Match Discussion: Round 27 vs Parramatta @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal

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NRL 2024 - Round 27
Wests Tigers v Parramatta Eels
Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal (TICKETS)

Friday 6 September 2024
NRL kickoff 6pm
Broadcast live on Fox, Kayo

1. Heath Mason 2. Junior Tupou 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Josh Feledy 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Isaiah Papali'i 14. Latu Fainu 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal 18. Tim Johannssen 19. Alexander Lobb 20. Reuben Porter 21. Kit Laulilii 22. Tony Sukkar

Out: Solomon Alaimalo (wing)
In: Josh Feledy (centre), Tim Johannssen (reserve), Alexander Lobb (reserve), Reuben Porter (reserve), Kit Laulilii (reserve), Tanous Sukkar (reserve)
Changes: Junior Tupou (centre to wing)

1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Shaun Lane 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Joe Ofahengaue 14. Joey Lussick 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Luca Moretti 17. Ofahiki Ogden 18. Jake Tago 19. Matt Doorey 20. Ethan Sanders 21. Haze Dunster 22. Wiremu Greig

Out: Dan Keir (bench)
In: Sean Russell (wing), Kelma Tuilagi (second row), Matt Doorey (reserve), Ethan Sanders (reserve), Haze Dunster (reserve), Wiremu Greig (reserve)
Changes: Jake Tago (wing to reserve), Ofahiki Ogden (front row to bench), Shaun Lane (second row to front row)

Referee: Peter Gough Sideline Officials: Belinda Sharpe, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski; Video Referee: Chris Butler

HEAD TO HEAD - 2000 - 2024​

	TOTAL	WESTS TIGERS	PARRAMATTA	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	47	17	29	1
CAMPBELLTOWN	1	1	0	0

LAST FIVE MEETINGS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2021	Round 14	PARRAMATTA 40-12	Bankwest	23421
2022	Round 6	WESTS TIGERS 21-20	CommBank	28336
2022	Round 17	PARRAMATTA 28-20	Leichhardt	13214
2023	Round 6	PARRAMATTA 28-22	Accor	28611
2024	Round 4	WESTS TIGERS 17-16	CommBank	28608

BIGGEST WINS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2001	Round 11	PARRAMATTA 66-12	Leichhardt	14802
2004	Round 12	WESTS TIGERS 33-6	Leichhardt	18883

FINALS?​

WESTS TIGERS - nope
PARRAMATTA - nope

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 24		Round 25		Round 26
WESTS TIGERS	SOUTH SYDNEY	W 18-16	MANLY	W 34-26	(BYE)
PARRAMATTA	SYDNEY	L 14-38	BRISBANE	L 24-30	ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA	W 44-40

STATE OF PLAY: 2024 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
WESTS TIGERS	17th	23	3	6-17-0	437	690
PARRAMATTA	16th	23	3	6-17-0	501	690

 

[Tigerm]

How sad that this is our grand final of sorts

 

[Vic Mackey]

Think a couple of forced changes from the manly game.

Latu in for Sezer

Alamialo went off for a HIA late, unsure if he passed. If hes out guess Lobb or maybe Lauilili in.

Parra have been attacking well early then falling apart after the 50th min mark or so. 4 of the last 5 weeks they've conceded a heap of tries late. Hopefully a big crowd and we can help get the boys home!

 

[Tigerm]

Some people have more time on their hands, than me hahaha

 

[Fordy20]

Two pretty big ifs there, especially with all the injuries to the Rorters against Canberra. I'm guessing MadUnit got a rush of blood after seeing the Queens pile on those points in dying minutes of their match against the Eels.

 

[Nutz]

I would've like to see Luke get another run but I guess Benji is going with who he thinks will beat the Eels
Slow centres however Feledy has scored 14 tries in 20 appearances this season for Western Suburbs Magpies in the NSW Cup.

 

[Perth Tiger]

Will Feledy mark up against Talagi? Both of them might score a hattrick each if that is the case

 

[Nutz]

Will Feledy mark up against Talagi? Both of them might score a hattrick each if that is the case

If he does, I think Josh might be burnt for pace and change of direction.

