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Parra & West Tigers

Posted by Glenn Lifetime Eel on July 21, 2014 at 10:10am

Saw both Parra & WT play this weekend & boy what a contrast. Both have similar makeups in their squad with a mixture of experienced & young players but that is where the comparison ends.

WT forwards passed the ball at every opportunity, Parra very infrequently. As a result if a WT forward made or created a break there w/ere players in support. Contrast that with Parra, Jo Paulo threw a beautiful pass to Ben Smith who made a break but no support.

As our forwards are basically going one out no player is expecting a pass so not supporting. THIS MUST CHANGE NOW & FOR NEXT YEAR! This is why we are not winning games. Our attack is not scoring tries. BA now has a lot of work to do to change the mindset of the forwards.

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Outrunna July 21, 2014 at 10:23am

My thoughts are if you like the West tigers so much you should go for them
- Glenn Lifetime Eel > Outrunna July 21, 2014 at 1:09pm
  
  Thanks for the positive feedback Outrunna, suggest you make a contribution next time rather than just send a dumb reply.
GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman July 21, 2014 at 10:26am

I agree.

Up until yesterday, I thought both teams were very similar.

The Tigers lifted to another level yesterday and blew the dwogs off the park, timing perfect with finals just around the corner.

I'm unsure of the tigers' injury toll but I'm guessing it's no where near as bad as ours?

I agree about the one out stuff from the forwards and this has been happening at Parra for years.

There are very few times nowadays you can have a bloke just run up, get tackled for a settler.

At least look like you MAY pass the ball or add a jink to your run at least! An offload here or there would be nice too.
- Hamish > GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman July 21, 2014 at 2:16pm
  
  Hey Punk Tigers have as many as we do out. I think 7 first graders. Although I think they might be thankful that Anasta is out. Not sure you get the same result without Blake Austin yesterday.
Tin Tim July 21, 2014 at 10:31am

Unfortunately Tigers are playing great football.
Parrakeet July 21, 2014 at 11:02am

Des said in interview after game that Tigers played ordinary. Well I thought they had a very good dig, played as a team and won. Farah as usual nominated to kick on last tackle towards end of game with 3 players outside him if he passed they would have scored again.
- Richard Jackson > Parrakeet July 21, 2014 at 11:22am
  
  Des didn't rate the Tigers? That's good, he must have been hurting!
- Glenn Lifetime Eel > Parrakeet July 21, 2014 at 1:11pm
  
  If Tigers played ordinary his side must of played shit because they were flogged.
Frank The Tank July 21, 2014 at 11:41am

Yeah yeah but we have a young side and we have a lot of missing players and we are playing above our potential..........!!!!!!!!!
Can someone please pass me the fucken vomit bucket.........
What a load of shite.
The tigers have a lot injuries, are young and inexperienced and look at how they monstered the Dogs.
The sooner BA and Co stop making excuses and aim up the sooner we can make a run for the semi's. The Tigers showed us that if you stop making excuses and aim up anything is possible even with a depleted second string side. We are young and inexperienced but the fact is we suck because we have a poor attitude. Fix this BA and we will win again.
- Muttman > Frank The Tank July 21, 2014 at 1:12pm
  
  Take Farah out of that Tigers side and they get pumped by 60. That's how crucial your key playmakers are.