Wests Tigers Podcast

Joel Helmes
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  • Rugby
  • Updated Weekly

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. The Wests Tigers Podcast is a popular platform for fans to stay updated and engaged with the team's performance and developments. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  1. 3d ago

    The Tigers Are a Mess… But Look at What’s Coming

    The Tigers are in crisis — and with eight straight losses, an injury list that keeps growing and a massive clash against the Roosters coming up, there’s plenty to talk about. Nick Hayes is joined by Josh Burnell to discuss:  The injury crisis — Adam Doueihi is officially done for 2026 after shoulder reconstruction, Taylan May’s season is over after his third shoulder dislocation, while Kai Pearce-Paul and Royce Hunt begin their return-to-play protocols. Jock Madden’s bizarre injury — out for nearly a month after being kneed in the balls by Samuela Fainu at training before requiring emergency surgery! Our best possible 1–17 for 2027 — where do some of the boys fit? Who misses out? The Tigers Crisis Meeting — What is the biggest problem at the club? Who is responsible? What would we change tomorrow? And, most importantly… is Benji Marshall still the man to take the Tigers forward? Tigers v Roosters preview — Can the Tigers stop the rot against the red-hot, ladder-leading Roosters? Or are we staring down the barrel of nine straight losses? Wests Tigers Podcast Episode 489 is out now! Listen, watch and let us know what YOU think needs to change at the Wests Tigers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  2. Aug 16

    Wests Tigers Slump to Eighth Straight Loss

    The Wests Tigers have taken another step on a long losing streak, this time going down to the Dragons 24-22. Trailing 18-6 at the halftime break, the Tigers got close late in the game but ultimately succumbed to another loss. That now makes it eight straight losses for a team that seemed to have finally turned the corner earlier this year. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick pull apart what just doesn't seem to be working on the field for the Tigers in recent times. Some of the main talking points include: The impressive debut of Solomone SaukuruThe ongoing clunkiness of the Wests Tigers attackWas the side, as Benji Marshall said, "good in patches"?The noteworthy performances of Pole and TupouNaturally, we run through the 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. And there's a mention of some interesting comments made by the Wests Tigers CEO in regard to his role and the governance of this football club. It's tough times at the Wests Tigers; frankly, we're sick of it ourselves, but we hope you enjoy this edition, and thank you for sticking with us through the team's latest run of outs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  3. Aug 12

    Well Rested Wests Tigers Ready For Dragons Revenge

    The loss to the Dragons 6 weeks ago was one of the Wests Tigers' low points this season, but there's a chance to get a little revenge on Sunday. CommBank Stadium is the venue for this clash between two struggling joint-venture clubs, with the Dragons looking to make it two in a row after surprising the Sharks last week. Of course, our boys had a much-needed week off with the bye, and that couldn't have come at a more needed time. Catch this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Joel, Nick and Josh for a look at the game on Sunday, including some fearless predictions. Other main talking points on the pod include:The injury at training suffered by Josh SchusterThe two-year deal signed by Jayden Brailey Would Corey Horsbrough be a good addition to Wests Tigers?The long-awaited debut of Solomone Saukuru (with an update on his 2027 plans)As always, join in the discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, and we hope we all have a pleasant Sunday afternoon and a nice, happy podcast next time! Thanks for your ongoing support.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  4. Aug 2

    Rinse and Repeat! Wests Tigers Fall Again at Final Hurdle

    Well, it's happened again. The Wests Tigers have let a winnable game slip through their fingers (or claws). After a lacklustre and sloppy sixty minutes, Wests Tigers managed to pop their noses ahead against those dastardly Eels. But, almost like clockwork, some classic Wests Tigers poor discipline and flimsy defence invited the opposition team to take the two points. That's now seven straight losses for the Tigers and a mortgage on second-last position on the NRL table. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we discuss an array of different topics, including:Was Benji Marshall right to be somewhat pleased with the side's performance?Was Adam Doueihi "Outstanding", as Benji described?Should Javon Andrews have been selected to debut in this game?Surgery time - who do we play after the walking wounded go under the knife?Is Samuela Fainu committed to Wests Tigers long-term?What could Jayden Brailey bring to the team next year?And, for something different, instead of 'One Word' submissions, we decided this week to invite Wests Tigers Podcast Forum members to contribute a song or movie title to describe the performance, or the club at this point. There were some really creative titles contributed. With the bye week here and a chance for us all to charge our batteries a little, we hope you have a nice little break, and we'll see you again soon for another edition of the pod. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  5. Jul 29

