Adam Doobie
Well-known member
Brad Arthur's men were comfortable last-start winners against the Cronulla Sharks — **albeit in a game where their opponents were ravaged by injury** — and are set to welcome back a number of key players for the Easter Monday game.
WT media throwing shade in the round 4 match preview: https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/03/31/neds-match-preview-round-4/
Fresh from a confidence-boosting win over the Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers will look to record back-to-back wins for the first time this year when they take on the Parramatta Eels in Round 4.
Michael Maguire's side showed plenty of grit and determination to get the better of the Knights in a milestone game for the home side — fighting back late on to get the two points — and their maiden victory of the season will certainly fill Wests Tigers with plenty of confidence heading into Monday's showdown against the Eels.
Parramatta themselves come into the contest in red hot form, having not dropped a game through their opening three matches.
Brad Arthur's men were comfortable last-start winners against the Cronulla Sharks — albeit in a game where their opponents were ravaged by injury — and are set to welcome back a number of key players for the Easter Monday game.
Ryan Matterson (concussion) is expected to return after sitting out last week, while Mitchell Moses (concussion) should also be right to play after going off against the Sharks. Bryce Cartwright (jaw) is also pushing for selection in the squad, further increasing the competition for spots in the Eels' forward pack.
In contrast, Wests Tigers will head into the game unchanged for the first time this season, with Alex Twal free to play despite being found guilty at the Judiciary on Tuesday night — his charge attracting only a monetary fine.
Zane Musgrove and James Tamou will start up front for the hosts, who have again named three middle forwards on the bench in Thomas Mikaele, Stefano Utoikamanu and Joe Ofahengaue. Moses Mbye's inclusion as the utility offers cover in a number of positions, having played at hooker and centre in the win over Newcastle.
Having missed out on the fixture in 2020 due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the return of the Easter Monday game is certainly a huge win for Members and fans with a healthy crowd expected to fill out the former Olympic venue this week. In the five Easter Monday games played at Stadium Australia, an average of 36,000 people have filled the ground each time, and all signs are pointing to another healthy attendance this time around.
MATCH DETAILS
Date — Monday, April 5, 2021
Time — 4:00pm AEST
Venue — Stadium Australia, Sydney
WT media throwing shade in the round 4 match preview: https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/03/31/neds-match-preview-round-4/
Fresh from a confidence-boosting win over the Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers will look to record back-to-back wins for the first time this year when they take on the Parramatta Eels in Round 4.
Michael Maguire's side showed plenty of grit and determination to get the better of the Knights in a milestone game for the home side — fighting back late on to get the two points — and their maiden victory of the season will certainly fill Wests Tigers with plenty of confidence heading into Monday's showdown against the Eels.
Parramatta themselves come into the contest in red hot form, having not dropped a game through their opening three matches.
Brad Arthur's men were comfortable last-start winners against the Cronulla Sharks — albeit in a game where their opponents were ravaged by injury — and are set to welcome back a number of key players for the Easter Monday game.
Ryan Matterson (concussion) is expected to return after sitting out last week, while Mitchell Moses (concussion) should also be right to play after going off against the Sharks. Bryce Cartwright (jaw) is also pushing for selection in the squad, further increasing the competition for spots in the Eels' forward pack.
In contrast, Wests Tigers will head into the game unchanged for the first time this season, with Alex Twal free to play despite being found guilty at the Judiciary on Tuesday night — his charge attracting only a monetary fine.
Zane Musgrove and James Tamou will start up front for the hosts, who have again named three middle forwards on the bench in Thomas Mikaele, Stefano Utoikamanu and Joe Ofahengaue. Moses Mbye's inclusion as the utility offers cover in a number of positions, having played at hooker and centre in the win over Newcastle.
Having missed out on the fixture in 2020 due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the return of the Easter Monday game is certainly a huge win for Members and fans with a healthy crowd expected to fill out the former Olympic venue this week. In the five Easter Monday games played at Stadium Australia, an average of 36,000 people have filled the ground each time, and all signs are pointing to another healthy attendance this time around.
MATCH DETAILS
Date — Monday, April 5, 2021
Time — 4:00pm AEST
Venue — Stadium Australia, Sydney
