PRE-GAME Round 3 - Tigers vs Broncos

[Wolfie]

Nick Parfitt won that award three times, it still doesn't automatically convert to a successful NRL career. The jury is still out on Isaako which Bennett will be well aware.

Look at Shannon Walker as well. Killed it in Qcup

 

[Socnorb]

Not sure mate. He had a good year, but it's not like he had the wraps on him somebody Haas or Fifita has is my point. It's not like I'm saying dont sign him either, I just think a 3 year deal for him is a bit much just now.

The thing I like about him is that he seems to be relatively mistake free.

 

[Wolfie]

The thing I like about him is that he seems to be relatively mistake free.

He does.

 

[Accept]

Look at Shannon Walker as well. Killed it in Qcup

As do Shayne Neumann, Marmin Barba, Daniel Ogden and Carlin Andersen. Success in the minors often doesn't convert into the big time.

 

[mitch222]

Back up NRL FB on a lower salary before he booms up yea silly idea

Locking him up early is a good idea but i would rather go a 2 year deal. You ideally dont want your backups locked in long term in case something happens down the track. I think 3 years is generally for the established first graders of the team

 

[Alec]

I often get the feeling that the Broncs love to rush players in before they completely recover from injury. So many players come back ahead of schedule, and some (like Boyd) don't look 100% ready. I hope we aren't making a mistake with Bird if he plays this week.

 

[Jedhead]

Not certain, but I think his FG kicking percentage is currently 100% as well. he proved his worth when we lost Kahu last Friday night. His goals made the difference to a win or a loss.

 

[pagey]

I wouldn't be in a rush to bring Sua back. He was complete garbo in round 1. Oppacic will be on the bench again this week i'd imagine as it's Bird's first game back and he provides decent cover.

It's disappointing that Kahu is facing a month or two on the sidelines. I feel if he was fit Oates may have moved to the bench.

If Boyd doesn't pull his finger out soon, he's going to be forced to move to centre. He just doesn't seem to have the fitness, pace or ability to bend over for grubbers anymore. Will probably need a walking stick come next year, and mobility scooter for his final season in 2021... fml

Everyone was garbo in rd 1 except maybe tpj

 

[Socnorb]

As do Shayne Neumann, Marmin Barba, Daniel Ogden and Carlin Andersen. Success in the minors often doesn't convert into the big time.

Some guys will go on and do exactly the same job at the higher level, and benefit from having better players around them. it's all about temperament.

 

[mitch222]

For sure, but wheres the money coming from?

I dont see a spot for Kahu in the starting side.

I do
On the wing where he belongs. Dont underestimate how important he is to our side. Not only is he our goal kicker but he does alot of the little things too. Dont forget he was the one who caught that short drop out against the cowboys when we had our backs to the wall at 8-0 down and looking at possibly 14-0. We scored off that set to.

 

[Super Freak]

Isaako is a quality player.

You can always tell which players are going to succeed at NRL level and which players aren't, Isaako is one of those that will succeed.

We lock him up, he won't disappoint.

 

[BroncsFan]

Broncos need to look at a guy like Jayson Bukuya for next season.comes off contract this year has heaps of experience would fit into the back row

Why??? He's like a carbon copy of Glenn

 

[Broncs_Fan]

Isaako is a quality player.

You can always tell which players are going to succeed at NRL level and which players aren't, Isaako is one of those that will succeed.

We lock him up, he won't disappoint.

I was also impressed with his goal kicking. Very solid under the bright lights.

 

[Unbreakable]

Isaako is a quality player.

You can always tell which players are going to succeed at NRL level and which players aren't, Isaako is one of those that will succeed.

We lock him up, he won't disappoint.

Agree, you can tell he's going to be good by his body & ability to kick the ball, he's a natural footy player. I think at absolute worst he will be a Sosaia Feki level finisher that can also kick goals and do Feldt style kick-off & drop-outs. Every club needs those type of players, especially us with Oates likely moving on at the end of the season.

 

[Broncos Maestro]

Issako really has impressed me and is another player I would give 3 year contract.

For sure, but wheres the money coming from?

I dont see a spot for Kahu in the starting side.

I’m sure we can get the boys to do lawn mowing services for a pensioner at roughly $1,000 per hour. Worked for Manly didn’t it???

 

[007]

I do
On the wing where he belongs. Dont underestimate how important he is to our side. Not only is he our goal kicker but he does alot of the little things too. Dont forget he was the one who caught that short drop out against the cowboys when we had our backs to the wall at 8-0 down and looking at possibly 14-0. We scored off that set to.

Not at all, his body is fragile, hes klumsy at times as a player, is unreliable as a centre, does not have the size for a centre. Oates and Isaako bring more to the side on the wings.

 

[Super Freak]

 

[Super Freak]

Wests Tigers:

1. Corey Thompson
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Esan Marsters
4. Kevin Naiqama
5. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
6. Benji Marshall (c)
7. Luke Brooks
8. Russell Packer
9. Pita Godinet
10. Ben Matulino
11. Chris Lawrence
12. Robbie Rochow
13. Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange:

14. Matt McIlwrick
15. Alex Twal
16. Michael Chee Kam
17. Josh Aloiai

Reserves:

18. Tyson Gamble
19. Sauaso Sue
20. Tim Grant
21. Taane Milne