Match Discussion: Round 11 vs Souths @ Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal

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NRL 2023 - Round 11
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal, Sydney Olympic Park (TICKETS)
Saturday 13 May 2023

Gates open 12:30pm, NSW Cup 12:40pm, NRL kickoff 3pm. Broadcast live on Fox League and Kayo Sports.

1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jai Arrow 15. Jed Cartwright 16. Liam Knight 17. Thomas Burgess 18. Blake Taaffe 19. Richard Kennar 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Ben Lovett 22. Dean Hawkins

Out: Blake Taaffe (activated 18th player)

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. Shawn Blore 21. Daine Laurie 22. Triston Reilly

Out: Alex Seyfarth (bench)
In: John Bateman (second row)
Changes: Asu Kepaoa (second row to bench)

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Sideline Officials: Todd Smith, Cameron Paddy
Video Referee: Adam Gee


LOWER GRADES
South Sydney^ v Western Subs^ at Accor, Sat - NSW Cup 12:40pm (FOX)
South Sydney^ v Wests Tigers^ at Accor, Sun - Flegg 3pm​

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

We love to give souffs a shake

us by 6

 

[Vic Mackey]

One game every year we play well and souffs play garbage. Let’s hope it’s this week.

 

[axl rose]

One game every year we play well and souffs play garbage. Let’s hope it’s this week.

Remind me a bit of our 05 side every time they go to thier backline the passes just stick, there's always players in motion and something on. But Latrell loves the big occasion and playing the current spoon favourites is not it, so there's hope.

 

[Tigerm]

Yep, dare to dream, it's what it's all about.

Kick, kick, kick to the corners has been working, Latrell will run out of puff and so will his teams fortunes, us by 4 with our new golden child MoM.

 

[Tigerm]

Yep, dare to dream, it's what it's all about.

Kick, kick, kick to the corners has been working, Latrell will run out of puff and so will his teams fortunes, us by 4 with our new golden child MoM.

Amazing what a couple of wins does for our confidence, makes you cocky all of a sudden lol

Noticeable also, all the calls to sack everyone has disappeared for a while, as well? It is true, winning changes everything.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Just played with the ladder predictor on the NRL site.
Pick Tigers in next 2 games followed by all teams higher on the ladder than their opposition.

Result, Tigers jump to 13th, a point behind Manly but above Knights, Eels, Dogs & Dragons.

Question to self, when was the last time Tigers won 4 in a row? Oh well.

 

[Pezz70]

We haven’t won three in a row for 5 or 6 years so 4 in a row is just a dream. Pity we’ve run into the hottest side in the comp for the attempt at a 3rd consecutive victory. The key to this game is to upset Walker and Mitchell. Walker has wised up a bit this season, has the occasional grimace but has not really had a brain fade yet (playing the best footy of his career by a fair way would be my origin 5/8 without even thinking). Mitchell is always ripe, gets up aggro every time he gets tackled. We need to drag this game into the grind, be great to have a mistake free first 20 minutes with plenty of ball in hand.
I can see this being a big game for Nofo they’ll go at his wing all day, it was great to see him recover to get Feagai in to touch after he charged off the wing yesty. He is really having a dig hope he keeps going

 

[Vic Mackey]

I doubt we win, but a strong showing is important. After this we have 5 very winnable games.

 

[The Charlatan]

We won't be able to paper over our deficiencies in attack this week. Souths have far too many points in them.

 

[Tiger Ted]

If Bateman is fit he is the perfect player to suffocate Cody walker which is essential for us to continue our winning streak.

 

[Tigerm]

We won't be able to paper over our deficiencies in attack this week. Souths have far too many points in them.

You're probably right, but they said that about the Panthers as well?

 

[Exsilium]

Souths are very beatable.

If you turn them around, kick to corners and make the back three work, you have a good chance.

Not giving Cody Walker time also helps but showing him the sideline and backing your edge defence will result in him pushing passes.

Make Latrell run and don't give away easy penalties.

I don't think this is unwinnable, just a bit harder and you'll have to play for 80 minutes.

 

[WA Tiger]

My 2 favourite teams Damn!! ..If our forwards can play fully to their potential causing souths to go backwards more than they are comfortable with, upsetting their rhythm and if our limited number of star backs can find something to lift the others then maybe.. .. but otherwise yea a bloodbath is likely,
I can’t see Walker playing as well outside of this super tight unit eg for nsw And that’s what they are..They have few if any weaknesses including a defence that is ridiculous good and they are strong on both sides..At the same time I think Walker can be their weak link if we can shake his confidence somehow. He’s been known to lose his touch when he’s not comfortable or under enough pressure. Benji and co would have him in their sites you’d think

 

[Pezz70]

My 2 favourite teams Damn!! ..If our forwards can play fully to their potential causing souths to go backwards more than they are comfortable with, upsetting their rhythm and if our limited number of star backs can find something to lift the others then maybe.. .. but otherwise yea a bloodbath is likely,
I can’t see Walker playing as well outside of this super tight unit eg for nsw And that’s what they are..They have few weaknesses and strong on both sides..At the same time I think Walker can be their weak link if we can shake his confidence somehow. He’s been known to lose his touch when he’s not comfortable or under enough pressure. Benji and co would have him in their sites you’d think

I think Walker is a standout for origin, he has been killing it and looks to be in a good place, Luai hasn’t been at the top of his game for a while, had a pretty reasonable game against the Warriors though, is incumbent and plays next to Cleary every week, pretty big plus’. I also agree that taking a player, especially one of the spine, out of the comfort of his own side into reps can take a bit out of their game.

I think Api might be back on track for an origin jersey too

 

[WA Tiger]

At least if API’s in he can walk around the Penrith boys like a boss

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

2018 was the last time we won 3 in a row. It was early so it's been 5 seasons now. The last time we won 4 in a row (or more) was 2012....sadly.

 

[Ron's_Mate]

The last time we won 4 in a row (or more) was 2012....sadly.

And who was the coach in 2012? ... Sheenius!

 

[Tigerm]

‘Above the law’: Latrell’s sin bin call exposes NRL’s double standard

‘Above the law’: Latrell’s sin bin call exposes NRL’s double standard

www.foxsports.com.au

‘Above the law’: Latrell’s sin bin call exposes NRL’s double standard​

This could be a problem, as he has form against us in previous games? Though, it's good timing for us.

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 11 vs Rabbitohs

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Saturday's Round 11 match against the Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium.

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. Shawn Blore - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Triston Reilly - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation