7:35 pm SATURDAY AUGUST 17th,2024 CAMPBELLTOWN SPORTS CENTRE,CAMPBELLTOWN
Tigers vs Rabbitohs: A Clash of Pride at Campbelltown Sports Centre
Two storied clubs are now playing for pride as the season winds down, with the Wests Tigers returning to Campbelltown to face the Rabbitohs.
Wests Tigers Struggling for Form
Both teams enter this match following Round 23 defeats, but they displayed resilience—especially the Rabbitohs, who battled back in the second half against the Storm after trailing 22-4 at halftime, ultimately falling 28-16.
The Wests Tigers have been a complete disaster, showing none of the promised improvement under Benji Marshall’s leadership. A third wooden spoon is looming. They’ve allowed at least 28 points in seven consecutive games, with five of those seeing them concede over 40.
Campbelltown’s Unfavorable Record
While the Tigers are the designated home team this week, their record at Campbelltown offers little comfort, with just one win in their last 11 games there, covering the spread in only three of those. Souths, on the other hand, have dominated this matchup, winning 10 of the last 12 meetings, with five of the last six victories being by 14 points or more. The Rabbitohs have been consistent, boasting a 13-8 record against the spread when facing bottom-five teams. With too much class and attacking firepower, Souths look set to dominate again. Richie Kennar has 10 tries in 17 games since returning to Souths and is well over the odds. Jye Gray has elite speed and that has seen him score four tries in his last six games. Fletcher Myers scored a double in just his second game against Melbourne last week .
On Thursday afternoon, the Wests Tigers confirmed that fullback Jahream Bula is out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Tigers
1. Jahream Bula 2. Luke Laulilii 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Adam Doueihi 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Isaiah Papali’i 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal 18. Latu Fainu 19. Heath Mason 20. Reuben Porter 21. Junior Tupou 22. Tony Sukkar
The Rabbitohs will be without back-rower Michael Chee Kam after he picked up a calf strain against the Storm but Taane Milne is available after copping a $3000 fine on a tripping charge but avoiding suspension.
South Sydney
1. Jye Gray 2. Fletcher Myers 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Jacob Host 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Shaquai Mitchell 18. Dean Hawkins 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Brock Gray 21. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 22. Tyrone Munro
Referee. Belinda Sharpe, Touch Judges, David Munro, Damian Brady, Bunker, Peter Gough
Key Stats and Historical Insights
The Wests Tigers have won just one of their last 11 games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
The Rabbitohs have dominated this matchup, winning eight of their last nine games against the Wests Tigers.
Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula, who has scored five tries in his last six games, is out for the season. No replacement at fullback has been named yet.
This will be the Rabbitohs’ first game at Campbelltown since 1999.
Wests Tigers winger Charlie Staines has a strong record at Campbelltown, with three tries in three games.
Prediction
You have to go with the Rabbits here. Nothing to play for except pride for both sides.
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