[9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. Follow. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. Please try again later. Download ESPN from Google Play Store Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. [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. 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. 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. The re-signing of the 24 . "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". 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. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. I was pleased with all the lads. The No.6 kicked across field for the Tigers' first to Tommy Talau, and forced an error with a grubber kick in the lead-up to one of the team's second-half tries. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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.. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. 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. Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. 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.. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. It has now been reported that Doueihi . Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . The Wests Tigers player is. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. Early life [ edit] 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. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. 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. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. [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 next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. 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. Love the NRL? Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? [22] 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. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. 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. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I want to make a decision soon.. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. The 22-year-old was . Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. 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 also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. 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. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. 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.. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. 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. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. '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 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 more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. 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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. 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 would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. 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. 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. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi 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.. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. [21] Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. 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. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. 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". Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. Lebanon head into their clash against the Wolfhounds on Monday [AEDT] knowing that a win is crucial, yet they will have to do it without the Tigers playmaker after he was sent off for dissent against the Kiwis. 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. 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. 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. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty.