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Morley "fired up" for Wests Tigers clash
24 June 2004
The tape of the Wests Tigers' last round match has been filed away in the NRL club's video library - probably under "h" for horror.
Tigers coach Tim Sheens couldn't bare to watch their last round 50-0 mauling by the Dragons - but something much more scary looms at Campbelltown Stadium tomorrow night.
Bruising British prop Adrian Morley says he is "fired up" for his long awaited return from suspension for the Sydney Roosters - news that should chill a Tigers outfit still licking their wounds.
Morley is one of the most feared front rowers in the game and says he is "champing at the bit" to make up for lost time following a three-week suspension.
Morley was banned for a careless high tackle on Sharks halfback Brett Kimmorley in round 10, prompting more questions over his defensive technique.
Since leaving England and joining the NRL in 2001, Morley has been hit with seven separate charges with bans totalling 12 weeks.
Six of the seven charges have been for high tackles.
He earned the ire of Panthers coach John Lang following Morley's week-long suspension for a high tackle on Penrith playmaker Craig Gower earlier this season.
However, Morley has been working hard with Roosters assistant coaches John Cartwright and David Gillespie in an effort to fix his tackling technique.
"I've been working on it but I would rather talk about the game to be quite honest," Morley said.
The English enforcer said he was pumped up for a huge return against the Wests Tigers - but was wary of controlling his aggression.
"I'm fired up - but not too fired up if you know what I mean," Morley said.
"I'm just glad to be back in the team, helping out. It's frustrating being on the sidelines whether the team is winning or not."
Morley was named on a six-man bench to be trimmed by coach Ricky Stuart tomorrow but the Roosters mentor has reportedly guaranteed the Brit would play.
It's hardly music to the ears of a vulnerable Wests Tigers side which was smashed 22-0 in their last clash with the Roosters in round nine.
Indeed, the Roosters have won seven of their last eight matches - including a last round 48-4 shellacking of Newcastle.
But the Wests Tigers did down the 2002 premiers at Campbelltown last year.
Returning Wests Tiger Pat Richards thought his side didn't do too much wrong against the Dragons last weekend.
"It was just one of those games where we didn't get the bounce of the ball," said winger Richards who will feature in only his second match for the Wests Tigers following a broken leg and dislocated ankle.
"The result was disappointing but we've just got to forget about it - Tim Sheens didn't show us the match tape."
The only concern for Wests Tigers was Anthony Laffranchi (leg) but Todd Payten (knee) is expected to play.
Morley "fired up" for Wests Tigers clash
24 June 2004
The tape of the Wests Tigers' last round match has been filed away in the NRL club's video library - probably under "h" for horror.
Tigers coach Tim Sheens couldn't bare to watch their last round 50-0 mauling by the Dragons - but something much more scary looms at Campbelltown Stadium tomorrow night.
Bruising British prop Adrian Morley says he is "fired up" for his long awaited return from suspension for the Sydney Roosters - news that should chill a Tigers outfit still licking their wounds.
Morley is one of the most feared front rowers in the game and says he is "champing at the bit" to make up for lost time following a three-week suspension.
Morley was banned for a careless high tackle on Sharks halfback Brett Kimmorley in round 10, prompting more questions over his defensive technique.
Since leaving England and joining the NRL in 2001, Morley has been hit with seven separate charges with bans totalling 12 weeks.
Six of the seven charges have been for high tackles.
He earned the ire of Panthers coach John Lang following Morley's week-long suspension for a high tackle on Penrith playmaker Craig Gower earlier this season.
However, Morley has been working hard with Roosters assistant coaches John Cartwright and David Gillespie in an effort to fix his tackling technique.
"I've been working on it but I would rather talk about the game to be quite honest," Morley said.
The English enforcer said he was pumped up for a huge return against the Wests Tigers - but was wary of controlling his aggression.
"I'm fired up - but not too fired up if you know what I mean," Morley said.
"I'm just glad to be back in the team, helping out. It's frustrating being on the sidelines whether the team is winning or not."
Morley was named on a six-man bench to be trimmed by coach Ricky Stuart tomorrow but the Roosters mentor has reportedly guaranteed the Brit would play.
It's hardly music to the ears of a vulnerable Wests Tigers side which was smashed 22-0 in their last clash with the Roosters in round nine.
Indeed, the Roosters have won seven of their last eight matches - including a last round 48-4 shellacking of Newcastle.
But the Wests Tigers did down the 2002 premiers at Campbelltown last year.
Returning Wests Tiger Pat Richards thought his side didn't do too much wrong against the Dragons last weekend.
"It was just one of those games where we didn't get the bounce of the ball," said winger Richards who will feature in only his second match for the Wests Tigers following a broken leg and dislocated ankle.
"The result was disappointing but we've just got to forget about it - Tim Sheens didn't show us the match tape."
The only concern for Wests Tigers was Anthony Laffranchi (leg) but Todd Payten (knee) is expected to play.
