The Wests Tigers squad is refreshed and ready for a Round 13 clash against the Cowboys in Townsville, with several players addressing the media this week ahead of Saturday's showdown.
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YouTube: Terrell May – Player Media
Terrell May fronted cameras on Wednesday, reflecting on the team’s break over the bye and how the squad has come back focused and energised.
The in-form forward said the team is embracing the challenge of building consistency and is determined to reestablish the momentum built by the squad earlier in the season.
"I don't look into the ladder too much but I know the win's gonna be very important, just for the team and for our confidence," said May.
"We're going up in high hopes and hopefully we can come down with the dub."
"It's good to see Heath come in and he'll do a good job for us."
YouTube: Adam Doueihi – Player Media
Centre Adam Doueihi also spoke to the media this week, discussing his call-up to the NSW Blues Origin camp.
The senior outside back enjoyed the experience in the representative environment.
"It was just good to be there," said Doueihi.
"Seeing how it all runs, sitting in on the meetings and listening to the greatest minds in the game speak and taking it all in.
"It was a good experience for me."
YouTube: Heath Mason – Player Media
Rounding out the media appearances was Heath Mason, who will wear the No.6 jersey this weekend for what will be his first NRL start in the halves.
Mason, who came through the club’s junior Pathways system, expressed his excitement at the opportunity and praised the guidance of senior figures like Benji Marshall and Jarome Luai.
"I grew up playing in the halves my whole life," said Mason.
"I've only played fullback for the last three years, so I'm ready to go out there and enjoy it.
"Benji's giving me a simple role and I'm just excited to get out there and put 110% out there for the boys."
Wests Tigers take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Saturday evening.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert DerbyWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Zac LaybuttCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam Doueihi
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami VaileaCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Jaxson PauloWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jaxon PurdueFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Heath Mason
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom DeardenHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jarome Luai
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLeanProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Sam McIntyreProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Royce Hunt
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben CotterLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison EdwardsInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Brent Naden
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Kai O'DonnellInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Jack Bird
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin NeameInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sione Fainu
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen HessInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tony Sukkar
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jake CliffordReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tristan Hope
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Thomas DuffyReserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Luke Laulilii
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Karl LawtonReserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Charlie Murray
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Thomas MikaeleReserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Kit Laulilii
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Braidon BurnsReserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tallyn Da Silva
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 23 Kaiden Lahrs
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 24 Jamal Shibasaki
Cowboys Ins
- Braidon Burns
- Jamal Shibasaki
- Jaxson Paulo
- Kaiden Lahrs
- Karl Lawton
- Reuben Cotter
- Thomas Duffy
Wests Tigers Ins
- Charlie Murray
- Heath Mason
- Kit Laulilii
- Luke Laulilii
- Tallyn Da Silva
Cowboys Outs
- Murray Taulagi
Wests Tigers Ins
- Lachlan Galvin
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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