Wests Tigers Podcast

Joel Helmes
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The Wests Tigers Podcast is a long-running, fan-run podcast and community that provides weekly coverage of the Wests Tigers, the NRL team. Established in 2018, the podcast, along with its associated forum, offers in-depth discussions on game analysis, team news, roster changes, and the club's future, aiming to connect fans and foster a harmonious environment for the Wests Tigers fanbase.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  1. 3D AGO

    Forget the Eggs...Wests Tigers Want Two Points this Easter!

    Wests Tigers, fresh off one of the club's best-ever victories, meet the Eels on Easter Monday afternoon. Playing against a team that will likely start as favourites, and who are proving a bit unpredictable this year, will the Wests Tigers get the job done? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, Josh, and Jordan look at how we match up against Parramatta. The boys discuss the positives of a settled team, a strong bench, and the positive attributes guys like Jock Madden have brought into the team. There are some fearless predictions too, dare we say it, that confidence is up, but then so are the nerves! Outside of the Parra game, there's also a look at some really interesting Wests Tigers topics, including: What we can take away from the Jahream Bula interview with Terrell MayStarford To'a is set to return in the NSW Cup. What does that mean for our backline?If Wests Tigers stay in form, who drops out when Jarome Luai comes back from injury?And what do we see the future being for Latu Fainu?There's also a quick look at the latest dramas around the Holman Barnes Group, with Gaming NSW launching another probe into whether the antiquated "debenture" governance model used by Wests Ashfield complies with the Registered Clubs Act. And don't forget to leave your 'One Word' responses to Monday's game on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

    54 min

  2. MAR 29

    How Good Was That? Wests Tigers Sail Past Warriors in NZ

    The Wests Tigers had it all against them, but after a performance to be proud of, they scored a memorable win over New Zealand on Friday night. Leading 16-10 at the break, the Tigers ended up scoring a convincing 32-14 victory over the Warriors in front of nearly 25,000 mostly Kiwi fans. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we take a look at how the Wests Tigers have changed over the past twelve months. From a side that was clunky and inconsistent, to a team today that seems so much more confident, consistent, and connected. And this is reflected in the results: since July last year, the Wests Tigers have been tracking at a 50% win rate (something we could only dream of not that long ago). Joel, Josh, and Declan discuss several key talking points from the match, including:The debut of Tino TavanaDo we upgrade Tino to an NRL contract?The performance of Madden and Doueihi in the halvesHow our young backline wasn't overwhelmed against a star-studded Warriors back fiveThe really impressive performance of Jahream Bula (does this change his dollar value?)The more efficient use of our forwards this yearWhere's Bunty Afoa?Our greatly improved defenceWhile there are also many 'One Word' contributions from the brainstrust that is the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. It is so good to bring you another post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. We hope you enjoy it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

    53 min

  3. MAR 26

    Wests Tigers Face Mammoth Challenge Against Red-Hot Warriors

    It’s the 450th edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! What a rollercoaster it has been…well, rollercoasters normally have some high points, and over the past eight years, the highs have been pretty few and far between for Wests Tigers fans. But dare we dream and say that the best is yet to come? We might get a better idea of where the Wests Tigers are on the road to bigger and better tomorrow night when the Tigers meet the high-flying Warriors in New Zealand. Pretty much everything is against us here. They have the home ground advantage, they’re in winning form, we’re missing our best player, oh, and they’ve also beaten us nine games straight! Be that as it may, Wests Tigers have a chance to show what the club and this playing group are made of tomorrow evening. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we look at what needs to be done to get on top of our more-fancied rivals. There’s also some Wests Tigers news around our possible trip to Las Vegas in 2027. If you’ve been there from the start, thank you; if you’ve come along at some point in the journey, thanks as well. Let’s charge on to 500 episodes and a Wests Tigers finals appearance! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

    27 min

  4. MAR 22

    Wests Tigers Fail To Ace Red Zone Moments Against Souths

    We can't say we didn't have our chances! The Wests Tigers fell to South Sydney on Saturday night by 20 points to 16. Frustratingly, we think just about everyone agrees that for most of the match, the Wests Tigers were the better team, but it ended up being an inability to ice moments in our red zone that cost us a valuable win. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh take a deep dive into the performance that left many Wests Tigers fans confused. But before talking specifically about the Gosford game, there's some breaking news that former Knights coach, and current Bulldogs assistant, Adam O'Brien might be coming in to help us with our attack. We take a look at how that could play out for our club. There's also some player movement talk with more Wests Tigers players possibly getting off the bus. Back to the game against the Bunnies, we take a look at some of the individual performances, including giving big wraps to the born-again Alex Twal! Naturally, there's discussion about the injuries to Adam Doueihi and Jarome Luai, and, just as importantly, how we might replace them over the coming weeks. There are also a lot of opinions and thoughts from other Wests Tigers fans, including two well-thought-out posts found on different Wests Tigers Facebook groups, and a stack of 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. The Richo-Meter also features. It's a post-loss edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, but it isn't all doom and gloom. We hope you enjoy, and thanks for watching or listening. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

    51 min

  5. MAR 18

    Is Bronson Xerri heading to Wests Tigers?

