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It has now been reported that Doueihi . [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. 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. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? 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. Were working to restore it. 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. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! The re-signing of the 24 . 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. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. 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. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". 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. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. "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. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". [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. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . 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. 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 just couldn't get out of our own end. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. [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. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. 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. 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.. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Download ESPN from Google Play Store "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. Athlete. 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. 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. 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.. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. Adam Doueihi. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Sports news, results and expert commentary. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. 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. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. [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. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. 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. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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 want to make a decision soon.. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 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 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 havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. 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 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. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. 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. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. 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.. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. [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. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. 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". We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. 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 don't know I just feel comfortable here. 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. 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. 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 . 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. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". "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. 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.. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. It must have been quite the gobful.. "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. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. 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. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. 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. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. Adam Doueihi joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. 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. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. 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. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. 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. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. February 8th, 2022 10:23 am Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has pledged to repay long suffering Tigers fans for their loyalty as he opened up on the pain of having his best season in the NRL cut short by a knee injury. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. 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. He has told me he wants me here long term. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". 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". 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 can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 83 posts. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. 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. There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. 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. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. 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. 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. 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. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. 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 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. Adam Doueihi sent off in bizarre moment in Lebanon's loss to New Zealand, found themselves on the wrong end of a 34-12 scoreline against the Kiwis, Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ. 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. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". 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. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. 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. ", 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. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. The 22-year-old was . It must have been quite the gobful.. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. 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. 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.