NRL season 2013: Wests Tigers

Last but not least it's the team that will probably struggle their way through the season.
It may sound harsh but there just isn't much that is special about the Tigers lineup for this season.
This could also work in favour, as they will be the underdogs for much of the year.
The only selection certainties for this season are Benji Marshall in the halves and Robbie Farah at hooker. Two of the best players in the game, they will direct much of the Tigers attack.
Partnering Marshall in the halves will be either Curtis Sironen or Jacob Miller. Sironen proved last year he could mix it in the top grade while Miller has found himself on the outside. Tim Moltzen, who practiced
 his acrobatic ability in a contractual backflip last year, could be a bolter.
The signing of Braith Anasta could see him pair with Marshall in the halves, but it's more than likely he will find a spot in either the second row or lock. Adam Blair and Liam Fulton will have first shot in the first grade backrow, with Ben Murdoch-Masila, Matt Groat, Masada Iosefa and former Rabbitoh Eddy Pettybourne all capable of filling the position.The front-row can be covered by all of the above, but Keith Galloway, Aaron Woods and Matthew Bell are the specialists and should get the first crack.
The backline is a mix of young and old.
Matt Utai and Lote Tuqiri are on the very far end of the age scale, and both could be staring down the barrell of their final seasons in the top grade. Chris Lawrence and Blake Ayshford have gone from strength to strength over the past few years, and both could easily in contention for representative honours if they keep their performances up. Exciting prospect James Tedesco should have the first crack at the fullback jersey ahead of Moltzen after spending most of 2012 on the sideline following a serious knee injury in his debut game. Rookie winger Marika Koroibete had a brilliant taste of NRL late last year and should keep one of the wing jerseys ahead of the elder statesmen. Joel Reddy, Tim Simona and Sean Meaney add depth.

Tigers: 1. James Tedesco 2. Matt Utai 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Chris Lawrence 5. Marika Koroibete 6. Curtis Sironen 7. Benji Marshall 8. Aaron Woods 9. Robbie Farah 10. Keith Galloway 11. Adam Blair 12. Liam Fulton 13. Braith Anasta Interchange 14. Eddy Pettybourne 15. Matthew Bell 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Tim Moltzen

On the fringe: Lote Tuqiri, Joel Reddy, Jacob Miller, Sean Meaney, Tim Simona, Matt Groat, Masada Iosefa, Jason Shirnack, Alan Shirnack