2015 Wests Tigers season
The 2015 West Tigers season was the sixteenth season in the club's history. Coached by Jason Taylor and captained by Robbie Farah, they completed the NRL's 2015 Telstra Premiership in second last position.
2015 Wests Tigers season | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
NRL Rank | 15th | |||
2015 record | Wins: 8; Draws: 0; Losses: 16 | |||
Points scored | For: 487; Against: 562 | |||
Team information | ||||
CEO | Grant Meyer (until June)[1] Phil Moss (June - September) Justin Pascoe (current)[2] | |||
Coach | Jason Taylor | |||
Captain | ||||
Avg. Attend. | 11,709 | |||
High. Attend. | 20,121 (vs. Canterbury in round 4) | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | Pat Richards and James Tedesco (17) | |||
Goals | Pat Richards (64) and 1 FG | |||
Points | Pat Richards (197) | |||
|
Squad movement
Gains
Player | Signed from | Until end of | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Naiqama | Penrith Panthers | 2016 | [3] |
Matthew Lodge | Melbourne Storm | 2017 | [4] |
John Sila | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | ? | [5] |
Brenden Santi | Parramatta Eels | 2015 | [6] |
Josh Drinkwater | London Broncos | 2016 | [7] |
Losses
Player | Signed to | Until end of | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Blair | Brisbane Broncos | 2017 | [8] |
Blake Austin | Canberra Raiders | 2017 | [9] |
Braith Anasta | Retired | - | [10] |
Liam Fulton | Retired | - | [11] |
Marika Koroibete | Melbourne Storm | 2018 | [12] |
Ben Murdoch-Masila | Penrith Panthers | 2015 | [13] |
Cory Paterson | Retired | - | [14] |
Jarred Farlow | Lézignan Sangliers | ? | |
James Gavet | Brisbane Broncos | 2016 | [15] |
Bodene Thompson | New Zealand Warriors | 2017 | [16] |
Jy Hitchcox | Featherstone Rovers | 2016 | [17] |
Re-signings
Player | Until end of | Notes |
---|---|---|
James Tedesco | 2017 | [18] |
Aaron Woods | [19] | |
Curtis Sironen | [20] | |
David Nofoaluma | [21] | |
Ava Seumanufagai | 2015 | [22] |
Sitaleki Akauola | 2016 | [22] |
Manaia Cherrington | [23] | |
Asipeli Fine | 2017 | [24] |
Dallas Graham | [24] | |
Delouise Hoeter | 2016 | [23] |
Ladder
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
24 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 591 | 300 | +291 | 40 |
2 | ![]() |
24 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 574 | 379 | +195 | 38 |
3 | ![]() |
24 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 587 | 454 | +133 | 38 |
4 | ![]() |
24 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 467 | 348 | +119 | 32 |
5 | ![]() |
24 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 522 | 480 | +42 | 32 |
6 | ![]() |
24 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 469 | 476 | −7 | 32 |
7 | ![]() |
24 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 465 | 467 | −2 | 30 |
8 | ![]() |
24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 435 | 408 | +27 | 28 |
9 | ![]() |
24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 458 | 492 | −34 | 26 |
10 | ![]() |
24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 577 | 569 | +8 | 24 |
11 | ![]() |
24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 399 | 477 | −78 | 22 |
12 | ![]() |
24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 448 | 573 | −125 | 22 |
13 | ![]() |
24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 445 | 588 | −143 | 22 |
14 | ![]() |
24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 439 | 636 | −197 | 22 |
15 | ![]() |
24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 487 | 562 | −75 | 20 |
16 | ![]() |
24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 458 | 612 | −154 | 20 |
Fixtures
NRL Auckland Nines
The NRL Auckland Nines is a pre-season rugby league nines competition featuring all 16 NRL clubs. The 2015 competition was played over two days on 31 January and 1 February at Eden Park. The Tigers feature in the Hunua Ranges pool and played the New Zealand Warriors, Gold Coast Titans, Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters
Team |
Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 32 | +18 | 4 |
![]() |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 41 | +17 | 4 |
![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 56 | -8 | 2 |
![]() |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 73 | -27 | 2 |
Date | Time (Local) | Round | Opponent | Score | Tries | Goals |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 31 January | 11:20am | 1 | Canberra Raiders | 16-10[25] | Kyle Lovett (2), Jack Buchanan | Pat Richards (2/3) |
3:15pm | 2 | Gold Coast Titans | 26-0[26] | Asipeli Fine, Manaia Cherrington, Josh Drinkwater, Tim Simona | Pat Richards (2/4) | |
Sunday 1 February | 9:50am | 3 | New Zealand Warriors | 8-22[27] | Chris Lawrence, Manaia Cherrington | |
12:45pm | 4 | Sydney Roosters | 4-22[28] | Kevin Naiqama |
Regular season
Player statistics
Name | App | T | G | FG | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Luke Brooks | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
