Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

So it's your sources (who you won't identify) opinion ? And now it's your opinion? Amd now it's fact?

What if I told you my source, who I won't identify, said Adam wanted to stay and the St George offer was fake and just designed to lift the Tigers offer?
Funnily enough I’ve got several sources in a variety of different roles within the club, why would I name them all on a public forum ?
 
he is still getting 60 mins at 7… yeah it’s a disruption but not as much as playing 14 and then coming on where exactly ?
I am torn as to how we play it moving forward...

Douheis form in the halves can't be dismissed... Doggies, Manly and the Eels. He played well in all 3 when he was playing 7.

Latu is only 20, so does it better his development to play 7 right now? Or does it benefit him to play the new age 13 role for a season so he gets the ball in his hands, without the responsibility of directing a team? Get those reps up in first grade... He still has less than 20 nrl career games, so it feels like a risk going into 2026 relying on him to lead us (with Luai) to a top 8 position.

Or do we bring in a proper halves coach (has to be of johns/Cronk/Thurston calibre) for Latu to get a full pre-season under... ? But is that a risky play if Douhei is already killing in the halves?

Alot of it comes down to how Douhei finishes the year if he plays in the halves...

I'm glad I'm not the one making the decision.
 
You believe what you want to believe, but I was told by someone who I’m near certain is in a much better place to pass judgement than what you are, that it was very unlikely Doueihi would take a pay cut to re-sign with us.
Based on that information I’m assuming we have either matched the other offer, or as I’ve speculated, there could be a Wests Tigers supporter and Adam Doueihi fan who was willing to assist financially to help keep him at the club.
That’s not illegal, it’s how the 3rd party sponsorships work as far as I am aware.
If Douehi simply took a pay cut to stay with us, than that’s fantastic news, but unlikely based on my information.

“I’m assuming “….“I’ve speculated “ … “there could be” … it’s not the strongest case you present
 
I am torn as to how we play it moving forward...

Douheis form in the halves can't be dismissed... Doggies, Manly and the Eels. He played well in all 3 when he was playing 7.

Latu is only 20, so does it better his development to play 7 right now? Or does it benefit him to play the new age 13 role for a season so he gets the ball in his hands, without the responsibility of directing a team? Get those reps up in first grade... He still has less than 20 nrl career games, so it feels like a risk going into 2026 relying on him to lead us (with Luai) to a top 8 position.

Or do we bring in a proper halves coach (has to be of johns/Cronk/Thurston calibre) for Latu to get a full pre-season under... ? But is that a risky play if Douhei is already killing in the halves?

Alot of it comes down to how Douhei finishes the year if he plays in the halves...

I'm glad I'm not the one making the decision.
Very well said.
The more we win, the easier it will be for whoever is not playing in their favoured position to remain happy and accept it.
 
“I’m assuming “….“I’ve speculated “ … “there could be” … it’s not the strongest case you present
The truth in that paragraph lies in the last sentence; "If Douehi simply took a pay cut to stay with us, than that’s fantastic news, but unlikely based on my information." I.E. I dont really know, but somebody told me.
 
“I’m assuming “….“I’ve speculated “ … “there could be” … it’s not the strongest case you present
Ok Douehi signed with us for 350k, 150k less than the Dragons offer simply because he loves the club and he’s happy to play 13, 14 or left right out.
Does that sound better ?
 
Ok Douehi signed with us for 350k, 150k less than the Dragons offer simply because side he loves the club and he’s happy to play 13, 14 or left right out.
Does that sound better ?

That’s what the media is saying ( under $400k to be precise) …

St George offered him the 13 role only …maybe he didn’t want that, regardless of the extra money…I can speculate too
 
I am torn as to how we play it moving forward...

Douheis form in the halves can't be dismissed... Doggies, Manly and the Eels. He played well in all 3 when he was playing 7.

Latu is only 20, so does it better his development to play 7 right now? Or does it benefit him to play the new age 13 role for a season so he gets the ball in his hands, without the responsibility of directing a team? Get those reps up in first grade... He still has less than 20 nrl career games, so it feels like a risk going into 2026 relying on him to lead us (with Luai) to a top 8 position.

Or do we bring in a proper halves coach (has to be of johns/Cronk/Thurston calibre) for Latu to get a full pre-season under... ? But is that a risky play if Douhei is already killing in the halves?

Alot of it comes down to how Douhei finishes the year if he plays in the halves...

I'm glad I'm not the one making the decision.
Doueihi doesn't have any form in the halves. Would need to see more.
 
