Season 2023

[BrotherJim05]

Provided everyone is fit, this is what I'd be rolling out Round 1:

1. Laurie
2. Nofoluma
3. To'a
4. Naden
5. Staines
6. Doeuihi
7. Brooks
8. Klemmer
9. Koroisau
10. Twal
11. Bateman
12. Papali'i
13. Ofahengaue
14. Utoikamanu
15. Pole
16. Blore
17. Simpkins

 

[Tigerm]

Provided everyone is fit, this is what I'd be rolling out Round 1:

1. Laurie
2. Nofoluma
3. To'a
4. Naden
5. Staines
6. Doeuihi
7. Brooks
8. Klemmer
9. Koroisau
10. Twal
11. Bateman
12. Papali'i
13. Ofahengaue
14. Utoikamanu
15. Pole
16. Blore
17. Simpkins

No Ken? IMO, when he is fit, he is up there as one of our best?

 

[Pezz70]

Provided everyone is fit, this is what I'd be rolling out Round 1:

1. Laurie
2. Nofoluma
3. To'a
4. Naden
5. Staines
6. Doeuihi
7. Brooks
8. Klemmer
9. Koroisau
10. Twal
11. Bateman
12. Papali'i
13. Ofahengaue
14. Utoikamanu
15. Pole
16. Blore
17. Simpkins

I reckon Tom Talau, if fit must be in the centres. Leaps and bounds ahead of Toa. He is only 22 and injury free he has some upside

 

[Tigerm]

I reckon Tom Talau, if fit must be in the centres. Leaps and bounds ahead of Toa. He is only 22 and injury free he has some upside

But so will To’a, won’t he?

I read somewhere (maybe here), that Talau is destined for the forwards?

 

[Fordy20]

Provided everyone is fit, this is what I'd be rolling out Round 1:

1. Laurie
2. Nofoluma
3. To'a
4. Naden
5. Staines
6. Doeuihi
7. Brooks
8. Klemmer
9. Koroisau
10. Twal
11. Bateman
12. Papali'i
13. Ofahengaue
14. Utoikamanu
15. Pole
16. Blore
17. Simpkins

Four forwards on the bench. I like it. Shades of 2014.

 

[Fordy20]

I reckon Tom Talau, if fit must be in the centres. Leaps and bounds ahead of Toa. He is only 22 and injury free he has some upside

Don’t agree. He doesn’t have the pace needed or the footy IQ to defend there. The sooner he moves to the second row the better.

 

[BrotherJim05]

Talau has to start in reserve grade. Too much time out of the game and hasn't really showed he is first grade quality yet. Not sure what his position is though. Does anyone know what he played coming through the ranks?

 

[BrotherJim05]

No Ken? IMO, when he is fit, he is up there as one of our best?

Coming back from injury he might struggle a bit. Fully fit and firing though yeah maybe we reshuffle the backline:

1. Staines
2. Nofa
3. Doeuihi
4. Naden
5. Malo
6. Laurie

It really all depends on where Doeuihi plays. He is are only kicker next year so we should keep him happy

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Does anyone know what he played coming through the ranks?

5/8 and centre Jim.

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[Vic Mackey]

Provided everyone is fit, this is what I'd be rolling out Round 1:

1. Laurie
2. Nofoluma
3. To'a
4. Naden
5. Staines
6. Doeuihi
7. Brooks
8. Klemmer
9. Koroisau
10. Twal
11. Bateman
12. Papali'i
13. Ofahengaue
14. Utoikamanu
15. Pole
16. Blore
17. Simpkins

Based off Sheens recent comments I have a feeling we’ll see the following:

* Staines at 1, Laurie on the bench
* Talau at right centre, seen 2 interviews recently where sheens has said what a fan of Tommy’s he is and that he’s a centre
* Just a feeling, but don’t be surprised if Blore starts and Bateman plays 13

 

[Tigerm]

Based off Sheens recent comments I have a feeling we’ll see the following:

* Staines at 1, Laurie on the bench
* Talau at right centre, seen 2 interviews recently where sheens has said what a fan of Tommy’s he is and that he’s a centre
* Just a feeling, but don’t be surprised if Blore starts and Bateman plays 13

Yep, give him a game before he gets a season ending injury
I shouldn’t say this, I’ve always had high hopes for Blore, so I will punish myself with thinking how I will spend my top 8 winnings, knowing I will be let down on the last game and we come in 9th

 

[Tigerm]

Happy new year, all fans of the faith.
I've just seen a snail going past me, I think that was a sign for us, that means:
"we will be going slowly towards our goal🫣 but we will get there eventually, unless something wacks us“

 

[Ned Kelly]

Happy new year, all fans of the faith.
I've just seen a snail going past me, I think that was a sign for us, that means:
"we will be going slowly towards our goal🫣 but we will get there eventually, unless something wacks us“

I believe, I BELIEVE !!!

