Mighty_Tiger
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Yeah we extended his stay he is a lock on the right side. Lobb/Tupou/Naden are left side players.
2024 Pre-Season
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Yeah we extended his stay he is a lock on the right side. Lobb/Tupou/Naden are left side players.
DAF, typically favours the stronger sides with top halves, with the weak getting weaker.
The Chad
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Nobody is saying anything about it- but I think it's great to see Doueihi running at training.
I just don't understand why the fans are so offside with him. Seems to love the club, talented. He just WASN'T the 5/8 that a few coaches thought he would be (although, you have to wonder if he was in any position to succeed with the options around him..)
For mine- he's probably our most talented & damaging outside back.
I really hope he comes back fit & slots out into the centres.
I just don't understand why the fans are so offside with him. Seems to love the club, talented. He just WASN'T the 5/8 that a few coaches thought he would be (although, you have to wonder if he was in any position to succeed with the options around him..)
For mine- he's probably our most talented & damaging outside back.
I really hope he comes back fit & slots out into the centres.
We definitely want him back fit and firing so he can play in either first or reserve grade and/or be available to offload mid year if we want/need to.
I suspect the club has more talented/faster halves to move forward with and he’ll be let go during this season or after this season once his contract expires.
BAGNF05
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Cold hard facts. He’s injured all the time and doesn’t know what position he is.
Seems like a decent guy.
Does anyone know if he’s bulked up at all and is there any plans to potentially see how he goes as a lock or back rower ?
Alternatively if the ACL injuries haven’t caused him to lose too much pace, no reason why he couldn’t make a successful return as a centre.
GNR4LIFE
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There’s no room for him. His path is blocked in the halves and at fullback. And there’s only one centre spot available
GNR4LIFE
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He’s fallen into the same trap Mbye did. Being a utility is one thing, it’s another to take it so far that you have no identity.
BAGNF05
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He was also signed as a “fake marquee” on overs at a time we couldn’t attract a big name. Realistically he’s an average Joe with an injury history.
GNR4LIFE
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We’d just missed out on Trell so the club was desperate for some good press. The fact he was a Tigers junior made it a feel good story. I feel sorry for him, because he’s been dealt a bad hand. But sometimes the games does that to you.
Adam has had a lot of opportunities at multiple positions to prove his worth. He was very lucky to get a contract extension.
BAGNF05
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Yep. That sort of reactionary decision making nearly drove me around the bend mate. Better times ahead. If Doueihi comes back I’d back him to compete for a centre position amongst our current options but he’s up against it.
Halbrowne61
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It’s going to be a huge comeback after 2 major injuries. I think we’re all just unsure if his confidence will be shot. If he is retained I think you can be assured it will be as a centre and/or back up full back only.
jrtiger
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he's soft. he has been shocking defensively for years and doesn't show any inclination to put his body on the line.
he has the attacking skillset, but the issue now is coming back from a third ACL. we're stacked in the halves, he probably isn't quick enough to play in the centres and he's too soft for the back row or the middle. Richo does seem to rate him so I wouldn't be surprised to see him retained, but I'm not sure there's a position available for him anymore.
gallagher
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Sounds like a bit of fibro
Tiger_Yoshi
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18th man…
I would agree even without a game been played he looks the most obvious choice
The Chad
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90% of the responses pretty much back up what I asked- what has he done to get the fanbase so offside?
I think expectation has been the biggest crime here- and that came mostly from....the fanbase. To the point where I suspect a number of exaggerated false arguments are raised- like his 'horrendous defence' as I've seen mentioned, or his 'lack of physicality'.
Same people that got stuck into Adam about not being physical enough praised Charlie Staines for being a rag doll for that Warriors winger.
I think expectation has been the biggest crime here- and that came mostly from....the fanbase. To the point where I suspect a number of exaggerated false arguments are raised- like his 'horrendous defence' as I've seen mentioned, or his 'lack of physicality'.
Same people that got stuck into Adam about not being physical enough praised Charlie Staines for being a rag doll for that Warriors winger.
weststigers
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Chad...no one hates Doueihi. The fans just watch his games and prefer he missed tackles with another club.
AD showed some improved defence in the world cup then came back and showed nothing in the club games.
Strange as....
He's looking solid in the training images but as everyone is saying, he's surplus.
Perfect world - he's a decent #14, with the ability to play anywhere 1 to 7, backrow, 9 and 13... like a more well rounded MCK.
Realistically though, as you said... too slow for the backs and too standoffish for the pack.
Very interested to see how the club manages this.
