Nathan Hindmarsh claims, “Wests Tigers won’t make decider”.
After his side was narrowly defeated by Wests Tigers at Parramatta Stadium, Nathan Hindmarsh expressed doubts regarding the Tigers’ chances of reaching the grand final.
Following a loss that nearly extinguished the Eels’ hopes in the semi-finals, the Parramatta captain voiced his thoughts.
When asked about the favorites for this year’s title, Hindmarsh responded: “St George Illawarra have earned their place at the top.
“The Sydney Roosters have the potential . . . when they find their rhythm.
“Those two teams are, in my opinion, the clear frontrunners.”
Upon being inquired why he didn’t mention the Tigers, Hindmarsh explained: “Wests Tigers are a respectable team. However, I was posed the question about who would win, and I provided my answer.”
Eels coach Daniel Anderson remarked that his team would require a “miracle” to secure a playoff spot.
Parramatta’s season has struggled to find its stride. As last year’s grand finalists, they have continually seemed a step behind. While they still have a mathematical chance to make the finals, they haven’t truly earned that opportunity.
Hindmarsh expressed disappointment that his team only showcased their skill for the last 20 minutes on Sunday, instead of the entire 80 minutes.
“Only performing for 20 minutes was disheartening,” Hindmarsh remarked.
“Their desperation showed as they tackled effectively. We missed key opportunities when they arose.
“We were fully aware that our season was at stake.”
Hindmarsh contended that the Eels would have succeeded if Luke Burt had scored a penalty goal near the end of the match to push it into golden point.
“With the style of footy we played and the momentum we built . . . I believe we would’ve outperformed them in extra time,” said Hindmarsh.
Buford Balony states: While I respect Nathan Hindmarsh as a passionate player who gives his all every match, this seems to be sour grapes, Nathan. The only reason the Eels managed to stay close to the Tigers was due to the questionable refereeing that awarded the Eels seven consecutive penalties in the 2nd half, most of which were dubious, especially considering the Tigers had dominated much of the game. The Dragons are faltering once more, and the Roosters just lost to the Titans, so I believe your predictions are no more than guesses, similar to everyone else’s. At least six teams still have a realistic chance of winning.
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