Australian NRL Week Four - Team of the Week Wests Tigers
If you're asking whether the Wests Tigers were the best team in Round 4 of the NRL, the grounded answer is yes — they were one of the standout teams of the round, and there’s a strong argument they were the best based on performance quality and context.
Here’s why.
🐯 Wests Tigers as Best Team of Round 4
⭐ 1. Biggest upset + dominant margin
The Tigers beat the New Zealand Warriors 32–14, away in Auckland — an 18‑point win.
This was a major upset, as the Warriors were sitting high on the ladder and were strong favourites.
Shop Tigers at Farrell Sports
⭐ 2. One of the strongest all‑round performances
Their attack clicked, their defence held firm, and they controlled the match from early on.
The Tigers’ spine (Madden, Doueihi, Koroisau, Bula) delivered their best collective performance of the season.
Wests Tigers at Farrell Sports
⭐ 3. Only the Panthers had a bigger margin
The Panthers beat the Eels 48–20, a 28‑point margin.
But that was expected — the Tigers’ win was far more significant because of the opponent and venue.
⭐ 4. Ladder impact
After Round 4, the Tigers sat 3rd on the ladder, reflecting how strong their early-season form has been
🏉 Comparison With Other Round 4 Standouts
| Team | Result | Margin | Context | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wests Tigers | 32–14 vs Warriors | +18 | Huge away upset | Best contextual win |
| Panthers | 48–20 vs Eels | +28 | Expected dominance | Most points scored |
| Roosters | 33–16 vs Sea Eagles | +17 | Strong but expected | Very good, not an upset |
The Tigers’ win stands out because it combined margin, quality of opposition, and difficulty of venue.
🐯 Final Verdict
Yes, — the Wests Tigers have a very strong claim to being the best team of Round 4.
Their win was the most impressive in terms of context and impact, even if the Panthers had a slightly bigger margin.