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. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". 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. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. Available now! Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Adam Doueihi. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Adam Doueihi joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. 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. 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. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. 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. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source, Kikau opens up over leaked photo, final year at Panthers, The best 17 players still off-contract for 2023. [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. 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. Of course, losing a man and a player in that position really got us out of sorts and we got hit in blocks, with a couple of tries in a row.. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. It must have been quite the gobful.. Doueihi's initial one-match ban was upheld at a World Cup judiciary hearing on Wednesday morning (AEDT) after he was found guilty of "Grade A foul and/or abusive language to a match official". Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah also looked to have found himself in the referee's crosshairs, with the initial belief being that he was the one being dismissed by Atkins. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. Available now! 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.. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses 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. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. 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. Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Wests Tigers utility Moses Mbye admits he was as surprised as anyone when asked to play five-eighth in place of Adam Doueihi as part of a selection shake-up ahead of . We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. 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. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. 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. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. Love the NRL? But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. Adam Doueihi has been sensationally sent off at the Rugby League World Cup after an apparent spray towards referee Grant Atkins in Lebanon's clash with New Zealand. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. Follow. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". [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. 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. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. Download ESPN from Google Play Store We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. The re-signing of the 24 . So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. 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. Adam Doueihi sent off in bizarre moment in Lebanon's loss to New Zealand, found themselves on the wrong end of a 34-12 scoreline against the Kiwis, Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ. He has told me he wants me here long term. Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. 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. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). 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. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. 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. 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 . Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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. I was pleased with all the lads. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. 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.. 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. I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. 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. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. Mark Molyneux is a content producer for Sporting News Australia. 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. Oct 16th, 2022. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. 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. 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. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. 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 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. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 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. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". [22] Sports news, results and expert commentary. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. But still, the story was Maguire, and the under-fire coach who just needed a win. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. 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". 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. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. It must have been quite the gobful.. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Please try again later. Ricky Stuart takes aim at concussion protocol and RLPA during explosive FULL TIME: Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 1, 2023, FULL TIME: Cowboys vs Raiders Round 1, 2023, FINAL TEAMS: Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 1, 2023, Updated Team Lists: Wests Tigers vs Titans Round 1, 2023. 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. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanons vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. Were working to restore it. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," 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.. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. It has now been reported that Doueihi . After they trailed 8-4 at halftime, Maguire's men dominated the second half with 67 per cent possession as they spent most of it camped on the Dragons' line. 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. Adam Doueihi will play in the centres this weekend, while Moses Mbye moves to five-eighth.Getty Jacob Liddle also returns to the No.9, Jock Madden will debut off the bench and back-rower Shawn Blore is back from injury to face the Knights on Friday night. He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". 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[11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. Ricky Stuart takes aim at concussion protocol and RLPA during explosive FULL TIME: Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 1, 2023, FULL TIME: Cowboys vs Raiders Round 1, 2023, FINAL TEAMS: Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 1, 2023, Updated Team Lists: Wests Tigers vs Titans Round 1, 2023. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. I want to make a decision soon.. Early life [ edit] Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. 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. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. 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. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. The utility back made his international debut . 29.3K followers. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. 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. 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.. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. 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.