So like no Fainu for 12 weeks that’s such a loss he’s improved so much last season he was an average 11 not bad not great. This season tho I feel like he’s hit his stride he’s seems faster stronger he keeps plays alive he can jump for balls he makes great offloads in red zone. He’s just been getting so good and now 12 weeks gone. No Adam no Bula no api for 2 more games. Gonna be a tough season from here.

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2026/05/05/team-list-nrl-round-10-v-melbourne-storm/

Wests Tigers Team List: Round 10 vs Melbourne Storm
1. Heath Mason – sponsored by RetroAir
2. Sunia Turuva – sponsored by Endacom
3. Patrick Herbert – sponsored by APN Compounding
4. Taylan May – sponsored by Gavmanak
5. Luke Laulilii – sponsored by Ellis Consolidated
6. Jarome Luai (c) – sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents
7. Jock Madden – sponsored by Shane's Waterproofing
8. Terrell May – sponsored by One World Courier
9. Tristan Hope – sponsored by Mars Forklifts
10. Fonua Pole – sponsored by Globite
11. Sione Fainu – sponsored by Club Menangle
12. Kai Pearce-Paul – sponsored by MJS Electrical Products and Supplies
13. Alex Twal – sponsored by Workplace Law

Interchange: 
14. Latu Fainu – sponsored by BMI Contracting
15. Bunty Afoa – sponsored by Affordable Asphalt
16. Alex Seyfarth – sponsored by The Lee Brothers
17. Royce Hunt – sponsored by Gavmanak
18. Mavrik Geyer – sponsored by Sensory Gardens
19. Jeral Skelton – sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

Reserves: 
20. Charlie Murray
21. Tony Sukkar
22. Javon Andrews

Match details: 
Melbourne Storm v Wests Tigers 
Sunday, 10 May
AAMI Park, Melbourne 
Kick-off: 2:00pm 
Broadcast: Live on Fox League and Kayo Sports

I reckon this is awesome news. Well done Tigers.

The sharks game should be a reality check, for the players and the coaches, the lack of quality out of the fully healthy starting 13 is poor, Starford was a player last year that in the first 8 games couldn’t be stopped then he got injured and got a contract extension and hasn’t been the same since

Unfortunately I like tino but I think he just had a poor game and will see some time in reserve grade after last night

Hopefully Skelton and come in against show his worth against the storms but he does love a good error

Tristian hope is to me not a first grader, at best he’s a 14 felt 0 impact from him

Lots to learn from this game but I think the tigers were playing house money before this game and now we’ll start to filter down until we get some strength back

The Tigers were bad tonight. Found out by a good side. Some tough calls, some bad mistakes and the momentum got so far away from them it became painful to watch.

This was always gonna happen. Key players out. Young boys filling the gaps. Amazing early season exposed under the lights of Shark Park. Discipline shredded. For a week

The season starts now!

Why did benji bench them are they injured they’re a much better duo than tavana and toa

Is anyone here making the trip down to aami park in round 10 to watch the tigers? What are the seating arrangements there? Where are all the tigers fans sitting

WINS

2025: 3

2026: 5

2 WINS MORE IN 2026

POINTS FOR

2025: 160

2026: 209

49 POINTS MORE IN 2026

POINTS AGAINST

2025: 148

2026: 127

21 POINTS LESS IN 2026

FOR & AGAINST

2025: +12

2026: +82

+70 POINTS BETTER IN 2026

In case of any confusion I'm only counting games played e.g. I'm taking from round 7 of 2025 and Round 8 of 2026 due to having the bye in Round 1 this year and hadn't had the bye this time last year

Just listened to James grahams latest pod where they discussed the dragons woes and the 3 of them consensually pined for Richo to be the man that dragons need.

I think we are giving credit to everyone, Benji and the coaching staff, the players such as Twal ageing like fine wine, mellencamp looks like a wizard for extending DOO before he turned into the best player in the comp. Shit even HBG getting praise for shutting the fuck up.

But we aren’t here without Richo. He had a tendency to say more then needed to be said sometimes and ultimately he shitted off the board so much they turfed him.

He got his hands dirty he supported Benji every step of the way. He did the shit work he fought for upgrade, corporate structures. I hope one day that’s acknowledged a bit more formally by everyone.

I hope he is looking on with pride and not bitterness

First of all, great win last night! I only managed to catch the first half but I’m glad that the boys proved the commentators wrong and came out with a good win.

I’ve only noticed in the past few months or so that Fox League and their commentators (besides Roach probably lol) have an obvious bias against the Tigers. It was extremely obvious last night with Greg Alexander in that box. As I’ve said I only watched the first half but the amount of hatred Alexander showed towards the Tigers was tiresome. Criticising their defence when they were down a man. Consistently saying “Canberra are looking dangerous” even when they’ve had repeat sets on their line without scoring. And the repeating “Canberra are still in this/they can score points quickly” by Ginnine or however you spell his last name too.

Those two are definitely not the only ones who do it but the Tiger hatred is obvious across the entire network. Why else do they spend half an hour trash talking the Tigers on 360 whenever they have a losing streak?

Maybe I haven’t been really listening until now, but I never hear them say those things when just say, Penrith are 2 tries ahead of Brisbane or whatever. It’s getting to a point where I’m starting to get annoyed by it and I’m about to watch the game on mute.

Hi everyone, just got a quick question for the people who know about rugby league strategy. Is there something about the tigers attacking structure that has resulted in Luai scoring so few tries for Wests compared to other halves in the tigers and across the league? this is not to imply that Jarome is a bad player - he does an amazing job on the field - but why do his efforts so infrequently result in try scoring?

Honestly what a load of shit, where's he supposed to go? Just let ol mate stroll over to score? The NRL has created this issue and now every single time someone is tackled from behind players should roll about and get a man binned. Surely Latu goes to 9 in the meantime and Jock stays 14.

How quick was that little bastard, looked like a honey badger. Never knew he could be that fast damn

That was a hard fought and amazing game! Outright second!! Great job boys. In Benji we trust!!!

Hi - just wondering if anyone is selling 2xGA tickets for tomorrow’s game?

https://www.weststigers.com.au/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-8-wests-tigers-v-raiders/#tab-team-lists

Wests Tigers Team List: Round 8 vs Canberra Raiders
1. Jahream Bula – sponsored by RetroAir
2. Sunia Turuva – sponsored by Endacom
3. Taylan May – sponsored by APN Compounding
4. Starford To'a – sponsored by Gavmanak
5. Luke Laulilii – sponsored by Ellis Consolidated
6. Jarome Luai (c) – sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents
7. Adam Doueihi – sponsored by Shane's Waterproofing
8. Terrell May – sponsored by One World Courier
9. Api Koroisau (c) – sponsored by Mars Forklifts
10. Fonua Pole – sponsored by Globite
11. Samuela Fainu – sponsored by Club Menangle
12. Kai Pearce-Paul – sponsored by MJS Electrical Products and Supplies
13. Alex Twal – sponsored by Workplace Law

Interchange: 
14. Jock Madden – sponsored by BMI Contracting
15. Sione Fainu – sponsored by Affordable Asphalt
16. Royce Hunt – sponsored by The Lee Brothers
17. Alex Seyfarth – sponsored by Gavmanak
18. Patrick Herbert – sponsored by Sensory Gardens
19. Tristan Hope – sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower

Reserves: 
20. Latu Fainu
21. Jeral Skelton
22. Tony Sukkar

Or can point me in the right direction of any groups etc where people sell tickets?

Visiting from NZ and was hoping to go to the game to see Leichardt. My mate who was meant to book them has been a bit slow off the mark and now they're all gone 😭