Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. Athlete. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he 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. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". Get NRL news and more in your inbox 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". "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. 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. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. The group shot to life straight after halftime when the 20-year-old appeared to have scored his first try, only for the bunker to overrule. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. 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. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. 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. 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. [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. 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. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. 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. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. 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. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. 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. 29.3K followers. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Available now! It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". 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. Adam Doueihi. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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 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. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. 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. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. 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. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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. Love the NRL? 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 . The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. 83 posts. 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 utility back made his international debut . Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. 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. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. 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. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. 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: "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". I can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. 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. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. 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. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. 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". 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. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. 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. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. Were working to restore it. 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. [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. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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 handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. It has now been reported that Doueihi . He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. 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. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. I was pleased with all the lads. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. '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. 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. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Sign up for our Sport newsletter. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? 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. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. 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. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. 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. Download ESPN from Google Play Store 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. 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.. He has told me he wants me here long term. Sports news, results and expert commentary. 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. [22] 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. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! [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. 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.. 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. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". 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Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. 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. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. 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.. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. It must have been quite the gobful.. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Early life [ edit] 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. 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. www.asics.com.au . Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. Please try again later. 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. 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. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. 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. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. 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.. 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. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. 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.. 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.. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! 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. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. 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.
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