Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. 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. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. [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. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! The utility back made his international debut . 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. 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. We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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[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. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. 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 was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. 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. 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. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. 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It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. Doueihi played with Moses in the halves for Lebanon at the Rugby League World Cup last year, but says he is only focused on his game, starting with Sundays trial against Canberra. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Athlete. Doueihi believes the business end of the season will be a big test for them up in the Queensland hub, but one they are ready to face. 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.. 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 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 think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. 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: A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. 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 just wonder with the circumstances of it. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Available now! "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. 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. 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 joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. 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. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. 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. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. 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. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? [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. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. 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. 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 . Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. 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. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. 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. 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. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. ", Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers, Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett, Munster hoping to play on after finger injury, Dolphins nab Flegler from Broncos for 2024, 'I thought it was over': Tamou on his Cowboys lifeline, AJ Brimson always wanted to be No.1 Titan, Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business, Turbo-charged Tom ready for NRL after US stint, Queensland Preview: Old Heads, Hardheads and Young Bucks, Real or Not: Moses and the Eels to struggle, Ponga to shine and Dolphins will win, Storm earn epic win over Eels in NRL opener, Your NRL team's must-watch player for season 2023, Selwood to help Melbourne through stormy period, ESPN's 2023 crystal ball predictions for all major Australian codes, ESPN's biggest Australian headlines of 2022. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 978 following. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). 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. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it .