Trial Vs Raiders

[Tigerm]

Daine Laurie and Brent Naden both come into the starting side after playing for the Indigenous All Stars last weekend, while David Klemmer, Isaiah Papali'i and Will Smith will make their first appearance for the club.

The club is taking a precautionary approach in resting new captain Api Koroisau and half-back Luke Brooks, in readiness for Round 1.

Brooks is fully recovered from a lower leg injury, while Koroisau pulled up a little tight in the calf after training last week.

Joe Ofahengaue (calf) is also fully recovered but is being rested for Sunday's trial.

Team List:

1. Daine Laurie - sponsored by Australian Track Services

2. David Nofoaluma - sponsored by Leumeah Shopping Centre

3. Brent Naden - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate

4. Tommy Talau - sponsored by APN Compounding

5. Ken Maumalo - sponsored by The Meat Man

6. Adam Doueihi - sponsored by Club Menangle

7. Brandon Wakeham - sponsored by Momenta Advisors

8. Stefano Utoikamanu - sponsored by LP Construction

9. Jake Simpkin - sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents

10. David Klemmer - sponsored by Brae Group

11. Isaiah Papali'i - sponsored by Spectrum Pools & Spas

12. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by Kwikflo

13. Alex Twal - sponsored by Ultra Building Works

Interchange:

14. Fonua Pole - sponsored by AJ Engineering Group

15. Charlie Staines - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of The Kirk Family

16. Shawn Blore - sponsored by LC Wealth

17. Tuki Simpkins - sponsored by Xpertise Construction

18. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

19. Asu Kepaoa - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

20. Aitasi James - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

21. Starford To’a - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

22. Junior Tupou - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

23. Brandon Tumeth - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation


24. Will Smith - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation

Coach: Tim Sheens - sponsored by Pepper Money

 

[Vic Mackey]

Good to see some of the recruits get a run, shame Brooks and Api are out.

 

[BrotherJim05]

Unfortunately I don't see us doing well against Raiders. They are full strength and their forward pack is brutal.

Hopefully the boys limit the errors and put in a good performance with no injuries

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

let’s not worry about winning.

Most of the squad getting a run at some point, its conditioning and largely experimental.

It’s not going to be played like an nrl game.

I’ve got a sneaking suspicion the emphasis will be on combinations, some exotic plays and as we know, each player is training for two positions, so Tim might be interested in seeing how they travel in their secondary’s.

If I am coaching 26 players for a game, I’d also be looking for good execution, abiding by instructions, eyes up footy.

I think Ricky will be similarly minded and Madge is an assistant coach at the raiders, so hopefully he catches up with the players afterwards.

A couple of players will be under the spotlight to determine readiness.

Charlie will be tested from his glib kids trial. Massive pressure.

Will Smith was a controversial signing, he needs big game time. Later in the year, I’m pretty sure he will be running on. I like his utility, I worry about fitness.

Blorey needs a physical test with fingers crossed. I love the guy but some say he’s still fragile. I would still keep him on the slow program.

Im interested in some lessor lights, Tumeth, Matamua and keps. The dark horses, I always find these players interesting. The old West Tigers gamble. We can’t help it. One more spin for the three watermelons.

Most of all, no injuries and we can achieve that by going through the motions, dropping the tempo for the forwards especially. A nice jog should suffice, try not to injure raiders either.

What to worry about is dropped balls, poor kicks, being out of position. The usual stuff…

It’s like a laboratory or in Tim’s case, a big witches brew.

I think the interchange program is going to be very interesting. Poley does something freaky, needs an extra 10 minutes, who is going to miss out or do you spread the load. What a nightmare!

Maybe too, we see that players aren’t able to execute plays under semi match conditions. This is how we all learn. Mistakes are ok if we are trying things and learning.

 

[Tigerm]

I'll have my fingers crossed for Blore, making it to full time uninjured.

 

[Perth Tiger]

Wow that team looks significantly weaker than I expected with only 4 players out. We will need to have a very good run with injuries this year

 

[Tigerm]

Wow that team looks significantly weaker than I expected with only 4 players out. We will need to have a very good run with injuries this year

Probably 5 FG out, it looks OK I thought, it is still a trial?

 

[WA Tiger]

That’s a strong team..Be good to see if we do anything without api ..looking for the rise of Will smith and Tuki…Brooks won’t be missed. Kapaoa wont be noticed. Good chance of a win.

 

[WA Tiger]

B

 

[Perth Tiger]

Probably 5 FG out, it looks OK I thought, it is still a trial?

Who am I forgetting? Brooks, Joffa, Api, Bateman and ?

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Who am I forgetting? Brooks, Joffa, Api, Bateman and ?

….Moses.

 

[Tigerm]

Who am I forgetting? Brooks, Joffa, Api, Bateman and ?

Not sure, prob only the 4 as you suggested, I think I was thinking Joffa?

An hour ago is a long time for me these days.

 

[Tigerm]

….Moses.

We don't need any oceans parted this week, thanks.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

We don't any oceans parted this week, thanks.

@stryker reckons we are going to need Gods help to make it to the finals this year.

That said, the signing of Moses is the devils work.

I’m prepared to make the human sacrifice of Brooksy and Benjis stockpile of rubber v’s

His whole harem.

Valentine’s Day must have been very difficult for Benjis old flames.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Wow that team looks significantly weaker than I expected with only 4 players out. We will need to have a very good run with injuries this year

take the 2 key spine players out of any side and it looks that way, you checked out manlys this weekend?

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

take the 2 key spine players out of any side and it looks that way, you checked out manlys this weekend?

You can’t make too many errors selecting virtually the entire squad lol. Then again, it’s us!

I am hoping that Charlie can make just one effective or semi effective shoulder-high ball and all tackle and redeem himself.



The fend looked far more dramatic than it should of, and Montoya was absolutely the dog who had his day.

That was the highlight of Montoyas career. Poor Charlie.


oh dear…

I remember Montoyas unforced knock on against the Saints in the gong, lost the game for them. Couldn’t catch a sitter. I felt for him. He wasn’t Mr popular as it was.

Part of the rich tapestry of the game!

Good luck to all the players and being a trial, I extend the sentiments to the lime splices.

sources: nrl official.

 

[Tigerm]

Does anyone know if the CoE has a proper footy field?

If they have, I wonder why they haven’t played a trial there? Maybe not allowed or facilities aren’t available for 2 teams.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Does anyone know if the CoE has a proper footy field?

If they have, I wonder why they haven’t played a trial there? Maybe not allowed or facilities aren’t available for 2 teams.

yeah it does, they play a lot of inter club trials there

 

[Tigerm]

yeah it does, they play a lot of inter club trials there

Cheers, then I’m surprised they didn’t play one there to showcase the facilities?

 

[Ned Kelly]

Even though it is just a trial I'm feeling nervous. Nothing new. I do before every Tigers game.