Wests Tigers re-sign Alex Seyfarth

Wests Tigers are pleased to announce that local junior Alex Seyfarth has signed a new playing contract with the club.

The two-year deal will see Seyfarth remain in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.

A local junior of the club through Dundas Shamrocks, Seyfarth has progressed through the ranks at Wests Tigers; named the club’s Jersey Flegg Player of the Year in 2018 before stepping up to the reserve-grade competition the following year.

The physical forward would make his first-grade debut in Round 3 of the 2020 season — going on to feature in four games in his rookie year — before playing 11 games in 2021, including by his first NRL try against the Dragons in Round 12.

The 22-year-old said he was delighted to re-sign with Wests Tigers.

“I’m really happy to be able to stay on with the club for another couple of years,” Seyfarth said.

“I grew up always wanting to play for Wests Tigers and it’s dream come true to continue my playing future here. I’m really enjoying what we’re building at the club and I’m keen to play my part in bringing success to our Members and fans moving forward.” 

Wests Tigers Coach Michael Maguire said he was pleased to see Seyfarth continue his rugby league career with Wests Tigers.

“I’m really pleased to see Alex extend his playing future with Wests Tigers,” Maguire said.

Alex loves the Wests Tigers jersey and shows a fierce passion and pride for Wests Tigers every time he takes the field.

Coach Michael Maguire

"He is an example for all our local juniors of the pathways we want to continue here, and I look forward to watching him take the next steps of his rugby league career at this club.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe congratulated Alex on his new contract with the club.

“On behalf of all at the club, I’d like to say how we pleased we are to see Alex commit to the club for a further two seasons with Wests Tigers,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, respectful and polite off the field and a fierce competitor on it. and continually demonstrates the characteristics we want this club to be known by.

“As a proud local junior, Alex is passionate about delivering success to Wests Tigers and we’re looking forward to watching him continue to develop in the coming years.”