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This episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast starts with a special public service announcement with Eddie Otto clearing the air and issuing a public apology to a member of the Wests Tigers Podcast family.

Eddie, Declan and Garry then discuss the potential makeup of the Wests Tigers starting side in the year 2027, where will Latu Fainu and Lachlan Galvin fit in, and which other players can make the step up in the next 3 years?

A fan favourite then returns, with Eddie takes the boys through a game of Buy, Sell, Hold.

Attention then turns to Saturday's clash with the Bulldogs with an indepth preview of the key match ups heading into Round 9.

Finally, Yioti once again challenges the team knowledge in Yioti's Quiz, can Eddie avoid the ire of the quizmaster in this week's episode.

Thank you for joining us as the team discuss everything Wests Tigers.
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Another big game at Campbelltown Stadium before a packed house, unfortunately the same result.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a good look at Saturday night's game against the Broncos.

We finished on the wrong side of the scoreboard, but were there any positives? We also take a look at some of the ongoing issues we seem to have with the Wests Tigers 2024 squad.

And there are heaps of one word submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

Joel Helmes is in the driver's seat for this pod, joined by Garry Watson and Eddie Otto.

Speaking of Eddie, standby for a rant on a player that seems to have plateaued in recent times.

The boys also talk about the signing of Penrith flyer, Sunia Turuva late last week. What the Fijian winger bring to the team in 2025 and beyond and why we should be excited by his arrival.

There's also a look at rumours the Wests Tigers will be audited by the NRL, and what the four year contract for CEO Shane Richardson means for the future of the club.

It's another jam packed edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, enjoy!
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The Wests Tigers Podcast is back for another big mid-week edition with Eddie Otto and Steve Stretton.

This show is tinged with a little sadness, the boys pay tribute to one of the founding members of the Wests Tigers family - Terry Hill.

Wests Tiger number 4, Hill passed away yesterday, ironically in the same week that the Tigers wear our heritage Year 2000 jersey to commemorate the first-ever Wests Tigers game.

Once again it's the Broncos at Campbelltown, and just like that game in 2000, the Tigers will start as outsiders against a more highly-fancied Brisbane team.

Steve and Eddie take a look at where we have to be better in this game if we're going to get the points.

There's also a look at some of the positional changes made by Benji Marshall for the match.

The two school teachers also give their quarter-year report cards on six key Wests Tigers players based on their performances so far this year.

Who gets a pass, who needs to hit the books...find out by hitting play!

And don't miss another edition of Yioti's Quiz.
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The Wests Tigers were better, but ultimately couldn't quite get the job done against the Panthers on Saturday afternoon.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast things are a little different.

Firstly, it's back to the old line-up, just Joel Helmes and Eddie Otto.

Secondly, there's a fantastic segment in the pod where we hear from the good people who joined us for the coach trip to Bathurst.

So, there's plenty of one-word submissions to consider, and lots of commentary around what was good, and what was not so good in that performance against Penrith.

Some of the key points covered by Joel and Eddie include:


The performance of the Wests Tigers wingers
The effectiveness of the Wests Tigers' starting backrowers
The young Wests Tigers players that look to have big futures

We hope you enjoy this post-game edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, the mid-week pod for this weekend's match against the Broncos will be along soon too.
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The Wests Tigers are back in action again in just another two days and the Wests Tigers Podcast midweek pod takes a good look at the next game.

That game is against the Panthers in Bathurst. It will be a big challenge, but the Wests Tigers have named a very strong team to take on the three-time Premiers.

That team includes the returning Lachlan Galvin, Samuela Fainu, and Latu Fainu.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is in the host's seat and is joined by Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton.

Aside from the Panthers game, the boys also play a comprehensive round of Buy, Sell, or Hold.

For that segment, Eddie has come up with some super topics including:


Why do we seem to struggle as favourites?
Why do we seem to struggle on big occasions?
Is there a chance Stefano Utoikamanu will depart the club?

Also addressed on this edition is some chatter that a couple of young Wests Tigers cubs are looking at an exit.

And there's plenty of fun with Yioti's Quiz!

See you on the bus for the trip to Bathurst, and we'll have the next edition of the pod for you on Monday morning.
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A big afternoon at Campbelltown Stadium has ended in disappointment with the Wests Tigers putting in a poor showing against the Dragons.

In front of a big home crowd, the Tigers started poorly and struggled to put any real sustained pressure on their joint venture rivals, eventually succumbing 24-12.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon go back over the game and try to determine where things went wrong.

Some of the main points looked at include:


The slow start by the Tigers
The performance of Jayden Sullivan
Is Api Korisau 100% fit?
Why did we pick a hooker on the bench (Simpkin) and not use him?
How we compare physically to other NRL teams
What this result/performance means for the Tiger's season

There's also a look at some quite reassuring things said by the man who was at the forefront of the review into the Wests Tigers, Gary Barnier.

Gary was a special guest at the Ambush event held before the NRL game yesterday, he gave us all an update on how supportive the Holman Barnes Group is about following through on the review's recommendations.

We also take a look at the Campbelltown game day experience and ask why the lines to to get into the ground so long?

It's a pity it has to be a post-defeat edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast to start the week, never the less we still hope you enjoy it and feel free to have your say on our opinions on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.
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