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Wests Tigers Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the merged Wests Tigers ... Balmain Tigers and Western Suburbs Magpies.

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
timence

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,172

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
753

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did the Wests Tigers play their first season in the NRL? Hint

2001

1999

1998

2000

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the result of their first ever match, against the Brisbane Broncos? Hint

Lost 24-12

Won 24-18

Drew 24-24

Lost 24-18

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Question 3 of 10

3. What position did the Wests Tigers finish in 2000 (before the semis)? Hint

8th

10th

12th

14th

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Question 4 of 10

4. Through to the en dof the 2001 season, which of the following is TRUE about the Wests Tigers? Hint

They have never lost to Newcastle in Newcastle

They have never lost to Parramatta at Parramatta Stadium

They have never lost to Auckland in Auckland

They have never lost to a Sydney-based club at Campbelltown Stadium

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Question 5 of 10

5. In round 18, 2000, what was the final score of the match between the Wests Tigers and Penrith, which the Tigers lead by 31-8 at one stage? Hint

Wests Tigers 31 Penrith 30

Wests Tigers 33 Penrith 32

Penrith 36 Wests Tigers 31

Penrith 32 Wests Tigers 31

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Question 6 of 10

6. In early 2001, which 2 players were suspended for use of 'recreational drugs'? Hint

Craig Field and Ken McGuiness

Craig Field and John Hopoate

Ken McGuiness and John Hopoate

Craig Field and Kevin McGuiness

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Question 7 of 10

7. Through to round 24 of the 2001 season, what is the biggest score the Wests Tigers have ever conceded? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who topped the Tigers try-scoring list in 2000 with 15 tries? Hint

Joel Caine

Kevin McGuiness

John Hopoate

John Carlaw

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the link between 2000 coach Wayne Pearce and 2001 coach Terry Lamb? Hint

They opposed each other in the 1988 Grand Final

They own a pub together in Leichardt

They were both Balmain club juniors

They have both never played in a winning Grand Final team

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did the Wests Tigers beat 40-10 at Campbelltown Stadium in round 5 of 2001? Hint

Melbourne Storm

Sydney Roosters

Brisbane Broncos

Penrith Panthers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Wests Tigers play their first season in the NRL?

Answer: 2000

2. What was the result of their first ever match, against the Brisbane Broncos?

Answer: Drew 24-24

Quite an impressive start, holding the Broncos to a draw.

3. What position did the Wests Tigers finish in 2000 (before the semis)?

Answer: 10th

4. Through to the en dof the 2001 season, which of the following is TRUE about the Wests Tigers?

Answer: They have never lost to Auckland in Auckland

In fact their biggest win in 2000 was over Auckland in Auckland, 30-4. They beat the Warriors there in 2001 as well, 21-16. In fact, they have NEVER lost to them at all!

5. In round 18, 2000, what was the final score of the match between the Wests Tigers and Penrith, which the Tigers lead by 31-8 at one stage?

Answer: Penrith 32 Wests Tigers 31

A memorable comeback for the Panthers, but a disaster for Wests Tigers fans.

6. In early 2001, which 2 players were suspended for use of 'recreational drugs'?

Answer: Craig Field and Kevin McGuiness

By round 23 McGuiness had returned in round 23, but there was still no sign of Craig Field.

7. Through to round 24 of the 2001 season, what is the biggest score the Wests Tigers have ever conceded?

Answer: 66

Round 11, 2001: Parramata v Wests Tigers 66-12.

8. Who topped the Tigers try-scoring list in 2000 with 15 tries?

Answer: Joel Caine

Just ahead of Kevin McGuiness who got 14. Hoppa and Carlaw got 5 each.

9. What is the link between 2000 coach Wayne Pearce and 2001 coach Terry Lamb?

Answer: They opposed each other in the 1988 Grand Final

Yep, Lamb played for the Bulldogs and Pearce played for Balmain in the 1988 Grand Final, which the dogs won 24-12. Pearce has never played in a Grand Final but 'Baa-baa' has played in several, including the 1988 and 1995 victories.

10. Who did the Wests Tigers beat 40-10 at Campbelltown Stadium in round 5 of 2001?

Answer: Melbourne Storm

At the time that was their their biggest win ... hope you liked my last quiz on current clubs, stay tuned for quizzes on South Sydney who are scheduled to re-join in 2002, and all the other former clubs, that used to play!

Source: Author timence

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