I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Adam Doueihi re-signed with the Wests Tigers on a one-year deal earlier this week, raising questions over the five-eighth's long-term future at the club.. 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. 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I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. 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. Wests Tigers utility Adam Doueihi has been shifted in and out of the halves all season, but his performance on Sunday afternoon should cement him in the No.6 jumper. Wests Tigers utility Adam Doueihi has been shifted in and out of the halves all season, but his performance on Sunday afternoon should cement him in the No.6 jumper.. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. The Wests Tigers player is. Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi is in hot water after he was sent off for dissent in Lebanon 's 34-12 defeat to New Zealand, having used "foul and abusive language . Doueihi is no stranger to the injury, having previously lost the back end of the 2018 season and half of the 2019 season with the injury. Adam Doueihi re-signed with the Wests Tigers on a one-year deal earlier this week, raising questions over the five-eighth's long-term future at the club. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Gareth Copley/Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup It means the Lebanon international would only miss one game and would be clear to play against Jamaica in their final . Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. After they trailed 8-4 at halftime, Maguire's men dominated the second half with 67 per cent possession as they spent most of it camped on the Dragons' line. 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 was a free agent beyond this season, but after reaching an agreement with the Tigers will remain with the NRL club until the end of 2024. 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 of Lebanon. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. It must have been quite the gobful.. 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. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. [21] It's understood he will slot straight back into the halves alongside Luke Brooks in Michael Maguire's side once he is recovered from injury, with Jackson Hastings the likely fill in until he returns, although young gun Jock Madden could also be near the first-grade side. Doueihi played with Moses in the halves for Lebanon at the Rugby League World Cup last year, but says he is only focused on his game, starting with Sundays trial against Canberra. Doueihi has been sent offAdam Doueihi has gone off the field, so there is some drama here for Lebanon and they are down a man now," Voss said. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanons vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. 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. The re-signing of the 24 . It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. 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. Fox League Adam Doueihi has been sent off during Lebanon's loss to New Zealand - but there is no clear reason why the five-eighth was given his marching orders. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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.. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. 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. [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. Doueihi's outburst came after a Lebanese player was taken out on the chase from the kick-off and the official failed to award the Cedars with an escort penalty. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. 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. Sports news, results and expert commentary. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. At the end of last year I spoke with Benji a fair bit; he told me he had confidence in me and my ability and my attacking strengths, Doueihi said. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. 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Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. Love the NRL? [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. He has told me he wants me here long term. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. It must have been quite the gobful.. 978 following. Adam Doueihi will play in the centres this weekend, while Moses Mbye moves to five-eighth.Getty Jacob Liddle also returns to the No.9, Jock Madden will debut off the bench and back-rower Shawn Blore is back from injury to face the Knights on Friday night. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. Adam Doueihi has signed a one-year contract extension with Wests Tigers, heaping more pressure on halfback Luke Brooks to deliver as the joint venture tries to lure Mitchell Moses back to Leichhardt. 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. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. 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". Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. The five-eighth was given his marching orders by referee Grant Atkins during the second half of his sides defeat to New Zealand and will now be unavailable until the third and final group match against Jamaica in a fortnight. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. 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. www.asics.com.au . Oct 16th, 2022. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". 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. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. 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. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. "I'm really happy to extend my stay here at Wests Tigers," said Doueihi, who missed the start of last season with an ACL injury. 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 . Of course, losing a man and a player in that position (Doueihi) really got us out of sorts and we got hit in blocks, with a couple of tries in a row. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Available now! Adam Doueihi has been sensationally sent off at the Rugby League World Cup after an apparent spray towards referee Grant Atkins in Lebanon's clash with New Zealand. The half and centre, who played both positions last season, injured his ACL in the Round 23 clash against the Cronulla Sharks and would take no further part in the season. Laurie also bust through the line to put the Tigers on the attack for their first and threw the last ball for Cini's try. I signed under Madge [former coach Michael Maguire] and played fullback in the short term here, but there was always one eye on being the No.6 in the long term. Lebanon head into their clash against the Wolfhounds on Monday [AEDT] knowing that a win is crucial, yet they will have to do it without the Tigers playmaker after he was sent off for dissent against the Kiwis. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). [1], In 2017, he played 12 games for the Rabbitohs in the NYC,[7] and was called upon to play for the Rabbitohs' feeder club, the North Sydney Bears, throughout the year. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. In the opening match of Lebanon's 2021 Rugby League World Cup campaign, Doueihi was sent off in the second half for dissent during Lebanon's 34-12 loss to New Zealand. There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. 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. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. '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. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. 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. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. Please try again later. The 22-year-old was . St George Illawarra are sitting in 7th spot on 18 points but have a tough run home, while the Sharks, Raiders and Knights are all just two points ahead of the Tigers. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. Athlete. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. 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. Doueihi believes the business end of the season will be a big test for them up in the Queensland hub, but one they are ready to face. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. 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. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. 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. 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"The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. 83 posts. Available now! [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. Doueihi was happy to sign the one-year extension, which gave him and the club flexibility, especially given his history of knee injuries and uncertainty about how the Sheens-Marshall dynamic will work. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! NSW hopeful Zac Lomax came away from the game with his State of Origin prospects in doubt when he suffered a suspected broken thumb from some friendly fire. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". 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 .