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.’’
