TEAM LIST Round 19 v Warriors

[Suzie-Q]

Wests Tigers Head Coach Benji Marshall has named a 22-man squad to face the Warriors at Go Media Stadium this Sunday afternoon.

In a huge boost to the side, co-captains Jarome Luai and Api Koroisau both make their returns.

Adam Doueihi shifts back to the centres and Tristan Hope moves to the interchange bench.

Jack Bird (illness) also returns to the squad, with Charlie Murray named on the extended bench.

Team List:

1. Sunia Turuva - sponsored by Sensory Gardens Australia

2. Charlie Staines - sponsored by Ellis Consolidated

3. Adam Doueihi - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate

4. Starford To'a - sponsored by Z Wealth Group

5. Jeral Skelton - sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents

6. Jarome Luai (c) - sponsored by Retro Air

7. Latu Fainu - sponsored by APN Compounding

8. Terrell May - sponsored by Z Realty Group

9. Api Koroisau (c) - sponsored by KwikFlo

10. Fonua Pole - sponsored by Club Menangle

11. Samuela Fainu - sponsored by Mars Forklifts

12. Tony Sukkar - sponsored by Ultra Building Works

13. Alex Twal - sponsored by Endacom

Interchange:

14. Tristan Hope - sponsored by One World Courier

15. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by Shane’s Waterproofing

16. Sione Fainu - sponsored by MJS Electrical Products & Supplies

17. Jack Bird - sponsored by Workplace Law

Reserves:

18. Heath Mason - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

19. Charlie Murray - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

20. Kit Laulilii - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

21. Brent Naden - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

22. Luke Laulilii - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

Coach: Benji Marshall - sponsored by Pepper Money

 

[TYGA]

This is a decent lineup but a tough matchup warriors in NZ.

 

[Speed2burn]

This is a decent lineup but a tough matchup warriors in NZ.

Tough matchup but no better time to play them imo, missing 3 big key players in Metcalf, Barnett and CNK

 

[BalmainBoy67]

If we play with the same tenacity as we did against the chooks and just polish it up a bit, then we are in with a chance.

 

[Jolls]

Game Plan V Warriors​

Nullify the Warriors' Forward Pack and Crowd​

The Warriors' strength this weekend will lies in the crown and their forward momentum. To deal with the hoome ground advantage and set the platform we need to counter their forward pack. To achieve this we need to focus on:

• Early Defensive Line Speed: Meeting the Warriors' forwards at the ad line to disrupt their go-forward and prevent them from gaining easy meters. We probably won't win the collision but we need to control the ruck.
• Controlled Ruck Speed: Slowing down the play-the-ball will hinder the Warriors' ability to play at their preferred pace, disrupting their attacking flow.
• Defensive Tenacity: The defence on both edges must be tenacious in order to attack the new halves combination and their edge play. Sukkar starting provides a solid edge on both sides of the ruck.
• Hope to start: Starting Hope instead of Api will allow us to stiffen the middle early to provide attacking opportunites for Api against a tiring pack.

Control Tempo​

• Leadership and Creativity: Luai and Api have to step up this week and control the tempo of the game. They are both seasoned campaigners so must be responsible for slowing play when the Warriors have momentum and gaining momentum for us should we stall. If we control the tempo we will control the game we will be in the fight.

Target the Restructured Spine​

With Taine Tuaupiki stepping in for Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad at fullback and Tanah Boyd replacing Luke Metcalf in the halves, the Warriors' spine presents attacking opportunities:

• Exploit Tuaupiki's Inexperience: Tuaupiki's limited NRL exposure makes him susceptible to high-pressure situations. We need to focus on kicking away from RTS and focus our strategic kicking game agaisnt Tuaupike. We need to ensure bombs and grubbers are focussed and contested to test his positioning and handling.
• Pressure on Tanah Boyd: Boyd's transition into the Warriors' system is still fresh. the application of consistent defensive pressure should disrupting his rhythm. In addition we should be directing our edge attack back at him to force early fatigue, force errors and limit his playmaking. He will be the primary kicker so this can be targetted..

Bring it Home Strong​

The Wahs have faded in the final 20 minutes a few times this year. Their bigger forwards struggle with an up tempo game. We should aim to switch up the tempo again in the last 20 to take advantage of this.

It will be difficult to overcome the home ground advantage with all three grades at home for the Warriors noting that they are also coming off a bye. We need to harness the energy and enthusiam of last week and combine it with the cool heads of Api and Luai to over come this. The reshuffled spine provides a clear vulnerability for us to exploit. If we can control the tempo this game is defintiely winnable.

 

[das tigers]

Whilst Turuva got better as game went on against the chooks. I've always prefered Staines
at fullback if bula is out.Turuva did it the other day but Staines backs up really well
around the ruck in his limited opportunities. Sunia is a great finisher out wide and would rather
him out there. Like Staines to get more of a run at fullback.

 

[jadtiger]

Anusley must have decided to make sure we lose this week by as big a margin as he can manufacture,Sutton is the ref and Klein is the the video cheat.
It will be a miracle if we get a good result.

