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The 2018 Wests Tigers season was the 19th in the Wests Tigers's history. They completed the NRL's 2018 Telstra Premiership season in ninth place and did not qualify for the finals.[1]
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2018 Signings/Transfers
Gains
- Josh Reynolds from
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs - Chris McQueen from
Gold Coast Titans - Ben Matulino from
New Zealand Warriors - Taane Milne from
St. George Illawarra Dragons - Russell Packer from Illawarra Dragons
- Tyson Gamble from
Redcliffe Dolphins - Mahe Fonua from
Hull F.C. - Corey Thompson from
Widnes Vikings - Benji Marshall from
Brisbane Broncos - Pita Godinet from
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles - Robbie Farah from
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Out
- James Tedesco to
Sydney Roosters - Aaron Woods to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Matt Ballin to Retirement
- Ava Seumanufagai to
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks - Ryan Papenhuyzen to
Melbourne Storm - Jack Littlejohn to
Salford Red Devils November 2017 - Kyle Lovett to
Leigh Centurions November 2017 - Jeremy Marshall-King to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs November 2017
- Moses Suli to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs February 2018
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Season summary
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The 2018 Wests Tigers season was the club's 19th year in the National Rugby League (NRL), concluding with a 9th-place finish on the ladder and a balanced record of 12 wins and 12 losses, which saw them narrowly miss qualification for the finals. The season featured significant player movements, including the arrivals of Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer, and several others, while key departures included James Tedesco to the Sydney Roosters and Aaron Woods to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Notable milestones during the season included Chris Lawrence becoming the club's all-time leading try scorer with 77 tries and Benji Marshall making a celebrated return to the team after playing with the St. George Illawarra Dragons and Brisbane Broncos. Despite some strong individual and team performances, the Tigers were unable to secure a spot in the finals series.[4][5]
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Milestones
- Round 1 (vs. Sydney Roosters): Corey Thompson (209), Russell Packer (210), Pita Godinet (211), Ben Matulino (212) and Robbie Rochow (213) make their Wests Tigers debut.
- Round 1 (vs. Sydney Roosters): Benji Marshall makes his return to the club after playing with St. George Illawarra Dragons and Brisbane Broncos.
- Round 5 (vs. Melbourne Storm): Chris Lawrence becomes all-time leading Wests Tigers try scorer (77).
- Round 6 (vs. Manly): Josh Reynolds (214) makes his Wests Tigers debut.
- Round 7 (vs. Newcastle Knights): Kevin Naiqama 100th plays his NRL first grade game (including matches with Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers).
- Round 8 (vs. Parramatta Eels): Mahe Fonua (215) makes his Wests Tigers debut.
- Round 11 (vs. Penrith Panthers): Chris McQueen (216) makes his Wests Tigers debut.
- Round 13 (vs. Sydney Roosters): Elijah Taylor plays in his 150th NRL first grade game.
- Round 15 (vs. Canberra Raiders): Tyson Gamble (216) makes his NRL debut.
- Round 11 (vs. Canberra Raiders): Josh Aloiai played his 50th game for the Wests Tigers.
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2018 Wests Tigers Squad:[6]
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