 

[Tiger05]

That line-up doesn't look great for a game I'd love to see us win.

 

[Nutz]

That line-up doesn't look great for a game I'd love to see us win.

I'd be putting our biggest best defender on the wing to mark Sivo. Do we have a big great defender?

 

[Tiger05]

I'd be putting our biggest best defender on the wing to mark Sivo. Do we have a big great defender?

I think Staines did the job last time we played them. Staines is a funny one. He does so many things right and then comes up with a huge blunder at some time.

 

[Nutz]

I think Staines did the job last time we played them. Staines is a funny one. He does so many things right and then comes up with a huge blunder at some time.

I'll have to stream a replay.
I like Staines, he does everything at a hundred mile an hour which is great compared to some.

 

[Nutz]

I think Staines did the job last time we played them. Staines is a funny one. He does so many things right and then comes up with a huge blunder at some time.

I did say a big great defender Tiger ha ha. But yeh, I think Staines is a tough little bugger who brings the ball back off our line like a madman....a great example to our bigger lads on how they should run.

 

[Pezz70]

Third time this season going for three in a row, not done since everyone was on the bus. Been a while. Cmon Tigers

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I think it’s kind of exhilarating that we finally get the chance to climb off the bottom.

It means a lot symbolically.

It will answer the pressing question has anything actually changed or are we still 6ft underground but with different undertakers driving away?

So there’s a lot riding on it.

Last is last.

If we fail, I’ll be in two minds backing up as a member next season and the dog, he’s already eyeing off the bears because he likes the colours.

This is our grand final. If we lose, no player leaves Death Valley, alive so far as I’m concerned and Benji can f**k off to Fiji without a return ticket.

It’s time, we are due, the shiz we’ve been labouring under for years, it has to stop…now.

FFS Fire up Tigers, do you want to lose forever?

 

[Nutz]

I think it’s kind of exhilarating that we finally get the chance to climb off the bottom.

It means a lot symbolically.

It will answer the pressing question has anything actually changed or are we still 6ft underground but with different undertakers driving away?

So there’s a lot riding on it.

Last is last.

If we fail, I’ll be in two minds backing up as a member next season and the dog, he’s already eyeing off the bears because he likes the colours.

This is our grand final. If we lose, no player leaves Death Valley, alive so far as I’m concerned and Benji can f**k off to Fiji without a return ticket.

It’s time, we are due, the shiz we’ve been labouring under for years, it has to stop…now.

FFS Fire up Tigers, do you want to lose forever?

Geez TSP, fire up man! I've never heard you so vocal, where have you been, Jujitsu classes again

 

[Ned Kelly]

If they lose I won't be blaming Benji.
Any coach with our named team would struggle against Parra's named squad. On paper they are better than us in both the forwards and the backs

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Geez TSP, fire up man! I've never heard you so vocal, where have you been, Jujitsu classes again

I say we send Benji away for the final game.

We bring Roy Masters back and by the crikey our Nancy boys smack each other in the chops for 5 minutes before the game with enough force to ruffle a nofo short back and sides.

And if we lose and any of our lot still have the energy to walk off the field, they should he herded together, form a circle and Richo should pile up their contracts in the middle and I’ll douse them with petrol and set them alight myself.

For once in their miserable footy lives since joining us, I want every man playing his best footy. I want a team effort. I want discipline, desire, resilience skills and grit.

No f**king excuses.

We’re fed up to the back teeth with their bullshit.

This has been a community service message from a current club member.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Will Feledy mark up against Talagi? Both of them might score a hattrick each if that is the case

I believe so. Josh has scored tries at will in every grades hes played, however is considerably slower then most centres so can get burnt for pace.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

If they lose I won't be blaming Benji.
Any coach with our named team would struggle against Parra's named squad. On paper they are better than us in both the forwards and the backs

I’ll be blaming Benji as much as everyone else.

Heading off for a overseas family holiday mid season when we had one foot in the grave was unfathamable.

He simply can’t sit back and be smug and say he gave his all this season.
If we lose this, he’s in it deep in my books