Match Discussion: Round 1 vs Canberra @ GIO Stadium Canberra

[Tigerm]

GAME DAY, seems like a long, long off season.

Really excited to see what the team will produce under fire, I think we have brought well.

I live not to far from Canberra, it has been heavy rain since yesterday, so expect a bash and barge affair, which hopefully will suit us.

BUT, let our charge to glory begin.

 

[Tigerm]

Five club debutants ready for season opener - Wests Tigers

Five club debutants ready for season opener
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Dan Talintyre
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Sat 13 Mar 2021, 08:44 PM
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Five Wests Tigers players will make their club debuts on Sunday when Michael Maguire's side face the Canberra Raiders in Round 1.

Daine Laurie, James Roberts, James Tamou, Joe Ofahengaue and Stefano Utoikamanu will all take to the field in Sunday's clash — taking the number of Wests Tigers players to have debuted for the club since 2000 to

Wests Tigers would like to congratulate all five players on their club debuts.

Daine Laurie — #WT237
Daine Laurie joined Wests Tigers in February after initially signing with the club from the start of the 2022 season. A talented playmaker, Laurie made himself at home in the number one jumper in the club's second trial match against the Sea Eagles and will once again assume the fullback position on Sunday against Canberra.

James Roberts — #WT238
A former Dally M Centre of the Year, James Roberts arrived at Wests Tigers with 149 career games to his name and will bring up NRL game 150 on Sunday against the Raiders. One of the most dynamic players in the competition on his day, Roberts will form a new-look right edge partnership with 2020 Kelly-Barnes Award winner David Nofoaluma as he looks to return to the best form of his career.

James Tamou — #WT239
A previous NRL Premiership, World Cup, World Club Challenge and Auckland Nines winner, James Tamou joined Wests Tigers on a two-year deal and was widely celebrated after being named captain of the club in February. With 267 career first-grade games since his debut in 2009, Tamou is the most experienced player in Wests Tigers' NRL squad this year and will form a new-look front row partnership with fellow new recruit (and club debutant) Joe Ofahengaue.

Joe Ofahengaue — #WT240
Having played 105 games for the Broncos from 2015 to 2020, Joe Ofahengaue would join Wests Tigers for the start of the 2021 season on a three-year deal and quickly leave a strong impression on his new teammates. An athletic and determined forward, the Tongan international and State of Origin representative forward adds another level of talent and energy to the Wests Tigers pack in 2021.

Stefano Utoikamanu — #WT241
Stefano Utoikamanu was viewed as one of the best young front row prospects in rugby league when he initially signed with Wests Tigers in 2020 — playing out the final year of his contract with the Parramatta Eels before joining the club in 2021. Standing at 191cm and topping the scales at 115kg, the 20-year-old clearly has a bright future ahead of him in the game and is one to watch at Wests Tigers this year.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

GAME DAY, seems like a long, long off season.

Really excited to see what the team will produce under fire, I think we have brought well.

I live not to far from Canberra, it has been heavy rain since yesterday, so expect a bash and barge affair, which hopefully will suit us.

BUT, let our charge to glory begin.

Might be washed out by the looks of the rain in Sydney atm.

Higher risk of injury and will make an absolute mess of nofos hair.

 

[Tigerm]

Might be washed out by the looks of the rain in Sydney atm.

Higher risk of injury and will make an absolute mess of nofos hair.

not to mention the angst the boots manager will have after the game

 

[The Rosco]

Only 3 hours till the beers go in the freezer for the final chillin.

 

[Vozzy]

Only 3 hours till the beers go in the freezer for the final chillin.

Might be a good idea to start early

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

And don’t forget Des’s driveway either Dudster.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Only 3 hours till the beers go in the freezer for the final chillin.

I’ll check the shed

 

[The Rosco]

I’ll check the shed

What goes on in the shed, stays in the shed.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Just 5 hours until I remember why I hate this team so much

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

At least we are not the favourites and are widely expected to get smashed, that’s gotta help.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

This feels like Christmas as a kid again

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

The panel would have seen Madge discuss the role of Brooks this year. He wants him dominating.

Hopefully a willing forward pack and a partner in crime who is destined for Origin should give him every chance to reclaim his place.

We will find out a bit about Brooksy today. I wish him all the best.

Having Douhie out makes life hard for us today
but ffs something to look forward to.

 

[Das Hassler]

Just 5 hours until I remember why I hate this team so much

To be fair it's probably not hatred most of the time...can be far worse than that but hard to find a word for it.

 

[simmo05]

f**k playing first game on Sunday arvo, suspense is killing me!

 

[stryker]

Cold and wet in Canberra town after 30 yesterday?
That’s our luck lol.

 

[Perth Tiger]

How long is this pre game garbage going. Hurry up and start!

 

[Tigerm]

How long is this pre game garbage going. Hurry up and start!

Yep, they’ve all got the clap in Canberra

 

[Tigerm]

Clunky start at best?

 

[Perth Tiger]

Got lucky there, Garner needs to improve that defence