The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". [22] 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. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". 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. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. 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. 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 . Early life [ edit] I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. [21] [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. 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"Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. 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. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". 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. It has now been reported that Doueihi . "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. 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. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. 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. 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. 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. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. 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. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Sports news, results and expert commentary. 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. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. 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 . ", Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett, Munster hoping to play on after finger injury, Dolphins nab Flegler from Broncos for 2024, 'I thought it was over': Tamou on his Cowboys lifeline, AJ Brimson always wanted to be No.1 Titan, Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business, Turbo-charged Tom ready for NRL after US stint, Queensland Preview: Old Heads, Hardheads and Young Bucks, Real or Not: Moses and the Eels to struggle, Ponga to shine and Dolphins will win, Storm earn epic win over Eels in NRL opener, Your NRL team's must-watch player for season 2023, Selwood to help Melbourne through stormy period, ESPN's 2023 crystal ball predictions for all major Australian codes, ESPN's biggest Australian headlines of 2022. [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. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. I can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. I want to make a decision soon.. Club favourite Doueihi is capable of shifting to fullback should the Tigers land Moses and also keep Brooks, but Doueihi believes his best football is in the No.6. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. [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 (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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. 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 joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. Athlete. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. 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. 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. 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". Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. 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. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. 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. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. 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.. 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. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". 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. St George Illawarra are sitting in 7th spot on 18 points but have a tough run home, while the Sharks, Raiders and Knights are all just two points ahead of the Tigers. Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. 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 . Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. 29.3K followers. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. 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. 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. Im not exactly sure how many months or days yet, but (my return) should be somewhere in the middle of the front end of the season, I hope.. 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. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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 Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ, while the likes of Joseph Tapine and Nelson Asofa-Solomona laid the platform up front. 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. 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Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. 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". [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. 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 local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. 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. 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 . It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. The utility back made his international debut . Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. 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. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. I was pleased with all the lads. 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. In the opening match of Lebanon's 2021 Rugby League World Cup campaign, Doueihi was sent off in the second half for dissent during Lebanon's 34-12 loss to New Zealand. The Wests Tigers player is. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. The 22-year-old was . 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. 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. 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". "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. 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. "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. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". 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.. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. 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.. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. 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. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front.