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. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. 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.. 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. 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. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. 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. I want to make a decision soon.. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. Sports news, results and expert commentary. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. 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: Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. 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 . [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. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. 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. Adam Doueihi out of Lebanons crucial clash with Ireland after failing to overturn dissent charge, Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC. 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. 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 made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. 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". 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 . There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. Available now! Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. 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. I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. 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 . Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. 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. 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. 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 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. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. [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. 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. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. 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. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. 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. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. Follow. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. Please try again later. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. 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English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. 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 must have been quite the gobful.. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. 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. 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. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". 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. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. 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 . 29.3K followers. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. 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.. 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". Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . 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. 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. 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. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Early life [ edit] I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. 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. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight.