Wests Tigers Podcast

The 4th Collab Pod has landed, join Eddie, Rob, Steve and Garry as they take a final deep dive into the Wests Tigers Bye Week.

The boys take a look at the recent extension of Adam Doueihi and follow that up with a deep look at the Wests Tigers roster. The show finishes with Eddie's favourite game of Buy Sell hold.

Thank you for joining us for another Collb Podcast.

Keep and eye out for some exciting announcememnts over the next few days.

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The Wests Tigers players and fans got a chance to catch their breath on the bye round weekend just gone.

Picking up two points in the most straightforward way possible was a welcome change from the stress and agony we've all been feeling recently.

We thought this would also be a perfect opportunity to welcome a new member of the team, Zac Kelsey from the Tiger Town podcast.

Zac has impressed us here at the Wests Tigers Podcast with his knowledge around rugby league and passion for our club, and we look forward to hearing him more often on our podcast.

On his debut with us, Zac is joined by Joel and Nick for a look at the latest Wests Tigers news.

Wests Tigers news up for discussion

This news includes the re-signing of Adam Doueihi on a two-year deal. We discuss the pros and cons of that move, and try to work out where he lines up in 2026.

It also appears that Charlie Staines might be moving on from the club with a deal from the Super League on the table. We look at where that might leave our wing depth.

The Wests Tigers Podcast Forum has been continuing to boom in recent times, and we've been creating some topics and polls that feed nicely into our podcast discussions.

One poll was in regard to what the club's 2026 recruitment priority should be; it was no surprise that a position was considered the priority by the vast majority of respondents. That gets discussed on this edition of the podcast.

We have also listened to the opinions of our forum members, with a number submitting their top 3 reasons to be optimistic about the Wests Tigers' chances in 2026. Joel, Nick, and Zac also give their reasons to be upbeat and list three reasons each around why we should maybe temper our enthusiasm a bit for next year as well.

We hope you enjoy this bye-round edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast and hope to see you soon on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

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Welcome to the Mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie is joined by Steve and Garry to preview your Wests Tigers Bye week.  

After we get past Eddie's new look pod intro the boys look back at last week's victory against the Top 4 Bulldogs at Parramatta. They discuss all the implications of a controversial try celebration, including the breech notice to Brent Naden.  

The conversation moves onto Galvin's involvement, or lack of involvement in Sunday's game. The team also discuss the Adam Doueihi contract situation, does his current form warrant an increased contract offer?  

Eddie leads the guys through a look at which players we should renew over the next 2 years and finish the pod with their plans for a well-deserved Bye Week.

Thank you for joining us on the Midweek Pod!

Chapters
Introduction and Banter
Discussion on Player Performance
Midweek Podcast Dynamics
Controversial Try Celebration
Adam Doueihi's Contract Situation
Recruitment Updates
Future Prospects and Player Contracts

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In this episode of the Collab Pod, Eddie and Garry are joined by Rob and Adel from the Wests Tigers Life Podcast to celebrate the significant victory over the Bulldogs.

The guys discuss the team's performance, coaching strategies, and key player contributions from the wet and wild game at Commbank stadium. The discussion delves into the importance of player support, game plan adjustments in challenging conditions, and the implications of injuries.

The team also look ahead to future prospects for the team, including recent signings and the overall direction of the club as they aim for improvement in the coming seasons.

They show is closed out with a quick fire game of Buy, Sell or Hold!


Chapters
Celebrating a Victory: Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs
Reflections on Team Performance and Player Support
Game Strategy: Analyzing the Winning Formula
Key Players and Their Impact on the Game
Game Plan Adjustments in Challenging Conditions
The Role of Coaching and Player Development 
Injury Concerns and Their Implications
Looking Ahead: Future Prospects for the Team
Signings and Team Composition for Next Season
Final Thoughts and Predictions for the Season



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What a memorable afternoon that was! The Wests Tigers trounced those high-flying Bulldogs at Parramatta.

