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. 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 . 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. [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. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanons vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has revealed that he is targeting a return ahead of schedule from a devastating ACL injury.. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. 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. 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. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. 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Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . Adam Doueihi out of Lebanons crucial clash with Ireland after failing to overturn dissent charge, Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. 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. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. 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. The impact of Sheens, Marshall and fellow assistant Robbie Farah has revitalised the side and brought a newfound energy to the squad, and Doueihi is loving what he sees. Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. Athlete. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? 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. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. 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. Adam Doueihi. 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. The re-signing of the 24 . We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. 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. 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. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. 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. 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. NRL news 2022: Adam Doueihi to appeal one match World Cup ban for 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". "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. 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. After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. 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. He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. 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.. 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We sort of verse teams that are all around us to finish the season. Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. Sports news, results and expert commentary. 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. Serious knee injury confirmed for Doueihi - NRL News - Zero Tackle Lebanon's Adam Doueihi was becoming increasingly frustrated, mainly because his team's gutsy effort was coming unraveled, due to what he perceived was a less than even share of the referee's calls . Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. 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. 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 sent off in bizarre moment in Lebanon's loss to New February 8th, 2022 10:23 am Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has pledged to repay long suffering Tigers fans for their loyalty as he opened up on the pain of having his best season in the NRL cut short by a knee injury. 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. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. 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Doueihi allegedly yelled at the ref to, give us some f****** calls after frustration bubbled over for the five-eighth with the Cedars struggling to remain in the contest. Oct 16th, 2022. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. I dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Adam Doueihi's Road to Recovery | The wait is finally over. 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Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! [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. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. 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. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. 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 fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Adam Doueihi has signed a one-year contract extension with Wests Tigers, heaping more pressure on halfback Luke Brooks to deliver as the joint venture tries to lure Mitchell Moses back to Leichhardt. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. 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. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. 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. NRL 2022: Adam Doueihi, Wests Tigers, injury, Michael Maguire, Jackson We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. 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 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. 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. Were working to restore it. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. WATCH: The footy is back, controversies over the new rules, and is Nicho the worlds best player? However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. The utility back made his international debut . 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"For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. 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 . It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. 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. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. [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. 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. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. 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. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". 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.. We need to set ourselves up for the tournament in a certain way, the principles that the team will play with. NSW hopeful Zac Lomax came away from the game with his State of Origin prospects in doubt when he suffered a suspected broken thumb from some friendly fire. Rugby League World Cup 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off in New Zealand v Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. 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. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. 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. 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. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers Please try again later. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. Injured Tiger Adam Doueihi reveals likely return timeline Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". www.asics.com.au . 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. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. RLWC 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off over ugly act towards referee Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". Available now! Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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.. 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. 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. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. [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. 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. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. I think where things are at with training and stuff, I think weve found a good place. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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. 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 . [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. 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. Adam Doueihi officially confirms future on short-term deal Adam Doueihi reveals reason behind one-year extension