Match Discussion: Round 5 vs Brisbane @ Suncorp Stadium, Milton

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2023 - Round 5
Brisbane Broncos v Wests Tigers
Suncorp Stadium, Milton, Milton (TICKETS)
Saturday 1 April 2023

Gates 5pm / NRL kickoff 6:35pm, broadcast at 7:35pm live Fox League and Kayo Sports

1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Keenan Palasia 16. Corey Jensen 17. Martin Taupau 18. Deine Mariner 19. Brendan Piakura 20. Kobe Hetherington 21. Jock Madden 22. Brendan Frei

1. Adam Doueihi 2. Charlie Staines 3. Brent Naden 4. Asu Kepaoa 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 Twal 16. Justin Matamua 17. Starford To'a 18. Shawn Blore 19. Joe Ofahengaue 20. Tukimihia Simpkins 21. Daine Laurie 22. Alex Seyfarth

Referee: Chris Sutton
Sideline Officials: Peter Gough, Dan Munroe
Video Referee: Matt Noyen;


LOWER GRADES:
Souths Logan^ v Norths^ at Logan Metro, Sat - QLD Cup 6pm
Redcliffe v Wynnum^ at Kayo, Sun - QLD Cup 2:10pm

Western Subs^ v Warriors at Lidcombe, Sun - NSW Cup 1pm
Wests Tigers^ - Flegg BYE​

 

[The Rosco]

. . . . In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit . . .

 

[Tiger Ted]

Re the winning margin voting for this game the options for broncos should be amended to 40-49 & 50+

 

[Das Hassler]

This game will be a turning point for something...either it's 50 or 60 point carnage or we wake up. Either way this is probably the game we need right now
* moreso what follows from this game

 

[Ned Kelly]

Our days of losing by a relatively small margin is over. We now head into a period of being absolutely annihilated.

 

[BrotherJim05]

If Bateman was playing then I think we only lose by 18 but without him it will be close to 30.

We are going to make Walsh look like the next Billy Slater and gift him the fullback jersey for Queensland

 

[Das Hassler]

If Bateman was playing then I think we only lose by 18 but without him it will be close to 30.

We are going to make Walsh look like the next Billy Slater and gift him the fullback jersey for Queensland

You're more optimistic about the score than me....tipping Walshe for 3...maybe 4

 

[Tigerm]

Come and join us in Brisbane

A limited number of tickets are still available for Friday's exclusive event in Brisbane ahead of our Round 5 clash against the Broncos.

www.weststigers.com.au

Come and join us in Brisbane​

I wonder if anyone will show?

I’m sure this club lives in denial.

 

[Ron's_Mate]

‘Don’t need to defend Brooksy’: Sheens stays loyal, Bateman cleared
By Christian Nicolussi
Updated March 28, 2023 — 1.04pmfirst published at 12.46pm

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has no appetite to give Luke Brooks a stint in NSW Cup and will retain the club’s only million-dollar player in the halves for Saturday’s trip to Brisbane.

John Bateman skipped training on Tuesday with a rib injury but will also feature against the unbeaten Broncos.

Brooks looked frustrated against Melbourne last Friday, but Sheens has been one of his biggest supporters, and said the best decision for the Tigers right now was to persevere with Brooks and Brandon Wakeham in the halves and Adam Doueihi in the No.1.

“I don’t need to defend ‘Brooksy’, he doesn’t need me to defend him, he’s a tough kid, [the criticism] would get to anyone, but every training session he turns up with a smile,” Sheens told the Herald on Tuesday.

“They [Brooks and Wakeham] have got the left- and right-footed kicking game, they play well on the left and right edge of the ruck, and with Adam at No.1, that allows him to pick his run, be it left or right. There’s no better [fullback] at the club.

“We need to make it work, and the only way to make it work is to give them time.”

Daine Laurie is expected to spend the weekend in reserve grade to improve his fitness, with Jake Simpkins to return from concussion on the bench.

Brooks is seen by many as a better five-eighth option, but Sheens concedes the local junior has essentially been playing as a second receiver, despite wearing the No.7. The coach did not want to get drawn into the spotlight being forever fixed on Brooks, but did ask where was the praise when he scored a long-range try and set up another in a matter of minutes against the Bulldogs a couple of weeks ago.

Bateman suffered a rib injury in the first half against the Storm and needed a painkilling injection at half-time.

Sheens, however, said the Englishman – who has already won over the long-suffering fans with his passion and physicality – would line up against the Broncos.

“He’s had a knock to the ribs in the last game, he’s been cleared of a broken rib, but he certainly did some damage,” Sheens said.

