TEAM LIST Round 10 vs. Knights

[KingRobbie]

Telstra Premiership - Round 10 vs. Knights

Saturday, May 11 - 3:00 p.m. AEST
Scully Park, Tamworth

WESTS TIGERS
1. Jahream Bula
2. Charlie Staines
3. Starford To'a
4. Justin Olam
5. Brent Naden
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Jayden Sullivan
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Samuela Fainu
12. John Bateman
13. Isaiah Papali'i

14. Jake Simpkin
15. Alex Twal
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Fonua Pole

18. Tallyn Da Silva
19. Solomon Alaimalo
20. Asu Kepaoa
21. Alex Lobb
22. Solomona Faataape
Coach: Benji Marshall

INS: Starford To'a, Jayden Sullivan, Apisai Koroisau

OUTS: Aidan Sezer (dangerous contact), Latu Fainu (hamstring), Solomon Alaimalo (NSW Cup)

 

[king_sirro]

Thank God Bateman is out of the middle. Back on his favoured side for the first time this year too, let's hope he shows some improvement.

 

[Spartan117]

Absolute Must Win Game against the Knights

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Yes. We are approaching the must win time of the season.

 

[king_sirro]

Yes. We are approaching the must win time of the season.

That started at the St George game.

 

[hsvjones]

Was so hoping got Latu in the halves but oh well..

Like Bateman back to his position and interesting to see how Papi goes at 13.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

That started at the St George game.

For us maybe. It ain't over yet. We can still come good! There is time. Just maybe not this planet...

 

[weststigerman]

A bit surprised Alaimalo is dropped, and I'd prefer swapping To'a and Naden around.

Other than that, about as good as we can name with who we have out.

 

[The Fresh Oil]

We go around again!

 

[Telltails]

Papi and Bateman carry the load of D. Bateman top tackler for the last two weeks and IPap the two weeks before that. I expect that IPap will top the tackle count this week at 13.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Papi and Bateman carry the load of D. Bateman top tackler for the last two weeks and IPap the two weeks before that. I expect that IPap will top the tackle count this week at 13.

as long as we win...

 

[Tigerdave]

Is it possible for Bud to have a good game??? *fingers crossed*

 

[Needaname]

Interesting to see T’oa back after 30mins of reserve grade before he injured his ankle, or was it a heartlidge tear?

 

[SwervinMervin]

A bit surprised Alaimalo is dropped, and I'd prefer swapping To'a and Naden around.

Other than that, about as good as we can name with who we have out.

I though Naden and Staines were starting to build a promising combination. Seems a shame to break that up.

 

[Telltails]

Interesting to see T’oa back after 30mins of reserve grade before he injured his ankle, or was it a heartlidge tear?

Yes I thought he was injured

 

[cktiger]

I though Naden and Staines were starting to build a promising combination. Seems a shame to break that up.

Have to agree.
Also feel a bit sorry for Alaimalo who hasn't had many opportunites but has done nothing wrong.
To'a has been tried and found wanting so many times ... hope he gets a rocket up him before the game.

 

[innsaneink]

That's what everyone

Thank God Bateman is out of the middle. Back on his favoured side for the first time this year too, let's hope he shows some improvement.

That's what everyone's calling for... Let's see how he goes

 

[Needaname]

I though Naden and Staines were starting to build a promising combination. Seems a shame to break that up.

Need To’a to jump on the wing and replace Alamo countinuing the Carrie’s that Olam starts. Leave Naden stains as is

 

[king_sirro]

Was so hoping got Latu in the halves but oh well..

Like Bateman back to his position and interesting to see how Papi goes at 13.

I think Papali'i will enjoy being in the middle. He has been quite physical this year and I believe he will like playing less minutes too. I expect him and Bateman to improve a lot this week.

Toa back in the centres is odd. I would have thought the next move for him may have been left wing outside Olam. Toa and Staines combo against Canberra was poor. I'm thinking Toa may need someone like Olam in his ear all game. Also, I believe Toa has a big left foot step that doesn't get utilised on the right.

I still have hope for Toa. He is one of the best tackle breakers in the game, especially one on one. We need a left winger so let's try him there with Olam keeping his head in the game.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

I thought Naden & Staines were building something on that right edge