Injury Gods Send More Pain to Wests Tigers

Injury Gods Send More Pain to Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers have again suffered injuries, with another two players set to miss game time, a theme that has run through so much of this season. Kicking off the season in such style, almost every match that the Wests Tigers [https://www.nrl.com/clubs/wests-tigers/] have played this season has seen at least one key player come away injured, and this seems to be the primary reason why missing the finals again looks a real chance. Is it simply bad luck? Is it a curse? Or is this something that is a result of us being improperly prepared for the rigours of NRL 2026? We talk about that issue on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369]. Also up for discussion between Joel, Nick and Josh are some of the main turning points in that 36-22 loss to the Dolphins at Campbelltown Stadium [https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-16/wests-tigers-v-dolphins/] on Saturday evening. A few guys get some big wraps, but despite a solid effort, the guys fell short against a team that looks near certainties for a top four finish. There's also an update regarding the future of Jake Averillo, and we discuss the ongoing use of Heamasi Makasini and how he might need a break, or at least some time in NSW Cup.We run our eye over the NSW Cup player that may get a debut with the injury to Patrick Herbert, Solomone Saukuru [https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/wests-tigers/solomone-saukuru/]. Join us for a look at all the 'One Word' responses to the Dolphins game on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum [https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/wests-tigers-discussion/] as well. And hear about the movie stars that one member of the podcast has been rubbing shoulders with! Thanks for your support, and we'll catch you mid-week for the next edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Wests Tigers Back at Campbelltown for Huge Dolphins Test

The Wests Tigers Podcast returns with Episode 473 as Nick is joined by Josh and Aaron for a big discussion covering State of Origin II, the latest Tigers news, and this weekend's clash against the Dolphins. Aaron was at the MCG for Origin II and gives us his firsthand account of the atmosphere and experience as QLD squared the series. We also discuss Laurie Daley's controversial decision to leave Api Koroisau [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apisai_Koroisau] on the bench for the entire 80 minutes, whether that could happen again in Game III, and what selection changes NSW might make for the decider. The boys also dive into the Israel Folau story after claims emerged that Benji Marshall was interested in bringing the former dual international to the club [https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/folaus-claim-nrl-cleared-comeback-only-for-arl-commissioner-to-block-tigers-signing-20260618-p6084s.html] before the NRL stepped in. Plus, with rumours circulating Luciano Leilua and Shawn Blore's futures at their current clubs, we ask whether either player could help solve the Tigers' back-row depth issues. Can Jarome Luai [https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/wests-tigers/jarome-luai/] back up his brilliant performance against the Titans? We look at the latest injury news, including Adam Doueihi's race against time to prove his fitness. Finally, we preview the Dolphins clash. The Redcliffe-based club arrives on a six-game winning streak [https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-16/wests-tigers-v-dolphins/], but they'll be without several key players, including Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo and Thomas Flegler. Can the Tigers take advantage and make it back-to-back wins? All that and plenty more on Episode 473 of the Wests Tigers Podcast. And don't forget to join in the Wests Tigers discussion today on our very own Wests Tigers Podcast Forum [https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/]! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Luai stars as Wests Tigers Farewell Leichhardt Oval (for a bit)

The Wests Tigers had a few heart-in-mouth moments and almost succumbed to some classy Titans plays, but managed to hold on for an eight-point win at Leichhardt Oval this afternoon. Playing our last game at the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, the good guys gave up an early 12-point lead but came home strongly in a determined effort.   On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick walk through all the important talking points from the 36-28 win [https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-15/wests-tigers-v-titans/], including: * The game-changing Jarome Luai [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarome_Luai] performance * The debut of young hooker Josese Lanyon [https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nsw-cup/western-suburbs-magpies/josese-lanyon/] * Injury to Kai Pearce-Paul * The impact that the big home crowd had on the game As always, all the ‘one word’ submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum [https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/] are shared, and we take a look at the finals equation after the club claimed victory number seven for the season.   Thank you so much for your support, and we’ll catch you all for the midweek edition of the podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Wests Tigers Season On The Line Against Titans

This is it, folks, the Wests Tigers' do-or-die moment taking on the Gold Coast at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon. Both teams have just won one of their past five matches, and the Titans are looking for just their fourth win of the season, but with a winning track record against the Tigers will fancy their chances. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369], Joel, Nick and Josh are joined by fellow Wests Tigers die-hard, Mitch. Aside from a preview of the Titans clash, on the agenda are several pressing Wests Tigers issues, including: * Israel Folau - bullet dodged, or potential mid-season boost missed? * The Panthers' capitulation [https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-14/wests-tigers-v-panthers/] -  why do Wests Tigers find a way to lose momentum each year? And with the Leichhardt Oval redevelopment [https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/leichhardt-oval-refurbishment] starting after Sunday's game, we take a look at what losing our only winning home ground will mean for the next couple of years, and share some good and not-so-good memories of the old girl. Regarding the game against the Titans, which Wests Tigers player will be most motivated to bounce back from last week's embarrassment, and what will the inclusion of two centres do to our backline? As always, feel free to join in the discussion on everything Wests Tigers on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum [https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/], and we hope to have a post-victory edition of the pod for you again on Sunday night!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Oh Dear! Wests Tigers Get Panthers Shellacking

It was an afternoon we'd all like to forget at CommBank Stadium, with the Wests Tigers proving little more than cannon fodder against a white-hot Panthers. Losing 68-nil is about as low as it gets for an NRL fan, but despite the awful afternoon, we thought we might try and make some sense of the events in Parramatta. So, this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a little different: it's just Joel and Nick, and we keep things pretty short and to the point. Of course, all the 'One Word' responses from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum [https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/] feature, along with some key talking points: * Where to from here for the team and club? * What went so drastically wrong? * Were the Panthers just that good? * What areas of weakness has this result exposed? It's a tough go presenting or even listening to (or watching) a podcast after a performance like that, but let's soldier on, Wests Tigers fans! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].