My source with knowledge of the situation talking on the condition of anonymity says we'll never know exactly the amount AD was offered by the Dragons nor what we accepted from us, so gloves down lads.

It is funny though in a few Insta stories from team mates including Tito this arvo to congratulate AD, was the money emoji lol Maybe he's our very own Rod Tidwell "show me the money"!
 
My source with knowledge of the situation talking on the condition of anonymity says we'll never know exactly the amount AD was offered by the Dragons nor what we accepted from us..

We will probably never know ..as Isaac Moses won’t be blabbing the details of this deal to his media mates …. “ the time my most hated football team got the better of me “…Danny Weedkiller exclusive
 
Adam Doueihi reveals why he re-signed with Wests Tigers on two-year deal

Adam Doueihi has opened up on his decision to re-sign with Wests Tigers, revealing how the unwavering support of Benji Marshall during the toughest period of his career convinced him to stay.

David Riccio
August 8, 2025 - 4:52PM

Adam Doueihi has revealed his decision to remain a Tiger was influenced by the unwavering support of coach Benji Marshall through the toughest period of his NRL career.

The inspiring Doueihi, who has recovered from three torn ACLs, has capped a stellar past two months of football by extending his future at the Wests Tigers until the end of 2027.

The seven-time Lebanon international knocked back a two-year offer from St George-Illawarra to remain at Concord, after the Tigers upped their original one-year-offer to match the Dragons.

Doueihi has emerged as a genuine player of the year contender at the Tigers end-of-season awards night with his leadership, utility value and man-of-the-match performances at halfback, lock and centre, proving instrumental for the club in 2025.

“I’m a local boy and my priority was to stay,’’ Doueihi said.

“Also, after my third ACL (in 2023), Benji was one of the first people to get around me in the sheds after that game.

“The way he supported me through such a difficult period of my life, it’s something that I won’t forget.

“I appreciate things like that and the club showed faith in me by giving me a contract last year when I hadn’t played for 14 months.

“So I feel like I’m repaying that faith now with the way I’ve played this season and by getting this deal done.

“I had a good chat with the Dragons, I appreciate their interest and with their huge supporter base I had everyone of my Lebanese mates texting me trying to get me there.

“It was definitely something I thought long and hard about.’’

At halfback, Doueihi’s influence on the Tigers season’s best performance against the Bulldogs last week and five-eighth Jarome Luai was evident for all to see.

He said that he would meet with Marshall in the off-season to discuss his long-term position within the team.

“I want to get through this season in whatever position I play and then have a real good chat with Benji about where he sees me in 2026,’’ Doueihi said.

“Wherever I can help in regards to success and bring my leadership qualities and help us get results on the weekend that’s all that really matters.

“I feel as though I’m really comfortable touching the ball in the middle of the field and being involved in the big plays and so whether that’s at lock or in the halves, I feel as though that’s where my assets are best used.’’

Doueihi said he was confident in progression at the club with a fully-fit and available roster.

“Obviously a lot of new faces came to the club this year and it probably took us time to find our combinations, but over the last month we’ve found the footy we want to play and that suits our playing roster,’’ he said.

“We’ve got a good core group here that’s locked-in for next year and beyond, so with another off-season together, we’ll reap a lot of benefits next year.’’
 
Adam Doueihi reveals why he re-signed with Wests Tigers on two-year deal

Adam Doueihi has opened up on his decision to re-sign with Wests Tigers, revealing how the unwavering support of Benji Marshall during the toughest period of his career convinced him to stay.

David Riccio
August 8, 2025 - 4:52PM

Adam Doueihi has revealed his decision to remain a Tiger was influenced by the unwavering support of coach Benji Marshall through the toughest period of his NRL career.

The inspiring Doueihi, who has recovered from three torn ACLs, has capped a stellar past two months of football by extending his future at the Wests Tigers until the end of 2027.

The seven-time Lebanon international knocked back a two-year offer from St George-Illawarra to remain at Concord, after the Tigers upped their original one-year-offer to match the Dragons.

Doueihi has emerged as a genuine player of the year contender at the Tigers end-of-season awards night with his leadership, utility value and man-of-the-match performances at halfback, lock and centre, proving instrumental for the club in 2025.

“I’m a local boy and my priority was to stay,’’ Doueihi said.

“Also, after my third ACL (in 2023), Benji was one of the first people to get around me in the sheds after that game.

“The way he supported me through such a difficult period of my life, it’s something that I won’t forget.

“I appreciate things like that and the club showed faith in me by giving me a contract last year when I hadn’t played for 14 months.

