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. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. It must have been quite the gobful.. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. [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. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. 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. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. 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. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. 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. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. [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. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. 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". All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Sports news, results and expert commentary. 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. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. www.asics.com.au . 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". [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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. 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. 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. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. 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 were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. 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 did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. [22] The utility back made his international debut . Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. 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. 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. Available now! 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. I was pleased with all the lads. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. 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. Early life [ edit] But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. Adam Doueihi. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. 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.. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. He has told me he wants me here long term. 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. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. 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. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. 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. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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 . Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". 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. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. 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. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. 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 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 . 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. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. 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. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. 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. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. [21] You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Get NRL news and more in your inbox I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. 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. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. 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. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! 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. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanons vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. 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. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". 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. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . Oct 16th, 2022. 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. '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. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 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. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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Follow. 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. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. 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. 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. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. 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. 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 apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. 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. 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 . 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. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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.. Available now! 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Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games .