Preview Like most fans, I was impressed with the effort and intensity of the Wests Tigers for the majority of the match last week. First half stats of 16/18 (89%) completion rate, 7 missed tackles and 3 errors were great improvements on previous weeks. Second half penalties and errors cost us the game in the [...]...
Preview On face value, the form of both teams indicates a fairly one sided affair. Playing Melbourne in Melbourne is never easy, and last week emphasised we have a fair way to go to compete with Top 8 sides. As frustrating as the dud ref calls were, it feels like the Wests Tigers are still [...]...
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome back to another week of The Starting 17. I must again apologise for my no show last week – hopefully you stayed out of trouble. Never fear though, I am back to share some more wisdom. Round Three showed us yet another week of unpredictability. Not only did we see [...]...
The Wests Tigers have received a massive boost on the eve of their first home game at Leichhardt Oval tomorrow night with news today proud Captain Robbie Farah has agreed to a new four-year deal. One of the most respected players in the NRL, Farah was off contract at the […]...
Gains: Adam Blair (Storm), Joel Reddy (Eels), Matthew Bell (Panthers), John Grant (Rugby Union), Tom Humble (Eels), Jack Spencer (Salford), Dane Chisholm (Storm). Losses: Bryce Gibbs (Sharks), Andrew Fifita (Sharks), Mark Flanagan (St Helens), Jason Cayless (Retirement), Taniela Tuiaki (Retirement), Geoff Daniela (Panthers), Jason Schirnack (Mackay), Robert Lui (Cowboys). Re-signed: Chris Lawrence,...
Mitch Brown makes a welcome return from a hamstring injury when he lines up for Balmain Ryde Eastwood Tigers at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Saturday, February 18. Brown has been working hard in recent weeks on his comeback under Wests Tigers NRL Rehabilitation Manager Andrew Leeds to ensure he will […]...
Fresh from signing a new three-year deal with Wests Tigers, James Tedesco is now focusing his attention on securing the number one jersey in 2012. The former St Gregorys College Campbelltown student can’t help but smile when he reflects back on his rapid rise to the NRL squad. Twelve months […]...
Chris Lawrence will be aiming high in 2011 and he will be keen to improve on the form he has already shown in his NRL career. At still the young age of only 22, Lawrence has appeared for the Tigers on 90 occasions. Lawrence has proven himself to be a […]...
Gains: Evander Waitoa (Wellington), Jacob Miller (Sydney Roosters), Marika Koroibete (Fiji), Ratu Tagive (Canterbury Bulldogs), Teqele Nayarvovo (Otahuhu Leopards), Taniela Tuiaki (Retired). Losses: David Gower (St George Illawarra Dragons). Signed On Again: Liam Fulton, Wade McKinnon, Gareth Ellis. Off Contract: Daniel Fitzhenry, Junior Moors. 2011 Coach: Tim Sheens First 5 […]...