Sanity has been restored……However we have a month of Jock and we’ll know a lot more by then.
LIVE GAME Round 4 vs Warriors
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Oscar Martinez
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Agree, and I think it will be built on the bond they all seem to have.
I loved when Terrell ran in to stick up for young Mak when he was manhandled by Fisher- Harris.
It's that sense of team that's keeping them turning up when things aren't going their way. It's also what allows them to be honest with each other without fearing repercussions that you get when a fellow player is just a work acquaintance.
Nope, no chance. Id be more interested to see how Luai goes with Madden at 7 giving him the same room that he gave to AD.
I agree with with what you say. My only retort is it hasn't been one decent performance. I know they are only trials, but the team has looked better in attack every time jock has played so far. Obviously his defence is a concern.
I agree it was great to see Terrell fire up and be extremely aggressive in defence of his young team mate.
His stats were way down on what they normally are last night, but I thought his ball carries and impact was very good.
Similar with Samuela Fainu, his stats were not much to look at, but I though he looked ready to run through brick walls.
We have quite a few forwards that have done their NRL learning over the past few years and are now coming into their prime.
The best part is we have a ready to go Bunty Afoa and Charlie Murray, a much improved Tony Sukkar and going off last nights game a ready to go Mavrik Geyer all ready to go at NRL level when required.
He played most of the game …. What are you talking about ? There’s only maybe 2-3 runs available for a forward every set of 6 . And coming out of yardage , probably 1-2.
And if you’re constantly coming out of yardage … which we were then options are limited . Stop googling stats… they don’t tell half the story
That is an excellent point.
It’s hard though . His defence has never been good . He’s a tiny body , so teams try and isolate him 1v1 with big , strong , fast , backrowers , like we let happen the first 19 minutes . Like I said it was because his winger and centre were really passive on the line, and madden has learnt to shoot op and limit time and space . It seemed like a lack of communication , a once the adjustment was made to Masi … because he was the problem IMO … then it got sorted .
Moral of the story is the guys inside and outside him have to work hard , because he is a small body and will get targeted . I think that’s just a fact. But hey luai got run over by a leprechaun last week … and AD used to think he was a conquistador with his red flag a few years ago … so I dunno.
Tigerwould
Well-known member
The difference between last nights game and last weeks game was structure. In both games the forwards played well and won the middle. In both games we had defensive issues out wide.
The difference to me was the shape and way everyone was running onto the ball..with that the points flowed.
The difference to me was the shape and way everyone was running onto the ball..with that the points flowed.
Wests Tigers impress in win over Warriors in Auckland
Author Wests Tigers
Timestamp Fri 27 Mar 2026, 10:00 PM
The Wests Tigers secured their first win at Go Media Stadium since 2016, defeating the New Zealand Warriors 32-14 in a convincing and resilient performance in Auckland.
Despite trailing by 10 points in the 16th minute, it was a 33rd-minute try from 21-year-old debutant, Tino Tavana, which started an unstoppable eight-minute surge of 16 unanswered points – giving the Tigers a 16-10 lead at halftime.
A strong defensive effort from the Tigers kept the home side at bay for long periods of the match. The Tigers had five players make over 40 tackles, led by Alex Twal with 48 and Api Koroisau with 47.
Jock Madden played a key role in the halves, with his kicking game proving pivotal throughout the match. The half, scoring in his first game for the Club since 2022 and finishing with four from six conversion attempts.
Key stats:
- Adam Doueihi: ran for 208 metres from 14 carries, with nine tackle breaks, two line breaks and two try assists.
- Five tigers players recorded 40+ tackles: Alex Twal (48), Api Koroisau (47), Terrell May (42), Samuela Fainu (42), Kai Pearce-Paul (41)
- Api Koroisau: recorded 130 passes and 135 receipts.
- Kai Pearce-Paul: scored his third try in Tigers colours, along with 14 hit-ups and 52 post-contact metres.
- The Tigers secured their first win at Go Media Stadium since Round 25, 2016
The moments
10th minute: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scores on the right edge, assisted by Taine Tuaupiki. The conversion was unsuccessful with the Warriors leading 4-0.
16th minute: Warriors cross for a second time through Tanah Boyd setting up Jacob Laban. Boyd converts to extend the hosts lead to 10-0.
19th minute: Warriors centre, Adam Pompey is sin-binned for a professional foul after tackling Tino Tavana from a goal-line restart.
33rd minute: Adam Doueihi goes for a strong 30+ metre run down the field and passes it off to debutant, Tino Tavana on the wing for the Tigers first try of the match. The kick goes unconverted, reducing the margin to 10-4.
