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I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. 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. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. 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. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. I was pleased with all the lads. Sports news, results and expert commentary. 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. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. 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. 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 would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. 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. 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. 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.. The re-signing of the 24 . 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 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 (Doueihi) really got us out of sorts and we got hit in blocks, with a couple of tries in a row. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi loses RLWC ban appeal The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. The 22-year-old was . [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. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. 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. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Injured Tiger Adam Doueihi reveals likely return timeline Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. 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.. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Were working to restore it. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. 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. 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Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi hit with charge Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. Available now! 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. 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. 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. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. NRL 2022: Adam Doueihi, Wests Tigers, injury, Michael Maguire, Jackson "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 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. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". 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. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Adam Doueihi. 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. Follow. Rugby League World Cup 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off in New Zealand v So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. 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 star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. Adam Doueihi sent off in bizarre moment in Lebanon's loss to New "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". 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. 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. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. Laurie also bust through the line to put the Tigers on the attack for their first and threw the last ball for Cini's try. 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. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. 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 . Love the NRL? But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. 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. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. He has told me he wants me here long term. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 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. 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The Wests Tigers player is. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. 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. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) Instagram photos and videos Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. 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. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. [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. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". 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 live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. 978 following. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following 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.. 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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. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. 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. I can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. NRL 2021, Wests Tigers, Adam Doueihi, Moses Mbye | NRL.com "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. Get NRL news and more in your inbox The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . 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 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. 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. 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. 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. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. 29.3K followers. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. 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. 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. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. 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. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. NRL Wests Tigers Adam Doueihi confirms ACL surgery setback - ESPN.com 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. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. 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. 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. NRL Adam Doueihi stars, Wests Tigers beat St George Illawarra Dragons Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. 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. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. 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. 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. Adam Doueihi - Wikipedia 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. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut.