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. 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. [12][13], Doueihi made his long awaited return for South Sydney in round 12 of the 2019 NRL season against Parramatta which ended in a 2614 loss at the new Western Sydney Stadium. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. Available now! It must have been quite the gobful.. He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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. 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. 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. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. 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. 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. An Adam Doueihi masterclass has helped Wests Tigers deliver a much-needed response for Michael Maguire, claiming an 16-8 win over St George Illawarra. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. 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. 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. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanons vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. 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 . So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. www.asics.com.au . [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. 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 dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. With Adam Doueihi signing a one-year extension and the Tigers pushing hard to lure Mitchell Moses, Luke Brooks looms as the odd man out in a three-into-two halves headache at Leichhardt. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. Injured Tiger Adam Doueihi reveals likely return timeline 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.. 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. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 Footy Fan Offers Adam Doueihi Some Kicking Advice In - SPORTbible We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi hit with charge Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. 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. 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. 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. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. He has told me he wants me here long term. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. 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. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. 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. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. 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. 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. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. 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: And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". 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. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. 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 . 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. 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. 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. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi loses RLWC ban appeal 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. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. Oct 16th, 2022. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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.. 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. 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. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. 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. 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.. Real or Not: Send off was enough for Adam Doueihi RLWC 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off over ugly act towards referee Adam Doueihi officially confirms future on short-term deal "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . [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. 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. 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 just wonder with the circumstances of it. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. NRL 2021, Wests Tigers, Adam Doueihi, Moses Mbye | NRL.com Lebanon were already down by three converted tries when Doueihi was sent off, with Jordan Rapana crossing for a try immediately after the incident to put the game to bed. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. 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. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. 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.. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. 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. Adam Doueihi - Wests Tigers - NRL Player Profile - Zero Tackle 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". But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. 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"The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. Follow. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. 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. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. Adam Doueihi. 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.. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. 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. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 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. 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. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! 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. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. 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. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion 83 posts. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. Early life [ edit] The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. 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. The utility back made his international debut . [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. 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. 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. Available now! Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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.. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. 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. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. 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. [22] [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. [21] 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. Rugby League World Cup 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off in New Zealand v Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups.