Last season they played off in the NRL “spoon bowl”, but Wests Tigers took their first major step towards escaping the NRL cellar. Things aren’t as optimistic at Parramatta. Last season they played off in the NRL “spoon bowl”, but Wests Tigers took their first major step towards escaping the NRL cellar. Things aren’t as optimistic at Parramatta. Sport / NRL Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News