OFFICIAL 2023 Top 30 / Ins and Outs

[TonyTiger]

Robbie, how long are we stuck with Reilly, Rua, Apisalome, Fainu and Simpkins? Any worth keeping beyond their current contract? I imagine Ken, Seyfarth and Laurie won't be seen in 2024 (at this stage). Our depth needs to be much stronger.

Rua is a keeper (he needs to get a look in)

 

[jadtiger]

Rua is a keeper (he needs to get a look in)

Rua has done zero to justify being retained at this stage,hopefully he gets his A into G and proves me wrong

 

[tigerballs]

Rua has done zero to justify being retained at this stage,hopefully he gets his A into G and proves me wrong

He's a bit of a dud from what I've seen. Reilly might go alright though.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Rua is a keeper (he needs to get a look in)

Doesn't seem to have any level of skill for a 9. Barge from DH and that's it. Can't see him making it TBH.

 

[innsaneink]

Need to keep a spot open for Benji

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Rua has done zero to justify being retained at this stage,hopefully he gets his A into G and proves me wrong

Was really strong to start 2022 and the only reason we were scoring points in reserve grade. Copped that season ending injury and hasn't been the same player since coming back. Next few months will be huge for Rua to see if he will be a long term part of the club.

 

[KingRobbie]

Confirmed Squad as of April 20, 2023

This post will be updated with changes as they come.

2023 Roster - 30/30
1. Adam Doueihi
2. Alex Seyfarth
3. Alex Twal
4. Apisai Koroisau (c)
5. Apisalome Saukuru
6. Asu Kepaoa
7. Brandon Tumeth
8. Brandon Wakeham
9. Brent Naden
10. Charlie Staines
11. Daine Laurie
12. David Klemmer
13. David Nofoaluma
14. Fonua Pole
15. Isaiah Papali'i
16. Jahream Bula
17. Jake Simpkin
18. Joe Ofahengaue
19. John Bateman
20. Junior Tupou
21. Justin Matamua
22. Luke Brooks
23. Rua Ngatikaura
24. Shawn Blore
25. Sione Fainu
26. Starford To'a
27. Stefano Utoikamanu
28. Tommy Talau
29. Triston Reilly
30. Tukimihia Simpkins

INS
- Apisai Koroisau (Penrith)
- Apisalome Saukuru (Upgraded)
- Brandon Tumeth (Upgraded)
- Brandon Wakeham (Canterbury)
- Charlie Staines (Penrith)
- David Klemmer (Newcastle)
- Fonua Pole (Upgraded)
- Isaiah Papali'i (Parramatta)
- Jahream Bula (Upgraded)
- John Bateman (Wigan)
- Justin Matamua (Upgraded)
- Rua Ngatikaura (Upgraded)
- Triston Reilly (Upgraded)

OUTS
- Henry O'Kane (Cronulla)
- Jackson Hastings (Newcastle)
- Jacob Liddle (St. George Illawarra)
- James Roberts (Retired)
- James Tamou (North Queensland)
- Jock Madden (Brisbane)
- Kelma Tuilagi (Manly)
- Ken Maumalo (Gold Coast)
- Luke Garner (Penrith)
- Oliver Gildart (Redcliffe)
- Tyrone Peachey (Penrith)
- William Kei (Free agency)
- Zane Musgrove (St. George Illawarra)

Original post edited to include Bula.

Back to 30/30 spots filled for now.

 

[izotope]

Reckon someone must be about to go.

Doubt we would lockout 30/30 at the moment (talau?)

 

[KingRobbie]

Reckon someone must be about to go.

Doubt we would lockout 30/30 at the moment (talau?)

Agree.

Not sure who but can't see it being 30/30 for long.

 

[Demps]

Agree.

Not sure who but can't see it being 30/30 for long.

Sheens clearing out the dead wood eh....

 

[KingRobbie]

Sheens clearing out the dead wood eh....

Feels like we've been clearing it for a few years.

Still a fair bit to go.

 

[hank37w]

Sheens clearing out the dead wood eh....

West Tigers have got a fully stacked woodshed.