2023 R25 Sat - Wests Tigers 24-23 Dolphins @ CommBank

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NRL 2023 - Round 25
Wests Tigers v Dolphins
CommBank Stadium, Parramatta / Burramattagal, Parramatta (TICKETS)
Saturday 19 August 2023

Gates 12:40pm
NRLW (WST v SGI) 12:45pm
NRL kickoff 3pm
Broadcast live on Fox League, Kayo Sports.

1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To'a 4. Asu Kepaoa 5. Junior Tupou 6. Daine Laurie 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Shawn Blore 18. Justin Matamua 19. Aitasi James 20. Triston Reilly 21. Josh Feledy 22. Kit Laulilii

Unchanged

1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Robert Jennings 5. Tesi Niu 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harrison Graham 10. Herman Ese'ese 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Mark Nicholls 14. JJ Collins 15. Josh Kerr 16. Anthony Milford 17. Jarrod Wallace 18. Trai Fuller 19. Max Plath 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Mason Teague 22. Valynce Te Whare

Out: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (centre), Valynce Te Whare (centre), Jeremy Marshall-King (hooker), Connelly Lemuelu (second row), Kenny Bromwich (lock), Ray Stone (bench)
In: Jack Bostock (centre), Robert Jennings (centre), Harrison Graham (hooker), Euan Aitken (second row), JJ Collins (bench)
Changes: Mark Nicholls (front row to lock), Herman Ese'ese (bench to front row)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Sideline Officials: Jon Stone, Damian Brady
Video Referee: Matt Noyen


STATE LEAGUES
NSW Cup: Western Suburbs^ v Dolphins at Lidcombe, Sun 2pm

QLD Cup: Central^ v Souths Logan at Browne, Sat 4pm
QLD Cup: Northern v Redcliffe^ at Barlow, Sat 5:30pm​

 

[JamesRustle]

Tigers to win here and put the spoon race back on the agenda.

 

[Someone2]

This will be the biggest win in the dolphins history

 

[Valheru]

Tigers have been close to another win for a few weeks and deserve another one this season. Them by 8

 

[Vic Mackey]

Tigers to win here and put the spoon race back on the agenda.

Spoons our unless we win this by 40+ which we wont

Dolphins are a tough side but this being their fourth travel game in a row will likley be too tough

We've done everything bar win the last 3 weeks, think we finally get it over the line this week. Wests by 14.

 

[Hutty1986]

Tiges will win this, especially with JMK out. Spoon race not over yet!

 

[JamesRustle]

Spoons our unless we win this by 40+ which we wont

Dolphins are a tough side but this being their fourth travel game in a row will likley be too tough

We've done everything bar win the last 3 weeks, think we finally get it over the line this week. Wests by 14.

After returing from NZ last week, Tigers play Dolphins (H), Roosters (A) and Manly (A).

After returning from Cairns last week, Dragons play (and I use that term lightly) Storm (H), Warriors (A) and Newcastle (H).

Tigers need to improve by two wins and 69 points to hand over the spoon.

I can't see Dragons winning a game. Storm lifting and need to win to stay in top 4, Warriors same and have not travelled for a few weeks (they get all the leg-ups), Knights in form and may be playing for a home final... but maybe they rest a couple of key players.

Dragons lose all them and the F/A differntial is very achievable so long as they don't have a blow out in any of their matches.

Tigers look to be playing with more intent thatn Dragons, so can see them winning against Dolphins and Manly (who's finals aspirations should be over - if they're not already). Roosters are their only opponent with anything to play for.

Tigers play the final round on a Friday night, so the Dragons will know whether they have to beat Knights or not.

Oh what fun following a (currently and forseeably) shit team.

Having written all that down, I see Sportsbet has spooners as WT $1.01 and Dragons $23...

 

[Vic Mackey]

After returing from NZ last week, Tigers play Dolphins (H), Roosters (A) and Manly (A).

After returning from Cairns last week, Dragons play (and I use that term lightly) Storm (H), Warriors (A) and Newcastle (H).

Tigers need to improve by two wins and 69 points to hand over the spoon.

I can't see Dragons winning a game. Storm lifting and need to win to stay in top 4, Warriors same and have not travelled for a few weeks (they get all the leg-ups), Knights in form and may be playing for a home final... but maybe they rest a couple of key players.

Dragons lose all them and the F/A differntial is very achievable so long as they don't have a blow out in any of their matches.

Tigers look to be playing with more intent thatn Dragons, so can see them winning against Dolphins and Manly (who's finals aspirations should be over - if they're not already). Roosters are their only opponent with anything to play for.

Tigers play the final round on a Friday night, so the Dragons will know whether they have to beat Knights or not.

Oh what fun following a (currently and forseeably) shit team.

Having written all that down, I see Sportsbet has spooners as WT $1.01 and Dragons $23...

Youve put a lot of thought into this mate

16th or 17th its still a shithouse season, i wont feel any better if we sneak into 16th

 

[JamesRustle]

Youve put a lot of thought into this mate

16th or 17th its still a shithouse season, i wont feel any better if we sneak into 16th

Oh for sure, 16 or 17, both teams are steaming piles.

After I saw the Dolphins are fielding an A reserves team this weekend, I've had a tenner on the Dragons to get the spoon... so I feel real good if we get the spoon.

Anyway, back to Tigers v Phins. Go Tiges.

 

[Marshall_magic]

I think we have another win or two in us this season, and a team whose season is over is kind of the perfect chance to get it. That said we will find a way to lose it.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

I would love to see the Tiggers get up but I think this late in the season, after so many losses and with the end in sight, there just won't be enough investment there to pull it off.

 

[Ruby Roundhouse]

Spoons our unless we win this by 40+ which we wont

Dolphins are a tough side but this being their fourth travel game in a row will likley be too tough

We've done everything bar win the last 3 weeks, think we finally get it over the line this week. Wests by 14.

I don't think you need too, storm will put 50 on us. Just get a win

 

[Someguy]

Dolphins team is a complete mess! It’s probably a good thing for the long term of the club to give depth and up and coming players a run, Harrison might even be playing for a spot at Panthers or Eels given their need for a hooker

 

[Perth Tiger]

Hmmm, Tigers favourites against an understrength team. I know how this story goes.

Where is the mental health thread

 

[Someone2]

Dolphins by 24

 

[Nealo 12]

Dolphins by 24

Colour me surprised ... lol

 

[yobbo84]

This game is fun as a neutral

 

[_snafu_]

Chaos

 

[Apey]

Is anyone surprised about how this game is going?

 

[MRN]

This game is fun as a neutral

Chaos, as they so often say.