With the 2018 season drawing nearer, we will begin to look at how each team is shaping up for the season ahead.
Today, we take a look at the Wests Tigers – and what their best 17 looks like.
Wests Tigers 2026 Player Movements
| 2026 Gains |
| Mavrik Geyer (Penrith Panthers, 2026), Jock Madden (Brisbane Broncos, 2027), Kai Pearce-Paul (Newcastle Knights, 2028) |
| 2026 Losses |
| Tallyn Da Silva (Parramatta Eels), Solomona Faataape (Catalans Dragons), Josh Feledy (Manly Sea Eagles), Lachlan Galvin (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Charlie Staines (Catalans Dragons) |
| Re-Signed |
| None |
| Off Contract 2026 |
| Jack Bird, Will Craig, Sione Fainu, Mavrik Geyer, Tristan Hope, Kit Laulilii, Heath Mason, Solomone Saukuru, Jeral Skelton, Tony Sukkar |
2018 Predicted Lineup
- Tuimoala Lolohea
- Kevin Naiqama
- Mahe Fonua
- Taane Milne
- David Nofoaluma
- Josh Reynolds
- Luke Brooks
- Ben Matulino
- Matt McIllwrick
- Russell Packer
- Chris McQueen
- Matthew Eisenhuth
- Elijah Taylor
INTERCHANGE - Benji Marshall
- Alex Twal
- Esan Marsters
- Sauaso Sue
Coach: Ivan Cleary
Reserves: Chris Lawrence, Josh Aloiai, Corey Thompson, Jacob Liddle.
The Big Question: Will the likes of Ben Matulino, Chris McQueen, Benji Marshall and Josh Reynolds be able to reinvent themselves under the tutelage of coach Ivan Cleary – or will the Tigers instead field the best New South Wales cup side of the 2018 NRL season?
Predicted Finish: 10th
