Wests Tigers Podcast Joel Helmes

The Wests Tigers traveled south last Friday evening to meet the Storm in Melbourne.

Once again, Wests Tigers didn't come away with the two points - a loss that now means we're on our worst-ever losing streak of nine.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Declan McCutcheon for a review of the Tiger's performance.

Was there anything to be positive about? What has the latest loss told us about weaknesses in the roster and the game plan?

And, the question on every Wests Tigers fans' lips - what to do with the out-of-form Luke Brooks?

Are we getting enough creativity at Lock from Fonua Pole?

There's also discussion around position 30 in the Wests Tigers roster. There is a free spot now that Ken Maumalo has moved on to the Gold Coast Titans.

Should we be looking for a halfback or is getting rookie fullback Jahream Bula into the first-grade squad the best move?

There's plenty to discuss on another mammoth edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Don't forget to have your say on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum!
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The Wests Tigers are back in action tomorrow evening at 6 pm with a clash against the Storm in Melbourne.

Coming off another loss, albeit with some possible bright shoots, this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast takes a look at our chances against the injury/suspension-ravaged Melbourne side.

Eddie Otto is in the host seat and is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson for a look at the significant line-up changes made by coach Tim Sheens this week.


Will the changes work?
Will our attack look more threatening?
What does Brandan Wakeham bring?
How will Adam Doueihi go at fullback?
And what will things look like with a new-look back row?

Other topics on the agenda include the future of Luke Brooks and the rumours of impending changes at the top at Wests Tigers.

While the boys go toe-to-toe with Yioti's Quiz!

We hope you enjoy this big mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.
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Well, it's happened again! Wests Tigers are now on our equal worst-ever losing streak.

But, were there some little rays of sunshine poking through on a stinking hot day at Belmore?

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes and Garry Watson take a look at the 26-22 loss to the Bulldogs.

Some of the main talking points include:

What's going on with Nofa? The controversial call by Tim Sheens to bring David Nofoaluma off the field. Does this signify a bigger issue with the veteran winger?

John Bateman. Have we found a new fan favourite with his unorthodox style and in-your-face attitude on the field? Where does he play next week, lock or second-row?

The halves. Is the Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi experiment finally over? And, if so, where does Doueihi play (assuming he's the one that gets moved)?

Plus all the other major talking points from a mostly quite dire outing against the Bulldogs.
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The latest mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is warmed up and ready to go!

A condensed line-up this time with Eddie Otto and Steve Stretton onboard to take a look at the latest from Concord.

First up, the boys debate whether all the negative media coverage and criticism that the club has received this week is really warranted.

There's no doubt the Wests Tigers have come out to play expansive football in the first two rounds of the 2023 NRL season. They look at whether this style might end up working as combinations build up.

Steve and Eddie go looking for some optimism too - asking whether there are any reasons to be optimistic about the rest of the season for the Wests Tigers.

Then the attention turns to this weekend's clash against the Bulldogs at Belmore.

There have been a number of changes made to the team and the boys discuss the potential positives and negatives of each, including:


Charlie Staines in his preferred fullback position
The selection of Junior Tupou on the wing
The return of Shawn Blore
The contribution Brandon Wakeham might make
Will John Bateman play?
And will we see exciting young fullback Jahream Bula debut?

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Oh no! We're still a pretty ordinary NRL team! The Wests Tigers continued to frustrate fans at Leichhardt Oval yesterday.

Our second consecutive match at home and another disappointing performance with the Knights pushing a mountain of setbacks aside to finish 14-12 winners.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto and Garry Watson.

We try to answer some of the really obvious questions - What went wrong? And why is it Wests Tigers just don't seem to be improving as a football team?

We put the halves under the microscope - Laurie, Doueihi, Brooks, and Korisau, and ask - Why aren't they gelling?

Will Tim Sheens make changes for round 3?

If things don't improve, where to from there?

And why does it seem good players tend to forget how to play when they get here?

It's continuing to be a tough time to be a Tiger, we hope things turn around soon!
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The Wests Tigers are back in action again this Sunday at Leichhardt Oval, this time the opponents are the Knights.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon for a wide-ranging chat about everything Wests Tigers.

There's some forensic examination over the status of two key off-season signings - Api Korisau and John Bateman.

Was it a mistake to run Api off the bench against the Titans? Are there real concerns about his calf injury?

And, re our British backrower. Is he acclimatizing? Or is there an actual injury that's keeping him out of the action?

The boys also tackle a question we hoped wouldn't be on the agenda - are we willing to tolerate a slow start to the season due to Tim Sheens taking a gently, gently approach?

What will the media noise be like around our coaching structure if this year turns into something similar to 2022?

The attention of the boys also turns to the clash against the Newcastle Knights, in particular, the importance of the battle between the halfbacks - Luke Brooks and Jackson Hastings.

There are also some tough questions asked about the long-term future of David Nofoaluma and Daine Laurie. 

And Yioti gets Garry and Declan thinking with his latest quiz.

It's a big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, enjoy!  
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