3 Tigers selected in Aus Train-On Squad

[madunit]

THREE WESTS TIGERS SELECTED IN AUS SQUAD



Monday, September 07, 2009
Three Wests Tigers players have been named in the Australian VB Kangaroos Four Nations’ train-on squad.
The train-on squad will assemble at the Sydney Football Stadium at 11.30am on Wednesday, September 16.
Further additions to the squad will be announced next Monday from the two teams eliminated following Week 1 of the Telstra Premiership Finals.
In addition, the Prime Minister’s XIII side to play in Papua New Guinea will also be announced next Monday, September 14.

Player - Club
Johnathan Thurston Nth Qld Cowboys
Luke O’Donnell Nth Qld Cowboys
Matthew Scott Nth Qld Cowboys
Nate Myles Sydney Roosters
John Sutton South Sydney Rabbitohs
Paul Gallen Cronulla Sharks
Luke Douglas Cronulla Sharks
Terry Campese Canberra Raiders
Joel Monaghan Canberra Raiders
David Shillington Canberra Raiders
Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Canberra Raiders
Michael Jennings Penrith Panthers
Trent Waterhouse Penrith Panthers
Luke Lewis Penrith Panthers
Petero Civoniceva Penrith Panthers
Robbie Farah Wests Tigers
Chris Lawrence Wests Tigers
Keith Galloway Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers congratualtes the three players and wishes them well with their selection in the final team.

http://www.weststigers.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=20063

Good to see Lawry and KG named.

Ellis will be certainty for the poms you would think, and if TNT's injury heals, he'll be in the Kiwi squad alongside Benji.

 

[Magpies Forever]

Congrats guys- a little bit of recognition for thre hard work you have put in.

 

[innsaneink]

Yeah a big congratulations to all three, in particular Kilo who's just killed it this year - imo just pipped by TNT as most improved.

 

[Tiger Hawk]

They said at the time of his injury that Tuiaki would miss the tests, which is a shame because otherwise he'd be a shoe-in.

Well done to all three, much deserved.

 

[innsaneink]

I thought they said he's miss the start of next year, let alone the tests

 

[N.C.]

They also said he'd lose a yard of pace.

A second rower, hereafter?

But back on topic - it's nice to see these three getting their due. Perhaps with the National Coach being a bit of an old mate they might get some good game time as well. Looking forward to it.

 

[madunit]

ink, what article was that quote in which you have in your signature?

One of Timmy's best. lol

 

[innsaneink]

Official site spin.
http://www.weststigers.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=20020
MORRIS RECEIVES HIGH PRAISE

By Wayne Cousins


Saturday, September 05, 2009
John Morris has received very high praise from Coach Tim Sheens for an outstanding individual achievement.
Morris played another strong game in the 34-12 victory over the Bulldogs at the Sydney Football Stadium in what was his last match for the Wests Tigers before joining the Sharks.
Morris achieved the special milestone of playing in all 72 games for the Wests Tigers in his three years with the club. His utility value will be sorely missed by his team-mates and supporters.
The only other player to achieve the same feat was former premiership winning captain and half-back Scott Prince.
“That’s an extremely fabulous stat. It is typical of John’s professionalism and his durability. ‘Bam Bam’ is his nick-name and he plays that way accordingly,’’ Sheens said.
“John is very professional, does the right thing, and looks after himself.
“It was pleasing to see him having a good game at seven. He has been criticised by some of our ‘so called fans’. John has been a great utility for us and filled in at every position bar front-row.
“Dene Halatau, Dean Collis, they all had good games tonight and it left a good taste in everybody’s mouths I think.’’
Morris, Halatau and Collis were all given terrific send-offs by the Wests Tigers members and supporters following the victory over the Bulldogs. All three were presented with game ball cases from the Wests Tigers.
Halatau received the biggest cheer, having been a wonderful servant to the club on and off the field since making his debut for Wests Tigers in 2003. Who will ever forget Halatau’s man of the match performance in the 2005 premiership final!.
The Balmain Tigers junior now heads to the Bulldogs.
As for Collis, the Western Suburbs Magpies junior developed into a fine young centre before injuries over the past two seasons hampered his progress. He now joins Morris at the Sharks.

 

[madunit]

f**k, what a pile of snot!

 

[37916319]

Its sound to me like J Mo may be Timmy's love child, it would explain a lot.

Must have f@&ked a genius during some charity event many years ago.

 

[westie]

How many Dad's does Tuiaki have? This time last year he was sueing the RLIF claiming he was Tongan and not Kiwi.