Match Preview: Round 22 vs Cronulla Sharks
Wests Tigers have embarked on a road trip up the New England Highway as they prepare to face off against the Cronulla Sharks in Tamworth.
Saturday’s match will be the first game played at Scully Park in over three years, and the joint-venture will be eager to put in a strong performance for the home crowd.
Match: Wests Tigers v Sharks
Round 22 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
16th Position
away Team
Sharks
3rd Position
Venue: Scully Park, Tamworth
In team news, Ken Maumalo has been ruled out of the clash with a knee injury sustained against Newcastle.
He will be replaced on the wing by Starford To’a, with James Roberts returning to the side in the centres.
Brett Kimmorley has elected to shuffle his forward pack with Zane Musgrove returning to the starting line-up at prop.
Joe Ofahengaue is set to revert to lock and Fonua Pole will move onto the interchange bench alongside impressive debutant Tom Freebairn.
The Sharks will be without Matt Moylan on Saturday evening but welcome back Dale Finucane from suspension after the veteran served a three-game ban.
Match: Wests Tigers v Sharks
Round 22 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Sharks is number 1 Kade Dykes
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Brent NadenWinger for Sharks is number 2 Lachlan Miller
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 James RobertsCentre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu KepaoaCentre for Sharks is number 22 Matt Ikuvalu
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Starford To'aWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam DoueihiFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock MaddenHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James TamouProp for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Fa'amanu BrownHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Zane MusgroveProp for Sharks is number 19 Royce Hunt
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 18 Luke Garner2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe OfahengaueLock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Fonua PoleInterchange for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Austin DiasInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Teig Wilton
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tom FreebairnInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Cameron McInnes
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tyrone PeacheyInterchange for Sharks is number 21 Jesse Colquhoun
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Jake SimpkinReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Kayal Iro
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, 2GB
Live Stream - KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Wests Tigers ($4.60) v Cronulla Sharks ($1.20)
Line - Wests Tigers +13.5 ($1.90) v Cronulla Sharks +13.5 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 11:00am, Wednesday, 10th August. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 34, Wests Tigers 18, Cronulla Sharks 15, Drawn 1
At Scully Park - First Meeting
Last Time They Met - Cronulla Sharks 30 def. Wests Tigers 4 (Round 5, 2022)
