Match Discussion: Round 6 vs Newcastle @ McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal

[Speedy Gonzales]

Both knights games have comfortably been our worst attack displays

hopefully just a case of us being dragged down to their level as we haven’t really had trouble scoring points otherwise

 

[WA Tiger]

Who was worse Galvin or Luai? Dead heat?!

 

[Das Hassler]

The attack looks like a car halfway through a major smash repair but it's work in progress. The defense is great and that's the hard part..the attitude is there.

 

[Vic Mackey]

That was our worst game of the year, lucky the knights were diabolical. But hey we dont get many wins and it well noted that attack is easier to work on during the year then defence.

Skelton will be a big loss next week but Id like to think we'll still have enough to cover the Eels.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

That performance by Newcastle was the worst I've seen in a very long time. They would have been lucky to complete at 40%.

We were camped in their half for almost the entire game. We really should have won by 50 at least.

I'll enjoy the win but there's still nothing to get excited about.

 

[macnaz]

It didn't reach any great heights, but we were in control the whole game, very tradesman like performance and the first time we have beaten them in a while.
Won't complain.

f**k if i'd like those dodgy tradesman working on my stuff..

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

That was our worst game of the year, lucky the knights were diabolical. But hey we dont get many wins and it well noted that attack is easier to work on during the year then defence.

Skelton will be a big loss next week but Id like to think we'll still have enough to cover the Eels.

Skelton will be a big loss but it looked like he wasn’t right from the get go today

get ready for big brain Naden to come in 🫠

 

[Vic Mackey]

Skelton will be a big loss but it looked like he wasn’t right from the get go today

get ready for big brain Naden to come in 🫠

Ill take Naden over Lauilli (not ready) or Faataape (shit)

Think Benji will pick Luke though, he has a hard on for him, particularly as hes a left winger.

 

[Tigerm]

I thought To'a sin bin was ordinary, he didn't do anything except make a cruncher of a tackle.

Yes, I'd have Naden in, in the centres, he was really playing well before his injury.

 

[WA Tiger]

I think eventually Benji has to realise we need a half back.. I don’t care who it is.. Luai has to go to 6 and Galvin needs to take his “oooh let’s see if I can just run through there backline” arse somewhere else

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Ill take Naden over Lauilli (not ready) or Faataape (shit)

Think Benji will pick Luke though, he has a hard on for him, particularly as hes a left winger.

Forgot about Luke tbh.
I think he’ll get the nod, Naden can wait a little longer

 

[WA Tiger]

Ill take Naden over Lauilli (not ready) or Faataape (shit)

Think Benji will pick Luke though, he has a hard on for him, particularly as hes a left winger.

Apart from dragging his feet on Galvin Benji seems to see things and react quickly to changing players from what he’s seen. Luke is shit! But Your prob right …but I’ll guess he will pick Staines (injured)or Nado..prob Nado ..he would have liked how he’s buckled down after his spray last year

 

[Nutz]

Ill take Naden over Lauilli (not ready) or Faataape (shit)

Think Benji will pick Luke though, he has a hard on for him, particularly as hes a left winger.

Yep definitely Nado for me Vic, if fit.
Nado would be strong enogh for some of those hard carries out of trouble.
Luke's journey has only just begun, no hurry.
Has it been said already what grade Skelton's hamstring tear is. Probably too early as you need scans.
I hope he's ok because our success this year depends on players like him....big body.

 

[Tigerm]

Bula's game is moving up, a little chip and chase, a bit of niggle with there 7 (I think it was) at our try line, getting more involved, very unlike him in previous games.

 

[WA Tiger]

R

 

[Vic Mackey]

Bula's game is moving up, a little chip and chase, a bit of niggle with there 7 (I think it was) at our try line, getting more involved, very unlike him in previous games.

Bula is very under rated, even by our supporters, guy just keeps getting better.

 

[WA Tiger]

I thought To'a sin bin was ordinary, he didn't do anything except make a cruncher of a tackle.

Tackle of the year and not even past the horizontal

 

[Nutz]

 

[WA Tiger]

Bula's game is moving up, a little chip and chase, a bit of niggle with there 7 (I think it was) at our try line, getting more involved, very unlike him in previous games.

The improvement in Bulas passing game is top of the list .. I’d bet he had no try assists last year .. interesting who’s advice that came from

 

[Nutz]

Success will be based on how long and how many games our best team plays together, week after week.
Luai can only get better as the team works out how to play with him and vise versa.
We have so much potential.
Defense does win games and I won't budge on that. We have certainly turned the corner with or defensive efforts. They are really working hard supporting on the inside.
It takes a fit and committed side to play like that and we are doing it.