I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. [21] 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. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. 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. 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. We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . 978 following. 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. 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. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. 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. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Follow. 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. The re-signing of the 24-year-old is unlikely to impact the Tigers' pursuit of Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses, who head coach Tim Sheens has been attempting to lure back to Concord. 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. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. 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. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . 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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. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. 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 think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". 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. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. 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. Athlete. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. [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. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! 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. Adam Doueihi joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. 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.. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. 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. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. 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. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. Oct 16th, 2022. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. 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. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Love the NRL? "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. 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. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. 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. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. 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 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. Please try again later. 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. 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. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. 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.. 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 . 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 . 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. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. 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. 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. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. Available now! On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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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. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". 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. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 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. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. 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 . 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. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. 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. I was pleased with all the lads. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. 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. The utility back made his international debut . I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. 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. The 22-year-old was . [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. 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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.