Wests Tigers come out all guns blazing in singlets for Auckland win

THE Tigers side came out all guns blazing in Auckland, showing off their muscles in AFL-style singlets. Are the bare biceps a winning look for you?

Are those singlets on NRL players?

WESTS Tigers came out all guns blazing in Auckland today, making the unusual choice to wear singlets.

The Tigers held off the Canberra Raiders 16-10 in a close game, but it was their sleeveless tops that caused the biggest buzz.

They had already warned fans about the new look, encouraging supporters to expose their biceps too and “show your support in style”.

@Wests_Tigers maybe if the boys were to wear some stubbies with the singlets & had some cans and ciggies they'd be in front #NRLAKL9s

— Warrick Bell (@wokka08) January 31, 2015

I know it's against the grain but I LOVE those singlets! #WestsTigers #NRL9s

— Kellie Warner (@KellKitten) January 31, 2015

@storm @Wests_Tigers Gotta love the gun show from these 2 teams at @NRLAKL9s - singlets next year pls @NZWarriors @Dragons_Team #GoodTimes

— Simone Wadham (@SimoneWadham) January 31, 2015

These @Wests_Tigers @NRLAKL9s singlets look ridiculous as a footy jersey #NRLAKL9s #nrl

— Davo FB (@FCFBDragon) January 31, 2015

Singlets are nothing new for AFL fans, but the Tigers’ kit certainly had some NRL devotees up in arms. “These @Wests_Tigers @NRLAKL9s singlets look ridiculous as a footy jersey,” tweeted Davo FB, with others calling it “odd”.

“Not sure what to make of this,” tweeted one confused fan.

But some were firmly in favour of the “gun show”.

“I know it’s against the grain but I LOVE those singlets!” tweeted Kellie Warner.

It’s not just the Tigers who were hoping a display of muscle would propel them to victory.

Melbourne Storm also debuted singlets for their Auckland Nines match against the North Queensland Cowboys this afternoon. Unfortunately, their streamlined look was less successful, with the side losing 17-8.

So, are singlets in the NRL a great or a terrible idea? Or are you simply shrugging your bare shoulders over the whole controversy?

MAN OF THE MATCH — All smiles from Kyle Lovett after his two tries saw us come back from 10-0 down to win 16-10! pic.twitter.com/g05cO6o94u

— Wests Tigers (@Wests_Tigers) January 31, 2015

Hard not to love that result if you are a @Wests_Tigers fan! #NRLAKL9s #NRL pic.twitter.com/L4eKJyebzx

— NRL (@NRL) January 31, 2015

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS — All the highlights from our come-from-behind win to start the #NRLAKL9s: http://t.co/OnazUeQJN0 pic.twitter.com/2Vc6rBYOZw

— Wests Tigers (@Wests_Tigers) January 31, 2015

.@chrislawrence04 gives the boys a pre-game speech in the tunnel. #NRLAKL9s pic.twitter.com/ri7vTgrNPF

— Wests Tigers (@Wests_Tigers) January 31, 2015

Originally published as Wests Tigers come out all guns blazing in singlets for Auckland win