    We Have Our Say On Wests Tigers and the Club's Standards

    What a crumby week it has been to be a Wests Tigers fan. Another insipid on-field performance, with the club dragged through the muck (again) by a player who should have known better. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Jordan and Nick take the club to task over talking a big game around "standards" but not consistently showing they are actually being upheld. Some of the other main talking points on this big mid-week edition of the pod include:Joel and Jordan's take on what went wrong in CanberraThoughts on what should have happened with Adam DoueihiHow the club needs to rethink and reset the coaching line-up and conditioning teamA psychological observation regarding the make-up of the current squadOther talking points include the 250th milestone game for Api Koroisau, and some light-hearted moments in another week from hell for the club. Oh, and we give our thoughts on Sunday's game against the Eels. Thanks for supporting the Wests Tigers Podcast; you being there makes it all worthwhile. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  6. Jul 26

    Another Crisis! Where to this Time for Wests Tigers?

    On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Nick is back in the hosting chair, with a big welcome back to Declan McCutcheon! Josh removes the COVID mask for the evening as the boys dissect one of the most turbulent weeks in recent Wests Tigers history. The Tigers didn’t just lose… they capitulated. Not only did our NRL side go down in a humiliating 56-10 loss to the Raiders, the Magpies fell 32-4, meaning Canberra took the day with a combined scoreline of 88-14. What about our young debutant Javon Andrews? In what should have been a week to remember, it may have been more of a chaotic experience with AD choosing to walk away. This week we also cover: The embarrassing loss to the RaidersOne Word Submissions from the boys and the Wests Tigers Podcast forumThe fallout from Adam Doueihi’s decision to leave the team before the Raiders clash Did Doueihi have the right to walk away?His comments in 2025 about embracing the lock role and becoming a leader in the middle of the fieldWas this a player standing up for himself, or a decision that crossed a line?Another huge episode covering the issues both on and off the field at the Wests Tigers. It's a tough time to be a tiger, but we hope you enjoy this latest edition of the pod. We'll be back mid-week to discuss the latest developments in the Doueihi saga. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  7. Jul 22

    Under the Pump Wests Tigers Face Tough Canberra Road Trip

    It's been a tough last couple of months for the Wests Tigers and the club's huge band of loyal supporters. Unfortunately, another difficult afternoon could be looming large this Saturday with the Tigers travelling to Canberra to face the Raiders. The 'Green Machine' has been in winning form recently, and they meet a Wests Tigers outfit struggling for confidence and form. Some of the main talking points on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Joel, Nick and Mitch include: What has been behind the big drop-off in Wests Tigers form in recent months?Has Jeral Skelton's time at Wests Tigers come to an end? What does Solomone Saukuru have to do to get an NRL debut?Who is going to line up in the Wests Tigers halves for this game?Do we have enough impact in the forwards to trouble the Raiders?Good luck to the Wests Tigers this weekend, and good luck as well to our fellow fans. Let's hope we have at least something to cheer about this weekend! And as always, feel free to join in the discussion today on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

  8. Jul 19

    Iceberg Struck! Wests Tigers Sinking Fast

    The Titanic was steaming along, making great time on its maiden voyage, when suddenly everything went catastrophically wrong. That sounds a lot like the Wests Tigers in 2026! On the back of one of the club's darkest nights, the Wests Tigers Podcast is here to have our say on what is going wrong with the team and the club. Frankly, being in this position again is not only extremely frustrating but also a sad indictment of some important aspects of this organisation (primarily the people who pull the strings). Joel and Nick deliver a raw assessment of where things are going wrong, and try to reflect the opinions of fellow fans that what we have witnessed in recent times is absolutely unacceptable. Naturally, as we do on every post-game edition, we share a whole bunch of 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, and invite you to have your say as well. It's a dark place the club finds itself in at present; we can only hope that the changes so desperately needed to help this organisation and team flourish (at long last) grow from the mess that has been created. Thanks for being there and listening to or watching our pod; it is greatly appreciated. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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About

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. The Wests Tigers Podcast is a popular platform for fans to stay updated and engaged with the team's performance and developments. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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  • Creator
    Joel Helmes
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    503
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Joel Helmes
  • Show Website
    Wests Tigers Podcast

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