Wests Tigers' spine shows promise for NRL success

Wests Tigers will play their second game together as a team on Saturday. Their key players are Jarome Luai, Api Koroisau, Lachie Galvin, and Jahream Bula. Shane Richardson, a club official, claimed last November that they have "the best spine in the game." When the Tigers played together for the first time last Sunday, there were signs that Richardson might be right. However, other teams, like Melbourne, have strong contenders too. Melbourne's players performed exceptionally well in a recent match against Penrith. The Tigers’ players worked well together, helping to score a couple of tries during their last game. Coach Benji Marshall downplayed Richardson's comment, saying his team is still growing and has more work ahead. He acknowledged that teamwork takes time and good forwards, which his team has, can help. They have also discussed the impact of Koroisau's skills on the game. His role allows the halfbacks to focus better without worrying about controlling play upfront. Marshall noted that it took time for him to build chemistry with his past teammates, which is important for success. Luai, who has experience playing with stars like Nathan Cleary, believes he and Galvin can develop a strong partnership. Both bring different skills to the field, and Luai feels confident in guiding the younger Galvin. Legend Billy Slater, a former player, praised the Tigers' spine and sees great potential in them. He believes they could quickly develop into one of the top teams. The Tigers will face the winless Dolphins next. The match is expected to showcase their growing teamwork in the NRL.