In some of the worst conditions seen at the football in recent memory, Wests Tigers raced out to a commanding lead and managed to hold on for a much-needed two points.

The 28-14 win, and with the bye this weekend, should be enough to ensure that the Wooden Spoon run is over at our club! Hallelujah!

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Steve and Nick to go over the good, bad, and the ugly from Sunday afternoon in the rain.

Some of the specific topics include:

• The scintillating performance from Adam Doueihi
• The reports that we've now offered AD a two-year contract
• Sione and Samuela Fainu's huge contribution to the result
• How Jahream Bula adds so much to the Tiger's attack
• And the Wests Tigers remarkable 78% completion rate in attrocious conditions.

Naturally, there's a huge list of 'One Word' submissions from all the members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum as well (thank you, everyone who continues to contribute).

A bit of controversy also comes up on the agenda on this pod, including the Alex Seyfarth sin-bin, and why Stephen Crichton didn't get a sit-down after his high shot.

Joel brings up some ongoing concerns over the form of Fonua Pole, Nick has a go at the effort made by Royce Hunt, and we touch on the rather silly video posted after the game by Brent Naden.

And just like the other Wests Tigers fans present at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, Steve lets our former five-eight have it with a spray for the ages!

We hope you enjoy this post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast and we look forward to this weekend's bye, and to seeing you joining us soon on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum!  

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In this Mid-Week Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie, Steve and Garry preview the huge clash against the Bulldogs and an old foe this week. Is this personel? Should the Tigers target Galvin physically and verbally? Can we pull off an upset against the odds?

We also dissect the comments by Jerome Luai today about staying at the club long term. Is the right culture being build under Benji and Jerome? Do we need another leader at the club? Plus a look at the importance of the last 5 games and Yiotis quiz.

Chapters
Introduction and Recent Events
Reflections on Team Performance
Injuries and Team Dynamics
Assessing the Forward Pack
Upcoming Game Preview
Jerome Luai's Commitment
Coaching and Team Culture
Game Strategy and Expectations
Final Thoughts and Predictions


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In this collobration podcast episode, Joel, Steve and Garry from the Wests Tigers Podcast are joined by Rob from the Wests Tigers Life podcast. The guys analyse the West Tigers' recent loss to the Panthers, discussing key performance issues, tactical decisions, and player dynamics.

They express concerns about the kicking game, the halves' performance, and the impact of injuries on the team's overall effectiveness.

The conversation also touches on recruitment strategies and the importance of maintaining high standards within the coaching staff.

The episode concludes with reflections on the team's future prospects and a one-word summary from each host.

Takeaways
The Wests Tigers are experiencing regression in performance.
Kicking game strategy needs to be more tactical and varied.
Injuries have significantly impacted team dynamics and performance.
Concerns about the halves' ability to execute effectively.
The need for a genuine impact player in the middle of the field.
Recruitment strategies must focus on strengthening the forward pack.
Coaching staff must maintain high standards and challenge players.
The team needs to improve in the red zone to score more effectively.
Player performances are inconsistent and need to be addressed.
The future of the team relies on effective recruitment and development.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context of the Loss
02:59 Analyzing the Game: Key Performance Issues
05:41 Kicking Game and Tactical Decisions
08:46 Player Performances and Team Dynamics
12:05 Concerns About the Halves and Game Strategy
14:56 Injuries and Their Impact on Team Performance
17:47 Future Prospects and Recruitment Strategies
20:51 Reflections on Coaching and Team Culture
23:50 Final Thoughts and One-Word Summaries




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A lot is going on at the Wests Tigers Podcast with the edition kicking off a busy week for us.

As you may be aware, we've been collaborating with the boys over at the Wests Tigers Life Podcast, and a new audio and video podcast is about to drop.

In the meantime, Eddie, Declan, and Nick caught up to put not just the game against the Panthers under the microscope, but also a whole range of other Wests Tigers issues.