36th minute: Jock Madden puts up a bomb, which is tapped back by Tavana, collected by Sunia Turuva and shifted to Kai Pearce-Paul, who crosses for the Tigers second try of the match. Jock Madden converts, levelling the match 10-10.
40th minute: On the stroke of half-time, Royce Hunt crashes over to put the Tigers ahead, it was converted, sending Benji Marshall’s side into the sheds ahead 16-10.
60th minute: Doueihi makes another impactful run, breaking away deep in the Tigers half, linking with Jahream Bula, who finishes for his first try of the season to extend the lead to 22-10.
69th minute: A defensive lapse allowed Nicoll-Klokstad to get his second try. The conversion is missed, narrowing the score to 22-14.
75th minute: Doueihi offloads to Luke Laulilii on the sideline, who puts it back inside to Jock Madden to score. He converts his own try, pushing the lead to 28-14.
80th minute: Turuva crosses on the right edge to seal the result. The try was unconverted, ending with a 32-14 victory for the boys in orange, black and white.
What they said:
NRL Head Coach, Benji Marshall
“It was probably the most resilient performance I've seen from us in a long time.
“I was very proud of the team, just to show the resilience to fight back. I think the Warriors were 17 from 18 at one stage, giving us nothing at all. I thought our left edge, after they got dusted a little bit early, made some adjustments on the run to fight back and do a fair job, which is hard, especially having two 19-year-olds out there that are still learning the positions.
“I was just really happy we played the type of footy that we've been talking about wanting to play.”
On Jock Madden:
“He's been on the bench for two games with us, biding his time, and had a great preseason.
“I thought he was the difference tonight. He put Adam in position so he could just run. He did all the kicking, took all the pressure off Adam and let him just play.
“His grandfather passed away last week, and he didn't make the funeral because he wanted to play for the team, and he said his grandfather would want him to play. So we're really proud of him for that, and his grandfather would have been really proud of him.
Captain, Api Koroisau
When asked about coming back from a 10-point deficit in the first half:
“Honestly, I don't think it has anything to do with the Warriors putting on points, but just how we just stopped them rolling. We've had issues with that in the past, and we've let a lot of teams get a lot of points on us. And yeah, just the chat out there. You know, the other leaders were really up, and I think even the rookies did a really great job of doing their job. So, it was a great team effort.”
When talking about Tino Tavana’s debut:
“He’s just one of those special kids, super talented, and obviously needed to do a bit of work in the preseason. But he proved it to us over those three months and really came out and didn't leave anything on the field tonight. It was great to see him take that opportunity.
Wests Tigers impress in win over Warriors in Auckland
The Wests Tigers secured their first win at Go Media Stadium since 2016, defeating the New Zealand Warriors 32-14 in a convincing and resilient performance in Auckland.
www.weststigers.com.au
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Stretched / Attacked the Wahs from inside our own half.
Tons of support and
Played to the last minute (We scored a try at the end of both halves)
We don’t question it, we just appreciate it as the thing of beauty that it is. He was amazing, hope we get to see lots of the new improved Twally.
Commentators on fox/kayo were raving on about the tigers first contact in defence.... Saying how good it was...
Properossi
Well-known member
I have noticed that he has started to get in the face of the opposition enforcers by niggling them a little in tackles
The shape wasn’t there until Latu came on in the 55th minute . There’s a reason this kid is quietly considered to still be one of the true blue chip prospects . His body just has let him down . I’ve always said Latu is Katoa level … maybe even better . Many people raved about Latu through the juniors … Katoa was a great half but not “generational” which was the language people used about Latu. And Galvin ? ….. he will be a lock come 2030. Probably sooner . We just have to maintain patience .
Viva_Zapata
Member
Surely the answer when Luia comes back, with 1 or 2 starting Centres out, is Doueihi to Centre. His two game defining breaks were Centre type plays. I know previously Doueihi at Centre wasn't ideal, but he and the team are playing at a new level, and as first drop Centre it's a great replacement.
That should be the end of any criticism of the coach for a while.
It’s on the playing group to bring that level of performance each week now.
I wasn’t in that collective but not really cool with criticism of any Tigers fan who has endured 15 years without any real success.
I can certainly understand the fears but feel like this side has a chance to bring some better times.
Ok I watched the game twice and I can’t believe everyone has madden in the team every week , yes he my have directed the team around, but he costed us two tries , his defence on the line is poor , maybe be better coming on in a short effort, but for me he is not a full time starter
Api’s comments the most telling there, this side matches up physically like we haven’t in the past.Wests Tigers impress in win over Warriors in Auckland
Author Wests Tigers
Timestamp Fri 27 Mar 2026, 10:00 PM
The Wests Tigers secured their first win at Go Media Stadium since 2016, defeating the New Zealand Warriors 32-14 in a convincing and resilient performance in Auckland.
