Wests Tigers Podcast Joel Helmes

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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On the Mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson to discuss all things Wests Tigers and the upcoming round 6 game against the Dragons at Campbelltown Stadium.

The show kicks off with a game of Buy, Sell, Hold which is followed by a chat about Leichhardt Oval and Garry's chat with Darcy Byrne.

The boys then conducted a Roster check with Steve channeling his inner Benji Marshall as comparisons are made between the Round 6 2023 lineup and the Round 6 2024 team. What positions are most in need of upgrade in 2024 and beyond?

The team then takes an in-depth look at the upcoming match against the Dragons with discussion focusing on the concerns the guys hold and their strategies to get the Tigers over the line in the first match at Campbelltown for season 24.

The show finishes with Yioti's quiz.

Make sure you join us for the Ambush Event at the Beer Shed on Sunday to hear from Gary Barnier and the Bus trip to Bathurst in Round 7 for the game against the Panthers.
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On another Special Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Garry Watson is joined by Inner West Mayor, Darcy Byrne to discuss all thing Leichhardt Oval.

Topics for discussion include the importance of Leichhardt Oval to the local community and the Wests Tigers, the safety issues surrounding the historic ground. What does an upgraded Leichhardt look like and what are the chance of those upgrades proceeding.

Thank you again for joining us for this special edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast and keep an eye out for Eddie Otto and the Mid Week pod dropping in the next couple of days.
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The Wests Tigers' performance against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium was the very definition of mixed.

A poor start/first half, but then a spirited and much more determined second-half showing leaves us wondering just where this team is at.

That's one of the things we try and determine on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. 

Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, and Eddie Otto go over the game looking at the things that made us happy and the things (and players) that frustrated us.

We look at the impact of missing Lachlan Galvin and the debut of young Latu Fainu.

And just how much did the short turnaround affect the performance of the Wests Tigers, especially (seemingly) in that first half.

Garry also has some details of a bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast - an interview with the Mayor of the Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne.

Garry and Darcy talk Leichhardt Oval and what the future might hold for the famous ground in coming years.

There are details of this Sunday's Ambush event at the Beer Shed in Leumeah (we hope to see you there) and a shoutout for anyone still looking to join us on our coach trip to Bathurst the following week.

It wasn't a post-victory edition of the pod this time, but we still hope you enjoy our analysis of the Wests Tigers latest match.
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