Team of 15 years

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Wests Tigers have tonight announced the Club’s Team of 15 Years at a Gala Dinner at Doltone House, Pyrmont.

More than 350 guests joined the Club for the event with past and present players featuring in the Team of 15 Years.

The team consists of the best players in each position from the history of the joint venture, with the winners decided by a public vote.

More than 10,000 votes were cast over the past couple of months on the Wests Tigers website with the team featuring in a one-of-a-kind artwork which was auctioned off on the night.

Wests Tigers Team of 15 years:

**1\. Brett Hodgson**

Games for Wests Tigers: 102
Club Debut: Round 1, 2004
Tries: 38 Goals: 37
Honours: 2005 Premiership winner, 2005 Dally M Fullback of the Year, 2006-08 Wests Tigers Captain

**2\. Pat Richards**

Games for Wests Tigers: 55
Club Debut: Round 15, 2004
Tries: 35 Goals: 47
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner

**3\. Paul Whatuira**

Games for Wests Tigers: 58
Club Debut: Round 1, 2005
Tries: 30
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner, New Zealand Test International

**4\. Chris Lawrence**

Games for Wests Tigers: 146
Club Debut: Round 21, 2006
Tries: 68 Goals: 3
Honours: Youngest player to debut for Wests Tigers, Australian Test International

**5\. Taniela Tuiaki**

Games for Wests Tigers: 78
Club Debut: Round 11, 2006
Tries: 42
Honours: New Zealand International, 2009 Dally M Winger of the Year, Most tries scores in a season

**6\. Benji Marshall**

Games for Wests Tigers: 201
Club Debut: Round 20, 2003
Tries: 46 Goals: 402
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner, 2010 Golden Point Winner, 2011 Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year, New Zealand Test International, Wests Tigers All-Time Top try-scorer, Wests Tigers All-Time top point-scorer, Wests Tigers Life Member

**7\. Scott Prince**

Games for Wests Tigers: 73
Club Debut: Round 1, 2004
Tries: 18 Goals: 20
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner, 2005 Wests Tigers Captain, 2005 Dally M Captain of the Year, 2005 Clive Churchill Medal Winner, Australian Test International

**8\. Aaron Woods**

Games for Wests Tigers: 77
Club Debut: Round 1, 2011
Tries: 5
Honours: NSW State of Origin Series Winner

**9\. Robbie Farah**

Games for Wests Tigers: 213
Club Debut: Round 13, 2003
Tries: 56 Goals: 12
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner, 2007 Dally M Hooker of the Year, 2010 Dally M Hooker of the Year, Australian Test International, 2009-14 Wests Tigers Captain, NSW State of Origin Winner

**10\. John Skandalis**

Games for Wests Tigers: 185
Club Debut: Round 1, 2000
Tries: 16
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner, First try-scorer for Wests Tigers (2000)

**11\. Gareth Ellis**

Games for Wests Tigers: 75
Club Debut: Round 1, 2009
Tries: 10
Honours: England Test International

**12\. Mark O’Neill**
Games for Wests Tigers: 121
Club Debut: Round 1, 2000
Tries: 11
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner, 2005 Wests Tigers Club Captain

**13\. Liam Fulton**

Games for Wests Tigers: 162
Club Debut: Round 26, 2003
Tries: 37
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner

Interchange:

**Todd Payten**

Games for Wests Tigers: 151
Club Debut: Round 3, 2004
Tries: 9
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner

**Ben Galea**

Games for Wests Tigers: 150
Club Debut: Round 21, 2000
Tries: 32
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner

**Anthony Laffranchi**

Games for Wests Tigers: 102
Club Debut: Round 26, 2001
Tries: 18
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner

**Chris Heighington**

Games for Wests Tigers: 201
Club Debut: Round 1, 2003
Tries: 39
Honours: 2005 Premiership Winner, England Test International
 
1: Brett Hodgson
2: Taniela Tuiaki
3: Paul Whatuira
4: Chris Lawrence
5: Pat Richards
6: Benji Marshall
7: Scott Prince
8: Aaron Woods
9: Robbie Farah
10: John Skandalis
11\. Gareth Ellis
12\. Mark O'Neill
13\. Liam Fulton
 
A few inclusions/exclusions that surprised me.

The wingers surprised me, that said I dont think we have ever really had a top winger.

I also thought that Terry Hill would have got the centre spot ahead of Whatuira, that said Fats was super in '05.

Fats was a very underrated player. Pretty sure he played in 3 G/F's for 3 clubs. Big effort if true.

I thought they would have got Senter in there, I wouldnt picked him, but he is a club favourite.

Was glad Buckets got a starting spot, he was terrific for us in the early days.
 
I'm glad Whatuira is there. Almost the forgotten man when it comes to the 05 side. Should have stayed on past 06.
 
@Goose said:
A few inclusions/exclusions that surprised me.

The wingers surprised me, that said I dont think we have ever really had a top winger.

I also thought that Terry Hill would have got the centre spot ahead of Whatuira, that said Fats was super in '05.

Fats was a very underrated player. Pretty sure he played in 3 G/F's for 3 clubs. Big effort if true.

I thought they would have got Senter in there, I wouldnt picked him, but he is a club favourite.

Was glad Buckets got a starting spot, he was terrific for us in the early days.
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Tuaki was a great winger imo. Richards - far better than an average NRL player and not too far short of SOO level. (And we probably missed his best years when he went to the ESL). Not sure about O'neill and Fults. I think I'd have had Payten there. A very small bench too.
All in all, not a bad side.
 
Why were the wingers surprising? I thought that was probably the only option. Tuqiri achieved more than any of the wingers but he didn't do a great deal for us at the tigers.

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@tig_prmz said:
Why were the wingers surprising? I thought that was probably the only option. Tuqiri achieved more than any of the wingers but he didn't do a great deal for us at the tigers.

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RIchards hasn't really played that much for us, his best years were in the UK.

Tank was pretty good I guess, but more a fan favourite than a star.

That said there was no real standouts for the wing spots, Tuquiri was pretty good in 2010, thought they might have put one of the McGuinness boys on the wing, and Hoppa was actually really good for us, despite his obvious short comings.

McCracken is another I thought might have got a mention (obviously not on the wings) again, he was very good early.
 
Who's not there?

Benji, Hodgson, Taniela, laffranchi, Ellis? Am I missing anyone?

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@tig_prmz said:
Who's not there?

Benji, Hodgson, Taniela, laffranchi, Ellis? Am I missing anyone?

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nope that's it, Hodgo, Ellis and I think Laffranchi are in England

Benji, I assume, couldn't take time out from training maybe? seems odd that he's not there, as well as TnT
 
God what i would do to have that side still running around at there peak , i got the feeling we are brewing a great side within the next 2 years , provided injuries go our way for a change .
Congrats to our inductees in our 15 year side.
 
@gallagher said:
Who's that in the cream suit and tigers scarf?
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Mr No.1 ticket holder apparently
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I'd guess we'll do another one of these in either 10 or 15 years time, and then a 50 year team
Hope Im still around to see them

Love the photos:

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2014/07/17/photo_gallery_15th_anniversary_gala_dinner.html
 
@Tigerdave said:
Surprised TnT wasn't in the photo that I've seen
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Why would he be there? Last I heard he was filthy at the club (and rightfully so)

When you have a duty of care for someone, then promise them a charity fundraising gala and other support and then never call them again….
 
Joking you knob….

The fact he made the team along with Richards, Tank and Fats shows how weak we have been in these positions year after year after year....

All 4 are solid, none of them are star material. Hopefully when the 20 year side is announced, not a single one of them are selected.
 
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