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**Tigers players motivated for Anzac Day clash**
Michael Blok
Timestamp
Mon 19 Apr 2021, 04:30 PM
Senior players James Tamou and Luke Brooks have shared their excitement and eagerness to play on Anzac Day ahead of their Round 7 match against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday.
The match will be a special encounter for the playing group as it’s the first time since 2004 that Wests Tigers have featured on Anzac Day.
Tamou — who played on Anzac Day for North Queensland against Newcastle in 2015, as well as featuring in two Anzac Tests for Australia — is looking forward to the match and spoke about the importance of the significant day.
“It’s going to be a very special moment. I’ve played in Anzac matches a couple of times now — a couple of Anzac Tests,” Tamou said.
“With first grade rugby league, the enthusiasm should always be there, but moments like this, you can feel the emotion and atmosphere of the crowd, as well as the energy and everything leading up to it.
“The young men and women made so many sacrifices for our country.”
Brooks is also eager for the clash against the Sea Eagles as it’ll be his first time playing on the commemorative day.
“I’ve always loved watching the Roosters and Dragons game on Anzac Day, so it’ll be special to play on the day,” he said.
“It’s always a special day — a day of remembrance for the country — it’ll be an honour to play on Anzac Day.”
Michael Blok
Timestamp
Mon 19 Apr 2021, 04:30 PM
Senior players James Tamou and Luke Brooks have shared their excitement and eagerness to play on Anzac Day ahead of their Round 7 match against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday.
The match will be a special encounter for the playing group as it’s the first time since 2004 that Wests Tigers have featured on Anzac Day.
Tamou — who played on Anzac Day for North Queensland against Newcastle in 2015, as well as featuring in two Anzac Tests for Australia — is looking forward to the match and spoke about the importance of the significant day.
“It’s going to be a very special moment. I’ve played in Anzac matches a couple of times now — a couple of Anzac Tests,” Tamou said.
“With first grade rugby league, the enthusiasm should always be there, but moments like this, you can feel the emotion and atmosphere of the crowd, as well as the energy and everything leading up to it.
“The young men and women made so many sacrifices for our country.”
Brooks is also eager for the clash against the Sea Eagles as it’ll be his first time playing on the commemorative day.
“I’ve always loved watching the Roosters and Dragons game on Anzac Day, so it’ll be special to play on the day,” he said.
“It’s always a special day — a day of remembrance for the country — it’ll be an honour to play on Anzac Day.”