Jack Buchanan | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Manaia Cherrington | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Josh Drinkwater | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Robbie Farah | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Keith Galloway | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Dene Halatau | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Delouise Hoeter | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chris Lawrence | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Lamar Liolevave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Matthew Lodge | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kyle Lovett | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Nathan Milone | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mitchell Moses | 24 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 22 |
Kevin Naiqama | 24 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
David Nofoaluma | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Pat Richards | 23 | 17 | 64 | 1 | 197 |
Brenden Santi | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ava Seumanufagi | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Tim Simona | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Curtis Sironen | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Sauaso Sue | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Martin Taupau | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
James Tedesco | 24 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
Aaron Woods | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Source = [58]
References
- "Wests Tigers CEO Grant Meyer resigns with immediate effect". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- "Wests Tigers announce new CEO". Weststigers.com.au. Telstra Media. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- "Wests Tigers begin rebuilding with Kevin Naiqama and Chance Peni". Fox Sports Australia. News Corp Australia. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Walsh, Dan; Ryan, Nathan (10 March 2015). "No swap deal for Aidan Sezer and Daly Cherry-Evans: NRL Transfer Centre". Fox Sports Australia. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Proszenko, Adrian (21 June 2014). "Adam Reynolds facing bleak future at South Sydney Rabbitohs". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- "Santi re-joins Wests Tigers". NRL.com. 8 May 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- "Wests Tigers Sign Halfback - Former Manly and St George Illawarra halfback joins the Wests Tigers". Triple M. Southern Cross Austereo. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Garry, Chris (18 July 2015). "Adam Blair is ready to commit his future to the Brisbane Broncos". The Courier-Mail. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Wilson, Chris (14 October 2014). "Blake Austin released from Wests Tigers to join Canberra Raiders on three-year deal". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Carayannis, Michael (16 August 2014). "Wests Tigers veteran Braith Anasta announces retirement, effective immediately". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Walsh, Dan (10 July 2014). "Liam Fulton retires from rugby league". NRL.com. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Ryan, Nathan (26 August 2014). "Captain Robbie Farah the latest member of Wests Tigers' 'shafted squad'". Perth Now. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- "Ben Murdoch-Masila, Taqele Naiyaravoro released by Wests Tigers, join Penrith Panthers, NSW Waratahs". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Lane, Daniel (16 November 2014). "Cory Paterson happy to take a punt on American football in China". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Badel, Peter (13 October 2014). "James Gavet is the enforcer Wayne Bennett hopes will bring some mongrel to the Broncos pack". The Courier-Mail. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- Harvey, Sarah (2 November 2014). "Warriors sign Kiwis forward Bodene Thompson". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax New Zealand. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- "Featherstone swoop for Australian Hitchcox". Pontefract & Castleford Express. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- Encarnacio, Matt (5 June 2014). "Tedesco to re-sign, Potter next". NRL.com. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- "Tigers prop Aaron Woods has re-signed with the Wests Tigers on a three-year contact". Fox Sports Australia. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- Barrett, Chris; Proszenko, Adrian (23 April 2014). "Curtis Sironen re-signs with Wests Tigers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- "Wests Tigers re-sign David Nofoaluma". The Australian. News Corp Australia. 11 April 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- "Seumanufagai and Akauola re-sign with Wests Tigers". Camobelltown MacArthur Advertiser. Fairfax Media. 