February 9, 2023 7:16 pm
Wasn’t good from Wakeham but he definitely needed the run. Would’ve come back late to pre-season training at the Dogs after the World Cup and then has had only a few weeks with us. Just seems to not be in sync with many of the other guys but did lay on a beautiful short pass for Sukkar.We are one Doueihi hammy tear or a Brooks calf twinge away from disaster.
The backups are horrible
- I don't understand the Wakeham signing to top 30. I'm sure if a half goes down Sheens will shift Laurie to the halves and Staines come in to fullback. It's a wasted spot.
100%, or Will Smith even. Camroux even shades him so far.
February 9, 2023 7:23 pm
wow, that was actually an excellent try. Was that Bula injecting and offloading to Matamua?
February 9, 2023 7:28 pm
Stef, Pole....some good signs for the pack.
February 9, 2023 7:30 pm
Like I said, Brandon Wakeham is the next joey.
February 9, 2023 7:43 pm
I know it’s only the first trial …. But seriously our defence looks very very brittle. I’ll wait til after next week to see what our nrl players put up.
I know we’ve talked up a more expansive gameplay, but gee wiz Tim get our defence right‼️
Tiger5150 reacted
February 9, 2023 8:17 pm
Wasn’t expecting much from this game so not really disappointed. Good to see Stef back on the park and showing his power game.
February 9, 2023 8:30 pm
Positives
- Stef
- Some other forwards impressed, Seyfarth had moments, Pole again looked a first grader, Matamua had moments, Jane or james(?)
- Staines looked keen to be involved
- Kepaoa had his moments
- Bula's involvement in that try showed real exciting promise and I can see why Sheens rates him. That one play showed more involvement and spark than Ive seen from Laurie.
- Early in the game I think that there were very small glimpses of what Sheens is doing. In particular teh ball playing between forwards was noticeable and at times impressive but of course you need to earn the right first (2012 flashbacks),
- Peni's try was genuinely impressive, not only for Bulas involvement but the skill level of the short offloads and the fact that a player was there to take the pass. I genuinely dont think that happens over the last 5 years Tigers teams or players. In that move I think we saw the work that Sheens has done this offseason. That was exciting to me.
- We didnt appear to gas out.
Negatives
- Defence generally and especially wide out. Of course early days, young players, combinations, lack of experience etc etc etc....but it did happen. Again.
- Halves. Our back up halves are woeful, all the way down. God help us if Brooks or AD go down.
- Rua was very disappointing for mine. Slow, sloppy service, poor defence.
- Scolari looked way out of his depth
Mike and CanberraTiger reacted
February 9, 2023 8:42 pm
"shat Sheens" That's best part of your comment.Positives
- Stef
- Some other forwards impressed, Seyfarth had moments, Pole again looked a first grader, Matamua had moments, Jane or james(?)
- Staines looked keen to be involved
- Kepaoa had his moments
- Bula's involvement in that try showed real exciting promise and I can see why Sheens rates him. That one play showed more involvement and spark than Ive seen from Laurie.
- Early in the game I think that there were very small glimpses of shat Sheens is doing. In particular teh ball playing between forwards was noticeable and at times impressive but of course you need to earn the right first (2012 flashbacks),
- Peni's try was genuinely impressive, not only for Bulas involvement but the skill level of the short offloads and the fact that a player was there to take the pass. I genuinely dont think that happens over the last 5 years Tigers teams or players. In that move I think we saw the work that Sheens has done this offseason. That was exciting to me.
- We didnt appear to gas out.
Negatives
- Defence generally and especially wide out. Of course early days, young players, combinations, lack of experience etc etc etc....but it did happen. Again.
- Halves. Our back up halves are woeful, all the way down. God help us if Brooks or AD go down.
- Rua was very disappointing for mine. Slow, sloppy service, poor defence.
- Scolari looked way out of his depth
Tiger5150 reacted
February 9, 2023 8:50 pm
I know we didn’t win the ruck in this game, but Simpkins was very one dimensional. His service was questionable aswell for mine. Also early in the game he wasn’t at dummy half and Pole thru a woeful pass on the last to one of our halves.Positives
- Stef
- Some other forwards impressed, Seyfarth had moments, Pole again looked a first grader, Matamua had moments, Jane or james(?)
- Staines looked keen to be involved
- Kepaoa had his moments
- Bula's involvement in that try showed real exciting promise and I can see why Sheens rates him. That one play showed more involvement and spark than Ive seen from Laurie.
- Early in the game I think that there were very small glimpses of shat Sheens is doing. In particular teh ball playing between forwards was noticeable and at times impressive but of course you need to earn the right first (2012 flashbacks),
- Peni's try was genuinely impressive, not only for Bulas involvement but the skill level of the short offloads and the fact that a player was there to take the pass. I genuinely dont think that happens over the last 5 years Tigers teams or players. In that move I think we saw the work that Sheens has done this offseason. That was exciting to me.
- We didnt appear to gas out.
Negatives
- Defence generally and especially wide out. Of course early days, young players, combinations, lack of experience etc etc etc....but it did happen. Again.
- Halves. Our back up halves are woeful, all the way down. God help us if Brooks or AD go down.
- Rua was very disappointing for mine. Slow, sloppy service, poor defence.
- Scolari looked way out of his depth
I wasn’t a fan of the forwards ball playing either tbh… honestly think Marshall has been in their ears too much. Would much rather a dare I say it a Jacko type lock.
Tiger5150 reacted
February 9, 2023 8:57 pm
Defence was hugely concerning.
We are in huge trouble if we're looking at Talau to play regular FG.
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