Adam Doueihi (@adamdoueihi_) Instagram photos and videos It's the same knee Doueihi injured and had surgery on in 2018 while he was at South Sydney. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. Lebanon were already down by three converted tries when Doueihi was sent off, with Jordan Rapana crossing for a try immediately after the incident to put the game to bed. "I could just see a real difference in their head space, and how they played for and dug in for each other.". Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Adam Doueihi Five-Eighth Instagram Player Bio Height: 191 cm Date of Birth: 05 August 1998 Weight: 95 kg Birthplace: Sydney, NSW Age: 24 Nickname: - Debut Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs Date: 17 March 2018 Opposition: Penrith Panthers Round: 2 Previous Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs Junior Club: Strathfield Raiders, Dundas Shamrocks Biography: "We just couldn't get out of our own end. 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 Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. Capable of playing multiple positions, Doueihi has international experience with Lebanon, playing at the 2017 and 2021 World Cups. I am enjoying it and I genuinely feel success isn't far off. [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. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. He has told me he wants me here long term. Doueihi made 15 appearances for Souths before suffering a season ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in their 3020 victory over Melbourne. Adam Doueihi: The World Cup set up my NRL career and it can for others Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. I want to make a decision soon.. 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. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. NRL Wests Tigers Adam Doueihi confirms ACL surgery setback - ESPN.com Despite the injuries, neither are expected to miss the season opener against the Gold Coast in a fortnight's time. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins, there. 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. He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. "The passion and the love of playing for Lebanon thats not enough sometimes. 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". Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. NRL Adam Doueihi stars, Wests Tigers beat St George Illawarra Dragons Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi scores a try against the Manly Sea Eagles Jono Searle/Getty Images. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Hell have a list of boxes I need to tick, and as long as I tick all of them Ill be good to go. They completed at just 75 per cent, and had only 18 play-the-balls in the Tigers' half in the second half. 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. 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. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Milford was sent to the sin-bin, as Samoa were battered by the hosts 60-6 in the opening match of the World Cup. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. 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. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. It must have been quite the gobful.. 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 . [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. "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". MORE: Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC| Kiwis overpower Lebanon. Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi's uncle. This trip up here is a pretty big sacrifice for us as a Sydney club," he said. It was short kick-off and play was just going to keep going, but Grant Atkins reacted. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. But I wont keep trying to guess if hes coming or staying. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. 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. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. 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. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. 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. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. www.asics.com.au . 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 2023: Adam Doueihi's contract extension with Wests Tigers could He will also miss one match with coach Matt Parish likely to call on Chanel Harris-Tavita to replace the playmaker. 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". [11], Doueihi made his debut for South Sydney in round 2 of the 2018 NRL season against Penrith. 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. 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. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. "The six jersey was good for me yesterday, so hopefully Im back in that this week.". The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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 want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. 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.. But it was his kicking game which really got Wests Tigers over the line - slotting. Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi is distraught after a loss to the Newcastle Knights in August 2020. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Its hard to deal in hypotheticals, and I dont know what will happen with Mitch, Doueihi said. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". 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 feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. 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. Follow. 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. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. Doueihi was dismissed in the second half of Lebanon's loss to New Zealand on Sunday (Monday AEDT). 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. I think that we delivered on a lot of things we wanted to in our own personal game plan," he said. "Its inside the four walls that fans dont really get access to. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. 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.. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. Im definitely excited to see it and I think its the first one a club has done or Fox have done.". 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. 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 . And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. Love the NRL? [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. 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 made a successful return from a major knee injury in the 2022 season. Real or Not: Send off was enough for Adam Doueihi Benji has been really good for me personally just giving me tips on the side, Doueihi told The Daily Telegraph. 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". Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. It must have been quite the gobful.. An Adam Doueihi masterclass has helped Wests Tigers deliver a much-needed response for Michael Maguire, claiming an 16-8 win over St George Illawarra. 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. Adam Doueihi joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. RLWC 2022: Adam Doueihi sent off over ugly act towards referee 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. Im actually excited to see how it comes out this evening.". On 19 October, Doueihi was suspended for one match over the incident and would miss Lebanon's second group match against Ireland.[23]. Adam Doueihi out of Lebanon's crucial clash with Ireland after failing NRL star with Lebanese heritage makes heartfelt tribute to - Stuff A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. 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. The Wests Tigers player is. 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. 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. "It was a tough effort for our guys to keep turning up. Five-eighth Adam Doueihi put on a masterclass, fullback Daine Laurie always looked threatening and debutant Zac Cini scored a try in front of a busload of his friends. "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. 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.. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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