Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi, who is injured, has bestowed the highest compliments on rookie coach Benji Marshall as the struggling team attempts to recover from consecutive wooden spoon finishes. With Marshall taking over toward the end of the season, the Tigers concluded another dismal season in 2023 at the bottom of the standings.
Many disenchanted Tigers fans are hoping that Marshall, the club legend, can turn their fortunes around as he begins his first preseason as head coach. The coach faces a challenging task in trying to revitalize a Tigers team that hasn’t provided much for over ten years.The Tigers finished the season on a new low after being completely humiliated 54–12 by Manly in round 27, even though Benji Marshall took over for the final three games of the season. With just four victories in the end, the Tigers had a -290 for-and-against record.
The Tigers finished the season on a new low after being completely humiliated 54–12 by Manly in round 27, even though Benji Marshall took over for the final three games of the season. With just four victories in the end, the Tigers had a -290 for-and-against record.
The club legend has added Canberra halfback Aiden Sezer, former Melbourne centre Benji Marshall and Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai for the 2025 season in an effort to rejuvenate the team. Marshall has confirmed that Sezer will take Luke Brooks’ spot at halfback. Brooks left the team at the end of the previous season to play for Manly. However, it is still unclear who will play with him in the second half.
Before facing the Raiders to begin their 2024 campaign, the Tigers have a first-round bye. And news that the players are adopting Marshall’s philosophy would excite the fans.
