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NRL news 2022: Adam Doueihi to appeal one match World Cup ban for "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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. NRL 2021: Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire moves Adam Doueihi to The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi hit with charge Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". Were working to restore it. 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. [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. 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. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . 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. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. 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. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. 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. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. 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. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. 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. 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. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. 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. 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. 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. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! 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. 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. 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.. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Adam Doueihi's Road to Recovery | The wait is finally over. We all Adam Doueihi - Wikipedia 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. Get NRL news and more in your inbox There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. It must have been quite the gobful.. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. 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. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi loses RLWC ban appeal He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. 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. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. It must have been quite the gobful.. 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. 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 think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. Oct 16th, 2022. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". 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. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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.. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. 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 enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. 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. 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 . It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. '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 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'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]. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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. Early life [ edit] Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. [21] Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. 83 posts. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Available now! But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. 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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. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 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. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. NRL 2021, Wests Tigers, Adam Doueihi, Moses Mbye | NRL.com Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The utility back made his international debut . 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. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". 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.