Team List:
1. Jahream Bula - sponsored by Australian Track Services
2. David Nofoaluma - sponsored by Leumeah Shopping Centre
3. Brent Naden - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate
4. Asu Kepaoa - sponsored by APN Compounding
5. Junior Tupou - sponsored by The Meat Man
6. Starford To'a - sponsored by Club Menangle
7. Brandon Wakeham - sponsored by Momenta Advisors
8. Fonua Pole - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
9. Jake Simpkin - sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents
10. David Klemmer - sponsored by Brae Group
11. Isaiah Papali'i - sponsored by Spectrum Pools & Spas
12. Shawn Blore - sponsored by Kwikflo
13. John Bateman (c) - sponsored by Ultra Building Works
Interchange:
14. Tallyn Da Silva - sponsored by AJ Engineering Group
15. Tommy Talau - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of The Kirk Family
16. Alex Twal - sponsored by LC Wealth
Reserves:
18. Will Smith - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
19. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
20. Aitasi James - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
21. Brandon Webster-Mansfield - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
22. Triston Reilly - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
Coach: Tim Sheens - sponsored by Pepper Money
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I was worried Talau was going to be named at 6.
Happy with 1-13 and 14 and 16.
Got excited seeing Talau not in the centres and then saw him on bench. Considering everything I’m not surprised by the not.
I’m concerned about the timing of bringing Da Silva in but we don’t have much choice
Probably the best we can muster
Excited to see TDS - But don't think it's a great set up to bring him into for a debut
Whats Matamua doing wrong - would prefer him to get a run on the bench over Seyfarth or Talau. Would of been happy to see James on the bench also.
Don't like Bateman at 13 prefer him in 2nd row.
Missing Joffa.
Would be happy to experent with rua at 13 - like a cotter, cheese type.
Hopefully Blore has a better game
Wakeham/Toa halves is a indictment on the admin that we are left in this position.
Top 8 2023
Yeah who would have picked these halves in March …has Matamua played this year?? It seems crazy with Talua there, but as was Kapaoa. Seyfarth has been in and out of 17. It’s ‘Bizarro world’ this place being Concord. 80 minutes of ups and downs, ebbs and flows ahead. Look forward to it 🙄Excited to see TDS - But don't think it's a great set up to bring him into for a debut
Whats Matamua doing wrong - would prefer him to get a run on the bench over Seyfarth or Talau. Would of been happy to see James on the bench also.
Don't like Bateman at 13 prefer him in 2nd row.
Missing Joffa.
Would be happy to experent with rua at 13 - like a cotter, cheese type.
Hopefully Blore has a better game
Wakeham/Toa halves is a indictment on the admin that we are left in this position.
Was disappointed with Blore last week. This is an opportunity for him to step up and really show us what he offers.
He really has to be given at least a month there to show his worth. Let’s not get injured again Shawn!!Was disappointed with Blore last week. This is an opportunity for him to step up and really show us what he offers.
Was disappointed with Blore last week. This is an opportunity for him to step up and really show us what he offers.
I think that’s all he has to offer. I don’t think there’s much there.
Bateman heading towards burn out, he played 80 last week in the middle, and looks set for another 80, particularly with Talau named on the bench.
I can’t believe I’m saying this but I think we will win this weekend. Outside of Hughes and Nelson, the storm team look garbage. If olam starts I may change my tip but this is the type of game I could see us springing an upset (just like last week was a perfect week for us to flop as favourites).
