Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Get NRL news and more in your inbox We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. 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. 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. 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. 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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. 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. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. 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. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. 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. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. I was pleased with all the lads. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. February 8th, 2022 10:23 am Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has pledged to repay long suffering Tigers fans for their loyalty as he opened up on the pain of having his best season in the NRL cut short by a knee injury. I want to make a decision soon.. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. He has told me he wants me here long term. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. The Wests Tigers player is. [22] 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The utility back made his international debut . 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 . Early life [ edit] Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. 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. [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. A Balmain local junior, Adam returned home to Wests Tigers ahead of the 2020 season signing a four-year contract which keeps him at the club until at least the end of the 2023 season. 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. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. 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". 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. 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. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! 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Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. 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. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. 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.. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. Athlete. 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. 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 . I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". Oct 16th, 2022. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store 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. 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". After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. 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. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion [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. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. It has now been reported that Doueihi . Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. 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. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. The group shot to life straight after halftime when the 20-year-old appeared to have scored his first try, only for the bunker to overrule. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. 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. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". It must have been quite the gobful.. 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I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. 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. Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. 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. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. "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. 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. 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. www.asics.com.au . On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. 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. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. 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.