Match Discussion: Round 17 vs Manly @ 4 Pines Park, Brookvale / Cammeraygal

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NRL 2025 - Round 17
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers
4 Pines Park, Brookvale / Cammeraygal (TICKETS)

Friday 27 June 2025
NRL kickoff 6pm
Live broadcast Fox, Kayo

1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Tommy Talau 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Corey Waddell 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Nathan Brown 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Michael Chee Kam 19. Jason Saab 20. Clayton Faulalo 21. Joey Walsh 22. Caleb Navale

Out: Lachlan Croker (hooker), Haumole Olakau'atu (second row), Jason Saab (wing to reserve)
In: Lehi Hopoate (fullback), Matt Lodge (front row), Jake Simpkin (bench)
Changes: Tom Trbojevic (fullback to centre), Reuben Garrick (centre to wing), Ethan Bullemor (front row to bench), Jazz Tevaga (bench to hooker), Corey Waddell (bench to second row)

1. Heath Mason 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To'a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Jack Bird 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Sione Fainu 17. Tony Sukkar 18. Luke Laulilii 19. Charlie Murray 20. Kit Laulilii 21. Charlie Staines 22. Tristan Hope

Out: Jahream Bula (fullback)
In: Tallyn Da Silva (bench), Tanous Sukkar (bench)
Changes: Heath Mason (five-eighth to fullback), Jarome Luai (halfback to five-eighth), Sione Fainu (front row to bench), Alex Seyfarth (second row to bench), Fonua Pole (bench to front row), Latu Fainu (bench to halfback), Jack Bird (bench to second row)

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Sideline Officials: Chris Sutton, Phil Henderson
Video Referee: Kasey Badger

HEAD TO HEAD - 2003 - 2024​

	TOTAL	MANLY	WESTS TIGERS	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	37	22	15	0
4 PINES	14	11	3	0

LAST FIVE MEETINGS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2022	Round 9	MANLY 36-22	4 Pines	17385
2022	Round 14	MANLY 30-4	Campbelltown	10231
2023	Round 8	MANLY 22-16	Campbelltown	10033
2023	Round 27	MANLY 54-12	4 Pines	16503
2024	Round 25	WESTS TIGERS 34-26	Leichhardt	11520

BIGGEST WINS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2003	Round 4	WESTS TIGERS 38-12	Brookvale	11174
2018	Round 6	WESTS TIGERS 38-12	Lottoland	15456
2023	Round 27	MANLY 54-12	4 Pines	16503

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

	Round 18	Round 19	Round 20	Round 21
MANLY	SOUTH SYDNEY (H)	(BYE)	MELBOURNE (A)	CANTERBURY (A)
WESTS TIGERS	SYDNEY (A)	WARRIORS (A)	GOLD COAST (H)	PENRITH (A)

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 14		Round 15		Round 16
MANLY	NEWCASTLE	L 22-26	GOLD COAST	L 8-28	BYE	-
WESTS TIGERS	PENRITH	L 14-18	BYE	-	CANBERRA	L 12-16

STATE OF PLAY: 2025 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
MANLY	10th	14	2	6-8-0	322	300
WESTS TIGERS	14th	14	2	5-9-0	280	346

LOWER GRADES
MANLY-WARRINGAH	WESTS TIGERS
NSW Cup v Warriors, 4 Pines Park, Saturday, 3:00pm Jersey Flegg v Warriors, 4 Pines Park, Saturday, 1:15pm	NSW Cup (Wests Magpies) v Sydney, Lidcombe Oval, Saturday, 2:15pm Jersey Flegg v Sydney, Lidcombe Oval, Saturday, 12:00pm

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

This is a winnable game I reckon. Manly are in disarray and not playing for each other. As long as we can put a good 50 to 60 minutes together we should get home.

 

[Perth Tiger]

With Bula out injured I really hope they go with Luke L at fullback over Mason.

 

[Tigerm]

With Bula out injured I really hope they go with Luke L at fullback over Mason.

Or Tito.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

I'd love to see Taruva have a crack at FB. Some Penrith people (not the trolls) have been on here extolling his virtues at the back. I think Mason has had enough of a go to know he doesn't offer a huge amount.

I think we should try and develop Mason into a #14 jack of all trades type player, particularly focusing on learning to provide good service out of dummy half. This is because if there are no injuries in a game it gives an opportunity to rest Api for a bit. From what I've seen of Mason I don't think he's a permanent first grader in any specific position, but has enough in his game to be useful in a number of different areas across the park.

