Neds Match Preview: Round 7
Wests Tigers showed what they’re capable of during last week’s thrilling clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and although they couldn’t leave Stadium Australia with two competition points, Coach Michael Maguire would have liked what he saw from his men.
They now have a chance to build on last week’s performance when they face the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Round 7 clash will be just the second time Wests Tigers have featured on Anzac Day — the only other time being in 2004, also against the Sea Eagles.
Maguire’s men will be looking for their second win of the season when they head to Bankwest Stadium for the first time in 2021 — a venue they’ll be aiming to improve at with just three wins from eight visits.
Wests Tigers rookie Jake Simpkin will line-up for his second NRL match after the hooker made 58 tackles in his debut appearance against the Rabbitohs.
Five-eighth Adam Doueihi was also impressive in the match at Stadium Australia and will continue to build his combination with halfback Luke Brooks.
For the Sea Eagles, they’re aiming for three-consecutive wins following their 36-0 triumph over the Gold Coast Titans last Saturday, in which fullback Tom Trbojevic produced a spectacular performance in his return from injury.
Wests Tigers know they’ll have to contain the NSW State of Origin representative on Sunday afternoon to limit the Sea Eagles’ point-scoring.
LATEST TEAM NEWS
Wests Tigers: No changes expected to the squad named in the week. Michael Chee Kam comes into the centres in place of the injured Asu Kepaoa, while Alex Seyfarth earns his first game of the year — joining the bench for Thomas Mikaele.
Sea Eagles: Des Hasler has named the same 17 players who took care of the Titans in convincing fashion in Mudgee, with no late changes expected.
Match: Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles
Round 7 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 James RobertsCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Michael Chee KamCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tommy TalauWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam DoueihiFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke BrooksHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James TamouProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake SimpkinHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Joe Ofahengaue2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Josh Schuster
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex TwalLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Moses MbyeInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Luke GarnerInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex SeyfarthInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Cade Cust
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Zane MusgroveInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley
Reserves
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jacob LiddleReserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Tevita Funa
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
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MATCH DETAILS
Date — Sunday, 25th April, 2021
Time — 1:45pm AEST
Venue — Bankwest Stadium
TV, RADIO AND LIVE STREAM INFORMATION
TV — FOX League (Ch.502)
Radio — AM 702 ABC Grandstand
Live Stream — KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.), Sky Sport 4 (NZ only)
LATEST NEDS ODDS
Head-to-Head — Wests Tigers ($2.65), Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles ($1.48)
Line — Wests Tigers +6 ($1.90), Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles -6 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 1:00pm, Tuesday, 20th April. 18+ only, Gamble responsibly.
HISTORY
Head-to-Head — Played 30, Wests Tigers 14, Manly-Warringah 16
At Bankwest Stadium — First meeting at the venue
Last Time They Met —Wests Tigers 34 def. Manly-Warringah 32 (Rd.17, 2020)
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee — Adam Gee
Touch Judges — Phil Henderson and Wyatt Raymond
Bunker Review Official — Alan Shortall
