what I wasn’t prepared for was the barrage of negativity from tigers fans. Right from the warm up and run on it was very quiet but as soon as the first try was scored things got nasty. And it went beyond the obvious brooks/ad bashing, like “klem is a waste of money”, “run harder papilii”, “you’re a bludger Staines”, etc. I have removed all the f and c bombs to keep it PG. People were feeding off each other too, including myself where I felt the need to turn around and spray another fan for carrying on like a twat. It was just an angry, abusive atmosphere and not somewhere I want to hang out in the future. Not sure if it’s any better in our Sydney venues but certainly missed any sense of comraderie, passion, humour or resilience…

Campbelltown will be interesting in a couple of weeks. Hopefully everyone has come to terms with what is happening to this season 

what I wasn’t prepared for was the barrage of negativity from tigers fans. Right from the warm up and run on it was very quiet but as soon as the first try was scored things got nasty. And it went beyond the obvious brooks/ad bashing, like “klem is a waste of money”, “run harder papilii”, “you’re a bludger Staines”, etc. I have removed all the f and c bombs to keep it PG. People were feeding off each other too, including myself where I felt the need to turn around and spray another fan for carrying on like a twat. It was just an angry, abusive atmosphere and not somewhere I want to hang out in the future. Not sure if it’s any better in our Sydney venues but certainly missed any sense of comraderie, passion, humour or resilience…

Exactly the same at Leichhardt Rounds 1 & 2. I think the club and fans are on a precipice.

The fans are frustrated which I get, but never condone that behaviour.

what I wasn’t prepared for was the barrage of negativity from tigers fans. Right from the warm up and run on it was very quiet but as soon as the first try was scored things got nasty. And it went beyond the obvious brooks/ad bashing, like “klem is a waste of money”, “run harder papilii”, “you’re a bludger Staines”, etc. I have removed all the f and c bombs to keep it PG. People were feeding off each other too, including myself where I felt the need to turn around and spray another fan for carrying on like a twat. It was just an angry, abusive atmosphere and not somewhere I want to hang out in the future. Not sure if it’s any better in our Sydney venues but certainly missed any sense of comraderie, passion, humour or resilience…

Agree. I think both those players offer more than Twal. Joffa was our best last year and should be in the side. 

Hoping Joffa finds his strength and form.

But if he did - Barring injuries - who would Joffa replace in our 17?

For me it would be abetween Twal and Joffa?

Sums up the paradox of this team. We are playing rubbish, worse than last year, but our best forward from last year cant force his way into the squad.

imo should have been named captain. Something is seriously up I’m reckoning. Whether he has said something or doesn’t agree with, but he should be in the 17.

Honestly, I just think he is lacking fitness from no preseason.

Since he was 18th up in Brisbane will he play reserves this week? The game is at 1pm today in Sydney. I doubt it which doesn’t help his fitness at all. He was our best last year and should be playing imo. 

Daine Laurie played last week after playing in Melbourne the night before so I would expect him to play if they can get him back in time.

I was more thinking he wouldn’t make it back in time. Hopefully he does as he needs a run and to show his value. 

half our players have dropped off a cliff this year 

Laurie made it after flying back from Melbourne.

Hoping Joffa finds his strength and form.

But if he did - Barring injuries - who would Joffa replace in our 17?

For me it would be abetween Twal and Joffa?

Sums up the paradox of this team. We are playing rubbish, worse than last year, but our best forward from last year cant force his way into the squad.

imo should have been named captain. Something is seriously up I’m reckoning. Whether he has said something or doesn’t agree with, but he should be in the 17.

Honestly, I just think he is lacking fitness from no preseason.

Since he was 18th up in Brisbane will he play reserves this week? The game is at 1pm today in Sydney. I doubt it which doesn’t help his fitness at all. He was our best last year and should be playing imo. 

Daine Laurie played last week after playing in Melbourne the night before so I would expect him to play if they can get him back in time.

I was more thinking he wouldn’t make it back in time. Hopefully he does as he needs a run and to show his value. 

half our players have dropped off a cliff this year 

Hoping Joffa finds his strength and form.

But if he did - Barring injuries - who would Joffa replace in our 17?

For me it would be abetween Twal and Joffa?

Sums up the paradox of this team. We are playing rubbish, worse than last year, but our best forward from last year cant force his way into the squad.

imo should have been named captain. Something is seriously up I’m reckoning. Whether he has said something or doesn’t agree with, but he should be in the 17.

Honestly, I just think he is lacking fitness from no preseason.

Since he was 18th up in Brisbane will he play reserves this week? The game is at 1pm today in Sydney. I doubt it which doesn’t help his fitness at all. He was our best last year and should be playing imo. 

Daine Laurie played last week after playing in Melbourne the night before so I would expect him to play if they can get him back in time.