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Noah Balta - Welcome to Tigerland

Baloo

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Nov 8, 2005
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He was *smile* fantastic. He made mistakes because he was in the game, trying to do stuff. Stoked with his performance.

Had to check if this was the Balta or Higgins thread for a second there.
 

spook

Kick the f*ckin' goal
Jun 18, 2007
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Had to check if this was the Balta or Higgins thread for a second there.
I gave Higlet a vote.

Only Lablett had more touches than Noah. I counted at least five intercept marks and a few more intercept possessions.
 

zgod

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Feb 25, 2008
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Must play rest of year.
Perfect year to get games into him.
 
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craig

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Aug 19, 2004
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Made a couple of stinker decisions with the kick in the last instead of handballing out to Broad wide and alone on the wing was his worst but he was attacking which was good.

Chasing and tackling were fierce and he had presence. Intercepted very well which had him reading the play well .

A very good performance from the young Colt.

Exciting and encouraging ..... big developmental opportunity this season.

Same as Aarts had a couple of moments but geez his endeavour and workrate were fantastic.

These guys had a few boo boos but contributed way more positives.

Grover and Houli on the other hand and some of Geoges efforts were not so palatable.
 
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Ridley

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Jul 21, 2003
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Great game from Noah. Once he gets the composure that comes with experience he could well turn into a very good defender.
 
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achillesjones

"just kick it to Royce"
Apr 19, 2004
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We need this guy to play a string of games. With good coaching he could be the utility we are craving.
 
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zippadeee

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Oct 8, 2004
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He took more intercept marks..8 today then Rance would've taken.
I couldn't believe how good his hands were
 
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silvertiger

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One horrid turnover but the rest of his game was outstanding.
Think we have a dead set ripper. He has pace, height and bulk. He also kicks like a mule. He just needs more games. Once he gets more games his decision making will improve just like Rance! :clap2
 
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tigersnake

Tear 'em apart
Sep 10, 2003
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He took more intercept marks..8 today then Rance would've taken.
I couldn't believe how good his hands were

His hands were tremendous, but just as good was his getting to the right spots to take them, brilliant.
 
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CarnTheTiges

This is a REAL tiger
Mar 8, 2004
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Was good today. One dodgy kick that he shouldn’t have made, but overall very solid. His pace worries oppo forwards and he can mark the ball. Like to see him unload some of those monster kicks we’ve seen previously.
 
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Coburgtiger

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Not that enamoured with him. Looks great at times but he's cost us with his misguided disposal.

Wow, harsh marker. Considering the disposal of some of our more established players this year *cough*Castagna*cough *, we can give him a pass for a couple of exuberant moments.
 
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MD Jazz

Don't understand football? Talk to the hand.
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Wow, harsh marker. Considering the disposal of some of our more established players this year *cough*Castagna*cough *, we can give him a pass for a couple of exuberant moments.
Surely Baloo was being sarcastic?

I love him taking the game on.