Meet the Wests Tigers Coaching Staff

hoppa

New coach new ideas i think this year we will have players playing in their rightful positions .I wish the team all the best for 2013.February 14 2013 4:00 PM

Fino

Will be very interesting to see how the boys go under Mick Potter this year after so many years with Sheensy in charge. Great to see Benji back at 5/8 where he can play his natural game. One thing that I found frustrating in recent years was watching one of our bench players (usually a back) sit on his backside for 70 mins while some forwards are playing 80 mins straight and then get a run with 5-10 to play. The loss of Ellis, Heighno and Ryan could have an impact but I am hoping Tedesco comes back ok, Anasta helps with his experience, ball play and kicking game. Big year for Blair to stand up and show em the player he is. We still look pretty potent all over the park. Go the Tigers !!!! Anything other than a finals berth with the players we have would be dissapointing. Hoping injuries to our big boys, namely woodsy and big red are not too serious this year.February 14 2013 3:11 PM

LilacsMate

The 3 key elements of a great club are, the coach, the players and the supporters, with each playing a vital role. The Tigers have under gone major changes for this year, with the coach and management looking at the future by rebuilding and bringing up new and hungry talent with a mix of leadership and experience. 2013 will be a year of learning, as you can't expect overnight miracles, anything good that comes from the boys this year will be great, beyond that it will be fantastic. The members and fans will play an important role, as this team will need our support as it will be tough going for them this year, I am in reality looking forward to 2014 after everyone has settled in. If the injuries are kept under control the boys will do the rest. To this Tiger team, enjoy this year, give 110%, and stay safe.February 14 2013 8:32 AM

Ziggy

I have a lot of faith in the coaching positions ,Mick Potter must be given a chance to sort out the NRL side and stablize key positions ,this is where Tigers faultered badly last year...it proved you can't just switch eg...second rower Fulton to five eighth...centre Lawrence to five eighth ...when we had the best five eighth playing at half...bring in Miller and let him settle in a position he plays all the time.I think Mick Potter is on the right track ,but lets not demand a top 4 or 8 finish in his first year any improvement on last year would be appreciated..good luck Mick and the Tigers....February 13 2013 3:01 PM

tutty

This will be a real challenge for Mick and his staff this year, including others assisting the coaches. But what will constitute a successful season for a 1st year coach in the NRL? A top 8 finish? Maybe but to me anything better than 26 points this year will be an improvement. In other words winning more than 50 percent of games played. I think that leaves some room for error in what is a time of change at the club. Anything less than that will disappointing and prompt a lot of questions.February 13 2013 12:38 PM