Match Discussion: Round 23 vs Canberra @ GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce / Ngunnawal

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NRL 2023 - Round 23
Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers
GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce / Ngunnawal, Bruce (TICKETS)
Sunday 6 August 2023

Gates 1:30pm
NRLW 1:50pm
NRL kickoff 4:05pm
Broadcast live on Nine Network, 9Now, Fox League, Kayo Sports.

1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Nick Cotric 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Adrian Trevilyan 15. Emre Guler 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Ata Mariota 18. Utuloa Asouma 19. Matt Frawley 20. Tom Starling 21. Trey Mooney 22. Ethan Strange

Out: Jarrod Croker (centre), Tom Starling (bench)
In: Nick Cotric (wing), Adrian Trevilyan (bench)
Changes: Sebastian Kris (fullback to centre), Jordan Rapana (wing to fullback)

1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To'a 4. Junior Tupou 5. Charlie Staines 6. Daine Laurie 7. Luke Brooks 8. Alex Twal 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Justin Matamua 16. Aitasi James 17. Asu Kepaoa 18. Tallyn Da Silva 19. Alex Seyfarth 20. Will Smith 21. Kit Laulilii 22. Josh Feledy

Out: Stefano Utoikamanu (front row), Will Smith (bench), Shawn Blore (bench)
In: Jake Simpkin (bench), Justin Matamua (bench), Asu Kepaoa (bench)
Changes: Alex Twal (bench to front row)

Referee: Peter Gough
Sideline Officials: Jon Stone, Drew Oultram
Video Referee: Gerard Sutton


STATE LEAGUES
NSW Cup: Canberra^ v Western Suburbs^ at Belconnen, Sat 3pm​

 

[Tigerm]

4 pts clear for the spoon, it just keeps coming, but it’s a 2-3 yr plan , we will get whipped big time in this one to secure Tim’s legacy and the clubs shame.

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 23 vs Raiders

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Thursday's Round 21 match against St George Illawarra Dragons at WIN 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. Junior Tupou - sponsored by APN Compounding

5. Charlie Staines - sponsored by The Meat Man

6. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Club Menangle

7. Luke Brooks - sponsored by Momenta Advisors

8. Alex Twal - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

9. Apisai 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 Wests Tigers Foundation

15. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of The Kirk Family

16. Aitasi James - sponsored by LC Wealth

17. Asu Kepaoa - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Reserves:

18. Tallyn Da Silva - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

19. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Will Smith - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Kit Laulilii - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Josh Feledy - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation


I understand we still want to avoid the spoon, but surely we need to concede, it’s ours, unless other teams collapse worse than us?

So why the f**k are we playing these blokes (Simpkin, Laurie & Staines) now, when they are leaving, would have thought they need to look to the future now.

 

[Nutz]

This is a backline that I'm warming to, however I agree with @Tigerm when he said he can't understand WT persevering with departing players. Practically our whole backline won't be here next year.
Having said that, I expect a fitter Momenta Avisors to have a great running game spoint by poor kicking options and 6th tackle handovers.
Club Menangle and the Meat Man are out to prove WT made a monumental stuffup by not resigning them.
Someone with come off the bench and drop the ball over the tryline or be a mile behind in support with a try gone begging...Anyone have a guess who I'm thinking of.
Tim is going to blame everyone in the post match presser.

 

[Benchtiger]

I will always wish the best for the WT, but for my own mental health and well being I will just watch the NRLW WT games.

 

[Fordy20]

Am I wrong for thinking the lads are in with a chance for this one?

 

[Tigerm]

Am I wrong for thinking the lads are in with a chance for this one?

Yes hahaha

 

[Tigerm]

Team List: NRL Round 23 vs Raiders

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has named his 22-man squad for Thursday's Round 21 match against St George Illawarra Dragons at WIN 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. Junior Tupou - sponsored by APN Compounding

5. Charlie Staines - sponsored by The Meat Man

6. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Club Menangle

7. Luke Brooks - sponsored by Momenta Advisors

8. Alex Twal - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

9. Apisai 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 Wests Tigers Foundation

15. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of The Kirk Family

16. Aitasi James - sponsored by LC Wealth

17. Asu Kepaoa - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Reserves:

18. Tallyn Da Silva - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

19. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Will Smith - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Kit Laulilii - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Josh Feledy - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation


I understand we still want to avoid the spoon, but surely we need to concede, it’s ours, unless other teams collapse worse than us?

So why the f**k are we playing these blokes (Simpkin, Laurie & Staines) now, when they are leaving, would have thought they need to look to the future now.

Apparently Staines may be staying?

But if they are not here next year, then they should be in reserve grade for the remainder of the year and give someone who is staying an opportunity?

Lets face it, the season was all but over after the first 7 losses in a row.

 

[Das Hassler]

Am I wrong for thinking the lads are in with a chance for this one?

For sure... there's still that mathematical chance of making the middle 8

 

[Nutz]

I hope James gets some decent minutes and runs hard from the back fence.
I truely believe he has a big future. If he were let go to a team like the rorters or storm he would kill it.
Common WT, mould him into a weapon.
Fingers crossed.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Am I wrong for thinking the lads are in with a chance for this one?

Any team is a chance against the Raiders. We've been backed from +13.5 to +10.5

If Stefano and Blore were playing I'd say we're a real chance, sadly I think the Raiders probably just have a bit too much firepower for us

Glad to see Matamua back and very interesting to see 3 Ball age players Da Silva, Feledy and Lauilili in the reserves. Personally think Faagutu is a bit ahead of Lauilili (also a year older) but exciting to see, wonder if we'll get a few more debuts this year.

 

[Das Hassler]

Well...I think I'm right in saying that this side are the best wooden spooners in the history of the NRL.....does that help anyone at all ?

 

[Das Hassler]

F_ck Nofa and f_ ck the horse he rode in on!

 

[Tigerm]

I can’t watch the game, but amazingly, losing by 4 pts must put it in the top 5 or so games we’ve played all year?

 

[Wizardman]

F_ck Nofa and f_ ck the horse he rode in on!

Absolute loser mentality to not attack that kick.

We didn't deserve to win that.....and frankly, I've got a severe lack of emotion with losing that game and securing the spoon.

 

[Tigerm]

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[Tigers Tale]

3 comments;

Their quarterback was better throwing passes to their wide receivers

Referees are frightened to make calls that upset Stuart in games played in Canberra

Bellamy and maybe Bennett would have us up near the top 8, these clowns running the show never will. The team has talent, the coaching doesn't.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

At least they played that game with some heart and skill. If they did that every week I'd be happy.

Canberra will out the back door of the finals series in 2 games

 

[Tigerm]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/canberras-jack-wighton-can-accept-a-3k-fine-for-referee-comment/news-story/50ea7f3f2071e14bd269cac39094de35

Canberra’s Jack Wighton can accept a $3k fine for referee comment​

A referee sledge in the final minutes of Canberra’s close win on Sunday has come at a cost for Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton.


Should of been sent?

 

[Benchtiger]

Attacking the head of player, no sin bin regardless of the time of the game speaks volumes of how these refs continually f### us over.