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HOW IN THE HELL DID WE WIN THAT ONE?

Posted by Glenn Lifetime Eel on July 7, 2015 at 1:06pm

I must say that last night's game was one of the poorest games Parra has played this season. You would be excused if you thought they had never played together before as their execution was so poor.

Dropped ball, ball thrown behind players, defence ineffective particularly on both edges and players go forward stopped in tracks by good Tigers defence. Semi had by far worst defensive effort all season missing numerous tackles, one that led to a try.

So how did we win? Maybe because yet another howler by video referees disallowing first Tigers try and refs caning Tigers with penalties all second half. Certainly had 50/50 decisions go with us last two games, has the tide turned on the referee front?

By the way congratulations to Semi, first player in over 60 years, to score multiple tries in 5 consecutive games. Also now equal top try scorer after missing about 5 games thru injury, great effort especially considering where we sit on ladder.

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SuperEel 22 July 7, 2015 at 1:10pm

That wasn't a howler for their first try. The on-field ref said no try, Tedesco had no control over the ball and the only reason the ball didn't bounce was because it hit Norman's boot.

I think you're selling Parra a little short here. The team really should've lost that game but they found a way to win. Something they haven't been able to do for a number of years.
Tin Tim July 7, 2015 at 1:22pm

The ball went forward off Tedesco hand on to the boot & back under his forearm. He didn't have control over it, but managed to place it down with momentum. Only thing that stopped it being a try was the fact he hit the boot coming of his hand/forearm. Apart from that who gives a hoot about the penalties. We've lost heaps like that & no one gave a rats back then, so why worry now specially when it went out way!
Ham Sammich July 7, 2015 at 1:23pm

Tigers were laying all over us from the get go, the only other team that gets away with that sort of stuff is the Storm. After re-watching the game we deserved most of those penalties, some of them were because the Tigers were being lazy in previous plays and as a result the call went our way.

We won because of our inspiring captain, it's no coincidence that we score all of our points whilst he and Choc are on the field because they had to tell Sandow and Kelly to play smarter.
- SuperEel 22 > Ham Sammich July 7, 2015 at 1:28pm
  
  Now you've done it Ham. Snake's going to string you up by your boot laces.
Skipper July 7, 2015 at 1:42pm

I'm actually impressed that we were able to win after playing well for 50 mins and poorly for 30. Usually it only takes about 5-10 mins of poor play to lose a game for us. Winning ugly is just as important as a dominating win. It helps winning become a habit.
- Dachsy > Skipper July 7, 2015 at 4:27pm
  
  Well said Skipper, it's been ages since we've won a game undeserving, I feel this win, along with the previous six games, are the start of a patch of form that will make us proud.
Alan Hunt July 7, 2015 at 1:46pm

We were dreadful last night, only won because we played an even worse Tigers.
eels93 July 7, 2015 at 1:52pm

You say it looked as if they have never played together before. Well that is the case with the spine, first time they have all played together. Not trying to excuse the poor play but there has been a fair reshuffle in the spine over the past few games ( 3 different hookers).
Premier2018 July 7, 2015 at 2:02pm

I'd say the refs were very friendly to us.

When we were weak they targeted us, now it's the tigers.

I think the NRL has an agenda to remove one sydney team. If the tigers financial and playing situation doesn't turn around it could be them.
- SuperEel 22 > Premier2018 July 7, 2015 at 2:07pm
  
  A merger for an already merged club. Please welcome to the competition the North Sydney Wests Balmain Tigers or the Perth Wests Balmain Tigers.