Match Preview: Round 25 vs Canberra Raiders
Wests Tigers will be looking to end their season on a positive note when they return to Leichhardt Oval on Sunday to face the Canberra Raiders in the final match of the 2022 regular season.
Match: Wests Tigers v Raiders
Round 25 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
16th Position
away Team
Raiders
8th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
The match may have significant ramifications for the makeup of the top eight as Canberra will need a victory to secure a finals berth if Brisbane defeat the Dragons on Saturday
Brett Kimmorley’s men will be aiming to exact revenge on the Raiders after they cruelled Wests Tigers hopes in a similar fashion at Leichhardt Oval in the final round of the 2016 season.
The hosts’ chances will be bolstered by the inclusion of Ken Maumalo and Luke Garner, while James Tamou will return from suspension for what could be the final match of his glittering NRL career.
Wests Tigers and the Canberra Raiders have not played against each other in 18 months and have not faced off at Leichhardt Oval since 2016.
Match: Wests Tigers v Raiders
Round 25 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Raiders is number 1 Xavier Savage
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Brent NadenWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'aCentre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Luke GarnerCentre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken MaumaloWinger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam DoueihiFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 20 Matt Frawley
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock MaddenHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James TamouProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake SimpkinHooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Joe OfahengaueProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Tom Freebairn2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fa'amanu BrownLock for Raiders is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Fonua PoleInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Zane MusgroveInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tyrone PeacheyInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Austin DiasInterchange for Raiders is number 18 Albert Hopoate
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Fetalaiga PaugaReplacement for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - Channel 9, FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, Triple M
Live Stream - KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Wests Tigers ($3.80) v Canberra Raiders ($1.27)
Line - Wests Tigers +12.5 ($1.90) v Canberra Raiders -12.5 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 11:00am, Wednesday, 31th August. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 39, Wests Tigers 19, Canberra Raiders 20
At Leichhardt Oval - Played 5, Wests Tigers 2, Canberra Raiders 3
Last Time They Met - Canberra Raiders 30 def. Wests Tigers 12 (Round 1, 2021)
