He will now miss Lebanon's crunch group game with Ireland after his appeal was dismissed by an independent panel comprising Judge Sarah Wright and former internationals Alan Hunte and Adrian Morley. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. '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 star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. 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. 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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. 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. [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. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. 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. 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.. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. 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. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. 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. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Follow. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [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. 83 posts. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. I want to make a decision soon.. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. 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. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. Download ESPN from Google Play Store "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. 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". 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 six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Oct 16th, 2022. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". Available now! I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. 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. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. [12][13], Doueihi made his long awaited return for South Sydney in round 12 of the 2019 NRL season against Parramatta which ended in a 2614 loss at the new Western Sydney Stadium. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. 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. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. 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. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. 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. Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. 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 . Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. He has told me he wants me here long term. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. 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. 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. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! 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 star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. 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. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanons vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. [21] 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. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. 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. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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. 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. 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.. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. 29.3K followers. 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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. 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. An Adam Doueihi masterclass has helped Wests Tigers deliver a much-needed response for Michael Maguire, claiming an 16-8 win over St George Illawarra. Love the NRL? But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. 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. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. 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 . We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. 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. Were working to restore it. 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. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. 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. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting.