[18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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. Love the NRL? Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. NRL Wests Tigers Adam Doueihi confirms ACL surgery setback - ESPN.com On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". 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: I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. 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. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Moses, whose contract is up at Parramatta at the end of this year, has a four-year option on the table from the Eels worth about $1.1 million a season. 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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. 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. Adam Doueihi - Wikipedia I can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. 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. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi loses RLWC ban appeal Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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.. 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. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. It has now been reported that Doueihi . And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. 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. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. 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. Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi6) | Twitter It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. 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. 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 think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. It must have been quite the gobful.. [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. Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. 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 was pleased with all the lads. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. 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.. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. RLWC 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off over ugly act towards referee "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. NRL 2021, Wests Tigers, Adam Doueihi, Moses Mbye | NRL.com He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . 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 love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. 978 following. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers It must have been quite the gobful.. Oct 16th, 2022. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) Instagram photos and videos 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. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. 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However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Adam Doueihi out of Lebanon's crucial clash with Ireland after failing Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. NRL 2023: Adam Doueihi's contract extension with Wests Tigers could 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.. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. 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. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. 29.3K followers. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. 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. 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 like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he 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. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. The utility back made his international debut . I don't know I just feel comfortable here. Lebanon will look to rebound and keep their quarter-final hopes alive with a clash against Ireland, while the Kiwis are set for a match with RLWC debutants Jamaica.