Match Discussion: Round 12 vs North Qld @ Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield / Wanngal

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NRL 2023 - Round 12
Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys
Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield / Wanngal, Lilyfield (TICKETS)
Saturday 20 May 2023

Gates open 12:30pm, NSW Cup 12:40pm, Flegg 3pm, NRL kickoff 5:30pm. Broadcast on Fox League, Kayo Sports.

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. Shawn Blore 20. Justin Matamua 21. Daine Laurie 22. Aistasi James

Unchanged

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jack Gosiewski 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Mitchell Dunn 16. Riley Price 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 18. Zac Laybutt 19. Ben Hampton 20. Sylvester Namo 21. Brendan Elliot 22. Sam McIntyre

Out: Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (bench)
In: Riley Price (bench)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Sideline Officials: Nick Beashel, Phil Henderson
Video Referee: Kasey Badger


LOWER GRADES
Western Subs^ / Wests Tigers^ at Leichhardt, Sat - NSW Cup 12:40pm (FOX) / Flegg 3pm

Redcliffe v Mackay^ at Brighton, Sat - Colts 1pm
Redcliffe v Mackay^ at Suncorp, Sat - QLD Cup 5pm
Northern^ v Souths Logan at Barlow, Sat - Colts 4pm
Northern^ v Souths Logan at Tully, Sat - QLD Cup 6pm
Norths v Townsville^ at Bishop, Sun - Colts 12:15pm / QLD Cup 2:10pm​

 

[Vic Mackey]

The Cows have found a bit of form but for some reason im oddly confident in this one

Us by 8

 

[Tiger Ted]

The Cows have found a bit of form but for some reason im oddly confident in this one

Us by 8

For some inexplicable reason no matter how bad we are going the cows tend to struggle at LO.I don’t think the sublime JT ever won a match at LO.

 

[Tigerm]

I'm not as confident, but HOPE we can sneak a win.

Us by 2 with Jahream MoM.

 

[Fordy20]

Cows have no trouble scoring tries with their firepower across the park, whereas we haven’t cracked 20 points since the bye. If we get lucky and put points on early, we might be able to grind out a win, but I’m not holding my breath

 

[Tiger Ted]

No surprise I just heard that Taumalolo is expected to return this wk

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 12 vs Cowboys

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Saturday's Round 12 match against North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval.

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. Shawn Blore - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Aitasi James - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Not to often we get to name the same side as the previous week?

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 12 vs Cowboys

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Saturday's Round 12 match against North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval.

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. Shawn Blore - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Aitasi James - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Taumalolo not listed?

 

[Perth Tiger]

I have been waiting to see Blore or Matamua get a run but this is about the first time in memory where we don't constantly have 3 or 4 forwards out injured so we haven't needed to try the youth depth yet.

I hope I haven't just jinxed us.

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 12 vs Cowboys

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Saturday's Round 12 match against North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval.

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. Shawn Blore - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Aitasi James - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Not to often we get to name the same side as the previous week?

Brooks 200th game this week.

 

[Pezz70]

Taumalolo not listed?

Knee op. Out for 6 wks. I think we win this one and win it well. They have some dangerous players but I think we’ve reached a tipping point (been a long time coming), we’ve been laying the foundation for good footy for a few weeks now, it’s becoming pretty consistent

 

[Tigerm]

Knee op. Out for 6 wks. I think we win this one and win it well. They have some dangerous players but I think we’ve reached a tipping point (been a long time coming), we’ve been laying the foundation for good footy for a few weeks now, it’s becoming pretty consistent

Just think our fortunes are based on what Brooks turns up?

It is his 200th game, so if he’s not up for this, then he never will be.

 

[Fordy20]

Since when have we ever been up for milestone games? I’ve seen us upset some other people’s milestones, but can’t recall one that’s gone our way.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Since when have we ever been up for milestone games? I’ve seen us upset some other people’s milestones, but can’t recall one that’s gone our way.

Fordy, a milestone with Brooks and West Tigers would be setting up a try for each half of 1 game.
200th game, not so.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

For some inexplicable reason no matter how bad we are going the cows tend to struggle at LO.I don’t think the sublime JT ever won a match at LO.

2018 Tigers win at LO
2019 Tigers win at LO
2020 Tigers win at Leumeah
2021 Cowboys won at LO

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

Remember Brooks 150th? He couldn't manage to run through the banner they made for him. It was embarrassing. And that was the highlight of his day.

 

[Pezz70]

2018 Tigers win at LO
2019 Tigers win at LO
2020 Tigers win at Leumeah
2021 Cowboys won at LO

Wasn’t it the cowboys that flogged us in the Tommy memorial game at Leichhardt? That was the ‘21 game time flies, 2 years already since Tommy passed

 

[Tigerm]

Stafford To’a‘s 50th game as well. Well done.

edit, bloody spell checker

 

[Ned Kelly]

The Cows have found a bit of form but for some reason im oddly confident in this one

Us by 8

We've got this one.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Stafford To”a” s 50th game as well. Well done.

There we go, lets celebrate that milestone and don't mention the other.