Wests Tigers Podcast

The Wests Tigers have once again lost a game by just a handful of points at Campbelltown Stadium. After a somewhat disappointing first half, Wests Tigers trailed the Raiders 0-16 at halftime in the Friday night clash. Some positional changes and the injection of a young star off the bench saw the Tigers get back in the game, scoring two quick tries after the break. But the more fancied opponents held on for a 12-16 win. The game comes on the back of mostly improved performances from our boys, but at least one member of the Wests Tigers Podcast team believes there's still one critical component missing - that killer instinct. Have a listen and see if you agree or disagree, and as always, have your say on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Also on this edition of the podcast, we share a great post from a Wests Tigers fan on Facebook, and this generates a debate on many aspects of the club we love. Also up for discussion is the performance on Friday night of the Fainu brothers. We also examine the other notable aspects of the Tigers' performance. The bench and some individual efforts come in for some scrutiny, too. Maybe on a not-unrelated topic, do we try and get Kai Pearce-Paul from the Knights this week? That deal would include letting Tallyn Da Silva go up the M1 on loan. See what the Wests Tigers Podcast team thinks of that possible move on this edition. There's also a plethora of one-word contributions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum too. It gets a little spicy at times, and some are more positive than others, but we hope you enjoy this big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After a bye weekend, Wests Tigers are back in action on Friday night against the Canberra Raiders. Traveling to the nation's capital to meet the high-flying 'Green Machine', can our boys score a serious upset? That's one question Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and super-sub Garry Watson try to answer on this edition of the pod. Aside from a full preview of our game against the Raiders on Friday night, the boys look at whether Jerome Luai will play. They also put our skipper's State of Origin performance under the microscope. This is sure to start some conversations. Who are the five greatest Wests Tigers players of all time? See who the boys come up with, and have your say on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Also on the agenda: Is Royce Hunt on the outer at Wests Tigers? Plus, what to expect in the future from our two NSW under-19 Origin reps. And don't miss a Canberra-themed edition of Yioti's Quiz! Stay warm, and enjoy this mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It’s a Wests Tigers podcast collaboration, as Rob Bechara joins us from the Wests Tigers Life podcast. Rob lines up with Wests Tigers Podcast regulars Eddie Otto, Joel Helmes, and Steve Stretton to discuss a host of current Wests Tigers topics. These topics include Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson's comments regarding refereeing and how lower-placed sides seem to miss getting the rub of the green. The boys also nominate their most-improved 2025 Wests Tigers player, and our most important player so far this season. There's also a bit of a look ahead to try and assess the state of play for the Wests Tigers' 2026 team. Where are we well-covered for next season, and which positions are going to need further strengthening? Plus, Eddie introduces a quick-fire edition of Buy, Sell or Hold. Some of the topics include:

• Has Jerome Luai been worth $1.3 million per season?
• Has the media played a part in the club being so dysfunctional?
• Was Brett Hodgson the Wests Tigers' greatest ever fullback?
• Benji Marshall will be coaching the team in 2030?
• Who is the most underrated Wests Tigers player in history?
• Was Robbie Farah the best Wests Tigers captain we've had?

