Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . 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". Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? [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. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. 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. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. 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. 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. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. 978 following. [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. [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. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. A Balmain local junior, Adam returned home to Wests Tigers ahead of the 2020 season signing a four-year contract which keeps him at the club until at least the end of the 2023 season. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. 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. [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi is in hot water after he was sent off for dissent in Lebanon 's 34-12 defeat to New Zealand, having used "foul and abusive language . WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. The 22-year-old was . I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. 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. 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 just wonder with the circumstances of it. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. 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 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. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. The Wests Tigers player is. 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. 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. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. 29.3k Followers, 978 Following, 83 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) 29.3k Followers, 978 Following, 83 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) adamdoueihi_ Verified. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. 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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". Brooks is overcoming a calf injury and will be fit for round one, but will sit out the final warm-up game against Canberra, as will new skipper Api Koroisau. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. 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. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. I was pleased with all the lads. 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. 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. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. 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. Tue 11 May 2021, 06:20 PM. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. 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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. 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. 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. It must have been quite the gobful.. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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.. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. 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 seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. The re-signing of the 24 . You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. 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. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. 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. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. The utility back made his international debut . Love the NRL? I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. 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. 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. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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. 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. 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. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. 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 . 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 feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. 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.. [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. 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.. Five-eighth Adam Doueihi put on a masterclass, fullback Daine Laurie always looked threatening and debutant Zac Cini scored a try in front of a busload of his friends. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. [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. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. 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.. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. 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. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. 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. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. 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. [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. 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. 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. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.".
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