THURSDAY AUGUST 22nd 2024 LEICHARDT OVAL, SYDNEY
Wests Tigers’ Hopes Hang in the Balance After Rabbitohs Win
Wests Tigers’ victory over the Rabbitohs keeps their hopes alive for avoiding a third consecutive wooden spoon, but they now face a formidable Sea Eagles team on Thursday.
Young Guns Galvin and Mason Lead the Charge
Guided by the impressive performances of teenagers Lachlan Galvin and Heath Mason, the Tigers held off a late surge from South Sydney to move within two points of Parramatta on the ladder.
Tupou Returns as Doueihi Rests
Junior Tupou returns to the top grade for the first time since a foot injury sidelined him in Round 7, with Adam Doueihi rested to manage his workload. Latu Fainu joins the bench, replacing Tallyn de Silva, who moves to the reserves.
A Crucial Clash with Manly on the Horizon
If Benji Marshall’s side can pull off an upset this weekend, they’ll gain two points from a Round 26 bye before potentially facing the Eels in a final-round clash that could determine who avoids the wooden spoon.
Tigers.
1. Heath Mason 2. Solomon Alaimalo 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Junior Tupou, 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. Latu Fainu, 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal 18. Tim Johannssen 19. Tallyn Da Silva , 20. Reuben Porter 21. Josh Feledy 22. Tony Sukkar
Sea Eagles Eye Finals with Momentum
The Sea Eagles are fresh off a solid victory over the Warriors, maintaining their sixth-place standing with upcoming games against the Wests Tigers, Bulldogs, and Sharks.
Manly Prepares for Finals with Key Matchups
The two crucial clashes against the fifth-placed Bulldogs and fourth-placed Sharks provide Manly with the ideal preparation for their first finals appearance since 2021.
Manly
1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate, 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai, 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Karl Lawton 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong, 15. Ben Trbojevic 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown 18. Corey Waddell 19. Toafofoa Sipley , 20. Jamie Humphreys 21. Clayton Faulalo 22. Matthew Lodge
Referee. Peter Gough, Touch Judges, Belinda Sharpe, Matt Noyen, Bunker. Ashley Klein.
Key Stats and Facts
Wests Tigers have won their last four encounters against the Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval.
The Sea Eagles have claimed victory in their last six meetings with the Wests Tigers.
Wests Tigers hooker Aoi Koroisau has crossed the try line five times in seven appearances at Leichhardt Oval.
Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans has scored 11 tries in his last 11 games against the Tigers.
Wests Tigers have lost their last nine matches against teams currently in the top eight.
Prediction.
You would expect Manly to be to good at Leichardt, the grave yard for a lot of teams, but with the finals in sight I think Manly will be to much for the Tigers.
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