All that and a whole lot more on this special bye-round/mid-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. And don't forget to join the discussion today, simply sign up for an account at the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum and start telling us what you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Garry, Nick and Eddie dissect the Wests Tigers narrow loss to Penrith. Was this our best performance of the season? Did the officials cost west tigers victory? Who stood out and which player might be costing the team in attack? Plus, we discuss the potential signing of Taylan may and the confirmed signing of Kai Pearce Paul. Thank you for listening to the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It is game one of Luai v Cleary and it is Mid-week podcast time as Eddie and Garry are joined by regular guest Jordan to preview the game against the Panthers. The boys are tasked with finding the 3 biggest positives since June 2024 at the Wests Tigers. What’s does the future hold for Benji Marshall? Should he be under pressure? Should the club prioritise re-signing Api over Tallyn De Silva? Are the Tigers a chance of knocking over Penrith? What’s the change in the team the boys are most and least looking forward to? Plus, Yioti’s quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Things were looking pretty bleak for Wests Tigers fans after about an hour in Townsville. However, trailing by a significant margin, the boys managed to regain some respectability with a late surge that fell just four points short. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Nick Hayes try to make sense of the 32-28 loss. There were some worrying signs, there were some classic Wests Tigers-only moments, and then some real flair and potency in attack. So, where exactly are we as a football team? There's also a look at some of the promising performances from individual members of the team, including Starford To'a, Tony Sukkar, and Charlie Staines. But what about the new five-eight?! Heath Mason grabbed that number 6 jersey and did a lot right, both with the ball and in defence. So, what do with do with Latu Fainu this week? The boys try and answer that question on this edition of the pod. There are, of course, lots of 'One Word' submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, including one that brings up a left-field coaching suggestion. 'Peter A' from the forum reckons we should make a coaching change and bring in the former Eels coach, Brad Arthur. Another discussion on the podcast circles the refereeing, and we ask the question - does Benji need to burn $10,000 to get some respect from the officials? Or, as some members of the pod believe, are we ultimately responsible for the way we get treated by the referee? There's also some good news from the lower grades with wins recorded over the weekend. The question is, is there anyone we can call on to replace the HIA-affected Alex Twal?   Yes, it's another post-loss edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, but we hope you enjoy our take on things, and don't forget you can join the conversation now on the forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this Mid-Week Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie, Nick and Garry hold Gus Gould to account over the Lachlan Galvin saga. Should the Bulldogs be investigated for tampering? Why has Shane Richardson remained quiet? Will Tallin de Silva be at Wests Tigers post 2026? Plus, the boys discuss the Cowboys game and the more of Heath Mason to 6. Plus, Yioti’s quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this Bye Round Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast the Eddie, Steve and Garry welcome two fans in Lucas and Lance and ask them for their thoughts on the 2025 season so far. The boys talk personal season highlights and lowlights and the biggest challenge facing Benji Marshall and Shane Richardson heading into the second half of 2025. Where do they sit on the future home ground of the West Tigers? Finally the boys vow never to talk Lachlan Galvin again after diving into his seeming immediate defection to the Bulldogs. Thank you for joining the Bye Round Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wests Tigers didn't get flogged, but it was still a disappointing night for fans on Sunday. Taking on injury-hit South Sydney, there was hope our boys could keep that important 50% win record alive heading into the bye. It wasn't to be, though, with Souths getting home 22-12. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton and Eddie Otto to pull apart the most recent Wests Tigers Performance. Some of the key issues up for discussion include:

• Our lack of direction
• Our lack of impact
• Our poor execution
• Our lack of variation in most of our plays

There's also the topic discussed that seems to be on most Wests Tigers fans' minds, and that is recruitment. Why are we watching a promising season slip away without strengthening some of the obvious weaknesses in the squad? There are a couple of positives on the agenda, though. It can be hard to find too many things to get excited about as a follower of the club right now, but we found a couple. These are, namely, the ongoing contributions being made by Sione Fainu and the impressive work of Tony Sukkar on Sunday evening.  There's also a pat on the back for Charlie Staines and Sunia Turuva, too. We run through the many 'One Word' contributions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, and Steve tells us about the Ambush event held before the match.  That event was a little different, it included members of the rival Souths group, The Burrow. Did everyone get along? Steve has the details. Oh, and Eddie and Steve also fire their shots in a new round of calling out some rugby league columnists over their ongoing questionable behaviours. We didn't get the win, but we hope you enjoy this latest edition of the pod. Thanks for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wests Tigers head to Campbelltown Stadium to face the Bunnies on Sunday evening. And the question on everyone's lips is, will last Sunday's Storm shellacking derail our promising season? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is in the host's chair and is joined by Steve Stretton and Declan McCutcheon. Steve was at AAMI Park in Melbourne for the game against the Storm, he gives us an eyewitness account of the murder! The boys also discuss Melbourne's differences compared to our club and team, both on and off the field. Naturally, there's a discussion on the pod about what those implications might be for such a poor performance, not just for the season, but for our team, coach, and club. Injuries are starting to hit. The boys also run through the latest injury report, with both good and bad news for Tigers' fans. The good news is that two strike players are on the verge of return, but the news may not be good for an important member of our forward pack. It's been a little bit, but 'the shredder' has returned. Eddie, Steve, and Declan predict who might be heading for a Concord exit at the end of the season. One topic of discussion that has featured heavily both in the media and on the socials in recent times is the future hooker strategy at the club. The boys predict what might happen with Api and TDS. Of course, there is a preview of the game against the Rabbitohs at Campbelltown on Sunday evening. This could also be one of the Wests Tigers' Podcast team members' final trip to the ground! Steve has a preview of the Ambush event being held before the game, and also has the questions for Yioti's Quiz. Let's hope we can regroup this weekend and come back with a post-victory edition of the podcast early next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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