Alex Seyfarth #232

[Vicious]

Yep, it’s like a cult or they’re probably friend and family. I gave just about every one of his stats across every round, including totals and averages, as well as comparing against other second rowers. One of the moron crew said I was cherry-picking yet couldn’t tell what I left out lol

There has not been one single person on this forum asking or wanting Alex Seyfarth to be our starting 2nd rower in 2026 or beyond.
It’s blatantly obvious that Alex Seyfarth is much more comfortable and prefers playing in the middle, BUT was forced to play on an edge for the majority of 2025 as we had nobody else.
We tried replacing him with a young up and comer in Tony Sukkar late in the season, were his stats any better ?
It’s been a very rare occurrence that anyone playing right edge for Wests Tigers over the past couple of seasons has stood out and/or provided decent stats.
KPP will fill the void on the right edge in 2026, he nearly always provides good stats, but will that alone be enough to get us more wins than 2025 ?
Anyone wanting to be critical and basing it on stats, should be basing the stats on time playing in the middle and compare those stats to other fringe bench players playing limited minutes across the NRL.
It’s funny how a player such as Seyfarth often gets praise from ex players commentating on games, yet our own expert fans want to label him as one of our major problems ???

 

[Demps]

 

[Lestronge]

So you reckon your weakest players will lose you a game moreso than your strongest players will win you a game ?
It doesn’t work that way for teams such as the Broncos , Panthers, Storm, Raiders or any of the teams that made the top 8 in 2025 for that matter.
All I ever hear is excuses as to why our highest paid players cannot get us enough wins, when will the excuses stop and they actually get us more wins than losses ?

Absolutely I do . This past season is an exception to the rule , but defence 💯 wins you football matches . We beat the best team in the game 2 years in a row , where our best player on the field as Jackson Hastings and Luke brooks .in back to back years .
Why is that ? Because everyone on those days stayed committed and did their job.
The bulldogs team , 2 years ago wing lambasted as the dumbest waste of money because they went out and got Curran , Hutchinson,Mann etc. then by the end of the year everyone was calling them geniuses and how good their roster was … when it was mostly, and kind of still is outside the pen riff boys and Galvin , journeymen .why ? Bechae they all bought into the system and did their job . Then you could get your cream like Burton and Stephen Chricton to do win the games . But if your carrying a passenger , in nrl teams are too smart and attack it.
Like when we lost to the cowboys that back end of last year .lt wasn’t cause we were shit . It was because all of a sudden our edge was bench players and back rowers, so drink water went after it . We don’t get those injuries , we don’t even come close to losing that game . Your 17th and 18th men on the field are just as important as your best player. Because them doing their job , allows the best players to win the games . Otherwise it’s 40 nil at halftime . Watching this team the last few years surely is exhibit A on this . On paper we had a very serviceable teams from player 1-15. But those last 2 , whether it be carrying a feledy in the centres , or Laurie dropping a million bombs at fullback , or wingers who couldn’t make yardage , or halves who couldn’t do much anything at nrl level like will smith or wakeham ….. it’s a team sport . It’s not the nba where you can pass it to Jordan and let him cook. Stop watching highlight reels nd actually watch the games , because generally guys like Walsh or ponga or whoever will do some cool shit for approx. 3-4 minutes of an 80 min match . those other 77 odd minutes . That’s everyone else in the team.

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

Right. It was because of players like Seyfarth that Luai, Terrell signed on and Taylan and Bula re-signed 🤣🤣🤣

Peak Magpie delusion lol

If that’s how your interpreting what I said then you’ve got no hope.

 

[Demps]

I think Seyf can be a dope and we can all agree with the penalties and silliness.

But he's got better each year and has always had a dig.

Hope he can prove a few wrong in a simplified role in 2026.

