Wests Tigers head to Campbelltown for the 4th and likely last time for 2013 when they tackle Manly on Monday Night Football in round 20 of the NRL. The Tigers fresh off a disappointing loss to the Warriors at Leichhardt Oval last round will be looking to atone against the Eagles. This however will be no mean feat. The Eagles form lately has been good with 3 comfortable wins in a row v Titans, Cowboys and Eels. In particular the form of Brett Stewart, the ever reliable Jamie Lyon whilst outside backs Jorge Taufua and David Williams have been beneficiaries of an attack which has clicked in recent weeks.
This spells danger for the Tigers who are still finding their way with a young squad. Whilst Tim Simona has been a revelation this season, other youngsters such James Tedesco, Curtis Sironen, Sauaso Sue and Jack Buchanan continue to come along steady. This week poses a real test against an experienced and quality football team. The loss too of Aaron Woods will hurt the Tigers, but that could be offset by the late inclusion of Keith Galloway from injury.
For the Tigers to stand any chance on Monday night, Captain Robbie Farah will need to lead the way. Benji Marshall will need to keep things simple and play the percentages. The forward pack will also need to rise together and match their rivals. As much as ever, completion rates will need to be high and the kicking game on song. In truth the Tigers will need to play close to a perfect game to have a chance here.
No doubts that this is a tough fixture for the Tigers, but buoyed by a home crowd. Robbie Farah's 200th and Liam Fulton's 150th game. You can never say never with the Tigers but i'm going with the Sea Eagles by 10.
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