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. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. I was pleased with all the lads. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. 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 . 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. 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. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. Please try again later. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". 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 is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". 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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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. Get NRL news and more in your inbox Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. 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. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. '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. Doueihi was delighted to remain at the Tigers for 2024, and should Moses agree to a whopping five-year deal reportedly worth about $1.3 million a season, Brooks looms as the odd man out as the club grapples with a three-into-two halves headache. 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 . He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . 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.. Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. 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. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. 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. 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. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. 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. Follow. 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. 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. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! 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 . It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," 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. 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. It has now been reported that Doueihi . 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.. Adam Doueihi Verdict returned on Doueihi's challenge of suspension Scott Pryde - October 19, 2022 0 Injuries & Suspensions Lebanon's chances take major hit as MRC reveal penalty after send. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. The impact of Sheens, Marshall and fellow assistant Robbie Farah has revitalised the side and brought a newfound energy to the squad, and Doueihi is loving what he sees. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. Everything is on track, I met with the surgeon last week just for a check-up and he was really happy with where things were at. 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. 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Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. The Wests Tigers player is. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. 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. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. Adam Doueihi joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. 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. 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. The utility back made his international debut . Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. He has told me he wants me here long term. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. 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". WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . Love the NRL? This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . 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.. 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. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. It must have been quite the gobful.. 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. Brooks is overcoming a calf injury and will be fit for round one, but will sit out the final warm-up game against Canberra, as will new skipper Api Koroisau. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. 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. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. 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. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". 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. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. 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. 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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. 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. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! 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.. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. 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. 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 . We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. Adam Doueihi Five-Eighth Instagram Player Bio Height: 191 cm Date of Birth: 05 August 1998 Weight: 95 kg Birthplace: Sydney, NSW Age: 24 Nickname: - Debut Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs Date: 17 March 2018 Opposition: Penrith Panthers Round: 2 Previous Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs Junior Club: Strathfield Raiders, Dundas Shamrocks Biography: Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. Early life [ edit] Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. 83 posts. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. The re-signing of the 24 . Adam Doueihi. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. 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. 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. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. 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. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. 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. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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". At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 "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. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. 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. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. [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 ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". Available now! "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". 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.. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. [20], Doueihi played a total of 11 games for the Wests Tigers in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished bottom of the table and claimed the Wooden Spoon for the first time in their club history. 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 . 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. Athlete. [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. [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. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. 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. 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