Armstrong has it all over Bula in attack but his defence is suspect - tackling, positional play and kick disposals. His defence, however, will improve as he bulks up and gets more experience.
Another youngster on a meteoric rise is Ethan Strange. If he was a Tigers we would've anointed him as...
The Roosters injury woes over the past few season have been overstated. Every team endures a run of injuries at some stage and the good teams like the Panthers overcome it.
Last year the Roosters were garbage for half the season. But when injuries hit, their depleted squad rallied enough to...
A common refrain from Tigers fans is "X isn't first grade standard" but look at how many of our cast offs are playing in the NRL. Junior Pauga is case in point. While he's no world beater, he's doing a very respectable job for the Roosters.
This is the third time this season the Dogs' opponents have been reduced to 11. The only time I can remember the Tigers' opponent having 2 in the bin was the warriors in Gosford during covid.
The only thing worse than giving up a home game to Magic Round is doing so against a Qld team. Whatever financial incentive we receive can be offset by increasing membership fees. I'd gladly pay more if it meant not giving away home games.
The team list makes for grim reading. The back row is as bad as I've ever seen. The only thing worse than Seyfarth and Twal on the bench is them starting. And AJ has been diabolical in reserves. I'm not expecting much from Sione though he has been impressive in his limited outings this year.
Faataape is the only reserve back capable of stepping up to firsts. Mason and Laulilii are decent prospects but too green, not to mention they're midgets.
Bula is our one attacking threat. He is prone to silly errors and complacency in defusing kicks, but without him we wouldn't be able to score a try against the Roosters NRLW team.