I feel as though it has been the best recruitment the club has done in a few years, since I have been at the club. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. The Wests Tigers have locked down local junior Adam Doueihi for 2024, securing at least one piece of their spine for next season.. Doueihi debuted for the Rabbitohs in 2018, however played SG Ball with the Balmain Tigers as a teenager, and re-joined his local club before the 2020 NRL season got underway.. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Download ESPN from iTunes App Store [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. Get everything you need, from team lists, fixtures, statistics and a profile on every single player in the competition in our 2023 NRL Season Guide. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi was becoming increasingly frustrated, mainly because his team's gutsy effort was coming unraveled, due to what he perceived was a less than even share of the referee's calls . [5][6], After playing for the Balmain Tigers in the S. G. Ball Cup for two years, Doueihi signed a two-year contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in October 2016. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. The 22-year-old was instrumental in the Tigers' 42-24 victory over the Brisbane Broncos, laying on five try assists and running for close to 150 metres. Adam Doueihi. [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. After starting the game with plenty of intensity and opening the scoring inside the first minute, the Cedars ran out of gas and found themselves on the wrong end of a 34-12 scoreline against the Kiwis. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. I was pleased with all the lads. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. As I said, I have formed a close relationship with a lot of boys in the team and I feel as though we can cause a lot of damage the year.. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. Lebanon were already down by three converted tries when Doueihi was sent off, with Jordan Rapana crossing for a try immediately after the incident to put the game to bed. I want to make a decision soon.. Lebanon star Adam Doueihi has paid tribute to the World Cup for kickstarting his NRL career, and believes it could do the same for plenty of others. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. Doueihi allegedly yelled at the ref to, give us some f****** calls after frustration bubbled over for the five-eighth with the Cedars struggling to remain in the contest. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". 29.3k Followers, 978 Following, 83 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) 29.3k Followers, 978 Following, 83 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) adamdoueihi_ Verified. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source, Kikau opens up over leaked photo, final year at Panthers, The best 17 players still off-contract for 2023. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. Club favourite Doueihi is capable of shifting to fullback should the Tigers land Moses and also keep Brooks, but Doueihi believes his best football is in the No.6. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. Adam Doueihi sent off in bizarre moment in Lebanon's loss to New Zealand, found themselves on the wrong end of a 34-12 scoreline against the Kiwis, Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Love the NRL? 29.3K followers. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. The re-signing of the 24-year-old is unlikely to impact the Tigers' pursuit of Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses, who head coach Tim Sheens has been attempting to lure back to Concord. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. Of course, losing a man and a player in that position really got us out of sorts and we got hit in blocks, with a couple of tries in a row.. The Wests Tigers player is. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. ACL injuries have been known to cause players to perform well below their best on return, and while there is some doubt as to Doueihi after a second ACL injury, he will still be a crucial part of the Tigers side. Doueihi will line-up on Sunday in the Tigers' final trial, however will be without half their spine in Luke Brooks and Apisai Koroisau due to calf complaints. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Five-eighth Adam Doueihi put on a masterclass, fullback Daine Laurie always looked threatening and debutant Zac Cini scored a try in front of a busload of his friends. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. Doueihi must now watch from the sidelines as the responsibility falls heavily onto the shoulders of his halves partner, Mitch Moses, to guide the national team to a win and keep their World Cup campaign alive. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. One of the Tigers' only shining lights in an otherwise dismal season, Doueihi was left out of Michael Maguire 's side to play the Penrith Panthers on Sunday afternoon when it was named earlier this afternoon. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. Athlete. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. The utility back made his international debut . Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. The re-signing of the 24 . The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. Michael Maguire insisted it was never about him, but there would have been few more relieved men after the Wests Tigers' 16-8 win over St George Illawarra. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it back as soon as Round 6. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. Get everything you need, from team lists, fixtures, statistics and a profile on every single player in the competition in our 2023 NRL Season Guide. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. Adam Doueihi (born 5 August 1998) is a Lebanese international rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth, fullback, centre or halfback for the Wests Tigers in the NRL. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. Moses, whose contract is up at Parramatta at the end of this year, has a four-year option on the table from the Eels worth about $1.1 million a season. Available now! But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following another Adam Doueihi switch, Wests Tigers utility Adam Doueihi has been shifted in and out of the halves all season. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. The 22-year-old was . Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ, while the likes of Joseph Tapine and Nelson Asofa-Solomona laid the platform up front. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Adam Doueihi out of Lebanons crucial clash with Ireland after failing to overturn dissent charge, Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi has lost his appeal against the decision of a Rugby League World Cup tribunal to hand him a one-game suspension for referring to NRL referee Grant Atkins as a "c**t". Follow. It must have been quite the gobful.. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . We need to be able to deliver a bit more consistency and maybe from that game, we will get a few advisories on what we need to improve on for the Irish game coming up. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah also looked to have found himself in the referee's crosshairs, with the initial belief being that he was the one being dismissed by Atkins. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. It has now been reported that Doueihi . 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Meanwhile, Anthony Milford is the other player who has been suspended after the opening round - Wales and Cook Islands are still yet to play - after he put a late hit on England captain Sam Tomkins. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The No.6 kicked across field for the Tigers' first to Tommy Talau, and forced an error with a grubber kick in the lead-up to one of the team's second-half tries. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi has lost his appeal against the decision of a Rugby League World Cup tribunal to hand him a one-game suspension for referring to NRL referee Grant Atkins as a "c**t". He has told me he wants me here long term. Wests Tigers utility Moses Mbye admits he was as surprised as anyone when asked to play five-eighth in place of Adam Doueihi as part of a selection shake-up ahead of . "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. 978 following. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". Lebanon will look to rebound and keep their quarter-final hopes alive with a clash against Ireland, while the Kiwis are set for a match with RLWC debutants Jamaica. Tim Sheens has taken the reins on a two-year deal before handing over to Benji Marshall in 2025, meaning Marshall will likely have his hands all over the club's recruitment next year, when Doueihi will be off-contract again. A week after he had the blowtorch applied to him, Maguire watched on as the Tigers claimed just their second win of the season in beating the Dragons. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. Ricky Stuart takes aim at concussion protocol and RLPA during explosive FULL TIME: Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 1, 2023, FULL TIME: Cowboys vs Raiders Round 1, 2023, FINAL TEAMS: Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 1, 2023, Updated Team Lists: Wests Tigers vs Titans Round 1, 2023. The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. He told Fox League after Fridays impressive trial performance that he did not want his future impacting on his teammates heading into the season proper. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 Marshall has had many conversations with Doueihi during the pre-season, and his vision for the club aligns closely with what Doueihi had in mind. Im not exactly sure how many months or days yet, but (my return) should be somewhere in the middle of the front end of the season, I hope.. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. Tim Sheens has taken the reins on a two-year deal before handing over to Benji Marshall in 2025, meaning Marshall will likely have his hands all over the club's .
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