 

[Das Hassler]

Something I hope to see in '23 is maximum effort put into developing Rua N as Api's understudy....the guy should be at Api and Farah's elbow every spare minute he has....we need a seamless as possible fill in for Api as a priority...certainly by SOO as those 3 games will probably be what has us in or out of the 8 for this year

To add...I don't know much more about him beyond that he looked real good when he had his shot.....very composed and confident to back himself

 

[Tigerm]

Broncos grant young gun immediate release as Dolphins deal looms: Transfer Centre

Broncos grant young gun immediate release as Dolphins deal looms: Transfer Centre

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TIGERS

2023 squad: Adam Doueihi (2023), Alex Twal (2024), Alex Seyfarth (2023), Apisai Koroisau (2024, MO 2025), Apisalome Saukuru (2023), Asu Kepaoa (2024), Brandon Tumeth (2024, PO 2025), Brent Naden (2025), Charlie Staines (2023), Daine Laurie (2023), David Klemmer (2025, MO 2026), David Nofoaluma (2025), Fonua Pole (2025), Isaiah Papali’i (2025), Jake Simpkin (2024), Joe Ofahengaue (2025), John Bateman (2026), Junior Tupou (2024), Justin Matamua (2024, CO 2025), Ken Maumalo (2023, MO 2024), Luke Brooks (2023), Rua Ngatikaura (2024), Shawn Blore (2024), Sione Fainu (2024), Starford To’a (2024), Stefano Utoikamanu (2024, MO 2025), Tommy Talau (2023), Triston Reilly (2024), Tukimihia Simpkins (2023)

Development players: Christian Ma’anaima (2023), Josh Feledy (2023), Kitione Kautoga (2023)

2023 gains: Apisai Koroisau (Panthers), Isaiah Papali’i (Eels), Triston Reilly (rugby union, Waratahs), David Nofoaluma (return from loan), Charlie Staines (Panthers), David Klemmer (Knights), John Bateman (Wigan)

2023 losses: Luke Garner (Panthers), Kelma Tuilagi (Sea Eagles), Zane Musgrove (Dragons), Jock Madden (Broncos), James Tamou (Cowboys), Oliver Gildart (Dolphins), Jacob Liddle (Dragons), Tyrone Peachey (Panthers), Jackson Hastings (Knights)

Coach: Tim Sheens (2024)

29 players.

 

[macnaz]

Something I hope to see in '23 is maximum effort put into developing Rua N as Api's understudy....the guy should be at Api and Farah's elbow every spare minute he has....we need a seamless as possible fill in for Api as a priority...certainly by SOO as those 3 games will probably be what has us in or out of the 8 for this year

To add...I don't know much more about him beyond that he looked real good when he had his shot.....very composed and confident to back himself

Yep.. He certainly looks like he has an X factor that we could definitely use.

 

[Das Hassler]

Yep.. He certainly looks like he has an X factor that we could definitely use.

I can see a Cam Smith > Grant / B Smith scenario eventuating if Rua develops quickly...no crystal ball but I'd hope that we can hold onto him for maybe 2 seasons as an understudy ...sign him to a good (for Rua) contract then maybe loan him out for a season of first grade experience as Melbourne did with Grant

 

[Tigerm]

5 weeks to first trial

Gallery: Day one pre-season 2023

Wests Tigers have returned to pre-season training with just five weeks until the team's first trial match in 2023.

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Koroisau reveals love for new club

Api Koroisau wants to make a big difference at Wests Tigers and plans to help rebuild the club that he supported as a child.

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[macnaz]

I think the biggest key to a successful year is Adam Doueihi.
Regardless of returning from injury last year he was very average , particularly playing in the halves . His defence was appalling and so was his attitude when he was called out for it. We all know Brooks isn't always going to ice those moments but Until Adam can stand up and prove he can do better we will just have 2 halves incapable of taking us closer to finals and premiership contention . They showed faith in him over Hastings ,, time to repay the faith 2023 Doueihi

 

[Tigerm]

I think the biggest key to a successful year is Adam Doueihi.
Regardless of returning from injury last year he was very average , particularly playing in the halves . His defence was appalling and so was his attitude when he was called out for it. We all know Brooks isn't always going to ice those moments but Until Adam can stand up and prove he can do better we will just have 2 halves incapable of taking us closer to finals and premiership contention . They showed faith in him over Hastings ,, time to repay the faith 2023 Doueihi

Do you think our No 30 spot will be another half?
We are very light in this area, aren't we?
Both Doueihi and Brooks went down last season, it will be disastrous if one of them gets hurt?
Is Will Smith a half, he is on a Train & Trial contract, can he be upgraded whenever?