“So I feel like I’m repaying that faith now with the way I’ve played this season and by getting this deal done.

“I had a good chat with the Dragons, I appreciate their interest and with their huge supporter base I had everyone of my Lebanese mates texting me trying to get me there.

“It was definitely something I thought long and hard about.’’

At halfback, Doueihi’s influence on the Tigers season’s best performance against the Bulldogs last week and five-eighth Jarome Luai was evident for all to see.

He said that he would meet with Marshall in the off-season to discuss his long-term position within the team.

“I want to get through this season in whatever position I play and then have a real good chat with Benji about where he sees me in 2026,’’ Doueihi said.

“Wherever I can help in regards to success and bring my leadership qualities and help us get results on the weekend that’s all that really matters.

“I feel as though I’m really comfortable touching the ball in the middle of the field and being involved in the big plays and so whether that’s at lock or in the halves, I feel as though that’s where my assets are best used.’’

Doueihi said he was confident in progression at the club with a fully-fit and available roster.

“Obviously a lot of new faces came to the club this year and it probably took us time to find our combinations, but over the last month we’ve found the footy we want to play and that suits our playing roster,’’ he said.

“We’ve got a good core group here that’s locked-in for next year and beyond, so with another off-season together, we’ll reap a lot of benefits next year.’’
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Interesting ...

He said that he would meet with Marshall in the off-season to discuss his long-term position within the team.

“I feel as though I’m really comfortable touching the ball in the middle of the field and being involved in the big plays and so whether that’s at lock or in the halves, I feel as though that’s where my assets are best used.’’
 
Adam Doueihi reveals why he re-signed with Wests Tigers on two-year deal

Adam Doueihi has opened up on his decision to re-sign with Wests Tigers, revealing how the unwavering support of Benji Marshall during the toughest period of his career convinced him to stay.

David Riccio
August 8, 2025 - 4:52PM

Adam Doueihi has revealed his decision to remain a Tiger was influenced by the unwavering support of coach Benji Marshall through the toughest period of his NRL career.

The inspiring Doueihi, who has recovered from three torn ACLs, has capped a stellar past two months of football by extending his future at the Wests Tigers until the end of 2027.

The seven-time Lebanon international knocked back a two-year offer from St George-Illawarra to remain at Concord, after the Tigers upped their original one-year-offer to match the Dragons.

Doueihi has emerged as a genuine player of the year contender at the Tigers end-of-season awards night with his leadership, utility value and man-of-the-match performances at halfback, lock and centre, proving instrumental for the club in 2025.

“I’m a local boy and my priority was to stay,’’ Doueihi said.

“Also, after my third ACL (in 2023), Benji was one of the first people to get around me in the sheds after that game.

“The way he supported me through such a difficult period of my life, it’s something that I won’t forget.

“I appreciate things like that and the club showed faith in me by giving me a contract last year when I hadn’t played for 14 months.

“So I feel like I’m repaying that faith now with the way I’ve played this season and by getting this deal done.

“I had a good chat with the Dragons, I appreciate their interest and with their huge supporter base I had everyone of my Lebanese mates texting me trying to get me there.

“It was definitely something I thought long and hard about.’’

At halfback, Doueihi’s influence on the Tigers season’s best performance against the Bulldogs last week and five-eighth Jarome Luai was evident for all to see.

He said that he would meet with Marshall in the off-season to discuss his long-term position within the team.

“I want to get through this season in whatever position I play and then have a real good chat with Benji about where he sees me in 2026,’’ Doueihi said.

“Wherever I can help in regards to success and bring my leadership qualities and help us get results on the weekend that’s all that really matters.

“I feel as though I’m really comfortable touching the ball in the middle of the field and being involved in the big plays and so whether that’s at lock or in the halves, I feel as though that’s where my assets are best used.’’

Doueihi said he was confident in progression at the club with a fully-fit and available roster.

“Obviously a lot of new faces came to the club this year and it probably took us time to find our combinations, but over the last month we’ve found the footy we want to play and that suits our playing roster,’’ he said.

“We’ve got a good core group here that’s locked-in for next year and beyond, so with another off-season together, we’ll reap a lot of benefits next year.’’
at least some evidence that money isn't everything to him. Direct from the player...not from a faceless, nameless friend
 
Reliably by who?

I don't profess to know what I'm talking about. I just look at the public reports...by people who have genuine connections in the game (managers, players, coaches).

Richo himself is quoted saying last offer when asked if we'd bump it up.

You know more than Richo?
Maybe he is Richo! 😱
 
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