 

[Vicious]

Absolutely I do . This past season is an exception to the rule , but defence 💯 wins you football matches . We beat the best team in the game 2 years in a row , where our best player on the field as Jackson Hastings and Luke brooks .in back to back years .
Why is that ? Because everyone on those days stayed committed and did their job.
The bulldogs team , 2 years ago wing lambasted as the dumbest waste of money because they went out and got Curran , Hutchinson,Mann etc. then by the end of the year everyone was calling them geniuses and how good their roster was … when it was mostly, and kind of still is outside the pen riff boys and Galvin , journeymen .why ? Bechae they all bought into the system and did their job . Then you could get your cream like Burton and Stephen Chricton to do win the games . But if your carrying a passenger , in nrl teams are too smart and attack it.
Like when we lost to the cowboys that back end of last year .lt wasn’t cause we were shit . It was because all of a sudden our edge was bench players and back rowers, so drink water went after it . We don’t get those injuries , we don’t even come close to losing that game . Your 17th and 18th men on the field are just as important as your best player. Because them doing their job , allows the best players to win the games . Otherwise it’s 40 nil at halftime . Watching this team the last few years surely is exhibit A on this . On paper we had a very serviceable teams from player 1-15. But those last 2 , whether it be carrying a feledy in the centres , or Laurie dropping a million bombs at fullback , or wingers who couldn’t make yardage , or halves who couldn’t do much anything at nrl level like will smith or wakeham ….. it’s a team sport . It’s not the nba where you can pass it to Jordan and let him cook. Stop watching highlight reels nd actually watch the games , because generally guys like Walsh or ponga or whoever will do some cool shit for approx. 3-4 minutes of an 80 min match . those other 77 odd minutes . That’s everyone else in the team.

Who are our likely passengers in our top 17 for 2026 in your opinion ?
If we got 2-4 minutes of highlight reels similar to Reece Walsh from our star players every week I’d be ecstatic.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

There has not been one single person on this forum asking or wanting Alex Seyfarth to be our starting 2nd rower in 2026 or beyond.
It’s blatantly obvious that Alex Seyfarth is much more comfortable and prefers playing in the middle, BUT was forced to play on an edge for the majority of 2025 as we had nobody else.
We tried replacing him with a young up and comer in Tony Sukkar late in the season, were his stats any better ?
It’s been a very rare occurrence that anyone playing right edge for Wests Tigers over the past couple of seasons has stood out and/or provided decent stats.
KPP will fill the void on the right edge in 2026, he nearly always provides good stats, but will that alone be enough to get us more wins than 2025 ?
Anyone wanting to be critical and basing it on stats, should be basing the stats on time playing in the middle and compare those stats to other fringe bench players playing limited minutes across the NRL.
It’s funny how a player such as Seyfarth often gets praise from ex players commentating on games, yet our own expert fans want to label him as one of our major problems ???

The only time I think he's a problem is when he contributes to a loss mate, my argument is there is a few in front of him at the moment that will be pushing for selection and Benji should be picking the most worthy over the summer.

For me I think he will be down the pecking order after trials.

 

[Vicious]

There should not be this much chatter on Alex Seyfarth 😂😂😂

When people sit back and realise he’s not an edge 2nd rower, realise he’s not a highly paid player, realise he plays with more heart & soul than most of our squad, realise that based on his player salary he will only be our 17th or 18th player in 2026 dependant on form and realise we will not be missing the top 8 in 2026 due to Alex Seyfarth being in our top 30, maybe than we can stop talking about him and focus on the players who will have a big influence on whether or not we make the top 8 in 2026.

 

[happy_tiger]

I think Seyf can be a dope and we can all agree with the penalties and silliness.

But he's got better each year and has always had a dig.

Hope he can prove a few wrong in a simplified role in 2026.

I was his biggest critic and he has definitely improved....he can take the 17 or 18 Jersey if he stays disciplined

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

The only time I think he's a problem is when he contributes to a loss mate, my argument is there is a few in front of him at the moment that will be pushing for selection and Benji should be picking the most worthy over the summer.

For me I think he will be down the pecking order after trials.

His fitness alone is miles better than the likes of Hunt & Afoa plus he’s able to cover the middle & edge. He deserves a spot in the 17.

 

[Batmans Parents]

If that’s how your interpreting what I said then you’ve got no hope.

Oh I’m sorry, you said players like Seyfarth “help” the club sign players like Luai. Because that’s less stupid, right? 🤣🤣

You’re just embarrassing yourself now, Mrs Seyfarth.

