Written by Wests Tigers Forum | 07 February 2010
Posted in First Grade - News & Views

Robbie Farah has been selected to replace Gareth Ellis in the NRL All Stars squad. Ellis withdrew from the team after the birth of his first child earlier this week.

Written by Wests Tigers Forum | 06 February 2010
Posted in Balmain Ryde Eastwood - News & Views

The Sydney Morning Herald has published another about the planned Metro Network (Stage 1) that extends to Rozelle and how it affects the TIGERS redevelopment. The article reads:

THE Keneally government is in a stand-off with the Balmain Tigers Leagues Club over the fate of the controversial proposed metro line to Rozelle. The club's chairman, David Trodden, yesterday tried to force the government to commit to the $5.3 billion project by issuing a statement claiming to have received assurances from the office of the Premier, Kristina Keneally, that the Rozelle extension would proceed.

Written by Wests Tigers Forum | 05 February 2010
Posted in First Grade - News & Views

Wests Tigers posted an interview with Tim Sheens on their website this afternoon in which the head coach revealed the likely makeup of the starting backline for Round 1. Keeping in mind that Taniela Tuiaki and Lote Tuqiri will both be unablilable, Sheens suggested that the starting backline will likely be Moltzen at fullback, Mitch Brown and Beau Ryan on the wings, Lawrence and Ayshford in the centre, Marshall at five-eight and Lui at halfback.
The full interview can be read at the Wests Tigers website or by clicking here.

Written by Wests Tigers Forum | 05 February 2010
Posted in First Grade - News & Views

Wests Tigers second-rower Gareth Ellis has withdrawn from the NRL All Stars team, as reported by Fox Sports:
"Ellis has withdrawn on compassionate grounds to be with his wife after the birth of the English couple’s first child."
A replacement is yet to be named.