I'd rather not see Staines back in 1st grade. I'd go with the other options that were brought up in the other threads.

However, this does change my thoughts about the upcoming game. Not saying we can't win. I'm just feeling a lot less optimistic about it. Especially going out to the game with a bunch of budgies supporters.

 

[Nutz]

Halves are good but nothing too exciting.

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 17 vs Sea Eagles

Wests Tigers Head Coach Benji Marshall has named a 22-man squad to face the Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park this Friday evening.

www.weststigers.com.au

Team List:

1. Heath Mason - sponsored by Sensory Gardens Australia

2. Sunia Turuva - sponsored by Ellis Consolidated

3. Adam Doueihi - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate

4. Starford To'a - sponsored by Z Wealth Group

5. Jeral Skelton - sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents

6. Jarome Luai (c) - sponsored by Retro Air

7. Latu Fainu - sponsored by APN Compounding

8. Terrell May - sponsored by Z Realty Group

9. Api Koroisau (c) - sponsored by KwikFlo

10. Fonua Pole - sponsored by Club Menangle

11. Samuela Fainu - sponsored by Mars Forklifts

12. Jack Bird - sponsored by Ultra Building Works

13. Alex Twal - sponsored by Endacom

Interchange:

14. Tallyn Da Silva - sponsored by One World Courier

15. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by Shane’s Waterproofing

16. Sione Fainu - sponsored by MJS Electrical Products & Supplies

17. Tony Sukkar - sponsored by Workplace Law

Reserves:

18. Luke Laulilii - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

19. Charlie Murray - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

20. Kit Laulilii - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

21. Charlie Staines - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

22. Tristan Hope - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

Coach: Benji Marshall - sponsored by Pepper Money


Not keen on Mason being at the back, but hopefully it goes well.
TDS at 14, is Benji playing mind games.
Bird in for Seyfarth is interesting.

 

[Tiger05]

I'm concerned about these 2 and they should be upgraded.

1. Heath Mason --> replace with Luke L
3. Adam Doueihi --> replace with Staines.

And this one but it's worth a look. You could also replace him with Sukkar.

12. Jack Bird

I think the bench needs to improve as well but it's not a huge issue yet. I'd like to see Sukkar replaced with an impact middle forward.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

I'm happy to see Seyfarth on the bench as I reckon he offers heaps more in the middle than on an edge.

Interesting that he's put Luai in at 6 and Fainu at 7. Not that it means much these days and I'd assume Luai will be the dominant caller. I'm just happy Latu is getting a start in the halves. With a bit of luck he can go injury free the rest of the year so we can get a real good look at what he offers.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Worried about Garrick and Turbo attacking Skelton and AD - could be an absolute massacre. Also this is potentially one of the 3-4 games a year where Luke Brooks looks class. Granted I felt the same thing at Leichhardt last year and he was absolutely useless that day.

Still, a must win game to stop our slump, although we haven’t played poorly we need to put some wins on the board. Haven’t won since magic round.

 

[Benchtiger]

Mason has failed at FB in the past yet Benji gives him another opportunity after his ordinary defensive effort last week, IMO Laulilii would of been a better option.I also don't get the love for Seyfarth, 2/3 of the opposition tries have gone through him and his out side half (Galvin,Mason) this season which isn't good enough, last week all the raiders tries came via him and Mason's poor defence.The sooner we stop carrying players that aren't performing in the team the sooner we start winning, Benji for some reason doesn't get it with this pair.

 

[glockers]

I get what you are saying about Seyfarth's defence on the edge, but I'm fine with Seyfarth off the bench if he is playing in the middle. I assume Sukkar is the edge forward cover.

 

[Nutz]

I'm happy to see Seyfarth on the bench as I reckon he offers heaps more in the middle than on an edge.

Interesting that he's put Luai in at 6 and Fainu at 7. Not that it means much these days and I'd assume Luai will be the dominant caller. I'm just happy Latu is getting a start in the halves. With a bit of luck he can go injury free the rest of the year so we can get a real good look at what he offers.

I'm rapt that Fainu is our ½. He straightens the attack and passes great left or right. Jarome is a running ⅝ and that's why he and LG didn't work out. When those two first got the ball their first few steps were always to the left.