he Wests Tigers enjoyed a massive victory last night. Skipper Api Koroisau led from the front with a couple of try assists, young gun Lachie Galvin ran the ball well and new recruit Justin Olam was an occupational health and safety hazard for the defence who had no answers for the former Storm star.
The Inner West Council is reportedly keen to stop hosting NRL matches at Leichhardt Oval from 2026 onwards, but 15,990 rabid fans and a scintillating performance from the home side prove this venue still has its place in the game.
Written off after their poor showing in Canberra last week, Benji Marshall’s troops responded in the best way possible to hand the rookie coach his first official win in the NRL as the Wests Tigers stunned the previously unbeaten Sharks 32-6.
The new head coach then headed into the sheds to lead the new team song in what will be a welcome sight for success starved Tigers fans.
The new lyrics pay tribute to the heritage of Western Suburbs and Balmain, the two clubs who merged 25 years ago.
This was a performance the Tigers of 2005 would have been proud of, and nearly 20 years later, it’s one that should get the fans excited going forward with the Marshall plan executed to perfection.
