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Wests Tigers
16
Match Complete
Roosters
24
| 55 |  | L. Mitchell | ||
| 54 |  | L. Mitchell | ||
| 52 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 51 | | V. Radley | ||
| E. Marsters | | 45 | ||
| P. Momirovski | | 42 | ||
| 18 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 17 | | D. Tupou | ||
| E. Marsters |  | 12 | ||
| E. Marsters | | 9 | ||
| R. Matterson | | 8 | ||
| 4 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 3 | | N. Butcher |
| 3 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The only Friday Night game of round 16 will see the 10th-placed Wests Tigers host the Sydney Roosters in thir place at Bankwest Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:55pm (AEST).
The Tigers are coming off an important win against the Rabbitohs last week courtesy of a late solo try by bench star Michael Chee-Kam.
With victories against higher-ranked opposition very important at this stage of the season, the Tigers will look to keep their momentum going with a victory over the Origin-ravaged premiership favourites.
The Roosters will be without some of their best players, including skipper Boyd Cordner and fullback James Tedesco due to NSW Origin commitments. Coach Trent Robinson has also chosen to rest Tongan front-rower Siosiua Taukeiaho.
However, it’s not all bad news for the Tri Colours, who welcome back five-eighth Luke Keary from a 6-week layoff due to a concussion, while Jared Waerea-Hargreaves also returns after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Ryan Hall comes back into the side too for Matt Ikavalu who has been moved to the bench, while New Zealand international Joseph Manu will shift to fullback to cover for Tedesco.
The Tigers, in contrast, are missing just one player due to Origin – captain Moses Mbye. His absence will be covered by Paul Momirovski who will get just his third start for the year.
Prediction
The Roosters will rightly go into this one as favourites. Whilst they are without some star power, they have been by and large getting the job done at less than full strength all season. The fact that they have big ins to counter the outs is a huge boost to their cause.
However, the Tigers will be far from easy beats in this game. Their position on the ladder gives them plenty to play for, and they have the big-match experience in Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah to not be overawed by the occasion.
I like the Tigers in a tight one. Coach Michael McGuire will have them up for this – it’s a huge opportunity to get 2 competition points against depleted opposition.
Tigers by 2.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:55pm (AEST).
Where: Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
When: 7:55pm
TV: Channel 9, Fox League
Streaming: NRL Digital Pass, 9 Now, Kayo Sports
Wests Tigers
1. Corey Thompson 2. Robert Jennings 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Esan Marsters 5. David Nofoaluma 6. Benji Marshall 7. Luke Brooks 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Robbie Farah 10. Alex Twal 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Chris Lawrence 13. Matt Eisenhuth
Interchange: 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Elijah Taylor 17. Michael Chee-Kam 18. Russell Packer 19. Chris McQueen 20. Josh Reynolds 21. Oliver Clark
Sydney Roosters:
1. Joseph Manu 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Brett Morris 5. Ryan Hall 6. Luke Keary 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Victor Radley 10. Zane Tetevano 11. Nat Butcher 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Isaac Liu
Interchange: 14. Angus Crichton 15. Poasa Faamausili 16. Sitili Tupouniua 18. Matt Ikuvalu 19. Daniel Fifita 20. Lachlan Lam 21. Sam Verrills 22. Drew Hutchison
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