Last night www.weststigers.com.au gave us the latest instalment of our 2014 squad, with the focus being on halves and hookers this time. 7 players have been named to fill the 2 positions:
Braith Anasta
Blake Austin
Luke Brooks
Robbie Farah
Joel Luani
Tim Moltzen
Mitchell Moses
OFFICIAL ARTICLE - http://www.weststigers.com.au/news-display/Wests-Tigers-2014-squad--Hookers--Halves/85372
Coach Mick Potter is leaning heavily on the experience that Braith Anasta and Robbie Farah bring on the field. Their experience and leadership will be vital. Particularly with the squad appearing as in experienced as last years squad. Luke Brooks is one that many will be expecting big things of, especially on the back of a stellar debut versus the Dragons in 2013. Whether this is fair, probably not, but this is how it will be. Joel Luani serves as our back up hooker option and will provide some assurance for when Robbie Farah is not there.
For Mitchell Moses, a lot will depend on how he goes physically with his pre season. 2013 had some class moments for Mitch in the 20's competition but a run of injuries is a cause for concern. Getting him stronger appears the first goal, first grade football will come down the road. Blake Austin joins from Penrith and looks set to challenge for the 5/8 position and serve as back up should Anasta be missing.
Last but not least there's Tim Moltzen. His first goal will simply be to get minutes in his legs coming back from an ACL injury. I'd expect him to play heavily in the Auckland Nines competition to get those minutes up. Long term, coach Potter has earmarked him for that utility role which suggests he'll start the season as back up.
Expected Combinations - NRL NSW Cup Holden Cup
6. Braith Anasta 6. Blake Austin 6. Mitchell Moses
7. Luke Brooks 7. Tim Moltzen
9. Robbie Farah 9. Joel Luani
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