WESTS Tigers Team V Knights..

[sideline_eye]

Chee Kam is playing centre in State Cup today so he is no chance for the centres tomorrow. The following from Wests Tigers Website.

Wests Tigers Intrust Super Premiership Head Coach Paul Stringer has finalised his side to take on Illawarra Cutters this afternoon for their Round 6 clash.

Kickoff for the match is at 3:00pm AEDT from Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

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Stringer's side will see a number of changes to the team originally named during the week, with Josh Addo-Carr, Watson Heleta, Nathan Milone and Jesse Parahi all ruled out.

Jeremy Marshall-King will start the game at fullback, with Holden Cup fullback Luke Sharpe named to make his Intrust Super Premiership debut on the wing. Michael Chee Kam moves from the back row into the centres, with Tyler Cassel brought into the starting side.

Wesley Lolo and Jackson Williams come on to the interchange bench alongside Dallas Graham and Jordan Grant as Wests Tigers look to bounce back from last week's defeat.

Looks like Simona's replacement will come from: Josh Addo-Carr, Watson Heleta, Nathan Milone who are all out of State Cup today.

 

[Newtown]

Chee Kam is playing centre in State Cup today so he is no chance for the centres tomorrow. The following from Wests Tigers Website.

Wests Tigers Intrust Super Premiership Head Coach Paul Stringer has finalised his side to take on Illawarra Cutters this afternoon for their Round 6 clash.

Kickoff for the match is at 3:00pm AEDT from Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

For all live scores and commentary from the game, click here to follow us on Twitter!

Stringer's side will see a number of changes to the team originally named during the week, with Josh Addo-Carr, Watson Heleta, Nathan Milone and Jesse Parahi all ruled out.

Jeremy Marshall-King will start the game at fullback, with Holden Cup fullback Luke Sharpe named to make his Intrust Super Premiership debut on the wing. Michael Chee Kam moves from the back row into the centres, with Tyler Cassel brought into the starting side.

Wesley Lolo and Jackson Williams come on to the interchange bench alongside Dallas Graham and Jordan Grant as Wests Tigers look to bounce back from last week's defeat.

Looks like Simona's replacement will come from: Josh Addo-Carr, Watson Heleta, Nathan Milone who are all out of State Cup today.

I wonder however whether Josh Addo-Carr and Watson Heleta have been ruled out of State Cup because of injury?

 

[Sabre]

What I think we will see:

1 Watson Heleta
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Nathan Milone
4 Kevin Naiqama
5 Jordan Rankin

What I hope we will see:

1 James Tedesco
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Josh Addo-Carr
4 Kevin Naiqama
5 Jordan Rankin

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Tedesco is playing

 

[ricksen]

Don't want to see JAC play centre

 

[Nelson]

What I think we will see:

1 Watson Heleta
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Nathan Milone
4 Kevin Naiqama
5 Jordan Rankin

What I hope we will see:

1 James Tedesco
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Josh Addo-Carr
4 Kevin Naiqama
5 Jordan Rankin

Addo-Carr would be awful at centre. He'll only ever be a winger, or possibly a fullback.

 

[Sabre]

What I think we will see:

1 Watson Heleta
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Nathan Milone
4 Kevin Naiqama
5 Jordan Rankin

What I hope we will see:

1 James Tedesco
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Josh Addo-Carr
4 Kevin Naiqama
5 Jordan Rankin

Addo-Carr would be awful at centre. He'll only ever be a winger, or possibly a fullback.

He played more centre than wing for Sharks U20s team.

 

[Nelson]

He played more centre than wing for Sharks U20s team.

I wasn't aware of that but even if so he clearly doesn't have the build to play centre at first grade level.

 

[Cosimo_Zaretti]

Sounds like JT is taking three extra outside backs on the bus to Newcastle and even he's not sure about our backline. Guess that's one way to keep the backup players hungry for selection.

 

[Guest]

Hopefully Addo-Carr or Heleta get a run. Milone can ride the pine in his civvies.

 

[marzie]

So if teddy is out will probably be?

1\. Rankin
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Milone
4\. Naiqama
5\. Addo-Carr

 

[Nelson]

So if teddy is out will probably be?

1\. Rankin
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Milone
4\. Naiqama
5\. Addo-Carr

Sadly yes, I think that's what it will be if Teddy is out.

 

[Guest]

Rest easy folks…

Tedesco right for Knights clash: Taylor
Sat 09 Apr, 2016, 1:47pm
James MacSmith
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Star fullback James Tedesco is set to overcome a hip injury to take his place in the Wests Tigers' side for their trip to Newcastle on Sunday.

Tedesco has battled a hip flexor injury since the Tigers' last start NRL loss to Cronulla.

But coach Jason Taylor said on Saturday he was confident Tedesco would take his place at the back in the joint venture's side for their round six visit to Hunter Stadium.

"The week has been a little disjointed because Teddy hasn't done much with us," Taylor said.

"But we are confident he will play, he is a 90 per cent chance of playing. He just has to get through training today and pull up well in the morning and he will be playing."

The slick No.1 is a vital part of the Tigers side. Since the start of last season, Tedesco has scored 24 tries in 29 games, including 13 tries in his past 12 games.

He is the Tigers' key attacking threat, but he is also one of their toughest players, according to Taylor.

"Toughness is a massive part of his game," Taylor said.

"I think he showed a few weeks ago with some of those trysaving tackles he made what a great defensive player he is. He puts his body on the line every time he runs the ball and he does it in defence too."

Tariq Sims returns from suspension for the Knights, who have only one point from a round three golden point draw at Hunter Stadium against Canberra to show for their efforts so far in 2016.

Star halfback Trent Hodkinson said they would take plenty from last week's narrow loss to the Storm, arguably their best effort of the year.

"The mood has been great coming back from those eight days away," Hodkinson said.

"It was a great time to bond with the teammates and I think we can take a lot of confidence out of that Melbourne game."

THE STATS THAT MATTER

* Since winning its first four games at the beginning of last season Newcastle has won just four of 25 matches (with one draw)

* Newcastle has the worst defence in the NRL in 2016, conceding the most points (32 per game) and tries (5.6 per game).

* Aaron Woods has run for over 150 metres in each of his past six games. He leads all forwards in the NRL this season for run metres (933).

* Stats courtesy Fox Sports Stats

 

[happy_tiger]

He won't be at 100% , but even at 60% he is three times better than any other option we have

 

[tig_prmz]

so watson heleta, parahi, JAC and milone all travelling with first grade?

damn, hope no more injuries in the backline.

 

[guyofthetiger]

As awful as the alternatives are looking, I hope a desperate Taylor doesn't risk Tedesco

 

[Muffstar]

As awful as the alternatives are looking, I hope a desperate Taylor doesn't risk Tedesco

Nah all good Taylor has the full backing of the board so he would not do anything silly like playing 3 hookers again nor risking his key player…......or would he ?

 

[Cosimo_Zaretti]

so watson heleta, parahi, JAC and milone all travelling with first grade?

damn, hope no more injuries in the backline.

Yep they'll be numbered to 25 in the warmup.

 

[Muffstar]

I am sure Lovett at centre will be dynamic.

 

[Chipofftheoldblock]

You have to wonder being a new recurit to Tigers how you can break into this team if Milone is taken ahead of you.
Milone is right up there along side Lovett as the worst 1st grade players to play with the tigers. They are both ordinary and i am at a lost if either Lovett or Milone is starting in the centres.