    The hot topic on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast centres on whether (allegedly) want-away Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri is coming to us. Coming on the back of several articles linking the specialist left centre to the Wests Tigers, we take a look at where he might fit into our backline, who might have to make way, and what he would bring. Also on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we take a look at the new connected Wests Tigers playing group, how they are saying, and doing this differently, and how this connection and bond helped us secure the services of Kai Pearce-Paul. There's also a look at the South Sydney match this Saturday night in Gosford, including some fearless (and one or two possibly fearful) predictions! And we also raise the question, which we'd love you to have your say on at the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, what should be the name of the new grandstand being built at Leichhardt Oval? We hope to catch you for a post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast on Sunday night. In the meantime, though, thanks for listening! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

    36 min

  6. MAR 15

    Wests Tigers Kick Off 2026 With Big Cowboys Triumph

    Leichhardt Oval was pumping on Saturday afternoon with the Wests Tigers kicking off their 2026 in fine style. In front of the biggest Leichhardt Oval crowd since 2019, the Wests Tigers raced to a 28-2 halftime lead, before getting the two points with a 44-16 full-time lead. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Declan, Josh, and Jordan discuss some of the key takeaways from the performance, including: The impressive performance off the bench of Jeral Skelton, the two-try club debut of our new recruit Kai Pearce-Paul, and the impressive offloads provided by Alex Twal. There's a ton of 'One Word' submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, too! While some of the questions the boys try to answer on this pod include: Was this Jarome Luai's best Wests Tigers performance so far? Did Terrell May benefit from fewer minutes? And what needs to be done to get over the top of the Bunnies this weekend? For a bit of fun, the boys also discuss the Wests Tigers event that could lead to a crowd pitch invasion, as was witnessed on Friday night at Allianz Stadium. And no roof on the soon-to-be-built new Northern stand at Leichhardt Oval? Are we worried about that? It's great to present another post-win edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

    43 min

  7. MAR 11

    Wests Tigers Primed to Start Season 2026

    The Wests Tigers are finally in action again this weekend!The 2026 Wests Tigers season kicks off on Saturday afternoon at Leichhardt Oval, where the Tigers will meet the Cowboys in front of a sold-out home crowd.On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh discuss some important topicsrelating to this match, including: Are we going to be better off for the Round One bye?How important is this game in the grand scheme of things?Who are the Cowboys' main threats?How do we get and maintain momentum?How will we use the bench players selected?Other Wests Tigers topics discussed on this edition of the podcast include:The new Wests Tigers pre-season video series. How does it stack up against what the club produced last year? Other talking points from these videos include the new and improved Benji Marshall, potential differences in attitude and standards compared to last year, and a fitter, happier group.Let's all keep our fingers crossed that our boys kick off season 2026 with a win at Leichhardt, and we'll catch you posting those 'One Word' responses after the match on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

    42 min

  8. FEB 23

    Wests Tigers Complete 2026 Pre-Season Clean Sweep

    Wests Tigers showed fans plenty of skill, heart, and determination to defeat the Panthers in last Friday night's trial match at Leichhardt Oval. In front of a healthy Leichhardt crowd, Wests Tigers turned a two-point deficit into a 16-point win, 26-12. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh, and Nick put a fine-tooth comb right through the performance. Taking on a near full-strength Panthers side, our guys stood up and accounted for themselves, despite missing some quality Tigers players, including Royce Hunt, Terrell May, Jeral Skelton, and Kai Pearce-Paul. Some of the other main talking points on this edition of the podcast include: Is Heamasi Makasini the most exciting local junior since Tedesco?Has Alex Twal grabbed that number 13 jersey for round two?Did Adam Doueihi cement himself into the 7 jersey for this season?What did we make of the debut performance of Bunty Afoa?Are the ongoing contract negotiations affecting Jahream Bula?While we also look at some of the fantastic performances put in by the young Wests Tigers stars, such as Jack Attard, Jared Haywood, and Javon Andrews. And we run through all the many 'One Word' submissions left by our loyal members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. We hope you enjoy this big post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

    47 min
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The Wests Tigers Podcast is a long-running, fan-run podcast and community that provides weekly coverage of the Wests Tigers, the NRL team. Established in 2018, the podcast, along with its associated forum, offers in-depth discussions on game analysis, team news, roster changes, and the club's future, aiming to connect fans and foster a harmonious environment for the Wests Tigers fanbase.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

Information

  • Creator
    Joel Helmes
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    466
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Joel Helmes
  • Show Website
    Wests Tigers Podcast

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