Wests Tigers football boss Shane Richardson has drawn parallels between the club’s decision to part ways with rising hooker Tallyn Da Silva and South Sydney’s controversial call to let premiership-winning halfback Adam Reynolds walk out the door. Speaking on ABC Radio, Richardson described the loss of Da Silva—who recently signed with the Parramatta Eels—as “aContinue reading “Shane Richardson Compares Api Koroisau Re-signing to Adam Reynolds Leaving Rabbitohs”
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Wests Tigers Senior Players Backing Young Gun Hooker Jared Haywood
Wests Tigers stalwart Alex Twal has thrown his support behind promising hooker Jared Haywood, describing the youngster as an “exciting prospect” after Haywood was elevated to a train and trial contract with the NRL squad. Opening the door for the 18 year old to debut this season. Haywood, a former Australian Schoolboys representative, has impressedContinue reading “Wests Tigers Senior Players Backing Young Gun Hooker Jared Haywood “
Leo Epifania Appointed to Wests Tigers Board
Former Western Suburbs Magpies player and longtime GM, Leo Epifania has been appointed to the NRL club’s Board of Directors. Leo Epifania’s association with rugby league spans several decades. As a player, he represented the Western Suburbs Magpies and the Illawarra Steelers in the 1980s, making a total of 24 first-grade appearances. Transitioning into coaching and administrativeContinue reading “Leo Epifania Appointed to Wests Tigers Board”
Benji Marshall “putting all eggs in Api Koroisau’s basket”
In the midst of ongoing speculation about the future of Wests Tigers’ young talent Tallyn Da Silva and veteran star Api Koroisau, head coach Benji Marshall has moved to clear the air, addressing reports of internal disagreements and outlining the club’s direction with clarity and conviction. During today’s press conference, Marshall dismissed suggestions of aContinue reading “Benji Marshall “putting all eggs in Api Koroisau’s basket””
“This is Moses Tedesco All Over Again”: Chammas
The Wests Tigers are once again facing criticism over their handling of young talent, with emerging hooker Tallyn Da Silva now the subject of interest from multiple NRL rivals. On the latest episode of Triple M Rocks Footy NRL: The Journos, reporters Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler revealed that Da Silva is being heavily pursuedContinue reading ““This is Moses Tedesco All Over Again”: Chammas”
“I regret being Wests Tigers Chair”: Lee Hagipentelis
On the show that he sponsors, SEN Breakfast hosted by Andrew Voss, former Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipentelis revealed that he deeply regrets ever taking on the role, describing it as a mistake in hindsight. Reflecting on his time with the Tigers, Hagipentelis didn’t hold back, openly expressing his dissatisfaction with the position. When askedContinue reading ““I regret being Wests Tigers Chair”: Lee Hagipentelis”
Opinion: Is Madge cooling off?
Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire was on the chopping block as the club finished another poor season in 2022, finishing 13th with just eight wins out of 24 games. Across his career, Madge has built a reputation for being a hard taskmaster to the point it got him moved on from the South Sydney RabbitohsContinue reading “Opinion: Is Madge cooling off?”
Opinion: Is there a lack of rugby league talent, or just poor coaching?
I was watching Fox League and their panel of “experts” were discussing why Parramatta don’t have the roster to win the competition (their opinion, not mine). This got me thinking. If Parra don’t have a squad to win the title, what chance do the teams below them have, given Parra currently sit in FOURTH PLACE?Continue reading “Opinion: Is there a lack of rugby league talent, or just poor coaching?”
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