Match Discussion: Round 10 vs Wests Tigers @ Scully Park, Tamworth / Kamilaroi

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NRL 2024 - Round 10
Wests Tigers v Newcastle Knights
Scully Park, Tamworth / Kamilaroi (TICKETS)

Saturday 11 May 2024
NRL kickoff 3pm.
Broadcast live on Fox, Kayo.

1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Starford To'a 4. Justin Olam 5. Brent Naden 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Samuela Fainu 12. John Bateman 13. Isaiah Papali'i 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Twal 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Fonua Pole 18. Tallyn Da Silva 19. Solomon Alaimalo 20. Asu Kepaoa 21. Alexander Lobb 22. Solomona Faataape

Out: Aidan Sezer (halfback), Latu Fainu (bench)
In: Starford To'a (centre), Jayden Sullivan (halfback), Apisai Koroisau (hooker), Tallyn Da Silva (bench), Asu Kepaoa (reserve), Alexander Lobb (reserve), Solomona Faataape (reserve)
Changes: Brent Naden (centre to wing), Solomon Alaimalo (wing to bench), Jake Simpkin (hooker to bench), Isaiah Papali'i (second row to lock), John Bateman (lock to second row)

1. David Armstrong 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Dylan Lucas 17. Brodie Jones 18. Jack Hetherington 19. Jack Cogger 20. Mathew Croker 21. Jed Cartwright 22. Krystian Mapapalangi

In: Tyson Frizell (second row), Jacob Saifiti (bench), Jack Cogger (bench), Mat Croker (reserve), Krystian Mapapalangi (reserve)
Changes: Dylan Lucas (second row to bench), Jed Cartwright (bench to reserve)

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Sideline Officials: Chris Sutton, Damian Brady
Video Referee: Peter Gough

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HEAD TO HEAD - 2000 - 2023​

	TOTAL	WESTS TIGERS	NEWCASTLE	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	36	17	19	0
SCULLY	1	0	1	0

LAST FIVE MEETINGS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2021	Round 10	WESTS TIGERS 36-18	Suncorp	41367
2022	Round 2	NEWCASTLE 26-4	McD. Jones	23214
2022	Round 21	NEWCASTLE 14-10	Campbelltown	9621
2023	Round 2	NEWCASTLE 14-12	Leichhardt	13214
2023	Round 20	NEWCASTLE 34-18	McD. Jones	18470

BIGGEST WINS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2001	Round 10	NEWCASTLE 56-6	Marathon	15105
2019	Round 23	WESTS TIGERS 46-4	Campbelltown	11107

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

	Round 11	Round 12	Round 13	Round 14
WESTS TIGERS	DOLPHINS (H)	NORTH QLD (A)	(BYE)	ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA (A)
NEWCASTLE	GOLD COAST (A)	(BYE)	CANTERBURY (H)	MELBOURNE (A)

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 7		Round 8		Round 9
WESTS TIGERS	PENRITH	L 6-22	BRISBANE	L 10-34	CANTERBURY	L 14-22
NEWCASTLE	CANTERBURY	L 12-36	DOLPHINS	W 18-14	WARRIORS	W 14-8

STATE OF PLAY: 2024 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
WESTS TIGERS	15th	8	1	2-6-0	119	182
NEWCASTLE	11th	9	0	4-5-0	152	171

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

It'd be nice if we can get Friz and J Saf back this week.

 

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It'd be nice if we can get Friz and J Saf back this week.

Wish granted:

1. David Armstrong 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott
14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Dylan Lucas 17. Brodie Jones
18. Jack Hetherington 19. Jack Cogger 20. Mathew Croker 21. Jed Cartwright 22. Krystian Mapapalangi


In: Tyson Frizell (second row), Jacob Saifiti (bench), Jack Cogger (bench), Mat Croker (reserve), Krystian Mapapalangi (reserve)
Changes: Dylan Lucas (second row to bench), Jed Cartwright (bench to reserve)

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[Burwood]

Looks like Jones has been rewarded for some strong performances in reserves and jumped Hetherington and Cartwright in the pecking order now that our pack is getting to full strength.

 

[ryan.a87]

If frizell does move to the front row, do we picture him coming off the bench, or have home and Leo starting with both safs on the bench?

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Friz isn't moving to the front row

 

[slotmachine]

Friz isn't moving to the front row

Bet you he plays some middle on the weekend, he already did this year against the Storm.

 

[Woody90]

Barry Toohey hinting Friz might play some middle (not sure how in the know he is these days).

 

[slotmachine]

You don't have to be in the in the know to understand it has to happen to get Lucas on the field for more than token minutes

 

[Woody90]

You don't have to be in the in the know to understand it has to happen to get Lucas on the field for more than token minutes

The guys on the Bloke podcast made a good point about it too that it gives us a bit more speed and mobility through the middle.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Bet you he plays some middle on the weekend, he already did this year against the Storm.

Playing in the middle isn't the same as starting at prop

Sure, he might get some time at lock but I'd bet good money we never see Friz in either the 8 or 10 jersey

 

[Yosh]

Need the best players on the field for the most minutes. Frizz might be a great option in the middle but don't think he should suddenly become out starting front rower. Give him some minutes there during rotation. Elliot has been really strong running the ball the last few weeks And both Jacob and Leo been great all season. Don't see how Frizz gets a start there in the next few weeks.

 

[slotmachine]

Sure, he might get some time at lock

Nah, Elliott or Crossland will be on the field at lock I reckon, he'll be playing prop

 

[Burwood]

We have 4 props in Leo, DSaf, JSaf and Jones all in the side. If Frizell is playing prop, that means we’ll have 3/4 of those props also sitting on the bench at the same time. How does that work, other than if it’s for a few minutes to cover injuries or HIA?

 

[macavity]

We have 4 props in Leo, DSaf, JSaf and Jones all in the side. If Frizell is playing prop, that means we’ll have 3/4 of those props also sitting on the bench at the same time. How does that work, other than if it’s for a few minutes to cover injuries or HIA?

Calling hooker-sized Jones a prop is a stretch.

 

[slotmachine]

We have 4 props in Leo, DSaf, JSaf and Jones all in the side. If Frizell is playing prop, that means we’ll have 3/4 of those props also sitting on the bench at the same time. How does that work, other than if it’s for a few minutes to cover injuries or HIA?

When the starting props have a rest Lucas and JSaf come on. Jones might not get a run until late in the game

 

[ryan.a87]

Frizell probably won’t be expected to play 80 including a stint at frf

if be very curious how he would go off the bench replacing Jones

him coming on about 25-30mins into the match in the middle with his footwork and speed would be amazing

 

[mozza91]

Anyone heading to the game? Was thinking about it but it’s a bit of a trek.

 

[Knight Tales]

Anyone heading to the game? Was thinking about it but it’s a bit of a trek.

Will Be a great atmosphere.

 

[Old dog]

Has anyone got the size comparison of Brailey and our hooker sized prop Jones?
Out of interest who is the largest sized regular starting hooker in our game and how does Jones compare?
unbiased opinions/facts please