Match Discussion: Round 2 vs Canberra @ GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce / Ngunnawal

[Ned Kelly]

I'm pleased Solomona Faataape will get a run. He might be filling in for injuries but he won't let is down.

 

[Tigerm]

Team List:

1. Jahream Bula - sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents

2. Charlie Staines - sponsored by Gavmanak

3. Solomona Faataape - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of the Kirk Family

4. Starford To'a - sponsored by Ultra Building Works

5. Junior Tupou - sponsored by APN Compounding

6. Lachlan Galvin - sponsored by Leumeah Shopping Centre

7. Jayden Sullivan - sponsored by Club Menangle

8. David Klemmer - sponsored by ZWealth Group

9. Apisai Koroisau (c) - sponsored by ZRealty Group

10. Stefano Utoikamanu - sponsored by Tidda Workforce

11. Isaiah Papali'i - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate

12. John Bateman - sponsored by The Meat Man

13. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by LC Wealth


14. Aidan Sezer - sponsored by Ellis Consolidated

15. Fonua Pole - sponsorship available

16. Alex Twal - sponsorship available

17. Samuela Fainu - sponsorship available

Reserves:

18. Asu Kepaoa - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

19. Tallyn Da Silva - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Alex Lobb - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Jake Simpkin - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Team List: NRL Round 2 vs Raiders

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has named a 22-man squad for Saturday's Round 2 match against the Raiders in Canberra, with two players to make their NRL debut.

www.weststigers.com.au

Some interesting selections.
Sezer in the reserves.
No Olam.
TDS not in the 17.
Matamua in the squad , hasn’t been seen for a while.
Other than that, it’s the side I thought would be picked?

Benji is about to find out what winning or losing as a coach is all about.
Now he’s playing for sheep stations hahahaha

 

[WA Tiger]

Prob the best team we’ve fielded for a decade. This Galvin boy is at another level. .Watching his limited time playing Id say he completely ignored the dire position we were in against sgi. He thinks fast, see’s things others don’t and he executes with no fear like it’s backyard footy..It will be about the intensity against Canberra. Have we got it…Can we turn it on..I wouldn’t bet on a loss..And yes good on Benji. So far so good.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Yes, much better than the gibbering fools at Foxtel predicted.

Predicted Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Brent Naden 3. Justin Olam 4. Starford To’a 5. Junior Tupou 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. David Klemmer 9. Api Koroisau 10. Stefano Utoikamanu 11. John Bateman 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Alex Seyfarth 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Asu Kepaoa 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal

Team Tips: The Tigers enjoyed the bye in Round 1 after their last pre-season clash was a loss against the Dragons. Now they could be set for a big shake-up with veteran halfback Aidan Sezer reportedly sidelined. According to Danny Weidler, young gun Lachlan Galvin is set to make his debut in the No.6, likely partnering Jayden Sullivan in the halves. In pre-season Alex Seyfarth was very solid in the middle and could edge out Fonua Pole for the lock role. The utility spot is another heated battle, with Jake Simpkin potentially wearing the No.14. However, Tallyn Da Silva is another option with Galvin could also fill the role is Sezer is fir to take the field. Benji Marshall’s forward pack picks itself outside of the lock role, while Charlie Staines and Brent Naden are also set to fight for a wing spot.

 

[Tigerm]

NBWT
Lachlan Galvin will be named in the #6, Bud Sullivan the #7 and Aidan Sezer, who has been dealing with a hamstring niggle, will be named in jersey #14. Justin Olam (knee) will be given another week to overcome the knock suffered against the Dragons (Telegraph)

 

[Tiger Ted]

NBWT
Lachlan Galvin will be named in the #6, Bud Sullivan the #7 and Aidan Sezer, who has been dealing with a hamstring niggle, will be named in jersey #14. Justin Olam (knee) will be given another week to overcome the knock suffered against the Dragons (Telegraph)

No doubt the only reason Sezer isn’t in starting team is he’s injured & although he’s not 100% he’s on the bench as insurance for 2 rookies

 

[Perth Tiger]

what's up with Latu Fainu. Hasn't been named in any grade, is he injured or still carrying a suspension?

 

[Tigerm]

what's up with Latu Fainu. Hasn't been named in any grade, is he injured or still carrying a suspension?

I just posted this.
Brent Naden and Solo Saukuru still returning from offseason surgery.

Josh Feledy injured his shoulder against the Warriors.

Justin Olam given an extra week after a knock to his knee against the Dragons.

Latu Fainu returning from hamstring issue.

 

[Nutz]

Fun and games begin.

 

[Perth Tiger]

I just posted this.
Brent Naden and Solo Saukuru still returning from offseason surgery.

Josh Feledy injured his shoulder against the Warriors.

Justin Olam given an extra week after a knock to his knee against the Dragons.

Latu Fainu returning from hamstring issue.

Thanks

 

[Nutz]

I just posted this.
Brent Naden and Solo Saukuru still returning from offseason surgery.

Josh Feledy injured his shoulder against the Warriors.

Justin Olam given an extra week after a knock to his knee against the Dragons.

Latu Fainu returning from hamstring issue.

Big disappointment that Olam isn't fit and firing but on the other hand I'm rapt that Solomona Faataape is playing. He trialled well and might be able to keep Canberra's backs quiet.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Our starting backline this wk is the most inexperienced in the NRL.2 backs r making their debut & the combined nrl games played by the entire backline wouldn’t be much more than 100.

 

[Tigerm]

Big disappointment that Olam isn't fit and firing but on the other hand I'm rapt that Solomona Faataape is playing. He trialled well and might be able to keep Canberra's backs quiet.

Well, I nearly got you the gig, I was speaking to Benji and mentioned your name, but he said he couldn’t because you hadn’t done the pre-season, bummer hahaha

 

[Tigerm]

Re our new halves combination, I’m sure we will all have an opinion come 5.00pm this Saturday.

Probably, Benji as well. hahaha

If he doesn’t already know, he’ll live or die with his selections.

 

[WA Tiger]

First game from Benji and Kepaoa’s out!..and he’s got a handy replacement in Sezer
Experience has never helped wt.. now it’s what is possible?..about time

 

[Benchtiger]

I just hope they turn up.

 

[Tigerm]

Player	Injury	Expected Return
Justin Olam	Knee	Round 4
Latu Fainu	Hamstring	Round 4
Brent Naden	Shoulder	Round 4
Josh Feledy	Shoulder	Round 4
Solomone Saukuru	Shoulder	Round 4
Sione Fainu	Foot	Round 5
Adam Doueihi	Knee	Round 17*

Injury Update: NRL Round 2

A brief update on NRL players who are unavailable for this week's game.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[Tigerm]

We got this, us by 4, MoM Faataape.

 

[Nutz]

Club often use niggling injuries to cover for poor form or selection failure.
I bet you a lot of players on the injury list would play if we were in a grand final this Sunday.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

I bet you a lot of players on the injury list would play if we were in a grand final this Sunday.

Every game should be a 'grand final' for the Tigers & Benji, Nutz