2023 Pre Season

[tony soprano]

What will we see fro Starford Toa next season? Anyone got time for him?

Yes. Noticed in the Ken Maumalo highlights on the nrl page toa had a few nice plays setting up a Ken try

 

[Spartan117]

I wish the Tigers would put the names on the Pics.

 

[KingRobbie]

I wish the Tigers would put the names on the Pics.

Which names are you after?

 

[Spartan117]

Which names are you after?

Almost All of them...lol

 

[KingRobbie]

Almost All of them...lol

These are some of the guys in the pics that haven’t played first grade yet.

Tell me if you guys want any more names for some of the others.

Jimmy Ngutlik


Jahream Bula


Luke Knight


Sione Fainu

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1599629741178646528

iPaps 👑

 

[Kaito]

Still doing field work at St Luke's.
Turf at Concord coming through.
How good to see Ice at training

 

[innsaneink]

Still doing field work at St Luke's.
Turf at Concord coming through.
How good to see Ice at training

Looks like Pole needs a new nickname...

'dancer'? 🤔

 

[Kaito]

Looks like Pole needs a new nickname...

'dancer'? 🤔

Brilliant. Haha. The icey poles bro

 

[Kaito]

It was all smiles for Isaiah ‘Ice’ Papali’i at Concord on Monday after his move to the Wests Tigers threatened to end in tears for the club’s faithful fans.

The former Parramatta backrower made a cameo appearance at training to tour the Tigers’ newly minted state of the art centre of excellence.

Decked out in Tigers gear, the 24-year-old was spotted having a chat and sharing a laugh with assistants coaches Benji Marshall, Robbie Farah and David Furner.

In October, Papali’i put to bed months of speculation about a contract backflip and committed to honouring his three-year deal with the Tigers.

“It’s pretty unreal,” he said.

“I’ve never seen anything like it to be honest.

“I’m really excited to be here and around the boys, meeting the coaching staff, and I can ‘t wait to use these facilities in the new year.”

The New Zealand international, who has just returned from Europe after lining up for the Kiwis in the Rugby League World Cup headlines a recruitment spree for the Tigers that includes former NSW Blues forward David Klemmer and three-time premiership hooker Api Koroisau.

Papali’i is confident the additions will help transform the Tigers pack into one of the most formidable in the competition.

“I really look forward to working with those boys, and everyone in this squad, so when the new season rolls around we’ll be ready to go,” Papali’i said.

Papali’i will officially report to pre-season training on January 4 after spending some time with his family over Christmas back in New Zealand.

“The body feels okay but yeah, it’s been a long season,” Papali’i said.

“I’m really looking forward to heading back to New Zealand for Christmas and spending time with my family and friends, and my partner.

“It’s been a while since I last spent Christmas back home with the family, so I am really grateful for that.

“I can’t wait to relax and unwind so that when I return in January, I’m ready and raring to go.” 🤝

 

[bathursttiger1]

Which names are you after?

Mitchell Moses.😂

 

[Lauren]

Gallery: Narellan Meet & Greet

Hundreds of Wests Tigers supporters were in attendance at last week's Meet & Greet at Narellan Town Centre

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[tony soprano]

Gallery: Narellan Meet & Greet

Hundreds of Wests Tigers supporters were in attendance at last week's Meet & Greet at Narellan Town Centre

www.weststigers.com.au

Is that Chris Heighington next to Sheens. ?

 

[KingRobbie]

Is that Chris Heighington next to Sheens. ?

Yep.

Benji was there too.

 

[hank37w]

I was thinking more like,why doesn’t he move on and give someone from another galaxy a turn !

Aren't NASA looking for Space cadets?

 

[tony soprano]

Yep.

Benji was there too.

Wow he must be pretty connected in coaching now to be there which is great

 

[Asu Kepaoa's #1 Fan]

Good to see Stefano in these pictures. He should have been at the world cup, but gave up on that dream to properly rehab his injury. I reckon he's gonna have another breakout year. Everyone is talking about Klemmer, Papali'i, maybe even Bateman. Stefano is the real one to look out for.

As Blocker once put it so aptly: "This kid can play!"

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

👍👍

 

[Demps]

👍👍

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Not fussed on that jersey.
Another forgettable one

 

[Madge]

Good to see Stefano in these pictures. He should have been at the world cup, but gave up on that dream to properly rehab his injury. I reckon he's gonna have another breakout year. Everyone is talking about Klemmer, Papali'i, maybe even Bateman. Stefano is the real one to look out for.

As Blocker once put it so aptly: "This kid can play!"

I think he will start the season in KOE.