978 following. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. The 22-year-old was . 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. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. 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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. 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. 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. 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. 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. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. Follow. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. Please try again later. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. [22] Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. 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.. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. [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. [21] 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 Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. 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. Download ESPN from Google Play Store "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. 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. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. Oct 16th, 2022. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . 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. 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. 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". 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. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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. 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. 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. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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. 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. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. 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. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. 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. 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. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. 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Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. 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. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. [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. 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. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. 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. I can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. 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 ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. 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. 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. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. 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. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. I want to make a decision soon.. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. 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. 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. 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. I was pleased with all the lads. 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. 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.. It has now been reported that Doueihi . Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. Love the NRL? I dont think its fair on Parramatta and the players I play with that we take it into the season and its spoken about it. 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". "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . 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.. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. 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. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. The re-signing of the 24 . Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. 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. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. 83 posts. 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. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. It must have been quite the gobful.. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. 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. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play 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. Available now! 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. 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 think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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He has told me he wants me here long term. I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. As I said, I have formed a close relationship with a lot of boys in the team and I feel as though we can cause a lot of damage the year.. Athlete. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, 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. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. 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. 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. 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. 29.3K followers. 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. 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". However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. Of course, losing a man and a player in that position really got us out of sorts and we got hit in blocks, with a couple of tries in a row.. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. Sports news, results and expert commentary. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It must have been quite the gobful.. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. [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. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series.

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