 

[Flippedy]

Anusley must have decided to make sure we lose this week by as big a margin as he can manufacture,Sutton is the ref and Klein is the the video cheat.
It will be a miracle if we get a good result.

How many times do we get Sutton!! Are there any other refs out there?

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

Game Plan V Warriors​

Nullify the Warriors' Forward Pack and Crowd​

The Warriors' strength this weekend will lies in the crown and their forward momentum. To deal with the hoome ground advantage and set the platform we need to counter their forward pack. To achieve this we need to focus on:

• Early Defensive Line Speed: Meeting the Warriors' forwards at the ad line to disrupt their go-forward and prevent them from gaining easy meters. We probably won't win the collision but we need to control the ruck.
• Controlled Ruck Speed: Slowing down the play-the-ball will hinder the Warriors' ability to play at their preferred pace, disrupting their attacking flow.
• Defensive Tenacity: The defence on both edges must be tenacious in order to attack the new halves combination and their edge play. Sukkar starting provides a solid edge on both sides of the ruck.
• Hope to start: Starting Hope instead of Api will allow us to stiffen the middle early to provide attacking opportunites for Api against a tiring pack.

Control Tempo​

• Leadership and Creativity: Luai and Api have to step up this week and control the tempo of the game. They are both seasoned campaigners so must be responsible for slowing play when the Warriors have momentum and gaining momentum for us should we stall. If we control the tempo we will control the game we will be in the fight.

Target the Restructured Spine​

With Taine Tuaupiki stepping in for Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad at fullback and Tanah Boyd replacing Luke Metcalf in the halves, the Warriors' spine presents attacking opportunities:

• Exploit Tuaupiki's Inexperience: Tuaupiki's limited NRL exposure makes him susceptible to high-pressure situations. We need to focus on kicking away from RTS and focus our strategic kicking game agaisnt Tuaupike. We need to ensure bombs and grubbers are focussed and contested to test his positioning and handling.
• Pressure on Tanah Boyd: Boyd's transition into the Warriors' system is still fresh. the application of consistent defensive pressure should disrupting his rhythm. In addition we should be directing our edge attack back at him to force early fatigue, force errors and limit his playmaking. He will be the primary kicker so this can be targetted..

Bring it Home Strong​

The Wahs have faded in the final 20 minutes a few times this year. Their bigger forwards struggle with an up tempo game. We should aim to switch up the tempo again in the last 20 to take advantage of this.

It will be difficult to overcome the home ground advantage with all three grades at home for the Warriors noting that they are also coming off a bye. We need to harness the energy and enthusiam of last week and combine it with the cool heads of Api and Luai to over come this. The reshuffled spine provides a clear vulnerability for us to exploit. If we can control the tempo this game is defintiely

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I think we should rest Luai if there is any inkling he's not 100%. Heard he's been really sick lately so a trip to NZ after backing up from origin could be a bridge too far. The game is on Sunday though so maybe that's enough rest for him if he's feeling good.

 

[gallagher]

Good to see Starford there. What was his injury last week?

 

[Needaname]

So how did Luai pull up? Think he travels across the dutch?

 

[426Tlgerland]

I would rest Luai , he was ok last night but still wasn’t at his best , travel over and watch , support the boys , Hope on bench AD with Latu , Bird to lock .
Staines to fullback , Turuva back to wing .or as was last game
We need a centre - maybe Bird to centre , lucky I’m not coach got no idea really

 

[LARDS]

I would rest Luai , he was ok last night but still wasn’t at his best , travel over and watch , support the boys , Hope on bench AD with Latu , Bird to lock .
Staines to fullback , Turuva back to wing .or as was last game
We need a centre - maybe Bird to centre , lucky I’m not coach got no idea really

I 100% agree but only with your last statement🤣

 

[hsvjones]

Laui will want to play and Benji won't stop him IMO.

This is a massive game as if we get up, we are home at LO for a 3rd win in a row which we have not done for a long time.

 

[Flippedy]

I would rest Luai , he was ok last night but still wasn’t at his best , travel over and watch , support the boys , Hope on bench AD with Latu , Bird to lock .
Staines to fullback , Turuva back to wing .or as was last game
We need a centre - maybe Bird to centre , lucky I’m not coach got no idea really

Yep I would rest Luai too, we’ll need him fit and ready for the finals!

 

[Speed2burn]

This is a must win game if we want to do anything with this year, I would not be resting our main guys

Just give him light training and he’ll be right .. still 2 days until the game

 

[BalmainBoy67]

This is a must win game if we want to do anything with this year, I would not be resting our main guys

Just give him light training and he’ll be right .. still 2 days until the game

Oddly enough... we played rally well without our 'main guys'..

 

[Furious1]

This is a must win game if we want to do anything with this year, I would not be resting our main guys

Just give him light training and he’ll be right .. still 2 days until the game

Do knife wounds heal that quick? He's copped plenty from some of the journos attributing NSW Origin loss to him

 

[Speed2burn]

Oddly enough... we played rally well without our 'main guys'..

While an impressive win on our behalf roosters were just as badly depleted as us..

We all know Doueihi gets the 2nd game scaries after reading his own press also .. I would not trust him to play aswell as he did in consecutive games