Parra-Lack-Attitude

Written by Cahn D. Cotter

On night that promised so much, came up so little for the re-match between the Tigers V Eels.

Channel 9 highlighted the what could have been match before the actual game started, showing the footage of last years incredible display of football magic.

However this time, the only showcase of brilliance was from one Benji Marshall, and a new recruit Lote Tuqiri. These two players ran the game from the 15 minute mark to the end.
The first 15 belonged to one official Tony Archer, in what was a poor display of refereeing. The way he can take a match away from a team, and then give it to another is amazing. He left burdens on both sides with poor decision making out crucial times which took momentum away from the game and more than that, the fans.

The Eels had the wind taken out of them early with errors and penalties galore, and from there, they lacked energy and passion.

The defense line of the Eels was flat and the play the ball slow. It was like watching school boy League when they past with a "who wants to run the ball".
Kristan Inu was left to take a first hit-up in a set of six early in the second half.

The Tigers made in roads early, dominating the Eels in the ruck with great speed. It took Benji Marshall just 7 minutes to catch Jaryd Hayne out of position again at full-back to see Lote Tuqiri get over for the first.

Than another kick saw the Tigers get another with a sneaky field goal from Marshall to make it 9-0 at half time.

The Eels continued their bad form in the second half until a penalty gave them some momentum, and then Jeff Robson pin-pointing a cross field kick and Reddy finishing it off.

All game the Eels lacked attitude to complete sets, defend, run and kick. The Tigers were enthusiastic, hence them winning.

The Eels need to improve on this before they come up against the Sharks next weekend.