2026 R6 Sun - Wests Tigers 42-22 Newcastle @ Campbelltown

[Speedy Gonzales]

things might change when luai gets back the reason we playing well now is cause we have a leader in madden

Bit harsh, Luai around the club has been a part of the huge culture shift.. don’t forget he was our best player in round one also

Our forwards are absolutely belting teams and it’s been nice to play on the front foot

the halves problem is a good headache to have though

 

[Tiger5150]

Yep like I said, Tigers probably would have won anyway.

Tbh I’ve liked the look of you guys more without Luai…but I guess his experience is a big bonus.

Personally i would have Jock Madden and luai in the halves. Doueihi is playing more like a centre/lock anyway.

 

[joel caine number 1 fan]

Bit harsh, Luai around the club has been a part of the huge culture shift.. don’t forget he was our best player in round one also

Our forwards are absolutely belting teams and it’s been nice to play on the front foot

the halves problem is a good headache to have though

this isnt a shot at luai i just think madden is a true 7 while the other 2 are 6's

 

[Marshall_magic]

Personally i would have Jock Madden and luai in the halves. Doueihi is playing more like a centre/lock anyway.

You’d have to take Twal out of the 13 then, which completely changes how we’ve played. Sadly I think Latu Fainu makes way and Madden goes back to the bench. Our attack was fine in round 2 with AD and Luai, it was just the one game it didn’t really click. If Luai has any brains he would play more direct when he returns.

 

[mozza91]

Well done Tigs. You outplayed us thoroughly today. Cant believe how much Douehi has improved. He was immense today. Your pigs gave us a bath too.

Still think we could get you with Brown and KP fit. Hopefully we meet again in the semis.

 

[Tiger5150]

You’d have to take Twal out of the 13 then, which completely changes how we’ve played. Sadly I think Latu Fainu makes way and Madden goes back to the bench. Our attack was fine in round 2 with AD and Luai, it was just the one game it didn’t really click. If Luai has any brains he would play more direct when he returns.

I know, but just play Twal as a middle. Potetially adds another player to the middle rotation. Play AD in the role that Latu has been playign when he comes on. Bottom line, I think Jock/Laui > AD/Luai

 

[flippikat]

Tigers are a real threat this year.

Go easy, it's only April.

There's a LOT of the season left to play, and teams who start well can fade & teams that start badly can suddenly click.

However, this start is DEFINATELY giving the Tigers a great platform to hopefully break their playoff drought. More than that is a real bonus.

 

[sensesmaybenumbed]

rhyno, I was out fishing whenever parramatta played their game and was out of reception area, so I missed the score.
How did they go ?
A big win for both of us, I'll bet !

You're fishing right now. Nice bait.

 

[sensesmaybenumbed]

Is this what it feels like to be Penrith?

We have to win 4 games in a row to know for sure.....

 

[BadnMean]

Give the Tiges their day. They've earned it.

Gave us a heap of trouble even when we were good last season.

Benji is a likeable bloke which is probably why it's talen a while for people to take him seriously as a coach. But that Sheens / Raiders pipeline has links to a LOT of good coaches these days and Benji can take something from that + all his way more up to date ideas.

Anything can happen, early days but a Tiges top 4 run isn't out the question and I wouldn't hate that. The league is topsy turvy all of a sudden.

I always notice how the '89 Tigers players crew always turn up and add their value to Raiders '89 anniversary events and whatnot. Quality attitude to the whole thing, it is noted and appreciated. I even like Blockers commentary, I am the 1%.