LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Wests Tigers have claimed a thrilling victory in Round 15 of the NRL, defeating the Titans 18-10 at the iconic Leichhardt Oval.
It was a see-sawing affair, with Gold Coast striking first through Jojo Fifita's try off a slick backline move.
But the Tigers hit back with a try from Justin Olam, who pounced on a perfect pass from Aidan Sezer to notch up his fifth try of the season.
Kieran Foran's breakaway run set up Jayden Campbell for another Titans try, putting them ahead 10-6 at halftime.
The Tigers roared back in the second half, with Olam scoring his second try to send the Leichhardt faithful into a frenzy.
Api Koroisau's conversion put the Tigers in front for the first time in the match.
A late try from Fonua Pole, off a clever grubber kick from Koroisau, sealed the deal for the Tigers.
The Leichhardt crowd was sent home happy, celebrating their team's second win at the venue in 2024.
It was a gritty performance from the Tigers, showing true grit and determination to secure the win.
The players dug deep, showing great resilience and fighting spirit to come out on top.
The victory will surely boost their confidence and morale as they push forward in the tough NRL season.