Nines squad announced

[The Rosco]

Wests Tigers' Nines squad: Sitaleki Akauola, Nathan Brown, Jack Buchanan, Manaia Cherrington, Josh Drinkwater, Asipeli Fine, Salesi Funaki, Delouise Hoeter, Chris Lawrence (capt), Lamar Liolevave, Kyle Lovett, Joel Luani, Kevin Naiqama, Pat Richards, Brenden Santi, Ava Seumanufagai, Tim Simona, Sauaso Sue.

Lawrence is the captain.
Announced on AAP / Yahoo tonight.

 

[innsaneink]

I see this as very very poor attitude.

Attitude is something we have severely lacked in the past, for the club and Taylor to be not giving it everything, not even trying to make it look like hes giving it anything...how can players be expected to give it their all later in the season when the first hit out of the year weve basically said, "Nup, not interested...dont really wanna play but seeing as we have to...."

 

[Tigers Tale]

I see this as very very poor attitude.

Attitude is something we have severely lacked in the past, for the club and Taylor to be not giving it everything, not even trying to make it look like hes giving it anything...how can players be expected to give it their all later in the season when the first hit out of the year weve basically said, "Nup, not interested...dont really wanna play but seeing as we have to...."

Don't disagree with what you say. I see this team as the first trial as to who will be our centres and second rowers....not much more.

 

[madunit]

Could've played some more nyc guys imo.

Very bland squad.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Squad looks fine to me, about 9 who'd you would say would be in 1st 17 or would be when SOO included.

Not much different to other teams and taking Broncos as example, haven't heard of plenty in their squad.

Brooks wasn't going to play as he is playing in All Stars game, guys who played at end of 2014 Tzri-nation were never going to play so there's 3 more.

Then I guess there a few more who are not ready for the full on contact stuff just yet so I think we can or should at least, support them and hope we come out of it without any long term injuries.:thumb

 

[BrotherJim05]

At first I had a good belly laugh and thought that we weren't even trying but whem u think about it this is actually a good chunk of our regular first graders.

 

[macnaz]

Glad im going to Auckland to watch it again this year is all I can say.

EDIT. glad im NOT going is what I meant to say lol.

 

[macnaz]

Although Kori isnt with us anymore im still excited to see how he goes in the nines this year , hopefully he gets far more opportunities to show his speed this time around..

 

[gronkathon]

I remember him at the 9's last year. Worst defender in the comp

 

[madunit]

he'll get f**k all opportunities given the Storm have possibly the worst side in the 9's imo.

 

[Tigers Tale]

What is the betting on the nines...who does everyone think will win?

Manly look strong and playing both their tops halves is a risk.

 

[macnaz]

Warriors are the team to beat imo.

 

[Radical Rat]

Anybody aware of why Siro isn't playing in the nines? He's not injured again is he?

 

[Vic Mackey]

Siro is still a week or two off full training

I'd say they are hoping to play him in the last trial v cronulla

 

[madunit]

Warriors, Sharks and Manly would be the favourites for the title.

Last I heard Melbourne had the longest odds and the Sharks were the favourites

 

[Tiger05]

Its one game but geez Lawrence and Richards offer next to nothing with the ball in hand. Richards had plenty of chances as well but he simply doesn't have the speed or elusiveness.

Naiqama looks dangerous.

 

[Marshall_magic]

We looked a lot sharper in attack once Simona came on the field. Not a lot of creativity among the other players in the squad. Got the win at least, and considering the players we didn't send it's a decent result.

 

[macnaz]

Lawrence is looking a lot slimmer at least.

 

[Vic Mackey]

we were never going to do anything going in with one play maker (who is nsw cup standard). basically its like an under 9s game plan of 'here, you try something''

canberra were much better then us and we had nothing until they started throwing stupid passes in their own half to constantly hand us the ball in good position

naquaima, cherrington, lamar and santi looked good for mine

 

[madunit]

A slimmer lawrence. Is he moving laterally more freely?