Match Discussion: Round 10 vs St Geo Illa @ Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal

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NRL 2023 - Round 10
Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra Dragons
Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal, Milton (TICKETS)
Sunday 7 May 2023

Gates 12:30pm, NRL kicks off at 1:50pm. Broadcast on Nine Network, 9Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports. Roosters v Cowboys follows at 4pm, then Titans v Eels at 6:25pm.

1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To'a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 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. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa 18. Alex Seyfarth 19. Justin Matamua 20. Daine Laurie 21. Shawn Blore 22. Triston Reilly

Out: Brent Naden (centre)
In: Asu Kepaoa (bench)
Changes: Tommy Talau (bench to centre)

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jack de Belin 9. Moses Mbye 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Jack Bird 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Michael Molo 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Josh Kerr 18. Toby Couchman 19. Jaiyden Hunt 20. Jacob Liddle 21. Zane Musgrove 22. Viliami Fifita

Out: Zac Lomax (centre), Jaiyden Hunt (second row), Jacob Liddle (bench), Toby Couchman (bench)
In: Mikaele Ravalawa (wing), Billy Burns (second row), Jaydn Su'A (second row), Jayden Sullivan (bench)
Changes: Max Feagai (wing to centre), Michael Molo (front row to bench), Jack Bird (second row to lock), Jack De Belin (lock to front row)

Referee: Peter Gough
Sideline Officials: Jon Stone, Darian Furner
Video Referee: Matt Noyen


LOWER GRADES
Parramatta v Western Subs^ at North Sydney Oval, Sat - NSW Cup 3pm
Blacktown v St Geo Illa^ at HE Laybutt, Sun - NSW Cup 3pm
Wests Tigers^ and St Geo Illa^ - Flegg BYE​

 

[Marshall_magic]

Should be beating these but I feel like we will have a comedown after last night. Dragons by 8

 

[Vic Mackey]

Dragons are a good match for us. Their pack is close to the worst in the comp whilst ours is arguably top 4. They have some very dangerous backs but if we control the field position we should nulify them fairly easily. I know after a win we're used to a let down however I feel this is a very different team. In the past we've had flashy sides that would get lazy after a win. This is a tough side that has put in in 100% in 7 of the 8 games so far. I feel like we just needed a bit of confidence and now we have that.

Tigers by 10.

 

[Tigerm]

I'm back to watching it live, this game, I think we win as well, so important for us and as I said earlier, we have a chance to go a few wins (at least 2 of the 3) before the next bye.

Us by +8

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

This is a game we could and should win. Based on past results this year we should dominate possession and territory.

Saints were paper thin up the guts last weekend and especially covering dummy half. Api should have a field day and Bula would do well to follow him like a blue heeler. Especially in the last 10 minutes of each half. Canterbury should have put on at least 3 more tries but buggered up the last pass.

But this is the tigers. The NRL version of forest gump's box of chocolates.

 

[Tigerm]

Judiciary: Naden takes early plea

Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden has taken the early guilty plea for a Grade 2 shoulder charge following Saturday night's win over the Panthers.

www.weststigers.com.au

3 matches

 

[Vic Mackey]

Judiciary: Naden takes early plea

Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden has taken the early guilty plea for a Grade 2 shoulder charge following Saturday night's win over the Panthers.

www.weststigers.com.au

3 matches

not sure naden makes our full strength side anyway, Kepaoa back to the centres

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 10 vs Dragons

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Saturday's Round 9 match against Penrith Panthers at Carrington Park, Bathurst.

www.weststigers.com.au

Team List:

1. Jahream Bula - sponsored by Australian Track Services

2. David Nofoaluma - sponsored by Leumeah Shopping Centre

3. Starford To'a - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate

4. Tommy Talau - sponsored by APN Compounding

5. Junior Tupou - sponsored by The Meat Man

6. Brandon Wakeham - sponsored by Club Menangle

7. Luke Brooks - sponsored by Momenta Advisors

8. Stefano Utoikamanu - sponsored by LP Construction

9. Api Koroisau (c) - sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents

10. David Klemmer - sponsored by Brae Group

11. Isaiah Papali'i - sponsored by Spectrum Pools & Spas

12. John Bateman - sponsored by Kwikflo

13. Fonua Pole - sponsored by Ultra Building Works

Interchange:

14. Jake Simpkin - sponsored by AJ Engineering Group

15. Joe Ofahengaue - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of The Kirk Family

16. Alex Twal - sponsored by LC Wealth

17. Asu Kepaoa - sponsored by Xpertise Construction

18. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

19. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Shawn Blore - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Triston Reilly - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

 

[Tigerm]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/dragons-gun-zac-lomax-sensationally-axed-in-team-shakeup/news-story/ffea95e84ac3d94607ee39d66b84e497

Lomax dropped from entire squad.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/dragons-gun-zac-lomax-sensationally-axed-in-team-shakeup/news-story/ffea95e84ac3d94607ee39d66b84e497

Lomax dropped from entire squad.

Certainly happy about that.

Lets hope the 3 former Tigers have shockers.

 

[Perth Tiger]

Sheens sure has a hard on for Talau. If he has signed with someone else not sure the point of playing him above Kepaoa

 

[Tigerm]

Sheens sure has a hard on for Talau. If he has signed with someone else not sure the point of playing him above Kepaoa

I guess Kep is the ultimate utility for us now? Though Talau looks like he could cover that role as well?

 

[BrotherJim05]

This is a chance for Tigers to show that we actually are "building" and getting better each week. Dragons are a mess...arguably more of a mess than we are. We need to show the competition that we aren't going to take any more shit and really put them to the sword.

Tigers by 10

 

[Benchtiger]

Sheens sure has a hard on for Talau. If he has signed with someone else not sure the point of playing him above Kepaoa

Yes, I agree.What actually has Talau ever done ? it seems like we have been waiting for him to have a breakout game and dominate for his entire career, to me atm he will be forever remembered for carrying on like dick after the Knights game to Hastings, which was just plain embarrassing.

 

[Ned Kelly]

How long has it been since we won 2 in a row?

 

[westerntiger]

How long has it been since we won 2 in a row?

Last year our wins against Parra and Souths were in consecutive weeks

 

[Tigerm]

Last year our wins against Parra and Souths were in consecutive weeks

Was that around this time as well?

 

[westerntiger]

Was that around this time as well?

yes

 

[Fordy20]

Wins due to last minute field goals too. Hastings in the Parra game and then Brooks in the Souths game.

 

[WA Tiger]

Ok I guess it’s time to pick a winner.. We all know how bad Brooks is. I’m just not sure sheens knows..At this point in time Brooks had a great game last week so the talk is hopefully he can kick on.. We know he cant. Let’s make it really clear to Sheens that he can’t and he needs to go.

Seriously not sure here..The dragons at times look dangerous but they can tend to be their worst enemy. Problem is with Brooks on the field that’s also our specialty..I’m guessing we lose..unless there’s a rainstorm..

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