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. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. [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. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. 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Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games for the club. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". 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. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. Please try again later. 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. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . The re-signing of the 24 . However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. 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. 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. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 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. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup . The Dragons meanwhile hurt themselves, as they lacked cohesion in attack at times in their third straight loss. One of the Tigers' only shining lights in an otherwise dismal season, Doueihi was left out of Michael Maguire 's side to play the Penrith Panthers on Sunday afternoon when it was named earlier this afternoon. [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. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). We dont want to think about previous or what has happened in the past. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. The Wests Tigers player is. 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. 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. Get NRL news and more in your inbox [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. But it was the 59th minute moment that left many scratching their heads, with referee Grant Atkins sending Doueihi from the field. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. 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. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. 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. 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.. 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. Lebanons coach Michael Cheika admitted post-match that with Doueihi sent off with 20 minutes still remaining, his side had lost their way. 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.. 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 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. He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. I can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. I thought especially our right-edge attack were really good yesterday and piled on some points. 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. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. 978 following. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. [4], He played his junior rugby league for the Strathfield Raiders and Dundas Shamrocks. Adam Doueihi. 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. Doueihis contract extension with Tigers could have big implications for Brooks. We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". It must have been quite the gobful.. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. Love the NRL? "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. 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.. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. The 22-year-old was . Download ESPN from iTunes App Store 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. [21] "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. I live five minutes away from training and I have always been a Tiger fan. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. 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". 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. I guess he knows my game and I feel as though he appreciates that. [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. 29.3K followers. It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 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. 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 . 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All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. 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. MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. It must have been quite the gobful.. '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.