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Tigers start march towards NRL finals
July 17, 2012 - 6:44PM
Joe Barton
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The NRL ladder is so congested in the middle that Wests Tigers players are discouraged from looking at their position on the table by coach Tim Sheens.
In what has become a yearly ritual at the joint-venture club, the final seven rounds have again become crucial for their finals ambitions - with a recent three-game skid forcing them into eighth spot.
But Marshall was confident Saturday night's battling victory over Penrith has gone some way to righting the ship ahead of Monday night's clash with North Queensland - even if Sheens won't let them know where it leaves them on the ladder.
"It's important to start winning for us. I haven't really looked at the table because Sheensy encourages us not to," Marshall said on Tuesday.
"We just take it one game at a time … everyone says it, but it's true. This week it's the Cowboys and then we'll worry about whoever after that.
"... Just winning the game (against Penrith) was a start for us.
"After three losses on the trot, it was a bit of a tough run there.
"But just getting a bit of confidence back, rebuild a couple of good combinations there.
"It wasn't the perfect game for us to lead into (the Cowboys match), but at least we're building."
The tightness of the competition - just three wins separate team six (North Queensland) from team 13 (Canberra) - led Marshall to declare there were a dozen teams who could claim the premiership this year.
"I reckon there's a good 12 teams that can win it," Marshall said.
"Anyone who makes the top eight can win it. Souths are pretty exciting, I like the way they're looking at the moment and the Bulldogs really appeal at the moment."
Meanwhile, Marshall said he would not put any pressure on Luke Lewis as the troubled Penrith star continues to weigh up his future.
The NSW and Australian backrower is believed to have narrowed down his playing future to either the Tigers or Cronulla.
"That's not my job, to get involved in that sort of stuff," Marshall said.
"I've just got to worry about playing footy and just trying to get into the finals for the Tigers. That's my priority.
"... I'm hoping (he signs with the Tigers). That would be nice. He's such a great player and would be a great addition to any club. If he comes our way we'd love to have him."
July 17, 2012 - 6:44PM
Joe Barton
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The NRL ladder is so congested in the middle that Wests Tigers players are discouraged from looking at their position on the table by coach Tim Sheens.
In what has become a yearly ritual at the joint-venture club, the final seven rounds have again become crucial for their finals ambitions - with a recent three-game skid forcing them into eighth spot.
But Marshall was confident Saturday night's battling victory over Penrith has gone some way to righting the ship ahead of Monday night's clash with North Queensland - even if Sheens won't let them know where it leaves them on the ladder.
"It's important to start winning for us. I haven't really looked at the table because Sheensy encourages us not to," Marshall said on Tuesday.
"We just take it one game at a time … everyone says it, but it's true. This week it's the Cowboys and then we'll worry about whoever after that.
"... Just winning the game (against Penrith) was a start for us.
"After three losses on the trot, it was a bit of a tough run there.
"But just getting a bit of confidence back, rebuild a couple of good combinations there.
"It wasn't the perfect game for us to lead into (the Cowboys match), but at least we're building."
The tightness of the competition - just three wins separate team six (North Queensland) from team 13 (Canberra) - led Marshall to declare there were a dozen teams who could claim the premiership this year.
"I reckon there's a good 12 teams that can win it," Marshall said.
"Anyone who makes the top eight can win it. Souths are pretty exciting, I like the way they're looking at the moment and the Bulldogs really appeal at the moment."
Meanwhile, Marshall said he would not put any pressure on Luke Lewis as the troubled Penrith star continues to weigh up his future.
The NSW and Australian backrower is believed to have narrowed down his playing future to either the Tigers or Cronulla.
"That's not my job, to get involved in that sort of stuff," Marshall said.
"I've just got to worry about playing footy and just trying to get into the finals for the Tigers. That's my priority.
"... I'm hoping (he signs with the Tigers). That would be nice. He's such a great player and would be a great addition to any club. If he comes our way we'd love to have him."
