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looks like the nrl media narrative on our game is going to be that the tigers were the better team and were robbed by CNK's gamesmanship. Basically that we got lucky. So I really hope we knock off one of Melbourne/Brisbane over the next 2 weeks to prove to the Sydney centric punditry class that we are not a mirage and are indeed the real deal.
Take the money and lock up Leka and Demitric for the next 10 years.
Build a nucleus around these two.
They are the future.
Build a nucleus around these two.
They are the future.
Tough day to be a Tigers player. Few fans bit harsh. I thought they played great even with the missing players and only just lost by 2. After the last few years that’s an infinite improvement.
Luai facing a 1-2 week ban. Confirms he should have been binned
I can't get over how pissy Benji was in the presser - as if they we reffed out of the game, couldn't be less true - compare that to how AW answered the question about the Luai high shot - proud of our club for that sort of attitude actually
It was unequivocally a penalty. Maybe CNK's theatrics are a bit distasteful but the decision was correct. Tigers fans bitching about it can pound sand.
Jackson Ford can do no right in some peoples books SMH.
38 minutes for 147m, 8 tackle breaks. I thought he was excellent punch off the bench and it was taking 3 guys to tackle him almost every time.
Im still all for keeping Halasima on the bench and bring him on as impact, lets not rush the kids development. Both him and Demetric still have some of those 'schoolground footy' antics to their game they need to shed IMO. But I haven't been this excited for a pair of homegrown forwards in a loooong time.
Erin Clarke is like Jazz but on steroids (figuratively, but looking at him maybe literally lol).
Also, for Metcalf - on one hand he still looks a little shaky and disjointed but there's also something there that makes me think he's going to turn into a really good half.
Reminded me a lot of the victory a couple of years ago against the sharks where SJ wanted the moment and slotted the goal. Starting to see little glimpses of SJ’s input into Metcalf. That try of his constructed from an Egan break also was reminiscent of a game against rabbits last year that saw SJ score with TMM close at hand backing up. Pompey is really starting to believe in himself now and is really deceptive with that left foot step. Just a great all round victory in my view with work ons. Thought the handling from the team in the conditions was exceptional
Scores a try, gets 100% kicks, no errors, 1 missed tackle, ran the ball 15 times (we said he didn't run enough last week).
It wasn't a back's game in that rain and yes there needs to be more improvement, but he's only going to get better.
That last penalty kick while in front of goal would have been hard. Rain, pressure to win and fatigue.
I said it 2 weeks ago, live in the moment bruv, be happy.
Had to go to bed straight after the game, was a little wired struggling to get to sleep lol. Agree with a lot that’s being written.
First off, how frickin good is Leka. I’d give Niukore the Storm and Broncos games to get his shit together. Then replace him with Leka if he’s doesn’t improve significantly.
I was confident our forwards would beat theirs and that’s pretty much what happened. Erin has been really good, I still think he should be our impact 14 it also gives a halfway option for hooker cover, but that’s just my opinion.
The real test is coming in the next 2 games for our forwards. I’ll admit I’m not confident of our chances and we don’t have the halves to get us out of trouble.
Hope Hughes is still out for the Storm. Makes our job a little easier.
How long do we run Egan for 80? Our byes are pretty well spaced out unlike last year.
I want us to just keep running out with Metcalf and CHT no matter what tbh. If they can have 35+ games together by 2027, I think we’ll be in a better place than other clubs.
Ed was exceptional
First off, how frickin good is Leka. I’d give Niukore the Storm and Broncos games to get his shit together. Then replace him with Leka if he’s doesn’t improve significantly.
I was confident our forwards would beat theirs and that’s pretty much what happened. Erin has been really good, I still think he should be our impact 14 it also gives a halfway option for hooker cover, but that’s just my opinion.
The real test is coming in the next 2 games for our forwards. I’ll admit I’m not confident of our chances and we don’t have the halves to get us out of trouble.
Hope Hughes is still out for the Storm. Makes our job a little easier.
How long do we run Egan for 80? Our byes are pretty well spaced out unlike last year.
I want us to just keep running out with Metcalf and CHT no matter what tbh. If they can have 35+ games together by 2027, I think we’ll be in a better place than other clubs.
Ed was exceptional
Ford’s been epic off the bench. Was really impressed by our ball handling in the wet apart from a couple of Barnett dropped balls. Had a good laugh at Laiataua in support of Halasima with a beaming smile until he shushes the crowd and his face dropped. Sort of looked towards the box and must have thought coach isn’t going to be happy. Stacey looked like he was saying some choice words. Amazing player and play though and deserved the moment. Thought Barnett hit the nail on the head, if Halasima stays grounded, he’s going to be special. Think he will be either way and confidence is important, but humbleness is good trait
Leka + Ali, that edge is going to develop into something special. Reminded me of the good old days of his uncle Ali Lauititi and his edge combo with Clinton Toopi.
We got two weeks to savour this victory
Two weeks to enjoy these 4 delicious points
Two weeks to debate, argue and agree, disagree how good this game was
Two weeks.
I am looking forward to this two weeks.
Well done Warriors.
Let’s enjoy the WIN.
Two weeks to enjoy these 4 delicious points
Two weeks to debate, argue and agree, disagree how good this game was
Two weeks.
I am looking forward to this two weeks.
Well done Warriors.
Let’s enjoy the WIN.
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I've got to say the development has been good.
How good was pompeys try ?
How good was pompeys try ?
It looks like after this round, we are going to be leading the comp in total running meters, post contact meters once the stats from today's game are incorporated. Made essentially 2000m in this game again, like last week. That's more meters than what Manly made in that crazy game against the Raiders last week where they had 68% of possession over the whole game. So for all the talk about losing go-forward post -AFB, we seem to be doing just fine in that category.
also Shout out Kosi, good game son. He's always getting put in games with the biggest chirpers.
Highlight of the match for me was Luai's reaction after he was far too slow trying to smash Taine and Leka ran down the wing. Hard to spot but he throws his arms down in a little tantrum. Beautiful stuff.
Highlight of the match for me was Luai's reaction after he was far too slow trying to smash Taine and Leka ran down the wing. Hard to spot but he throws his arms down in a little tantrum. Beautiful stuff.
Tbf fair we’ve been pretty good for cnk- gave him a lifeline when Canberra didn’t want him, handed him the number 1 jersey and guaranteed he’d keep it even when rts came back- he was able to extend his career and reclaim his kiwi jersey.
And he’s been great for us too- played his heart out- it’s been a mutually beneficial relationship and I don’t think there will be any hard feelings when the time to part ways comes.
And he’s been great for us too- played his heart out- it’s been a mutually beneficial relationship and I don’t think there will be any hard feelings when the time to part ways comes.
My favorite hobby is to go check out opposition fan forums (game day and pre-game) after an epic win like that. Many Tigers fans were all confident of a 13+ win and thought we would be a push-over as a bottom 4 team. Don't know of a single big NRL pundit who had us winning this game. So they can all go and pound dust. 2025 is starting to look like 2023 again.