WESTS Tigers Team V Warriors...

[jirskyr]

Taylor must have suffered sunstroke during the week if he plays Lawrence at 6\. I'll call a Warriors win now if that happens tomorrow.

Ha.

He's also the size of a brickhouse now, more a 2nd-rower than he's ever been.

 

[palms]

Taylor's comments yesterday seem to counteract that move. He mentioned that he thought Cherri could handle the extra minutes. My only thought could be that he doesn't want to expose two small men early to the Warriors big men with Cherri to come on after 20min, and Lovett to defend in the middle. Jason Sheens

 

[fergiefurr]

Ill be surprised if cherro doesnt start and play the majority of the game, but i dont think taylor would come out and say his gameplan either. SMH reported that lovett spent time at dummyhalf at training, sounded like the reporter was there so id take that over james phelps weird claim of lawrence at 5/8.

also wests tigers twitter have confirmed MCK as 18th man so we're 1-17\. warriors forum seem to think they are too

 

[palms]

Id find it weird to not give Cherrington the starting gig. This is the perfect opportunity for him to show his worth. Hopefully sanity prevails.

 

[pHyR3]

SMH reporting Lovett will fill in at dummy half if needed, which makes more sense

sounds about right

keep everyone where they are - lawrence centres if needed for injury

lovett at hooker if cherrington is struggling in the 2nd half

KISS - keep it simple stupid

 

[happy_tiger]

Good luck to the boys , Happy's off to work

 

[Geo]

Late Changes: NRL Round 1 vs. Warriors

Wests Tigers Media

Sat 5th March, 03:55PM
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Wests Tigers NRL Coach Jason Taylor has finalised his side to take on the New Zealand Warriors today in the Club's season opener at Campbelltown Stadium.

Kickoff for the match is at 5:30pm AEDT, with live coverage via Fox Sports 1.

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WESTS TIGERS

1\. James Tedesco
2\. David Nofoaluma
3\. Tim Simona
4\. Kevin Naiqama
5\. Jordan Rankin
6\. Mitchell Moses
7\. Jack Littlejohn
8\. Aaron Woods (capt.)
14\. Kyle Lovett
10\. Tim Grant
11\. Curtis Sironen
12\. Chris Lawrence
13\. Sauaso Sue

Interchange:
9\. Manaia Cherrington
15\. Josh Aloiai
16\. Ava Seumanufagai
17\. Jack Buchanan

Coach: Jason Taylor

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2016/03/05/late_changes_nrl_rou.html

 

[stevetiger]

JT has changed the team as per what was reported on here. Honestly I don't have any problems with it but it's interesting that he has gone for a bigger bench rather than playing Chee Kam.

It makes sense to me because the idea is to give Cherrington a rest especially at the start. I have no idea how Lovett will perform though at dummy half. The poor guy was crucified when he was played in the centres.

 

[Demps]

LOL

Lovett is starting hooker?

 

[Demps]

Some one posted saying MCK would start hooker with Chez to bench.
CLOSE ~

Lovett, wahhhtttt….!??!

 

[Tuiaki_Chicken_Wings]

JT has changed the team as per what was reported on here. Honestly I don't have any problems with it but it's interesting that he has gone for a bigger bench rather than playing Chee Kam.

It makes sense to me because the idea is to give Cherrington a rest especially at the start. I have no idea how Lovett will perform though at dummy half. The poor guy was crucified when he was played in the centres.

Strange decision re Lovett. IMO shouldnt be near the team but lets see how this goes

 

[marzie]

I would've had cheekam at hooker at least he is quick off the mark if he wants a run :/

 

[Demps]

Che-Kam > Lovett

Any position.

 

[Sabre]

Lovett would be about $1.20 to knock on from dummy half at some stage.
$1.01 to not get there in time for the play the ball.

 

[Demps]

Lovett is slow….

Maybe they're expecting him to be like Halatau.
Second rower who has good defense and can play hooker.
Doubt it though.

 

[weststigerman]

Littlejohn hooker, Sirro 5/8, Lovett back row?

 

[Geo]

I think Littlejohn will spend time at DH in attack…Lovett will defend in the middle for the 1st 20-25...With the heat run the Warriors around then introduce a fresh Cherrington to take advantage...

 

[Sabre]

Why not just let Cherrington start - you know, play our actual hooker AT hooker. I know it sounds like a crazy and far fetched idea but bare with me here. If Cherrington starts to get tired, THEN bring Lovett on to cover for him for 15 minutes or so.
Maybe I'm thinking too far outside the box…

 

[Peaking]

Lovett starting hooker lol that'll do me, my expectations are now even lower then before.

 

[Newtown]

Wests Tigers
1 James Tedesco
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Tim Simona
4 Kevin Naiqama
5 Jordan Rankin
6 Mitchell Moses
7 Jack Littlejohn
8 Aaron Woods ©
14 Kyle Lovett
10 Tim Grant
11 Curtis Sironen
12 Chris Lawrence
13 Sauaso Sue

Interchange
9 Manaia Cherrington
15 Josh Aloiai
16 Ava Seumanufagai
17 Jack Buchanan

Coach: Jason Taylor

Warriors
1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2 Tuimoala Lolohea
3 Blake Ayshford
4 Solomone Kata
5 Manu Vatuvei
6 Shaun Johnson
7 Jeff Robson
8 Jacob Lillyman
9 Issac Luke
16 James Gavet
11 Ben Henry
12 Ryan Hoffman (c)
13 Simon Mannering

Interchange
10 Ben Matulino
14 Nathaniel Roache
15 Sam Lisone
17 Bodene Thompson

Coach: Andrew McFadden

Final team: Kyle Lovett comes into the starting side, and Manaia Cherrington shifts to the bench. Michael