“He’ll play Saturday. We rested him today, but he’ll train Thursday when we have a big captain’s run.”
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Meanwhile, dumped winger David Nofoaluma will be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering ligament damage and a small fracture in his right foot.

‘Don’t need to defend Brooksy’: Sheens stays loyal, Bateman cleared

Tigers coach Tim Sheens has no appetite to give Luke Brooks a stint in NSW Cup, while John Bateman has been cleared of a broken rib and will play on Saturday.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Tigerm]

‘Don’t need to defend Brooksy’: Sheens stays loyal, Bateman cleared
By Christian Nicolussi
Updated March 28, 2023 — 1.04pmfirst published at 12.46pm

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has no appetite to give Luke Brooks a stint in NSW Cup and will retain the club’s only million-dollar player in the halves for Saturday’s trip to Brisbane.

John Bateman skipped training on Tuesday with a rib injury but will also feature against the unbeaten Broncos.

Brooks looked frustrated against Melbourne last Friday, but Sheens has been one of his biggest supporters, and said the best decision for the Tigers right now was to persevere with Brooks and Brandon Wakeham in the halves and Adam Doueihi in the No.1.

“I don’t need to defend ‘Brooksy’, he doesn’t need me to defend him, he’s a tough kid, [the criticism] would get to anyone, but every training session he turns up with a smile,” Sheens told the Herald on Tuesday.

“They [Brooks and Wakeham] have got the left- and right-footed kicking game, they play well on the left and right edge of the ruck, and with Adam at No.1, that allows him to pick his run, be it left or right. There’s no better [fullback] at the club.

“We need to make it work, and the only way to make it work is to give them time.”

Daine Laurie is expected to spend the weekend in reserve grade to improve his fitness, with Jake Simpkins to return from concussion on the bench.

Brooks is seen by many as a better five-eighth option, but Sheens concedes the local junior has essentially been playing as a second receiver, despite wearing the No.7. The coach did not want to get drawn into the spotlight being forever fixed on Brooks, but did ask where was the praise when he scored a long-range try and set up another in a matter of minutes against the Bulldogs a couple of weeks ago.

Bateman suffered a rib injury in the first half against the Storm and needed a painkilling injection at half-time.

Sheens, however, said the Englishman – who has already won over the long-suffering fans with his passion and physicality – would line up against the Broncos.

“He’s had a knock to the ribs in the last game, he’s been cleared of a broken rib, but he certainly did some damage,” Sheens said.

“He’ll play Saturday. We rested him today, but he’ll train Thursday when we have a big captain’s run.”
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Meanwhile, dumped winger David Nofoaluma will be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering ligament damage and a small fracture in his right foot.

‘Don’t need to defend Brooksy’: Sheens stays loyal, Bateman cleared

Tigers coach Tim Sheens has no appetite to give Luke Brooks a stint in NSW Cup, while John Bateman has been cleared of a broken rib and will play on Saturday.

www.smh.com.au

“every training session he turns up with a smile”

Why wouldn’t he, for the money he is on.

 

[Perth Tiger]

Good old Sheens. Back to a winger, hooker, back rower and 1 prop on the bench

 

[westerntiger]

Brooks named at 7 again (facepalm)

 

[Tiger Ted]

Brooks named at 7 again (facepalm)

It’s only a matter of time b4 the decision making geniuses at concord reward him with another lucrative contract

 

[Old Time Tiger]

but he’ll train Thursday when we have a big captain’s run.

As opposed to the tiny captain's runs they have been having !!!!!!!!

 

[westerntiger]

It’s only a matter of time b4 the decision making geniuses at concord reward him with another lucrative contract

He'll end up being paid more than Sualiiiii

 

[Ned Kelly]

It’s only a matter of time b4 the decision making geniuses at concord reward him with another lucrative contract

Who? Brooks or Sheens? Probably both.

 

[Ned Kelly]

He'll end up being paid more than Sualiiiii

Who? Brooks or Sheens? Probably both.

 

[simmo1]

What has Ofa done to not get a game? Probably our best last year, and now turfed after a couple of games. Yet, the usual suspects keep getting picked after years of mediocrity.

 

[Ned Kelly]

Who? Brooks or Sheens? Probably both.

Just kidding. You mean Pascoe, right?

 

[Tigerm]

Team List:

1. Adam Doueihi - sponsored by Australian Track Services

2. Charlie Staines - sponsored by Leumeah Shopping Centre

3. Brent Naden - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate

4. Asu Kepaoa - 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 LP Construction

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 Twal - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of The Kirk Family

16. Justin Matamua - sponsored by LC Wealth

17. Starford To'a - sponsored by Xpertise Construction

18. Shawn Blore - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

19. Joe Ofahengaue - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Tuki Simpkins - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Nothing has changed?