Most of us would agree that we have a better roster than the tigers or we’ve started the season with a better roster!!
Let’s talk about facts - we’ve both faced the same teams in the first two rounds the tigers have scored 10 points in each of the first two games, we’ve scored 18 and 12 respectively, the tigers have won those two game, while we have lost!! The problem.... defense, the tigers have allowed 8 points against in both games, we’ve allowed 36 and 30!!! Now let that sink in, 16 points against in two games combined, compared to 66, the storm (24points) and the roosters(18 points) had passed 16 points in each of the games against us before the half time siren!!! These scores show there’s more underlying issues with our team, what they are I’m not sure ... if the bulldogs were known for anything it was pride in the jersey and defense!!!
I don’t want to hear excuses, the tigers had an excuse to lose against the storm - how about a 18 to 8 penalty count against them, that 10 more penalties, guess what, they over came those numbers and won, some one said they’re the first team to do it in NRL history!!!
“What’s our bloody excuse for not having the same commitment as the tigers???” should be the question that’s asked, and not making excuses to make us feel better...