TEAM LIST Round 3 vs Rabbitohs

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

1. Jahream Bula – sponsored by RetroAir
2. Sunia Turuva – sponsored by Endacom
3. Jeral Skelton – sponsored by APN Compounding
4. Heamasi Makasini – sponsored by Gavmanak
5. Luke Laulilii – sponsored by Ellis Consolidated
6. Jarome Luai (c) – sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents
7. Adam Doueihi – sponsored by Shane's Waterproofing
8. Terrell May – sponsored by One World Courier
9. Api Koroisau (c) – sponsored by Mars Forklifts
10. Fonua Pole – sponsored by Globite
11. Samuela Fainu – sponsored by Club Menangle
12. Kai Pearce-Paul – sponsored by MJS Electrical Products & Supplies
13. Alex Twal – sponsored by Workplace Law

Interchange:
14. Jock Madden – sponsored by BMI Contracting
15. Sione Fainu – sponsored by Affordable Asphalt
16. Royce Hunt – sponsored by The Lee Brothers
17. Alex Seyfarth
18. Tristan Hope – sponsored by Sensory Gardens
19. Patrick Herbert – sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

Reserves:
20. Bunty Afoa
21. Tino Tavana
22. Tony Sukkar

Coach: Benji Marshall – sponsored by Pepper Money

 

[user118245]

The Wests Tigers can provide the following NRL injury update, after their Round 2 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys.

Taylan May (shoulder) will join the rehab group following an injury in the first half of the Tigers 44-16 win.

The Club’s NRL rehab group will be overseen by Head of High Performance, Peter Moussa and his team as they continue to work towards a return to play.


Taylan May
Injury: Right shoulder ligament injury.
Return: Round 8.

Starford To’a
Injury: Left foot bone stress injury.
Return: TBC

Latu Fainu
Injury: Left shoulder. Progressing well post-surgery and currently in full training.
Return: Round 4–5.

Ethan Roberts
Injury: Right foot fracture. Progressing through rehab and beginning return to run.
Return: Round 6.

Kit Laulilii
In concussion protocols.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

They'll line up Turuva at centre, Skelton on the wing.

What great recognition for Tino Tavana, I am so pleased. It's interesting because he is on a Train & Trial contract so is ineligible until Round 11 so I wonder if there is an upgrade in the works this week.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

I hope Bunty comes in on the bench

Expect changes

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I hope Bunty comes in on the bench

Expect changes

He may just be the game day reserve (7th man on bench) in case of HIAs. I can't see him replacing any of those 6 unless there is an injury prior to game day. Madden, Hope & Herbert are the specialists needed on the bench.

 

[innsaneink]

Our forwards really need to work their butts off for 80 this week...limit their yardage and allow no roll on.
No momentum..no quick ptbs..markers on the ball constantly.
Mamezoulous was quite aharp last week ...looked dangerous at times..played very well

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

He may just be the game day reserve (7th man on bench) in case of HIAs. I can't see him replacing any of those 6 unless there is an injury prior to game day. Madden, Hope & Herbert are the specialists needed on the bench.

Bunty for Seyfarth
We need mongrel out there

 

[mtd#2]

Discipline Discipline Discipline...

Thats the key to our success this year - limit the set restarts.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Grab me a whole rabbit, 4 cloves garlic, 1 large onion, 1/2 cup chicken stock, fresh thyme,
salt & pepper for some delicious pan-seared rabbit stew

 

[Oldman]

Sorry guys
Been overseas and just got back today, saw result while away 👍
Can someone please let me know which players we used as subs against the cowboys.
1. Skelton- May
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?

 

[innsaneink]

Sorry guys
Been overseas and just got back today, saw result while away 👍
Can someone please let me know which players we used as subs against the cowboys.
1. Skelton- May
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?

Seyarth, Hunt, Sione

 

[Oldman]

Seyarth, Hunt, Sione

Thanks mate

 

[shiretiger]

Interchange:
17. Alex Seyfarth


Coach: Benji Marshall – sponsored by Pepper Money

Seyfarth still unsponsored. The financial outlay must be humungeous.

 

[diedpretty]

They'll line up Turuva at centre, Skelton on the wing.

What great recognition for Tino Tavana, I am so pleased. It's interesting because he is on a Train & Trial contract so is ineligible until Round 11 so I wonder if there is an upgrade in the works this week.

I don't know - they may want a couple of big bodies up against Mitchell and Fifita. KPP and Skelton would be pretty imposing.

 

[mtd#2]

Any ideas how much it costs to be a jersey sponsor?

 

[240z]

Sorry guys
Been overseas and just got back today, saw result while away 👍
Can someone please let me know which players we used as subs against the cowboys.
1. Skelton- May
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?

this will give you all the stats - https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-2/wests-tigers-v-cowboys/

 

[Jolls]

I personally would have switched Tito and Skelton, but apart from that pick and stick is the way to go. While I get the thoughts on lining up a big man on Trell defending an edge isn't about a single player. It is a team effort and there will be a plan. The way to stifle their edge is about what is happning inside - once the ball has been shelled out it is about systems. This is probably why Skelton is a straight swap for May as it is the least disruption to the system.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Any ideas how much it costs to be a jersey sponsor?

Not sure, but apparently NADS is keen on sponsoring the armpit space. 🤪 🍷

 

[Odessa]

They'll line up Turuva at centre, Skelton on the wing.

What great recognition for Tino Tavana, I am so pleased. It's interesting because he is on a Train & Trial contract so is ineligible until Round 11 so I wonder if there is an upgrade in the works this week.

I am positive this year they changed it he can play from round 1

 

[Odessa]

Seyfarth still unsponsored. The financial outlay must be humungeous.

Getting harder these days to land a Ranga he knows his price