Firstly, don't forget to check out the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, where the technical team has been adding in a whole bunch of new features and functions.

You can now even leave audio recording responses on your favourite Wests Tigers topics! Join up today and join in the conversation! The new additions to the forum have created...new additions to the forum with a record number of users and a record number of 'One Word' submissions on this podcast. How many? Well, Eddie had to split the forum member responses into two segments on the podcast.

Other Tiger-related content on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast includes a look at whether the 34-point loss to the Panthers says more about them than us.

Did we match them for the first 20 minutes? Should we have taken them on instead of taking the penalty kick? The boys also discuss a topic that seems to be dividing opinion: have we improved or regressed through the year?

Eddie has joined Joel's club, lamenting our lack of punch, variety, and physicality in our forwards, and is concerned things won't improve up front in season 2026. Recruit Jock Madden also comes up for discussion with the boys looking at the role the halfback could or will play for us when he rejoins next year, and what impact it might have on Latu Fainu.   

And Eddie also uses an AFL example to show just how hard it can be to turn a football club around.

We hope you enjoy this big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!

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The mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is warmed up and ready to go!vEddie is back for another hump-day edition and is joined by Declan and Nick for a look at all things Wests Tigers.

Some of the main talking points on this pod include a final look back at the win over the Titans with Nick and Declan getting their chance to assess the scrappy one-point victory.

There's also a discussion between the boys on what the balance of the 2025 Wests Tigers season looks like. Will it be more of the same? Or has a corner been turned? And what is a pass mark from this point after scoring just two wins out of nine recent matches?

Eddie asks a question that I think any Wests Tigers fan would struggle to answer - has the team improved as the season has progressed?

The star of Sunday afternoon at Leichhardt Oval, Taylan May, also comes in for closer inspection with the boys looking at what he could bring not just for the rest of the season, but in coming seasons too.

There's a discussion on the new long-term contract for Api Koroisau. Will Api's long service at the club make him a Wests Tigers legend?

It wouldn't be a Wests Tigers Podcast without Adam Doueihi being on the run sheet, and this edition is no different. The boys discuss his market worth for the 2026 season.

After being a bit of a Debbie Downer through 2025, Eddie has captured some positivity and may have a little hope for the team in 2026 (amazing what a slim win over the worst team in the comp can do!).

The Panthers clash this weekend is also previewed, and Yioti has gone back in the Wests Tigers time-tunnel for this week's quiz. And don't forget that open invitation, if you haven't already, to join in the discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum!

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The Wests Tigers have put two valuable points in the bank with an ugly win over the Titans.

In front of a packed Leichhardt Oval crowd, the good guys got home by one point, 21-20, against the Gold Coast.In a period of the club's history where wins are hard to come by, Wests Tigers have now claimed two victories just this month.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel and Steve look back at the big afternoon at Leichhardt.It was clunky, sure, but were there any positives to take away from the performance?

How about Taylan May? The boys look at the imposing first-up display of the new Tiger's centre.

Joel and Steve also discuss:

• Adam Doueihi at lock - is this a long-term position for him?
• The lethal Wests Tigers left edge
• Using Api Koroisau off the bench, was it a good move?
• Ongoing concerns around our defense, especially on the right edge
• Benji described the game as our worst performance of the year
• And are we now safe from the wooden spoon?

The boys also share and discuss some cracking comments left by members of the increasingly popular Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

Speaking of the forum, Joel also goes through a mountain of 'One Word' submissions left in the live game thread after the Titans' game.These submissions range from 'Dysfunctional' to 'Diabolical', and just about everything in between, from a performance that seems to have left many Tiger fans confused about where this team stands.

We hope you enjoy this latest post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, and don't forget to catch the mid-week edition with Eddie, with a preview of the Panthers' game this weekend.And join in the discussion now on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, where you're wanted and welcome to join our interactive Wests Tigers fan community.

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