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. NRL 2021: Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire moves Adam Doueihi to "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. 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. 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. Adam Doueihi reveals reason behind one-year extension Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi6) | Twitter The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). [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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 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 six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. [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. 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. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Download ESPN from iTunes App Store 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. Adam Doueihi - Wikipedia 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. 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. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. 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. 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 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. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. The re-signing of the 24 . 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NRL 2022: Adam Doueihi, Wests Tigers, injury, Michael Maguire, Jackson 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.. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. 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. Adam Doueihi - Wests Tigers - NRL Player Profile - Zero Tackle He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi loses RLWC ban appeal 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. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. 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. "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. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. 83 posts. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. Get NRL news and more in your inbox Oct 16th, 2022. 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. 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. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. 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 was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. 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. "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 lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". 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'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". 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. 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. 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. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. 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.. 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. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. 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. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. Early life [ edit] I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. 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 . 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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. NRL Wests Tigers Adam Doueihi confirms ACL surgery setback - ESPN.com A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. RLWC 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off over ugly act towards referee Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. Athlete. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. 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. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. 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. It has now been reported that Doueihi . Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. 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 . "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Follow. We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! 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. The Wests Tigers player is. 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. Available now! 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. [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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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. 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. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi hit with charge "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. Adam Doueihi. NRL 2021, Wests Tigers, Adam Doueihi, Moses Mbye | NRL.com 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". Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been.