Nines squad announced

[dumpy]

Even the kiwi ferns would have put the cleaners through the hapless Wests Tigers.

 

[gronkathon]

Meh. A bit of fun.

Still think Lawrence is done. Offered precisely nothing in any game he played

 

[Irvine]

Cherrington and Naiqama our two best. Lawrence and Luani our two worst.

Lawrence has taken a leaf out of Marshall's book....says his going to do better but actually gets worse.

 

[macnaz]

Ill hold judgment on Lawrence until he plays in a real game ,

 

[gronkathon]

True.

Lets be realistic Ayshford looked like a gun in the 9's so as a predictor of form its credentials are somewhat questionable

 

[super_coach]

On what I saw of the nines, both Lawrence and big Patty will be targeted in 2015. Both looked like plodders, although to be fair, in nines football you get exposed a lot more than you do in the 13man game. Anyway time will tell

 

[madunit]

The only thing I was interested in during the 9's was Lawrence's hands and his foot speed, especially laterally, and I have to say, both have improved a fair bit on last year.

Mind you, they still have a ways to go to reach his best.

He should have bulked up and moved to the back row due to the fact we have f**k all decent depth in that area.

Fine into centre to replace him.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

Fine must start at centre unless Taylor switches Noufaluma, which should be a serious option if not for lack of wing options.

Lawrence is history. Fine stepped into first grade last year and looked like he belonged immediately. Lawrence only ever looked good on the back of Benji as he and Benji knew exactly what lines and angles to run with each other and worked perfectly together.

Lawrence wouldn't stand out in NSW Cup these days.

Cut him loose along with Julia Lulia. Two great guys but bog average footballers.


Naquima should be nowhere near firsts unless he comes up through form in Reggies.

 

[Perth Tiger]

I am not sure I get the fine love. Apart from takining hit ups and getting run down by Talyor he did nothing to suggest he would make any impact in first grade.

Although I get that most are probably looking for any other option than Lawerance but I don't see Fine as being an upgrade.

 

[gronkathon]

Simona as a centre is still a huge question mark also for mine

 

[Vic Mackey]

Long term Simona looks like a winger, it's where his best performances have been. At the moment he is our best center option but that says more about our clubs talent this his.

 

[The Rosco]

Yep the real Tigers have returned. . Wtf is it with the Roosters , they embarrass us every game.

I'll tell you exactly what it is with the Roosters, 'naz.
It's ultimately to do with God, and his sense of humour.

We have been the Roosters bitches for a long time.
My Mrs is a roosters supporter.
It costs me one every time we lose to them.
It has cost me plenty over the last 10 years.
Every one you miss is one gone forever. You never get them back.
It breaks my heart.
And God thinks that's funny.

That's why we lose to the roosters.

 

[Tiger05]

Although I get that most are probably looking for any other option than Lawerance but I don't see Fine as being an upgrade.

Fine doesn't look like a good option at all. Our outside backs are clearly our no 1 concern. Richards shouldn't be anywhere near first grade. Lawrence is really on his last chance. Simona, Nofo and Tedesco should all be fine. I think Naqima should slot straight into one of our weak positions but I doubt the coach will sack Richards or Lawrence.

 

[Irvine]

I agree Fine looked very tentative on the weekend.
I have watched Simona very closely last year and he was very unimpressive. He had one good year and that's it, I can't even remember him scoring a try last year although the records show he scored 3.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

Prefer to consider Fine's game in firsts last year than in underdone mickey mouse nines.
Was very good most of last year and looked good in first grade too.

 

[super_coach]

I agree Fine looked very tentative on the weekend.
I have watched Simona very closely last year and he was very unimpressive. He had one good year and that's it, I can't even remember him scoring a try last year although the records show he scored 3.

Simona major weapon was his speed and that went out the window when he started having hamstring issues. He still has pace,but not the X factor pace he once had

 

[hybrid_tiger]

Simona major weapon was his speed and that went out the window when he started having hamstring issues. He still has pace,but not the X factor pace he once had

The way he was run down in the Warriors game was concerning.

 

[macnaz]

The way he was run down in the Warriors game was concerning.

Yep very , you would expect pretty well any centre or winger in the NRL to go all the way with that start.

 

[Tiger05]

If Simona doesn't perform we are in serious troubles in the outside backs. I can see the points being made above but I hope you are wrong.

 

[Vic Mackey]

The getting run down didn't overly worry me. He had just made a long run in cover defence. We've seen how he can motor