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The impact of Sheens, Marshall and fellow assistant Robbie Farah has revitalised the side and brought a newfound energy to the squad, and Doueihi is loving what he sees. "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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. '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. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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". Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store 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. 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. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. 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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 . He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. [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. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. The re-signing of the 24 . 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. 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. There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. 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 . 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. 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. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. 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. Adam Doueihi. 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. 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. Download ESPN from Google Play Store "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". 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 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. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! 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. [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. Doueihi allegedly yelled at the ref to, give us some f****** calls after frustration bubbled over for the five-eighth with the Cedars struggling to remain in the contest. Athlete. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. 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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. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. I was pleased with all the lads. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. Please try again later. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. 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. 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? If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. 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. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. 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. 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. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. 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. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin 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. 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. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. 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. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. [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'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 . The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. 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. 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. 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. 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. [21] 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. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. 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.. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. 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. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. 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. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. 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. 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. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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 . David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. Oct 16th, 2022. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. 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. 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. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. 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 charge carried a one-match ban, which the 24-year-old elected to fight in a bid to play in Lebanons second group game. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. Love the NRL? Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. Early life [ edit] 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. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. I want to make a decision soon.. 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. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. 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. [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit.