Team list Tuesday ! Trial vs Raiders

[Happy MEel]

They had a 120 game halfback on at the end there and who knows how many other top 30 players. We had all part-timers.

Mannah and Kaufusi were on in that 4th quarter at a minimum. It wasn’t a complete part-timer side.

 

[Happy MEel]

Parry looked a class above Dunster tonight

 

[Bazal]

Timmynator is fine. He's copped a lot of shit cos he's been a mainstay in an underperforming side but I suspect he's always been value for money.

Oh no doubt. And like I said, it's only one game.

But I'm not sure I've ever seen him look so far behind the pace of the game

 

[Noise]

Parry looked a class above Dunster tonight

Yep. Dunster looks skinnier than French

 

[Eelogical]

The one with the most alcohol stuffed in his pants.

I'd say Davey. Being a fellow Queenslander, @Gary Gutful would confirm.

 

[hineyrulz]

Mannah and Kaufusi were on in that 4th quarter at a minimum. It wasn’t a complete part-timer side.

But we tore them to shreds the first half lol.

Classic Pou.

 

[Eelogical]

Timmynator is fine. He's copped a lot of shit cos he's been a mainstay in an underperforming side but I suspect he's always been value for money.

I'm not giving him shit. I'm just getting the feeling he's at least one season past it. There's nothing wrong with getting old in NRL terms. But, XXXX amount of seasons of getting belted, HIA's, no premierships and a spoon at the end of the 2018 season doesn't really ignite a players motivation to go to the next level. Expect more of the same (less) of Timmy this season.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Oh no doubt. And like I said, it's only one game.

But I'm not sure I've ever seen him look so far behind the pace of the game

I remember when Stuart arrived there was an interview with Mannah where he talked about being heavier and being happy about that (it's Timmy, everything makes him happy), and he was noticeably heavier, even if most of it was fat. But he was still pretty much the player we know. I reckon he'll get back to that. Time stands still for no one though, so this year might be his last.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I'm not giving him shit. I'm just getting the feeling he's at least one season past it. There's nothing wrong with getting old in NRL terms. But, XXXX amount of seasons of getting belted, HIA's, no premierships and a spoon at the end of the 2018 season doesn't really ignite a players motivation to go to the next level. Expect more of the same (less) of Timmy this season.

No major disagreement mate. I reckon he'll pull his weight this year.

 

[Eelogical]

No major disagreement mate. I reckon he'll pull his weight this year.

What's your minor disagreement?

 

[hindy111]

Jenko is in for a big year ..... hindy111 knows hes shit

I watched first 50mins. Then f**ked off for chinese

 

[Delboy]

An important thing to look at in trials is purely the individual performance, fair to say Mannah looked pedestrian tonight, easily turtled in the wrestle and limited impact in defence.

Great clubman, but this could be one season too many. Peni missed a few one on ones, Marata looked the goods, Lane was OK, Tepai hasn't changed.

Gennings will be challenged by several players, but there is certainly a vacancy at left centre. The starting front row is fine, will be interesting selections behind them.

The halves past the test, will need to gel but early signs are positive.

Gutho solid, but really need to see better structures when in the red zone, looks too much like last year, reasonable hit out but that's all.

 

[Eelogical]

I watched first 50mins. Then f**ked off for chinese

What a stayer!

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

What's your minor disagreement? View attachment 27249

Timmy's desire. All he knows is ones and zeros.

 

[hindy111]

Dunster = Wont play first grade. Physically small and battered in hit ups.

Alvaro = Looked slow

Tepai = Ran hard but hammered a few times

Lane = Added some second phase

Jnr = Looked good

Niakuore = Looks like he is in top 17 based on tonight.

Attack = Nothing short of putrid for me. Same crap. Trying to create space outside and not a whole lot of creativity in the middle. I hope they have a bit more for when round one comes along. What I saw was a team that will only score of bombs or mistakes...
I just dont see anyone explosive. No x factor. A peachey or Jimmy the jet , ado car, teddy etc...It is a very workmen like team. We may be good at grinding wins. I dont expect attractive footy.

 

[Eelogical]

An important thing to look at in trials is purely the individual performance, fair to say Mannah looked pedestrian tonight, easily turtled in the wrestle and limited impact in defence.

Great clubman, but this could be one season too many. Peni missed a few one on ones, Marata looked the goods, Lane was OK, Tepai hasn't changed.

Gennings will be challenged by several players, but there is certainly a vacancy at left centre. The starting front row is fine, will be interesting selections behind them.

The halves past the test, will need to gel but early signs are positive.

Gutho solid, but really need to see better structures when in the red zone, looks too much like last year, reasonable hit out but that's all.

Based purely on the trial, and I'm not getting carried away in any way at all. We still don't look dangerous in the red zone, our cohesion in defence and attack, and discipline are well short of my expectations. Also, goal kicking is going to be an on-going problem, especially in those tight matches. On a positive note, I think Lane is going to be a great addition to the side. The newbs are going to struggle for some time ( Brown, Salmon, Mahoney, etc), but will come good with the right mentoring.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Dunster = Wont play first grade. Physically small and battered in hit ups.

Alvaro = Looked slow

Tepai = Ran hard but hammered a few times

Lane = Added some second phase

Jnr = Looked good

Niakuore = Looks like he is in top 17 based on tonight.

Attack = Nothing short of putrid for me. Same crap. Trying to create space outside and not a whole lot of creativity in the middle. I hope they have a bit more for when round one comes along. What I saw was a team that will only score of bombs or mistakes...
I just dont see anyone explosive. No x factor. A peachey or Jimmy the jet , ado car, teddy etc...It is a very workmen like team. We may be good at grinding wins. I dont expect attractive footy.

Could I ask a favour of you?

 

[Noise]

Dunster = Wont play first grade. Physically small and battered in hit ups.

Alvaro = Looked slow

Tepai = Ran hard but hammered a few times

Lane = Added some second phase

Jnr = Looked good

Niakuore = Looks like he is in top 17 based on tonight.

Attack = Nothing short of putrid for me. Same crap. Trying to create space outside and not a whole lot of creativity in the middle. I hope they have a bit more for when round one comes along. What I saw was a team that will only score of bombs or mistakes...
I just dont see anyone explosive. No x factor. A peachey or Jimmy the jet , ado car, teddy etc...It is a very workmen like team. We may be good at grinding wins. I dont expect attractive footy.

Agree with most of that. Remember Brown and Mau didn’t play which could push one of Tep or Mau to the edge, the other to the bench and Nikore out.

 

[Eelogical]

Timmy's desire. All he knows is ones and zeros.

I didn't know he was a binary guy.

 

[hindy111]

Agree with most of that. Remember Brown and Mau didn’t play which could push one of Tep or Mau to the edge, the other to the bench and Nikore out.

Nikaoure seemed to have most impact. But others may of been holding back. Being a trial it is hard to tell.