Wests Tigers made a tough call regarding a change of coach earlier this month - now they face another massive decision.Skipper James Tamou, who turns 34 later this year, wants to play on with the club in 2023 and officials have to decide whether to give him a new deal or cut him loose.Tamou is one of the five captains appointed by sacked coach Michael Maguire at the start of the season but it is he who is the public face of the playing group.He is extremely popular with the team, especially the young Islander players, and is a fine role model and that will all play a part in the Tigers' decision.But Tamou has 14 years of hard slog in the front row under his hood - and that has taken a toll on his body.His best football is behind the former Test and NSW Origin prop and the Tigers have to make the hard call of whether they are better off going with a younger player or sticking with the veteran hardman.This week the club gave under-performing utility Tyrone Peachey - who only joined the club this year - permission to test the market.
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