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

Oh I’m sorry, you said players like Seyfarth “help” the club sign players like Luai. Because that’s less stupid, right? 🤣🤣

You’re just embarrassing yourself now, Mrs Seyfarth.

Squad players taking unders to stay does allow the club to sign the pricey marquee players yes it’s true. Take someone like Mitchell Aubusson from the Roosters as an example.

 

[Lestronge]

Who are our likely passengers in our top 17 for 2026 in your opinion ?
If we got 2-4 minutes of highlight reels similar to Reece Walsh from our star players every week I’d be ecstatic.

Don’t think we have any . I think richo has done an amazing job filling out the roster . Most except say the wing Craig and Saukuru ( he took a leap last year once permanently moved into the back row ,so if he trains well he could an option by the end of the year ) are definitely playable in nrl . And im talking about players 22-30 . Previous years it was players 15-17. This will be where the most improvement will come from .
Your lack of understanding about what you’re watching , yet having such strong opinions is weird .
It was absolutely no coincidence , that once May was outside luai , that that edge opened up all of a sudden .
Or when toa was in good form down the left there was lots of points . If you carry someone teams don’t respect , they will slide off them , and concentrate their efforts on other players . So funnily this is a seyfarth thread , but so if you’re carrying a busted toa, and seyfarth , who is basically there for defence , teams can move early into Bula and AD/latu, totally killing any chance to create . Sms thing was happening down the other edge when we were lying merry go rounds trying to find combinations , teams where closing down luais space and collapsing round Samuela , limiting his damage with the runs . When we got may , it forced defences to hold up ….and now there was space. It then becomes about taking the right options ..l and wouldn’t you know it , the NSW 6 started to look like it .

 

[Lestronge]

Oh I’m sorry, you said players like Seyfarth “help” the club sign players like Luai. Because that’s less stupid, right? 🤣🤣

You’re just embarrassing yourself now, Mrs Seyfarth.

Why do you hate him so much .? The issue isn’t he’s shit … cause he’s honestly not . The issue is he’s not a starting nrl middle or edge . Hes exactly what you want from player 16-22 on your roster … any higher for any long periods of time and your team is in trouble , and simply hes not signing onto your team for a roster spot below 22 . This will be the first year since really his rookie year that I think his talent level and the overall depth of the squad should put him exactly where he belongs , end of the bench / 18th man .

 

[Lestronge]

The only time I think he's a problem is when he contributes to a loss mate, my argument is there is a few in front of him at the moment that will be pushing for selection and Benji should be picking the most worthy over the summer.

For me I think he will be down the pecking order after trials.

Definitely. And the fact he will be is a testament to the squad building these last couple of years .he will be exactly where in should be in the roster

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

His fitness alone is miles better than the likes of Hunt & Afoa plus he’s able to cover the middle & edge. He deserves a spot in the 17.

How can you forecast what happens over the summer, they might surprise you, new season means a clean slate.
For starters they have size over him which the pack has been screaming out for many seasons.

He was tried at edge and wasn't good enough, you need to take off your rose coloured glasses and be prepared for him not being picked.

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

How can you forecast what happens over the summer, they might surprise you, new season means a clean slate.
For starters they have size over him which the pack has been screaming out for many seasons.

He was tried at edge and wasn't good enough, you need to take off your rose coloured glasses and be prepared for him not being picked.

I think you’re the one who needs to be prepare themself over the fact he will be in the 17.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Definitely. And the fact he will be is a testament to the squad building these last couple of years .he will be exactly where in should be in the roster

Glad you can see it mate I'm debating with a guy now over it that thinks the world of him and can't see the possibility that others could be better options, it's like trying to educate a chicken.

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

Glad you can see it mate I'm debating with a guy now over it that thinks the world of him and can't see the possibility that others could be better options, it's like trying to educate a chicken.

Who said I can’t see better options? stop sprouting rubbish.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Who said I can’t see better options? stop sprouting rubbish.

Mate you think he will be picked I don't, let's leave it at that and see what eventuates next season.