Wests Tigers Podcast

A tale of two halves - the Wests Tigers have given up an eight-point lead to lose to the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium. The 22-14 loss marks the club's fifth straight loss and the promising start to the season is starting to look less like it was the turning point we had all hoped for. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Eddie Otto to analyze what went wrong. We start with some great one-word submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Facebook page, and the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Some of the key points point under the microscope by the boys include:

• Leadership - the performance of our captain, Bateman
• Improved game (generally) from Bula
• How we missed Korisau
• The lack of impact from Twal and Seyfarth
• And we ask, what's wrong with Isaiah?

While there is also a look at the latest, frankly quite sad, comments from the club's former chairman, Lee Hagipantelis. And Steve has details on the next Ambush event coming up this weekend at Wests Ashfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast starts with a special public service announcement with Eddie Otto clearing the air and issuing a public apology to a member of the Wests Tigers Podcast family. Eddie, Declan and Garry then discuss the potential makeup of the Wests Tigers starting side in the year 2027, where will Latu Fainu and Lachlan Galvin fit in, and which other players can make the step up in the next 3 years? A fan favourite then returns, with Eddie takes the boys through a game of Buy, Sell, Hold. Attention then turns to Saturday's clash with the Bulldogs with an indepth preview of the key match ups heading into Round 9. Finally, Yioti once again challenges the team knowledge in Yioti's Quiz, can Eddie avoid the ire of the quizmaster in this week's episode. Thank you for joining us as the team discuss everything Wests Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Another big game at Campbelltown Stadium before a packed house, unfortunately the same result. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a good look at Saturday night's game against the Broncos. We finished on the wrong side of the scoreboard, but were there any positives? We also take a look at some of the ongoing issues we seem to have with the Wests Tigers 2024 squad. And there are heaps of one word submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Joel Helmes is in the driver's seat for this pod, joined by Garry Watson and Eddie Otto. Speaking of Eddie, standby for a rant on a player that seems to have plateaued in recent times. The boys also talk about the signing of Penrith flyer, Sunia Turuva late last week. What the Fijian winger bring to the team in 2025 and beyond and why we should be excited by his arrival. There's also a look at rumours the Wests Tigers will be audited by the NRL, and what the four year contract for CEO Shane Richardson means for the future of the club. It's another jam packed edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wests Tigers Podcast is back for another big mid-week edition with Eddie Otto and Steve Stretton. This show is tinged with a little sadness, the boys pay tribute to one of the founding members of the Wests Tigers family - Terry Hill. Wests Tiger number 4, Hill passed away yesterday, ironically in the same week that the Tigers wear our heritage Year 2000 jersey to commemorate the first-ever Wests Tigers game. Once again it's the Broncos at Campbelltown, and just like that game in 2000, the Tigers will start as outsiders against a more highly-fancied Brisbane team. Steve and Eddie take a look at where we have to be better in this game if we're going to get the points. There's also a look at some of the positional changes made by Benji Marshall for the match. The two school teachers also give their quarter-year report cards on six key Wests Tigers players based on their performances so far this year. Who gets a pass, who needs to hit the books...find out by hitting play! And don't miss another edition of Yioti's Quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wests Tigers were better, but ultimately couldn't quite get the job done against the Panthers on Saturday afternoon. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast things are a little different. Firstly, it's back to the old line-up, just Joel Helmes and Eddie Otto. Secondly, there's a fantastic segment in the pod where we hear from the good people who joined us for the coach trip to Bathurst. So, there's plenty of one-word submissions to consider, and lots of commentary around what was good, and what was not so good in that performance against Penrith. Some of the key points covered by Joel and Eddie include:

• The performance of the Wests Tigers wingers
• The effectiveness of the Wests Tigers' starting backrowers
• The young Wests Tigers players that look to have big futures

We hope you enjoy this post-game edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, the mid-week pod for this weekend's match against the Broncos will be along soon too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wests Tigers are back in action again in just another two days and the Wests Tigers Podcast midweek pod takes a good look at the next game. That game is against the Panthers in Bathurst. It will be a big challenge, but the Wests Tigers have named a very strong team to take on the three-time Premiers. That team includes the returning Lachlan Galvin, Samuela Fainu, and Latu Fainu. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is in the host's seat and is joined by Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton. Aside from the Panthers game, the boys also play a comprehensive round of Buy, Sell, or Hold. For that segment, Eddie has come up with some super topics including:

• Why do we seem to struggle as favourites?
• Why do we seem to struggle on big occasions?
• Is there a chance Stefano Utoikamanu will depart the club?

