The charge carried a one-match ban, which the 24-year-old elected to fight in a bid to play in Lebanons second group game. Available now! With Adam Doueihi signing a one-year extension and the Tigers pushing hard to lure Mitchell Moses, Luke Brooks looms as the odd man out in a three-into-two halves headache at Leichhardt. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Early life [ edit] Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. 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. 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. 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. 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 . "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. 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. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. 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. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. 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. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. 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.. 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. 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.. Oct 16th, 2022. 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. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers 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 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. 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. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". 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. Adam Doueihi out of Lebanon's crucial clash with Ireland after failing 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. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. 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. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. After spending time in the centres in recent months, Doueihi was shifted back to five-eighth after recent losses to Parramatta, Melbourne and South Sydney. 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. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. [21] Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". NRL 2023: Adam Doueihi's contract extension with Wests Tigers could I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. 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 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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.. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. 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. NRL star with Lebanese heritage makes heartfelt tribute to - Stuff Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. 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. [19], Despite the Tigers winning just a third of their games, Doueihi scored 174 points in 2021, the fourth most of any player in the competition, and the 7th highest season total ever by a Wests Tigers player. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. 83 posts. 978 following. It must have been quite the gobful.. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. 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. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". 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. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. 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. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi loses RLWC ban appeal 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. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. Adam Doueihi - Wests Tigers - NRL Player Profile - Zero Tackle 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. 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. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. Get NRL news and more in your inbox The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! NRL news 2022: Adam Doueihi to appeal one match World Cup ban for 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. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Adam Doueihi. Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. 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. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. Serious knee injury confirmed for Doueihi - NRL News - Zero Tackle It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. NRL 2021: Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire moves Adam Doueihi to On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 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". It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. Download ESPN from Google Play Store 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. 29.3K followers. The 22-year-old was . Doueihi's initial one-match ban was upheld at a World Cup judiciary hearing on Wednesday morning (AEDT) after he was found guilty of "Grade A foul and/or abusive language to a match official". The utility back made his international debut . I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. 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.
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