Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. 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. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. [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. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. The 22-year-old was . 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 . Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". Im not exactly sure how many months or days yet, but (my return) should be somewhere in the middle of the front end of the season, I hope.. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. 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. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. Michael Maguire insisted it was never about him, but there would have been few more relieved men after the Wests Tigers' 16-8 win over St George Illawarra. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. 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"We just couldn't get out of our own end. [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. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. Sports news, results and expert commentary. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. It must have been quite the gobful.. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. 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 . 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. 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. 29.3K followers. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 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Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. 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.. 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. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . I can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. 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. 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. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. 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 . 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. 83 posts. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. 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 . Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. 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. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. [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. 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. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. Available now! A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. www.asics.com.au . 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. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. 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. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. 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. 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. 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 also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. [22] Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. 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. 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. 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. 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. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. 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. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". 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. [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. 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. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. 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. '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. 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. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. 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. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store In the opening match of Lebanon's 2021 Rugby League World Cup campaign, Doueihi was sent off in the second half for dissent during Lebanon's 34-12 loss to New Zealand. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. 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. Download ESPN from Google Play Store I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. 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. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. 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. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. 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". Doueihi is no stranger to the injury, having previously lost the back end of the 2018 season and half of the 2019 season with the injury. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. It must have been quite the gobful.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Available now! Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. 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. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? I was pleased with all the lads. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. 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 only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. 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. "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. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. 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. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. 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. Athlete. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. We need to be able to deliver a bit more consistency and maybe from that game, we will get a few advisories on what we need to improve on for the Irish game coming up. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". 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. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. 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.. He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. 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.. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. 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. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. Follow. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract..

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