Also addressed on this edition is some chatter that a couple of young Wests Tigers cubs are looking at an exit. And there's plenty of fun with Yioti's Quiz! See you on the bus for the trip to Bathurst, and we'll have the next edition of the pod for you on Monday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A big afternoon at Campbelltown Stadium has ended in disappointment with the Wests Tigers putting in a poor showing against the Dragons. In front of a big home crowd, the Tigers started poorly and struggled to put any real sustained pressure on their joint venture rivals, eventually succumbing 24-12. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon go back over the game and try to determine where things went wrong. Some of the main points looked at include:

• The slow start by the Tigers
• The performance of Jayden Sullivan
• Is Api Korisau 100% fit?
• Why did we pick a hooker on the bench (Simpkin) and not use him?
• How we compare physically to other NRL teams
• What this result/performance means for the Tiger's season

There's also a look at some quite reassuring things said by the man who was at the forefront of the review into the Wests Tigers, Gary Barnier. Gary was a special guest at the Ambush event held before the NRL game yesterday, he gave us all an update on how supportive the Holman Barnes Group is about following through on the review's recommendations. We also take a look at the Campbelltown game day experience and ask why the lines to to get into the ground so long? It's a pity it has to be a post-defeat edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast to start the week, never the less we still hope you enjoy it and feel free to have your say on our opinions on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the Mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson to discuss all things Wests Tigers and the upcoming round 6 game against the Dragons at Campbelltown Stadium. The show kicks off with a game of Buy, Sell, Hold which is followed by a chat about Leichhardt Oval and Garry's chat with Darcy Byrne. The boys then conducted a Roster check with Steve channeling his inner Benji Marshall as comparisons are made between the Round 6 2023 lineup and the Round 6 2024 team. What positions are most in need of upgrade in 2024 and beyond? The team then takes an in-depth look at the upcoming match against the Dragons with discussion focusing on the concerns the guys hold and their strategies to get the Tigers over the line in the first match at Campbelltown for season 24. The show finishes with Yioti's quiz. Make sure you join us for the Ambush Event at the Beer Shed on Sunday to hear from Gary Barnier and the Bus trip to Bathurst in Round 7 for the game against the Panthers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On another Special Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Garry Watson is joined by Inner West Mayor, Darcy Byrne to discuss all thing Leichhardt Oval. Topics for discussion include the importance of Leichhardt Oval to the local community and the Wests Tigers, the safety issues surrounding the historic ground. What does an upgraded Leichhardt look like and what are the chance of those upgrades proceeding. Thank you again for joining us for this special edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast and keep an eye out for Eddie Otto and the Mid Week pod dropping in the next couple of days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wests Tigers' performance against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium was the very definition of mixed. A poor start/first half, but then a spirited and much more determined second-half showing leaves us wondering just where this team is at. That's one of the things we try and determine on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.  Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, and Eddie Otto go over the game looking at the things that made us happy and the things (and players) that frustrated us. We look at the impact of missing Lachlan Galvin and the debut of young Latu Fainu. And just how much did the short turnaround affect the performance of the Wests Tigers, especially (seemingly) in that first half. Garry also has some details of a bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast - an interview with the Mayor of the Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne. Garry and Darcy talk Leichhardt Oval and what the future might hold for the famous ground in coming years. There are details of this Sunday's Ambush event at the Beer Shed in Leumeah (we hope to see you there) and a shoutout for anyone still looking to join us on our coach trip to Bathurst the following week. It wasn't a post-victory edition of the pod this time, but we still hope you enjoy our analysis of the Wests Tigers latest match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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