Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I watched the game on Kayo and although I wish I could say that we’ll be better this year … no, we won’t.
Wifey said we played well in the first half and I agreed with her but I reminded wifey that we only play well for one half of football. Wifey got excited 5 minutes into the second half and I said now we have to work even harder as a team.
We didn’t, the longer the game went, the worse we got.
It’s hard to tell on the tele but I couldn’t hear or see any of our multiple captains revving the players up in the last quarter of the game. It seems they all have their preferred spots behind the goal posts when the opposition score.
Anyway enough of the positivity.
Maguire is not a tactical coach his inability to use his bench as a weapon has been poor since day one .. hopefully the club is talking to someone to take over next season as Maguire is just keeping that seat warm !
Positives:
Effort in D for 60 mins
We looked to have much better structure and more expansion play in attack than last year
Our line speed in defence is MUCH better than last year.
Ken M had a great game
Kelma & LL were huge although Kelma gets lazy in defence
I thought Brooks had a good game
Hastings wasnt horrible
Both centres looked sharp in attack
Simpkins had his best game and didnt suck
Was very pleasantly surprised with Peacheys defence and thought he added something in attack. I might consider starting him at 13 and bringing Joffa on later
Negatives
Hastings is not the messiah
Stupid schoolboy mistakes (PTB errors etc)
Our goal line defence
Gildarts defence
We couldnt maintain intensity/energy/effort and lift when needed
Overall I was actually pretty pleased and we played much better than I expected. Even with the outs that is still a star studded team that beats ours man for man.
Fair summary 👍
Gildart in attack is a one trick pony ...you gotta try and beat your man on the outside at least once ...get that inside man to over commit so the step inside works ...after the 2nd time he stepped inside they were waiting for him every time and as 5150 said his defence was poor ..he doesn't need to come in when Melbourne score 1st ...we had them in numbers
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
We don't even pick a bench that will be useful .....as we spoke about Garner pffft ....start him or don't pick him
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
We don't even pick a bench that will be useful .....as we spoke about Garner pffft ....start him or don't pick him
I do agree, the bench was poor, but we can't continue to use our 2nd rowers to the point they start making lazy errors because we overworked them. I know he is trying to save interchanges but I don't want Garner and Seyfarth on in the last 20 mins when we are trying to win a game.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
I do too mate. Was very poor.
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
We don't even pick a bench that will be useful .....as we spoke about Garner pffft ....start him or don't pick him
I think Madges strange/poor use of the bench is a factor of the lack of confidence he had in them. He (and all of us) knew that the intensity would drop when they came on and at that time we were still in it but couldnt afford that drop in intensity. I think Madge waited until the fresh legs would outweigh the intensity dropoff. Didnt work obviously.
I know it leaves us a 2nd rower short, but I'd replace Garner with Mikaele, at least its a big body.
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
I do too mate. Was very poor.
Bench use didn’t make sense and together with the poor defensive reads by the centres cost us the game. We seemed to have numbers but Melbourne still got through easily. undone the good work by the middle.
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
We don't even pick a bench that will be useful .....as we spoke about Garner pffft ....start him or don't pick him
I think Madges strange/poor use of the bench is a factor of the lack of confidence he had in them. He (and all of us) knew that the intensity would drop when they came on and at that time we were still in it but couldnt afford that drop in intensity. I think Madge waited until the fresh legs would outweigh the intensity dropoff. Didnt work obviously.
I know it leaves us a 2nd rower short, but I'd replace Garner with Mikaele, at least its a big body.
Mikaele was bog average in State Cup today..not a fan of rewarding promotion just cause it's different..
I'd dare say with Tamou back ..Twal will drop back to the bench in Garner's spot and use Seyfarth as edge cover going of trials..
Not sure what they will do at Hooker if Simpkin is out ..Peachey there for big minutes doesn't inspire and takes away his value as a ball player link man in the middle..that is where he is best for the team...
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
We don't even pick a bench that will be useful .....as we spoke about Garner pffft ....start him or don't pick him
I think Madges strange/poor use of the bench is a factor of the lack of confidence he had in them. He (and all of us) knew that the intensity would drop when they came on and at that time we were still in it but couldnt afford that drop in intensity. I think Madge waited until the fresh legs would outweigh the intensity dropoff. Didnt work obviously.
I know it leaves us a 2nd rower short, but I'd replace Garner with Mikaele, at least its a big body.
Mikaele was bog average in State Cup today..not a fan of rewarding promotion just cause it's different..
I'd dare say with Tamou back ..Twal will drop back to the bench in Garner's spot and use Seyfarth as edge cover going of trials..
Not sure what they will do at Hooker if Simpkin is out ..Peachey there for big minutes doesn't inspire and takes away his value as a ball player link man in the middle..that is where he is best for the team...
If Simpkin is out we have to upgrade Rua imo
Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
We don't even pick a bench that will be useful .....as we spoke about Garner pffft ....start him or don't pick him
I think Madges strange/poor use of the bench is a factor of the lack of confidence he had in them. He (and all of us) knew that the intensity would drop when they came on and at that time we were still in it but couldnt afford that drop in intensity. I think Madge waited until the fresh legs would outweigh the intensity dropoff. Didnt work obviously.
I know it leaves us a 2nd rower short, but I'd replace Garner with Mikaele, at least its a big body.
Mikaele was bog average in State Cup today..not a fan of rewarding promotion just cause it's different..
I'd dare say with Tamou back ..Twal will drop back to the bench in Garner's spot and use Seyfarth as edge cover going of trials..
Not sure what they will do at Hooker if Simpkin is out ..Peachey there for big minutes doesn't inspire and takes away his value as a ball player link man in the middle..that is where he is best for the team...
If Simpkin is out we have to upgrade Rua imo
How did he go in State Cup?
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Brooks and Maguire press conference.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/wests-tigers-press-conference!821205
I’m a bit over hearing Maguire say “we’ve just got to”. You’ve been saying it for years and we’re still not.
He also needs to sort out his interchange, and fast. His use of the interchange has been poor for years and last night we were again left with 1 player playing 10 minutes and 1 playing 20. It’s a waste of a bench spot.
I actually think it cost us the game.
We don't even pick a bench that will be useful .....as we spoke about Garner pffft ....start him or don't pick him
I think Madges strange/poor use of the bench is a factor of the lack of confidence he had in them. He (and all of us) knew that the intensity would drop when they came on and at that time we were still in it but couldnt afford that drop in intensity. I think Madge waited until the fresh legs would outweigh the intensity dropoff. Didnt work obviously.
I know it leaves us a 2nd rower short, but I'd replace Garner with Mikaele, at least its a big body.
Mikaele was bog average in State Cup today..not a fan of rewarding promotion just cause it's different..
I'd dare say with Tamou back ..Twal will drop back to the bench in Garner's spot and use Seyfarth as edge cover going of trials..
Not sure what they will do at Hooker if Simpkin is out ..Peachey there for big minutes doesn't inspire and takes away his value as a ball player link man in the middle..that is where he is best for the team...
If Simpkin is out we have to upgrade Rua imo
How did he go in State Cup?
Average run out of puff after 50mins..
