NRL: Fox League have gone behind the scenes to bring you some incredible footage of the Wests Tigers season, catch the first episode of Tales from Tigertown on Fox League Monday July 19.
Tigers captain James Tamou has vowed not to be distracted by the club’s trade rumours.
Wests Tigers captain James Tamou has brushed off trade rumours as his side looks to make a late-season push for the finals.
The Tigers were in the running to recruit Brisbane Broncos star Tevita Pangai Junior but were dealt a major blow when it was confirmed he had instead decided to sign with the Canterbury Bulldogs on a three-year deal worth more than $2 million.
“He’s a bit of a game-changer Tevita Pangai Jnr and it’s unfortunate that these things happen and that if he does go to another club.
Brisbane Broncos forward Tevita Pangai Jnr has decided to sign with the Canterbury Bulldogs instead of the Tigers.
“The way the Tigers are in the media a lot, it just shows people in the public like to keep an eye on the Tigers, that’s all,” Tamou said,.
“I think it’s really come down to that point of nearly ‘do or die’ every game,” Tamou said.
It’s a very special club and I’m really looking forward to this next part of the year and next year.”
The Tigers’ turbulent season has been captured in a four-part documentary series called Wild Wests: Tales from Tiger Town, which is available to watch on Fox Sports and Kayo
“Kayo and Fox Sports did a remarkable job,” Tamou said
“For them to get that close and personal on things, I think it’s a great way and a great concept for the fans to have a look at what goes on behind the scenes.”
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