2016 R22 - Wests Tigers 26-14 Cowboys @ Leichhardt Oval

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NRL 2016 - Round 22
Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys
Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield (TICKETS)
Sunday 7 August 2016

Gates open 1:30pm / U20s 1:45pm / NRL 4pm

1. James Tedesco 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Tim Simona 4. Kevin Naiqama 5. Jordan Rankin 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Jack Littlejohn 8. Aaron Woods 9. Dene Halatau 10. Sauaso Sue 11. Josh Aloiai 12. Chris Lawrence 13. Elijah Taylor
Interchange: 14. Kyle Lovett 15. Ava Seumanufagai 16. Tim Grant 17. Joel Edwards 18. Michael Chee-Kam

1. Lachlan Coote 2. Javid Bowen 3. Justin O'Neill 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Michael Morgan 7. Ray Thompson 8. Matthew Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. James Tamou 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 14. Rory Kostjasyn 15. John Asiata 16. Scott Bolton 17. Ben Hannant

Referees: Gerard Sutton, Alan Shortall
Sideline Officials: Jeff Younis, Ricky MacFarlane
Video Referees: Bernard Sutton, Matt Cecchin, Luke Patten

ISP NSW
Penrith v Wests Tigers @ Pepper Stadium, Sat 3pm

ISC QLD
Mackay v Tweed Heads @ BB Print Stadium, Sat 5pm
Pride v Townsville @ Barlow Park, Sun 3pm

Head to Head
Overall 31 - Wests Tigers 16 Cowboys 15
At Leichhardt Oval 6 - Wests Tigers 5, Cowboys 1
Last 5 - Wests Tigers 2, Cowboys 3​

 

[Clifferd]

As a Wests supporter this game feels like a "mini" grand final for us, because if we win this I reckon that pretty much guarentees us a spot in the semis

I'll go Tigers by 10 with a huge LO factor playing a part

Also Farah definitely needs to be playing for us to have a chance

 

[Vic Mackey]

Depends on our team but with thurston likely back and Brooks definetaly out its going to be very, very tough.

Our record against the Cowboys, particularly in Sydney and even moreso at LO, is actually very good. Id say they would consider us their bogey team so here's hoping.

 

[Vic Mackey]

And because the Tigers are playing at Lecihhardt it's predicted rain on Sunday. It's ridiculous how often it rains for these games

 

[TheFrog]

Even if JT doesn't play, I don't think the Tigers will be able to match the Cowboys up front. Thus there'll be no platform for the fast men. Critically important match for both sides, but I think the Cows are just the better side here.

 

[PenrithPanther45]

Tigers have some 50/50 games to follow this against the Tits, Panthers, Warriors and Raiders. Warriors at NZ will be tough, against us will be tight one, Tits are proving hard to topple and Raiders will probably have too much so a key game for the Tigs this week. Reckon this one is decided by a field goal should be a great game

 

[Timmah]

Even on current Cowboys form, the Tigers being at Leichhardt is still worth considering. 5 wins from 6 there for the home side is a decent stat and the Cowboys aren't used to heavy tracks like you often get at the Lilyfield Rectangle.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

really dont want to slip up and put the chance of dropping out of the top 4 a real likelyhood.

Brooks is a massive blow, if JT is still out it will be much easier finding holes in the tigs defence than the best defence in the comp.

Cows by 8

 

[Whino]

JT or not Cows will win.

 

[ed-grimley]

JT or not Cows will win.

It'll be easier for them if he plays.

 

[Vic Mackey]

i doubt either team will run out 1-17

last time brooks was out JLJ was named at 7 but played 9 with lawrence filling in the halves. wouldnt surprise if this happened again

the whole week the media will be on JT watch LOL, i reckon he'll play despite not being named

 

[Clifferd]

I really wish Lovett would drop off, as if MCK isn't way more versatile than him

We all know Littlejohn or Rankin will fill in at Dummy Half at some periods of the game and I'd feel much safer having Chee Kam defending in the centres than turnstile Lovett

 

[GongPanther]

If,and a bit IF the 1/2 Brooks plays,and the Tigers put on their best performance of the season,they could pull this off.But the Cows should comfortably pull away with this one in the final 20 minutes by 10-16 points.

 

[Rhyno]

Cows by 12

 

[Pennies]

Cowboys.

 

[matrightyeh]

cows easy

 

[Vic Mackey]

Cowboys have only won 1 of their last 12 against the Wests Tigers in Sydney

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Cowboys.

 

[Timmah]

Match Preview:
Wests Tigers v Cowboys preview
Robert Crosby | August 4 2016 5:37PM

Sunday Afternoon. Leichardt Oval. Does it get any better?

Posting consecutive wins over the Dragons and Eels to sit just outside the top eight on percentages, the Tigers return to Leichardt Oval for their biggest match of the season. Having forged an engrossing rivalry with the Cowboys since the 2005 Grand Final, the Tigers will be hoping to continue their surge towards September with a win over the reigning premiers on Sunday. With halfback Luke Brooks suffering a knee injury that is expected to sideline him for a month, former Manly lower grader Jack Littlejohn has been named to partner Mitchell Moses, however coach Jason Taylor to alter the starting lineup prior to kick-off. Producing a series of improved performances in the wake of Robbie Farah's controversial first grade omission, the Tigers will be out to prove their worth as top eight contenders by accounting for their more fancied rivals.

FULL PREVIEW: http://leagueunlimited.com/news/28906-wests-tigers-v-cowboys-preview/

 

[footy75]

Looking forward to this.

So important for both teams