RD 4: Eels v Tigs - Game Day Thread

[Poupou Escobar]

I don't think so Gaz, We also have money up our sleeve. No chance Austin would be on as much as Norman.

His salary combined with our payout to Norman could be very close to what Norman was on, if not more.

 

[Chipmunk]

Improve our discipline. Arthur and Moses have no reason to lie.

I think that's easier said than done and will take a change in tactics, as previously mentioned relating to our defensive line. I'm not sure the team will actually change tactics, at least in the interim. I hope we do though.

 

[Chipmunk]

He can be pretty f**king close. He is the best attacking outside back at our club, just like Radradra was. Neither plays well under fatigue.

Semi was awesome bringing the ball back from our line, quite often getting us a penalty. I don't think the Plane is going to be anywhere near as effective in this area and to be honest I don't think he wants to be either.

 

[Noise]

Whom else is there?

Hoffman and Norman.

French is a chance of coming back though. Hayne's no chance...his injury is likely 6 weeks (4 if he's lucky)according to my mate on the med staff so we can forget about him for a while. They were also debating whether to bring Guth back this week due to our fullback issues...but thankfully decided to hold him back. Physically he is ready to go

 

[hineyrulz]

Until he f**ks up ... and then we crucify him too

Will Smith is the kind of player who does 1 good thing, then makes 3 mistakes

Thats why he's only played 40 games in about 5 or 6 years, he has talent but plenty of mistakes in him.

Hoffman is far more safe under the hit ball, which is probably what we need atm.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Yep. And if you, me, chipmunk and a bunch of other punters can see this works better than rolling the dice with our line speed (given the new rule interpretations) then why has it taken our team 3 and a half games of football to work this out

I'm sure they've been told, but old habits are hard to break.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Lmao. My money was on SK being the first coach sacked. My opinion soon changed when I realised BS was appointed there

Head of football is a long term influence, not short term. Brian Smith couldn't even stop himself from getting sacked when he was coach. Players hate him.

 

[strider]

Thats why he's only played 40 games in about 5 or 6 years, he has talent but plenty of mistakes in him.

Hoffman is far more safe under the hit ball, which is probably what we need atm.

Is he? He hasnt played a whole game of fullback for f**k knows how long ... might be worth a shot, but i wouldnt be confident anything improves substantially - and then we have to find a winger who wont be a liabilaty

 

[Avenger]

Gotcha...

I swear it's just too easy...

Nice comeback stupid. That wasn’t your intention. You are without peer as being one of the most boring and clueless members here.

I actually thought you were Debbie Spillane once.

 

[Avenger]

Head of football is a long term influence, not short term. Brian Smith couldn't even stop himself from getting sacked when he was coach. Players hate him.

Don’t seem to hate him at the Warriors. He is a coaching director not the coach.

 

[IFR33K]

Head of football is a long term influence, not short term. Brian Smith couldn't even stop himself from getting sacked when he was coach. Players hate him.

He’s always good for quick turnaround. He’s a proven coach, probably even the best tactically. Luck has stopped him from winning a few premierships.

 

[hindy111]

Momentum swung. You think that they put the cue in the rack ? I didn’t see it that way.

I did. We took risks we never would of if the game was closer. They played more open also and where not as frugal with the ball. We never where in the game. Scoreline flattered us. Tigers for 70mins where superior.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I think that's easier said than done and will take a change in tactics, as previously mentioned relating to our defensive line. I'm not sure the team will actually change tactics, at least in the interim. I hope we do though.

'Effort areas' include getting all the way back with the ref after a tackle. If it means you don't get to move up quickly on the next play then so be it. Other teams are happy to sit back and let us march up field. We need to return the favour.

 

[hindy111]

What would you know mr 75%

To my defense i explained that there was a higher chance we would lose as 75% is closer to 85% then 100%.

 

[hineyrulz]

Is he? He hasnt played a whole game of fullback for f**k knows how long ... might be worth a shot, but i wouldnt be confident anything improves substantially - and then we have to find a winger who wont be a liabilaty

At least George Jennings showed he is capable of stepping up if needed, i thought he went ok.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Semi was awesome bringing the ball back from our line, quite often getting us a penalty. I don't think the Plane is going to be anywhere near as effective in this area and to be honest I don't think he wants to be either.

Gennings was pretty good in this area today, and Auva'a does it well too.

 

[Chipmunk]

Gennings was pretty good in this area today, and Auva'a does it well too.

Agreed, I'd have them both in the 13.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Don’t seem to hate him at the Warriors. He is a coaching director not the coach.

He isn't allowed to text players that's why!!

 

[Noise]

'Effort areas' include getting all the way back with the ref after a tackle. If it means you don't get to move up quickly on the next play then so be it. Other teams are happy to sit back and let us march up field. We need to return the favour.

The Dragons have been using this tactic (of sitting back and waiting for the attack to come to them) for the past couple of season and it has been to their detriment. It is no surprise that this tactic is working well for them now.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Hoffman and Norman.

Both already have important roles in our edge defence though. We would most likely solve one problem and create another.

French is a chance of coming back though. Hayne's no chance...his injury is likely 6 weeks (4 if he's lucky)according to my mate on the med staff so we can forget about him for a while. They were also debating whether to bring Guth back this week due to our fullback issues...but thankfully decided to hold him back. Physically he is ready to go

Nice