Two of the founding clubs in Sydney were Balmain (later known as the Tigers) and Western Suburbs Magpies. The former had a fine record of winning but its best days passed in due course. The latter was not as successful but they still had their moments. The two entities were not achieving much toward the end of their independent existence so joined forces in 1999 to become the Wests Tigers.
The first season together wasn't that good and it didn't improve for a few years either. Tim Sheens got them in a better place and even helped them to a grand final victory in 2005. Another surge in 2010 and 2011 didn't realise a grand final appearance and 2012 was a step down.
Others have come along since and tried to spark a resurgence but mediocracy has been the result. Current coach Tim Sheens had another year to run on his contract but it was cut short to allow Benji Marshall to take over in 2024. The club isn't delivering with three consecutive wooden spoons (last), a level of consistency it wants to avoid. It does prove that this is genuinely the worst team in the league.
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