A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. "We just couldn't get out of our own 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. 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. 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.. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers 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. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) Instagram photos and videos 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. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. www.asics.com.au . Serious knee injury confirmed for Doueihi - NRL News - Zero Tackle 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. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ, while the likes of Joseph Tapine and Nelson Asofa-Solomona laid the platform up front. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. 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. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. [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. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. 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. 978 following. The Wests Tigers player is. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Sports news, results and expert commentary. The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! 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 Verdict returned on Doueihi's challenge of suspension Scott Pryde - October 19, 2022 0 Injuries & Suspensions Lebanon's chances take major hit as MRC reveal penalty after send. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. 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. NRL 2023: Adam Doueihi's contract extension with Wests Tigers could Love the NRL? 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. Official NRL profile of Adam Doueihi for Wests Tigers | Wests Tigers 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. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. 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. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. 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. 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.. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers 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. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. 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. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. 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. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. 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. 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. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. 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. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. 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. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. [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. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. Adam Doueihi. The utility back made his international debut . However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. 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. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. [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. 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. 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. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". The 22-year-old was . "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. Were working to restore it. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 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 . Early life [ edit] Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. 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. Adam Doueihi sent off in bizarre moment in Lebanon's loss to New Adam Doueihi: The World Cup set up my NRL career and it can for others 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.