Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. 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. Adam Doueihi: The World Cup set up my NRL career and it can for others "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. NRL news 2022: Adam Doueihi to appeal one match World Cup ban for 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. 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. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. 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. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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. 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. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. 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. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers 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. Official NRL profile of Adam Doueihi for Wests Tigers | Wests Tigers [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. 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Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. Adam Doueihi Five-Eighth Instagram Player Bio Height: 191 cm Date of Birth: 05 August 1998 Weight: 95 kg Birthplace: Sydney, NSW Age: 24 Nickname: - Debut Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs Date: 17 March 2018 Opposition: Penrith Panthers Round: 2 Previous Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs Junior Club: Strathfield Raiders, Dundas Shamrocks Biography: www.asics.com.au . Adam Doueihi reveals reason behind one-year extension Serious knee injury confirmed for Doueihi - NRL News - Zero Tackle 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. Footy Fan Offers Adam Doueihi Some Kicking Advice In - SPORTbible Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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. 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. 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 played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. 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. 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. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. Were working to restore it. 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. "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. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. RLWC 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off over ugly act towards referee I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. 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. Sports news, results and expert commentary. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. 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. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? [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 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.. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week.
