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[N.C.]

And last year's team was better than both.

Yes we've really missed that Fitzhenry fellow, haven't we?

 

[Marshall_magic]

Heighno came off the bench. Galea started and in my opinion should've won the Churchill medal

BG had a blinder in the grand final, but I would've given the medal to Laffranchi. No idea how why they gave it to Prince, he had a good game, not great, just good.

 

[Tigerm]

And last year's team was better than both.

let's hope next years team is the best yet?

 

[BuffaloRules]

Whatuira was absolutely outstanding in 2005..,

 

[Radical Rat]

BG had a blinder in the grand final, but I would've given the medal to Laffranchi. No idea how why they gave it to Prince, he had a good game, not great, just good.

I've watched that game about 300 times and Prince had a blinder. Had the ball on a string.

 

[TrigaTheTiger]

Anyone who honestly thinks that Pat Richards was a better player in 05 than Tiquiri is for us now is having themselves on.

The main point I think Farah is trying to get across is that in 05 it was all about "get the ball to benji."

Most of us on here as well were bemoaning our forwards.

Right now, we have attacking weapons across the park - when fully fit, we have the best left hand side in the comp.

Additionally, our forward pack is significantly more balanced than 05.

We will win the comp this year and we have finally put together a squad that will be thereabouts over the next three or four years as well.

Im one of the biggest critics of the Tigers administration, but by god, they have put together a great TEAM.

 

[Radical Rat]

Anyone who honestly thinks that Pat Richards was a better player in 05 than Tiquiri is for us now is having themselves on.

The main point I think Farah is trying to get across is that in 05 it was all about "get the ball to benji."

Most of us on here as well were bemoaning our forwards.

Right now, we have attacking weapons across the park - when fully fit, we have the best left hand side in the comp.

Additionally, our forward pack is significantly more balanced than 05.

We will win the comp this year and we have finally put together a squad
that will be thereabouts over the next three or four years as well.

I think you need to get yourself a DVD of the the 05 Tigers season highlights, that much change your mind on Pat Richards. I love Lote as well though, I'd be happy to take either

Im one of the biggest critics of the Tigers administration, but by god, they have put together a great TEAM.

 

[N.C.]

Er... So what's your point, radrat?

 

[Tyler Durden]

all fluffy talk. at the end of the day, the 05 team were premiers and the best that the 11 team can do is to match that. debate over which was better does not matter.

focus on the first semi final - incredibly crucial to win this one, because it is very likely that the loser will have to front up to a full suncorp if they survive week 1.

 

[TrigaTheTiger]

Its more than just winning one.

The 05 team went walkabout for four years.

This one will back it up.

 

[Radical Rat]

Anyone who honestly thinks that Pat Richards was a better player in 05 than Tiquiri is for us now is having themselves on.

The main point I think Farah is trying to get across is that in 05 it was all about "get the ball to benji."

Most of us on here as well were bemoaning our forwards.

Right now, we have attacking weapons across the park - when fully fit, we have the best left hand side in the comp.

Additionally, our forward pack is significantly more balanced than 05.

We will win the comp this year and we have finally put together a squad
that will be thereabouts over the next three or four years as well.

I think you need to get yourself a dvd of our 05 season highlights, that might change your mind on Patty Richards. Although I love Lote as well, I'll take either of them.

Im one of the biggest critics of the Tigers administration, but by god, they have put together a great TEAM.

I think you need to get yourself a dvd of our 05 season highlights, that might change your mind on Patty Richards.

 

[westie]

Yes we've really missed that Fitzhenry fellow, haven't we?

Probably more Payten and Farah's form than anything. Having a fullback that could catch wasn't a bad option either.

 

[mepelthwack]

Sure our backrow now is better than back then but let's face it, the likes of o'neill and Halatau were in career best form during that 05 finals series. Can our current guys keep up?

Sure hope so.

 

[westie]

Speaking of former back rowers... Manu is absolutely killing it at the moment.

 

[TrigaTheTiger]

Hey RR - I might have seen that DVD just a coupla times.

Rose coloured glasses man -

 

[Tiger Hawk]

Probably more Payten and Farah's form than anything. Having a fullback that could catch wasn't a bad option either.

Moltzen hasn't dropped a ball going on 3 weeks now!!

I think this year's team is better suited to playing under the current rule interpretations - just like the '05 team was better suited to playing under the '05 rule interpretations.

Am a little concerned after Saturday's performance, but with players due to come back, other players still finding their feet or fitness (or both), plus a short turn-around (Mon to Sat), I think you can understand why they were a little flat.