Wests Tigers Podcast

Eddie and Garry are joined by Rob and coach Adel to review the Tigers thrilling one point win over the Titans from a new podcast studio Mic'Dup Studios. 

The team discusses the 21-20 victory over the Gold Coast Titans, reflecting on the team's performance, key player contributions, and the significance of home ground advantage at Leichhardt Oval. 

What did the boys make of Taylan May? What were the positives and negatives from the one point win?

The boys also dive deep into the sides attack in general again. Why is Jahream Bula so important to the team? Do we have the right combination of wingers? Where can our edge back row improve?

Plus another controversial episode of buy/sell/hold. Will Adam Doueihi be at the Tigers in 2026? Was the Tigers 2005 Premiership a fluke?

Chapters
00:00 Victory and Relief: A Thrilling Win for Wests Tigers
02:57 Home Ground Advantage: The Impact of Leichhardt Oval
05:57 Performance Analysis: Winning Despite Struggles
09:05 Key Player Highlights: Taylan May's Impact
11:50 Game Strategy: Kicking and Field Goals
14:43 Player Development: Adam Doueihi's Future
17:46 Winger Dynamics: Evaluating Charlie Staines and Jerell Skelton
20:46 Bench Utilization: Interchange Strategies
23:35 Coaching Decisions: The Role of Benji Marshall
26:43 Future Prospects: Royce Hunt and Player Contracts
29:43 Reflections on the Past: Tim Sheens and Club History
32:03 Buy, Sell, or Hold: Player Evaluations
34:57 The Future of West Tigers: Expectations and Goals

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In this episode of the West Tigers podcast, Garry and Steve discuss the team's recent performance against the Warriors, focusing on key areas such as ruck dominance, line speed, and player contributions. They analyse Adam Doueihi's evolving role within the team and the implications of Jerome Luai's performance. 

The conversation shifts to the upcoming game against the Titans, emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments and a strong team effort. Overall, the boys are cautiously optimistic about the team's progress and future prospects.

Takeaways
The West Tigers were dominated at the ruck against the Warriors.
Winning the ruck is crucial for overall game success.
Adam Doueihi's role is evolving, and he brings valuable skills to the team.
Jerome Luai's performance needs improvement for the team's success.
The team is stronger than it was a year ago, despite current challenges.
The upcoming game against the Titans requires a focus on discipline and strategy.
Line speed and first contact are critical areas for improvement.
The team needs to create space for their outside backs to be effective.
Player contributions are vital for the team's overall performance.
The hosts express optimism about the team's future despite current struggles.


Sound bites
"We were just demolished at the ruck."
"If you win the ruck, you win the game."
"I think we will win this one comfortably."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:59 Analysis of the Warriors Game
09:44 Adam Doueihi's Role and Future
15:47 Jerome Luai's Performance and Strategy
21:23 Team Dynamics and Player Contributions
26:09 West Tigers' Progress and Future Outlook
29:24 Upcoming Game Against the Titans
38:32 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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Wests Tigers Podcast has a special edition episode for you with a deep dive into Wests Tigers coaching and game play.
Eddie is joined by guests Rob Bechara and Coach Adel Hage from the Wests Tigers Life podcast for a look under the microscope at all things to do with the way Wests Tigers play, and are coached.

Adel is currently coaching Souths Logan Magpies in the Queensland Cup and was previously at the Wests Tigers working with the club's women's teams.

Some of the main topics on the agenda of this special edition pod are Benji Marshall's strengths and weaknesses as a coach, and a look at Benji's coaching staff and their different roles.
 
While other topics up for debate and discussion include:

• Are we progressing enough under Benji?
• What's a pass mark for the rest of 2025/2026?
• What are some of the biggest concerns from here on?
• How important is trust among the coaching staff?
• Benji Coaching on the sideline. Good move?

There's also a more specific look at the current playing style of the Wests Tigers. Is it unorthodox? And in defence, how is losing the collision affecting our performances, and how do you fix it?
 
Eddie, Adel, and Rob also discuss whether Jarome Luai's style will work with Latu Fainu, and is a potential move to 13 for Adam Doueihi a viable option?

There are also some broader questions for the boys to chew on, including: Are old-school coaches on the way out (Madge, Des, Flanagan, etc), and are young players more entitled, or is it the environment you create?
 
Hit play for a round of Buy/Sell/Hold with topics including the coach, CEO, Api Korosiau, referees, wooden spoons, and home grounds.
 
We hope you enjoy this special bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, and don't forget to join the discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

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Eddie, Garry and Nick pick themselves up off the floor for the post mortem of the Wests Tigers 34 to 14 loss for the Warriors. We do a deep dive on Benjis press conference and whether he is being hard enough on the players? Luai, Korisau and Adam Doueihi are in the gun as we look at their games in depth.

Plus a look at the forward pack and other individual performances as we take a sneak peak ahead to the Titans game at Leichhardt oval.

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Just Eddie and Garry for the mid week podcast as the boys preview our game against the Warriors in Auckland on Sunday and discuss the team's recent performances, leadership changes, and player contract situations.

They reflect on Shane Richardson's recent interviews, analyse the impact of key players like Jerome Luai and Jahreem Bula.

