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. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers.Credit:Getty. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. Sports news, results and expert commentary. Injured Tiger Adam Doueihi reveals likely return timeline It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. 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 . He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. I also worked with [assistant coach] Robbie Farah at the World Cup and liked his coaching style. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. It gave Doueihi a return date estimate of late May - or almost halfway through the 2022 season. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. 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 . Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion [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. 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 . Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. 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. NRL 2023: Adam Doueihi's contract extension with Wests Tigers could It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. 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. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. 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. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. Rugby League World Cup 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off in New Zealand v Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. 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. 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. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. 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. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. 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.. 29.3K followers. Love the NRL? 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.. 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. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. NRL 2021: Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire moves Adam Doueihi to "I'm really happy to extend my stay here at Wests Tigers," said Doueihi, who missed the start of last season with an ACL injury. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. It must have been quite the gobful.. So fingers crossed I can have a good year this year and I wanted to back myself to push for a long-term contract.. [21] Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 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. 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After his worst game of the year last week, Doueihi put three players through for linebreaks as he also busted through three tackles himself. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". 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. Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. [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 dont think its far off; I dont want to have it coming into the season, Moses said. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. Marshall has had many conversations with Doueihi during the pre-season, and his vision for the club aligns closely with what Doueihi had in mind. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. The 22-year-old was . "We've all trained hard in pre-season and our team is in great shape. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. 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. Athlete. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). He has told me he wants me here long term. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. 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. www.asics.com.au . 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. NRL Adam Doueihi stars, Wests Tigers beat St George Illawarra Dragons 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. 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. Things can change down the track: NRL clubs tipped to come calling for St Helens star. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. A few times you forget theyre even in the room or anywhere," he said. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. Adam Doueihi joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. 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. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following another Adam Doueihi switch, Wests Tigers utility Adam Doueihi has been shifted in and out of the halves all season. 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[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. The Wests Tigers player is. 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. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. "We had to defend 55 plays in our 20, we had 10 up the other end. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. Rugby League World Cup Lebanon's Adam Doueihi loses RLWC ban appeal A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. Official NRL profile of Adam Doueihi for Wests Tigers | Wests Tigers Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! I played with Benji and obviously worked alongside him a few years ago. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. 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. 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 don't know I just feel comfortable here. 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 . Available now! Early life [ edit] He made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. 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.. Making matters worse, winger Cody Ramsey also suffered an apparent rib injury with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira still both suspended next week. I want to make a decision soon.. 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". It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. 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Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. 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. Adam Doueihi officially confirms future on short-term deal Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Download ESPN from Google Play Store 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. Adam Doueihi - Wikipedia 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. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him.