Round 24: NRL Media Wrap

Several Wests Tigers players discussed the importance of the inaugural Gadhu Gathering ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Manly at Allianz Stadium.

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YouTube: Api Koroisau – Player Media

“It’s massive… pretty much the ones with all the energy are Indigenous in our team, so it’s always good to get this round out and really represent what they do.”

Reflecting on the recent rain-soaked win over the Dogs:

“It was just a good, fun game... it was like going back to being a kid again.”

When asked about closing the season strongly:

“We just want to build on Round 22 and really take that into what we can this week against them.”

YouTube: Jeral Skelton – Player Media

Discussing his bye week downtime:

“It was good to just get a little rest after all those games… reset and go again.”

Sizing up the Sea Eagles ahead of Sunday:

“I still expect that they’re gonna bring their best game against us… I still respect their team.”

YouTube: Sunia Turuva – Player Media

On the value of the bye week for focus and wellbeing:

“It was good. Just get the mind, get the body right and reconnect with family and friends is always good.”

Addressing the possibly challenging conditions:

“To be honest, it could be anything. I don't think anything could be more crazy than what Parramatta was last week.

YouTube: Heath Mason – Player Media

Explaining what the Gadhu Gathering means to him and his family:

“It obviously means a lot to the culture and my family in particular… pretty cool… a good cultural crowd.”

On the team’s recognition of Indigenous Round and Gadhu Gathering:

“All the boys that aren't Indigenous… they really got behind us and showed the importance of what it means… that was pretty cool.”

Highlighting the jersey as a symbol of connection:

“A group of kids… put their dreams and what they want in life into it… play in pride and give it back to them.”