Oh Dear! Wests Tigers Get Panthers Shellacking

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].

Good to Great! How Wests Tigers Can Go To a Whole New Level

Over the past 12 months, Wests Tigers has achieved a feat that is more than admirable - a 50% win record. But while that's a really solid base to build on, what exactly do we need to do to take a big step up to being a team that wins most weeks? On this big midweek edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369], Joel is joined by Nick, Josh and Jordan to discuss that very topic. Each of the boys gives their opinion on how that big step can be taken by the club and team. Got a thought on that? Did we miss something? Feel free to leave a comment, or join in the discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum [https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/]. Also on this edition, Jordan shares his thoughts on the six-point win over the Bulldogs, and we have an injury update too, with one Wests Tigers star player expected back much sooner than we thought. The news is not so good for Alex Twal [https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/wests-tigers/alex-twal/], though; the big fella is going to be sidelined for up to six weeks. How will losing Twal affect us? And does it give us the chance to tweak the way we play, having someone else at lock? And the future and career of Latu Fainu [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latu_Fainu] is also up for discussion, with Joel asking: are we ruining his development by using him as a Mr. Fix-It at this early stage in his career? Finally, attention turns to our big match this Sunday against the Panthers at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta [https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-14/wests-tigers-v-panthers/]. Are we any hope against a side that will start as red-hot favourites? At least two members of the podcast team are feeling an upset is on the cards. We hope you enjoy this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, and we look forward to bringing you a post-match edition following the clash with Penrith.  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 Roar Back to Winning Ways Against Dogs

The Wests Tigers found a way to win in a gritty and determined display against the Bulldogs on Saturday evening. Coming off three straight losses and a horror run with injuries and a key suspension, Wests Tigers got away with a 22-16 win [https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-13/wests-tigers-v-bulldogs/] to take the side to 16 competition points. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick first discuss some breaking news - reports that we're on the verge of signing the Dolphins' Jake Averillo [https://www.codesports.com.au/nrl/wests-tigers-close-to-landing-dolphins-star-jake-averillo-as-potential-replacement-for-jarome-luai/news-story/da5335060a33319b0ef47e943dfcc42a]. Averillo, who also played for the Bulldogs before heading north for a stint at Redcliffe, apparently wants to return to Sydney, and it appears Wests Tigers [https://www.weststigers.com.au/] are favourites for his services. What would he bring? Where would he play in our backline? We discuss the prospect of Averillo becoming a Tiger in 2027. Of course, we also have a hefty list of 'One Word' responses and submissions posted by the members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum [https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/engage-with-fans-on-wests-tigers-forum/]. And on that Bulldogs game, some key talking points come up for discussion, including: * The last-ditch defensive efforts that saved the night * The couple of heart-in-your-throat moments that we managed to survive * The performance of some of our star players * Injuries, injuries, and more injuries * The one guy that we probably have to leave behind to be a better football team And there's also a look at the key stats from the game, the exciting wins for our club right across the board this weekend, and some thoughts on who might have to come into the team for this week's clash against the high-flying Panthers. Oh, and Joel has his finals countdown numbers to share; tune in or hit play to see how we're tracking at this point in the season. We hope you enjoy this latest post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369]; thanks for your support!  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].

Time to let the Tigers out!

Episode 467 of the Wests Tigers Podcast, with Nick joined by Jordan for our midweek show! We kick things off with a quick recap of our Sunday night pod before chatting about Jordan’s upcoming trip to Vegas to watch the Wests Tigers take on the Storm. We recap the Connor Watson rumours and get Jordan's thoughts on whether the experienced utility could be a smart short-term fit for the club in 2027. From there, we have a look at State of Origin Game One, highlighting some key performers from both NSW and Queensland, while also looking at the Bulldogs players selected for the Blues — and whether Origin backing up could play a role ahead of Saturday night’s clash with the Tigers. Then it’s full preview mode for Wests Tigers v Bulldogs, as we run through all the key stats and storylines heading into the game. Plus score predictions, final thoughts, and plenty more Wests Tigers chat to wrap things up! 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].

Our 2026 Wests Tigers Mid-Year Report Card

The Wests Tigers (and us fans) have enjoyed a much-needed weekend off, and with this comes a great chance to deliver our mid-year report card. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369], Joel, Josh, and Nick come up with their own individual take on several aspects of the season so far. These include: * Biggest surprise? * Biggest frustration? * What needs fixing in the short and medium term? And we have the Wests Tigers Podcast, Mid-Year Player Awards, with categories including: * Best player * Most improved player * Best signing * Best young player * Most disappointing player And one last category, are you more hopeful or less hopeful as a Wests Tigers fan than you were in Round 2? Of course, the boys also discuss the big news that the Wests Tigers are off to Las Vegas in February 2027 [https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2026/05/20/wests-tigers-confirmed-for-rugby-league-las-vegas-2027/]! And, how do we feel about the possibility that Connor Watson [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connor_Watson] could be coming to Tiger Town? All this and more on this fresh edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! Thanks for listening or watching, and don't forget to have your say on anything to do with the club on the 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].