Match Discussion: Round 14 vs Canberra @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal

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NRL 2023 - Round 14
Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders
Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal, Leumeah (TICKETS)
Friday 2 June 2023

NRL kickoff 6:00pm, broadcast live 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. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa 18. Brent Naden 19. Aistasi James 20. Daine Laurie 21. Justin Matamua 22. Tallyn Da Silva

Out: Joe Ofahengaue (lock)
In: Alex Seyfarth (bench)
Changes: Fonua Pole (bench to lock)

1. Sebastian Kris 2. Nick Cotric 3. Albert Hopoate 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Pasami Saulo 11. Hudson Young 12. Corey Horsburgh 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Matt Frawley 17. Ata Mariota 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Danny Levi 20. Harley Smith-Shields 21. Xavier Savage 22. Peter Hola

Out: Jarrod Croker (centre), Corey Harawira-Naera (second row)
In: Hudson Young (second row), Matt Frawley (bench)
Changes: Albert Hopoate (wing to centre), Nick Cotric (bench to wing)

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Sideline Officials: Kasey Badger, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Video Referee: Adam Gee

LOWER GRADES
Manly v Canberra^ at 4 Pines, Sat - Flegg 12pm
Western Suburbs^ v Canberra^ at Lidcombe, Sat - NSW Cup 2pm
Cronulla v Wests Tigers^ at Pointsbet, Sat - Flegg 5:20pm​

 

[Tigerm]

I think this is the game that could possibly make or break our season.

I think, hope, believe that our season has only just started, so us by 10, with Wakeham MoM.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

Traditionally we haven't been good after a bye but this year have played well. We're a different team after the 1st bye we had.

Unbelievably Canberra won't be playing Croker this weekend, letting him have his 300th at home. This was according to the fox commentary on Saturday night so not sure if it's true or not. If so, they'll miss his leadership and goal kicking. This could prove important I'd it's close.

 

[simmo1]

Should be a cracking game, this. Two very strong forward packs and both teams in a bit of form. Canberra have been our bogey side for a while, so it should be a good indicator of where we are at.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Canberra potentially without Whitehead, Crocker (both confirmed) then Young, Rapana, Kris and Saulo all in doubt

Fingers crossed Api gets through Wednesday night, even though Jakes been pretty decent at 9 when needed.

 

[Das Hassler]

Api does well at not getting knocked around too much and 2 days is the sweet spot for backing up...not too hot and not too cold...even if he plays the first and last 20 it will be a huge plus ....them not having their first string goalkicker is pretty crazy

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

We never beat Canberra. This year feels different, I don’t think they’ll roll us through the middle like they usually do but still tipping them 1-12

 

[Das Hassler]

We never beat Canberra. This year feels different, I don’t think they’ll roll us through the middle like they usually do but still tipping them 1-12

Not too many of this side has played Canberra in a first grade WT jersey

 

[WA Tiger]

I’m not convinced api was the main cog that set us off against the cowboys. If he doesn’t play his replacement has a go and I don’t think he will disrupt the machine.
Another whipping from us. One things for sure, Canberra will be nervous and attempt to bring their A game. And so they need to. Confidence is a funny thing and our young guns have it..

 

[Tigerm]

Not too many of this side has played Canberra in a first grade WT jersey

Hopefully the Raiders played their grand final against the Bunnies last week, so they will be cooked this week?

 

[Tiger Ted]

Too bad Ngatikaura was injured in nsw cup as would’ve liked to see him on the bench if Api doesn’t back up.

 

[Tigerm]

Too bad Ngatikaura was injured in nsw cup as would’ve liked to see him on the bench if Api doesn’t back up.

So Manaia Cherrington comes on to the bench? It's been a long time for him, if he gets a start.

 

[WA Tiger]

I can see how leaving Croker out for his 300th the following week could be taken as disrespect, but its been planned for a while and I think sheens will be more interested in the W than anything else, however he gets it

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

I can see how leaving Croker out for his 300th the following week could be taken as disrespect, but its been planned for a while and I think sheens will be more interested in the W than anything else, however he gets it

The raiders have been a completely different team since Croker came back. I'm stoked he's not playing. This is just a dumb decision and would be the type of thing we would be expected to do.

Sentimentality and personal achievements aren't even in the same postcode as winning as a team. It's not like its the 94 raiders.

Couldn't give a rats about the respect / disrespect thing. Just my opinion.

 

[WA Tiger]

Of course canberra would have planned it when we were shit and it’s tough backtracking on a planned holiday..(assuming he gets a few days off)

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 14 vs Raiders

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Friday's Round 14 match against Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Sports 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 Wests Tigers Foundation

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. Alex Seyfarth - 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. Brent Naden - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

19. Aitasi James - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation


22. Tallyn Da Silva - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 14 vs Raiders

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Friday's Round 14 match against Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Sports 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 Wests Tigers Foundation

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. Alex Seyfarth - 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. Brent Naden - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

19. Aitasi James - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation


22. Tallyn Da Silva - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Nofo on 99 WT’s tries?

 

[Perth Tiger]

surprised Seyfarth got the vacant bench spot

 

[Tigerm]

surprised Seyfarth got the vacant bench spot

We are short another FR?

 

[Perth Tiger]

We are short another FR?

Matamua plays at 13 so Pole could easily shift to FR. He basically just plays as a third FR anyway. Blore could play middle as well.

If they are our future I want to see how they go in grade, but I can be patient.