30 July 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- "Wests Tigers re-sign talented duo". Nine's Wide World of Sportsqq. Nine Network Australia. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- "Wests Tigers re-sign young guns". weststigers.com.au. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- Talintyre, Dan (31 January 2015). "Nines Match Report: Wests Tigers vs. Raiders". Wests Tigers. NRL.com. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- Talintyre, Dan (31 January 2015). "Nines Match Report: Wests Tigers vs. Titans". Wests Tigers. NRL.com. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- "NRL NINES - Highlights v Tigers". New Zealand Warriors. NRL.com. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- Talintyre, Dan (1 February 2015). "Report: Wests Tigers vs. Roosters". Wests Tigers. NRL.com. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- "Pat Richards field goal gives Wests Tigers a dramatic win over Gold Coast". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Webeck, Tom (7 March 2015). "Richards field goal gets Tigers home". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Encarnacion, Matt (16 March 2015). "Tigers' Tedesco burns Dragons early". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Chammas, Michael (23 March 2015). "Wounded Dylan Walker stars in South Sydney Rabbitohs' victory over Wests Tigers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Canterbury Bulldogs beat Wests Tigers 25-24 thanks to Moses Mbye golden point field goal". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Kennedy, Chris (6 April 2015). "Richards magic hands Eels late loss". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Warriors celebrate Manu Vatuvei's 200th in style". Television New Zealand. Government of New Zealand. 11 April 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- MacSmith, James (19 April 2015). "Raiders turn page with record win: Stuart". Nine's Wide World of Sports. Nine Network. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Chammas, Michael (25 April 2015). "Wests Tigers winger Kevin Naiqama sets up try of the season contender in win over Canterbury Bulldogs". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Encarnacion, Matt (24 April 2015). "Naiqama miracle sets up Tigers win". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Kennedy, Chris (8 May 2015). "Roosters trounce Tigers in style". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Encarnacion, Matt (17 May 2015). "Knights snap five-game losing streak". Nine's Wide World of Sports. Nine Network. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "NRL: Knights v West Tigers". AUStadiums. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "North Queensland Cowboys beat Wests Tigers 8-0 at Campbelltown for eighth win of the season". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Brady, Jack (5 June 2015). "Titans withstand late Tigers comeback". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Wests Tigers beat South Sydney Rabbitohs 34-6, with Luke Brooks in inspirational touch". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 13 June 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Riordan, Joey (12 June 2015). "Taupau double tramples Rabbitohs". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Sygall, David (19 June 2015). "Halves rule in Manly Sea Eagles' win over Wests Tigers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Riordan, Joe (28 June 2015). "Panthers upset Tigers at Leichhardt". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Kennedy, Chris (6 July 2015). "Radradra record sinks rudderless Tigers". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Harris, Matt (19 July 2015). "Ladder-leading Broncos trounce Tigers". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Sydney Roosters too good for Wests Tigers in one-sided NRL contest". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 24 July 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Wests Tigers score 34-16 upset victory over Melbourne Storm, but remain on the bottom of the ladder". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Wests Tigers beat Canberra Raiders in Monday night NRL thriller". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Buderus scores first NRL win as a coach". SBS Television. Special Broadcasting Service. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Jackson, Russell (15 August 2015). "Knights tame depleted Tigers". NRL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Carayannis, Michael (22 August 2015). "Scrappy Cronulla Sharks beat Wests Tigers 40-18 after late flurry". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Robbie Farah puts on impressive display as Wests Tigers score 50-16 win over Warriors at Campbelltown". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- Edgerton, Rick (5 September 2015). "Dragons survive thrilling Tigers comeback". LeagueUnlimited. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- "NRL 2015 - Wests Tigers - Players". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.