploy them properly and to schedule.

Our spine is better still, but the weather is going to impact a lot of our lateral movement.

AD has already said he will be selected to play this year as a kicker. He will be sorely needed in that specialist role today.

Possession will be critical.

Bunty comes in for the warriors and beware the wounded giant. Hell be desperate to cement his place in their first 17.

 

[Nutz]

He's listed on the wing...may not play there

I noticed in the trials he had trimmed down and looked fitter so having a strong lad as depth is great.

 

[Nutz]

I had heard Seyfarth was needled up last game, and there was some concern, but heard nothing since.
Haven’t heard anything about May though, not that that means much.

Needless are ok as long as they're are administered properly, just ask Graham Langlands
A bit hard since he's gone, rest in peace Changa

 

[Benchtiger]

Faatape defence is not NRL standard atm, hopefully he can improve as his best football is ahead of him if he applies himself.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Faatape defence is not NRL standard atm, hopefully he can improve as his best football is ahead of him if he applies himself.

He should be a further along by now, but I guess we find out.

I’d prefer Benji on the touch line like Flanno this game.

As for confidence, I’m thinking we go in a bit ginger as we like to do, but I don’t want to see us lose touch.

I’d be a lot more comfy with Skelton. His season has been something to behold by our standards. He drips with class.

We will have to weather the storm, they will come out strong and defiant. I even expect them to lead by half time. It’s a question of extent.

Once we got the momentum last week, we did well not to let it slip. We will the same mind set.

 

[Tigerm]

I think with all the hype regarding Galvin's future, he and Luai will play out of their skins, and we certainly have improved our D, so we are up for this.

I won't mind if they have to wait until GF day.