Despite trailing by 10 points in the 16th minute, it was a 33rd-minute try from 21-year-old debutant, Tino Tavana, which started an unstoppable eight-minute surge of 16 unanswered points – giving the Tigers a 16-10 lead at halftime.
A strong defensive effort from the Tigers kept the home side at bay for long periods of the match. The Tigers had five players make over 40 tackles, led by Alex Twal with 48 and Api Koroisau with 47.
Jock Madden played a key role in the halves, with his kicking game proving pivotal throughout the match. The half, scoring in his first game for the Club since 2022 and finishing with four from six conversion attempts.
Key stats:
- Adam Doueihi: ran for 208 metres from 14 carries, with nine tackle breaks, two line breaks and two try assists.
- Five tigers players recorded 40+ tackles: Alex Twal (48), Api Koroisau (47), Terrell May (42), Samuela Fainu (42), Kai Pearce-Paul (41)
- Api Koroisau: recorded 130 passes and 135 receipts.
- Kai Pearce-Paul: scored his third try in Tigers colours, along with 14 hit-ups and 52 post-contact metres.
- The Tigers secured their first win at Go Media Stadium since Round 25, 2016
The moments
10th minute: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scores on the right edge, assisted by Taine Tuaupiki. The conversion was unsuccessful with the Warriors leading 4-0.
16th minute: Warriors cross for a second time through Tanah Boyd setting up Jacob Laban. Boyd converts to extend the hosts lead to 10-0.
19th minute: Warriors centre, Adam Pompey is sin-binned for a professional foul after tackling Tino Tavana from a goal-line restart.
33rd minute: Adam Doueihi goes for a strong 30+ metre run down the field and passes it off to debutant, Tino Tavana on the wing for the Tigers first try of the match. The kick goes unconverted, reducing the margin to 10-4.
36th minute: Jock Madden puts up a bomb, which is tapped back by Tavana, collected by Sunia Turuva and shifted to Kai Pearce-Paul, who crosses for the Tigers second try of the match. Jock Madden converts, levelling the match 10-10.
40th minute: On the stroke of half-time, Royce Hunt crashes over to put the Tigers ahead, it was converted, sending Benji Marshall’s side into the sheds ahead 16-10.
60th minute: Doueihi makes another impactful run, breaking away deep in the Tigers half, linking with Jahream Bula, who finishes for his first try of the season to extend the lead to 22-10.
69th minute: A defensive lapse allowed Nicoll-Klokstad to get his second try. The conversion is missed, narrowing the score to 22-14.
75th minute: Doueihi offloads to Luke Laulilii on the sideline, who puts it back inside to Jock Madden to score. He converts his own try, pushing the lead to 28-14.
80th minute: Turuva crosses on the right edge to seal the result. The try was unconverted, ending with a 32-14 victory for the boys in orange, black and white.
What they said:
NRL Head Coach, Benji Marshall
“It was probably the most resilient performance I've seen from us in a long time.
“I was very proud of the team, just to show the resilience to fight back. I think the Warriors were 17 from 18 at one stage, giving us nothing at all. I thought our left edge, after they got dusted a little bit early, made some adjustments on the run to fight back and do a fair job, which is hard, especially having two 19-year-olds out there that are still learning the positions.
“I was just really happy we played the type of footy that we've been talking about wanting to play.”
On Jock Madden:
“He's been on the bench for two games with us, biding his time, and had a great preseason.
“I thought he was the difference tonight. He put Adam in position so he could just run. He did all the kicking, took all the pressure off Adam and let him just play.
“His grandfather passed away last week, and he didn't make the funeral because he wanted to play for the team, and he said his grandfather would want him to play. So we're really proud of him for that, and his grandfather would have been really proud of him.
Captain, Api Koroisau
When asked about coming back from a 10-point deficit in the first half:
“Honestly, I don't think it has anything to do with the Warriors putting on points, but just how we just stopped them rolling. We've had issues with that in the past, and we've let a lot of teams get a lot of points on us. And yeah, just the chat out there. You know, the other leaders were really up, and I think even the rookies did a really great job of doing their job. So, it was a great team effort.”
When talking about Tino Tavana’s debut:
“He’s just one of those special kids, super talented, and obviously needed to do a bit of work in the preseason. But he proved it to us over those three months and really came out and didn't leave anything on the field tonight. It was great to see him take that opportunity.
Wests Tigers impress in win over Warriors in Auckland
The Wests Tigers secured their first win at Go Media Stadium since 2016, defeating the New Zealand Warriors 32-14 in a convincing and resilient performance in Auckland.