The conversation also touches on the significance of the State of Origin series and its implications for the club. T

Eddie takes us through a 'Buy, Sell, Hold' segment, Would 14th be a pass mark this season? Where does Adam Doueihifit in for the rest of the season?  Will Makasini and Taylan May feature in the side shortly? Plus we finish with Yiotis quiz.

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Winners are grinners, and Wests Tigers fans are grinning today after a gritty win against the Roosters.

This post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast celebrates that 30-28 win at Allianz Stadium yesterday afternoon.

Some of the key points for discussion include:

• The performance of all three Fainu brothers
• The crisp service from Tristan Hope
• Sunia Turuva impressed as a stand-in fullback
• Adam Doueihi's work steering the side around

With our three major strike weapons (Api, Luai, and Bula) all set to return to the team in the coming weeks, have we finally turned a corner?   

The guys and girls over on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum also come through with some great 'One Word' contributions post-match.

These contributions range from Relief to Poetry, and even Grand Final!

There were a couple of areas of our play that weren't quite as polished yesterday, and we discussed these.

We also talk centres, and more specifically, who should get the spot that looks set to open up through the injury to Starford Toa? Does Naden come back in? Or does Taylan May get a shot?

On the recruitment front, the boys state their position on signing a veteran wrecking ball prop from Canberra.

We also take a look at 'Richo's meter' - are the Tigers slowly moving up to average??Oh, and Steve has a rant about the price of food at the football!

It's great to be able to bring you all a happier edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Let's all hope there are many more post-win editions before the end of the season.

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It’s the midweek edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Eddie, Steve, and Declan. After a promising start to the year, we weary Wests Tigers fans are trying to pick ourselves off the floor, and the podcast boys are no different. There is a preview of our sides clash with the Roosters, a game that potentially has all the hallmarks of a Wests Tigers flogging. But, with the Roosters also missing several star players, are they ripe for a loss in this one? The boys also dig into some of Shane Richardson's quotes on departed hooker, Tallyn De Silva. Was the boss right to let the talented rake walk now? Or is the club continuing to just be the NRL walkovers? Also up for discussion on this edition of the pod is the future of coach Benji Marshall, with the question being - can he withstand this firestorm? Is he too tight with certain players? Should he be joining in at training? And, is he safe beyond 2025? Plus, Eddie, Steve, and Declan rip into a few journalists and ex-players looking for clicks! And Yioti's quiz brings up a player who had big shoes to fill! Don't forget, win, lose, or draw, to leave your 'One Word' submission on the Roosters game in the live match thread on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. And feel free to join in the discussion on any Wests Tigers topic as well! Let's hope that the boys can jag a rare Roosters win this weekend, and we'll see you for the post-match edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast on Monday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Just when things look like turning at Wests Tigers, we seem to end up back in the doldrums. As things stand, there's not much to be happy or optimistic about, and yes, that does come through on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. After surrendering to an under-strength Manly at Brookvale Oval on Friday night, Wests Tigers fans are now braced to lose another young prospect, Tallyn Da Silva. Reports say the young hooker, touted by former coach Tim Sheens as a generational talent, has played his last game for us. But, in true Wests Tigers fashion, we really could use him, at least this weekend, with Api Koroisau being unavailable due to a failed HIA. Up for discussion on this edition of the podcast is the logic of letting Tallyn go to another club mid-season (although we struggle to find much logic in it). The effects of letting players walk mid-season with nothing or very little in return. We ask, why should the club's loyal members keep tipping in their hard-earned cash when the club consistently gives up on seasons at the mid-way point? And will the team, after six straight losses, now drop its bundle completely? Or, will there be a turnaround? There's a strong list of 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, ranging from "Depressing" to "Confused" and 'Groundhog Day". Despite the woes, there are a couple of positives discussed, including another win for the NSW Cup team and the performances of the Fainu brothers on Friday night. Eddie has a new game to bring us as well. Unfortunately, it is another post-loss edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, but we hope that you do enjoy it. Please don't forget to join the discussion on everything Wests Tigers on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Hope to see you there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wests Tigers head to Brookvale Oval and it is time for another edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.  Eddie, Nick and Garry dive into the mid-week podcast previewing the Manly game and the changes to the Wests Tigers team. Is this the start of a long-term halves pairing? Is Mason the best choice at fullback? A sometimes heated debate over the future of Tallyn Da Silva. Are the Wests Tigers making the right decision backing their captain over the young gun? Is history repeating? Plus, Yioti’s quiz and listener feedback. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context
02:53 Game Preview and Predictions
06:00 Tallyn Da Silva's Future
12:00 Cultural Challenges at West Tigers
17:43 Player Changes and Team Dynamics
23:38 Game Strategy and Key Matchups
29:19 Final Thoughts and Predictions
35:22 Quiz and Wrap-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of the West Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition, hosts Garry and Kelly discuss the upcoming NRLW season, reflecting on the team's previous seasons, player departures, and new signings. They analyse the impact of these changes on the squad's dynamics and expectations for the season ahead, including insights from recent trial matches and predictions for player performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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