The round 20 clash versus Manly stands potentially as the clash that realistically ends the Wests Tigers finals hopes in 2013. Whilst the Tigers can certainly mathematically still get there. A tough run of fixtures ensures it'll be a real battle to do so. The tough games begin with Monday night's home game with Manly. The Sea Eagles have been impressive in recent weeks. Brett Stewart looks to have found some real form While Jorge Tafua, Jamie Lyon and David Williams have plenty of confidence right now. It's going to a real battle for our boys.
Two important milestones are set to be notched on Monday night. Captain Robbie Farah will play his 200th game for the club. Few would argue that Farah already rates as one of the club's greats and the side will be fired up to deliver their inspirational skipper the win he deserves. Highly valued back rower Liam Fulton also plays his 150th game for the club.
Wests Tigers have mixed news regarding team selections this week. The bad news is that Aaron Woods could well be missing with the results of scans on an injured knee set to determine his fate. On the plus side though, prop Keith Galloway confirmed late last week that he should be right to return from a pectoral injury suffered in the early rounds of this season. Other than this, the Tigers expect to name a similar side to the one that was beaten by the Warriors last week.
Much focus from the media is likely to again centre on the mercurial Benji Marshall, who plays his final game out at Campbelltown Stadium. I think many expected a more polished Marshall performance versus the Warriors. Sadly though it was another game where he tried his heart out but the execution was lacking once more. It's become a case of hoping for better next time around. Like Marshall, the entire side will need to dramatically improve if they're to stand a chance against a far superior and experienced Manly side.
Stay tuned tomorrow for team selection analysis
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