Adam Doueihi #227

[GNR4LIFE]

I thought we have signed him twice now on a one year deal or extension, what ever way you want to call it.

I think that’s correct. Still doesn’t change things. He’s only been getting one year extensions so he hasn’t had a chance to slacken off. And that’s taking into account all of his injuries.

 

[twentyforty]

Given all the hoo ha about Latu, and whilst I get what you’re saying, imho it was still a bold move to play him at 7.

Bold? Maybe, our emphatic win vs Panthers at Bathurst in 2023 would have been top of Benji’s thoughts. It was vintage Tim Sheens showing Benji how to win in the rain. That time our kicker was Luke Brooks, keeping the premiers on the back foot.

 

[hank37w]

I think that’s correct. Still doesn’t change things. He’s only been getting one year extensions so he hasn’t had a chance to slacken off. And that’s taking into account all of his injuries.

My thoughts about the short contact extensions are that he has only been able to perform in a handful of games and those being very much towards the end of this latest contract.

Kind of makes you think of what he might be thinking, "Gee, I haven't got much time left to impress for a new contract, I better pull my finger out and show something." 🤣

They are just my thoughts on him, just want to see something from him on a more regular basis and time is running out.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

My thoughts about the short contact extensions are that he has only been able to perform in a handful of games and those being very much towards the end of this latest contract.

Kind of makes you think of what he might be thinking, "Gee, I haven't got much time left to impress for a new contract, I better pull my finger out and show something." 🤣

They are just my thoughts on him, just want to see something from him on a more regular basis and time is running out.

Well, to this point, he’s almost our player of the year. Definitely the player who’s had the most influence on the field. I remember he had a blinder in the Parra trial, but it was a trial, so didn’t really get that much fanfare. But the signs were there even then. He’s easily earned a two year deal.

 

[hank37w]

I'm really torn over the guy, not sure if he is only putting in now looking for a contract and then there is that constant injury concern, I guess at the sub $500k (maybe $450k tops) for two years he currently looks like better value than some of our current signings.

I guess we will probably end up doing it and if he does get another serious injury then that is probably game over for him and we probably get a top 30 spot back and cap relief, so probably not the worst thing we could do.

 

[Halbrowne61]

My thoughts about the short contact extensions are that he has only been able to perform in a handful of games and those being very much towards the end of this latest contract.

Kind of makes you think of what he might be thinking, "Gee, I haven't got much time left to impress for a new contract, I better pull my finger out and show something." 🤣

They are just my thoughts on him, just want to see something from him on a more regular basis and time is running out.

Gee Hank, I’d hate to think AD, or any of our players, could just flick a switch and go from mediocre to outstanding just like that ! Whilst he’s had a standout month I think there are other factors in play, as well as maybe some increased effort.
Either way, the $64 questions are, where does he play long term, how much do we offer and how long do we keep him.
The way it’s going it looks like we won’t have to worry coz $350k looks like our top offer, which actually means, we don’t want or need you

 

[BAGNF05]

Gee Hank, I’d hate to think AD, or any of our players, could just flick a switch and go from mediocre to outstanding just like that ! Whilst he’s had a standout month I think there are other factors in play, as well as maybe some increased effort.
Either way, the $64 questions are, where does he play long term, how much do we offer and how long do we keep him.
The way it’s going it looks like we won’t have to worry coz $350k looks like our top offer, which actually means, we don’t want or need you

I think AD would be smart to accept 350K next year with a clause in there for 27’ based on his performance at lock. If he can nail that down it prolongs his career and would earn him better coin.

 

[tig_prmz]

He's insanely overrated as a player, a commentator and a "personality" ... hard to call him that because he lacks any personality imo.

I agree.

gee that's rough.

Forget the winning record, but even his style of playing, his kicking game, short passing game was elite. He was a great clutch player. He is considered a tier below Smith, Slater, JT etc but he should be in the same class as them.

As a commentator, I agree, he is quite bad.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

gee that's rough.

Forget the winning record, but even his style of playing, his kicking game, short passing game was elite. He was a great clutch player. He is considered a tier below Smith, Slater, JT etc but he should be in the same class as them.

As a commentator, I agree, he is quite bad.

As big of a douchebag as he is, I think he was always in that top tier.

 

[clontarfkid]

I think AD would be smart to accept 350K next year with a clause in there for 27’ based on his performance at lock. If he can nail that down it prolongs his career and would earn him better coin.

Maybe yr 2 is a club option for $500k??
That cls work for all parties except maybe Dragons,,,if theyre actually offering more (and it cld just be I Moses dicking around)

 

[Vicious]

I think AD would be smart to accept 350K next year with a clause in there for 27’ based on his performance at lock. If he can nail that down it prolongs his career and would earn him better coin.

He is not a 13 and doesn’t want to play 13, he wants to play his best position which is somewhere in the halves.
Considering he continues to show he is our most influential player when he plays 7, you would think common sense tells you that’s where we would continue to play him.
But not Wests Tigers and its fans, when something works well we decide it’s a good idea to throw that in the bin and try something different.
And we wonder why it’s been so long since we last played finals.

 

[SeanT]

He is not a 13 and doesn’t want to play 13, he wants to play his best position which is somewhere in the halves.
Considering he continues to show he is our most influential player when he plays 7, you would think common sense tells you that’s where we would continue to play him.
But not Wests Tigers and its fans, when something works well we decide it’s a good idea to throw that in the bin and try something different.
And we wonder why it’s been so long since we last played finals.

Works? After 1 game? Way more time needed to see if he can play halfback. Definately better than 5/8th though. He's pretty fast but his acceleration is not.

Shame he doesn't want to play lock because it could work.

 

[BAGNF05]

He is not a 13 and doesn’t want to play 13, he wants to play his best position which is somewhere in the halves.
Considering he continues to show he is our most influential player when he plays 7, you would think common sense tells you that’s where we would continue to play him.
But not Wests Tigers and its fans, when something works well we decide it’s a good idea to throw that in the bin and try something different.
And we wonder why it’s been so long since we last played finals.

Well just have to disagree on that one mate. One hot day doesn’t make a summer for mine. He’s been playing really good lately but he’s not a first grade playmaker imo. I’m happy for the lock experiment to continue though.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Get the feeling he's going to continue to play the house down this year to try and squeeze every cent possible out of the tigers and solicite another offer from another club.
I hope we hold on to him as i think he genuinely loves being here, but i also trust that Richo knows exactly how much he can spend to get the balance right for the roster and no matter how well he plays the current offer won't change.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I think AD would be smart to accept 350K next year with a clause in there for 27’ based on his performance at lock. If he can nail that down it prolongs his career and would earn him better coin.

Given he’s had multiple injury problems I’d say he would want concrete offers for next 2 or more seasons. He’s not going to have too many further options to max his money. He turned 27 on the 5/8 so he’s looking at age 29 for his next contract.
I think he needs to bleed top dollar, I’m sure if we get close he stays with us.( plus saves agents fee).

 

[BAGNF05]

Given he’s had multiple injury problems I’d say he would want concrete offers for next 2 or more seasons. He’s not going to have too many further options to max his money. He turned 27 on the 5/8 so he’s looking at age 29 for his next contract.
I think he needs to bleed top dollar, I’m sure if we get close he stays with us.( plus saves agents fee).

A lot will come down to his relationship with Benji. If they’ve had regular chats about how AD fits into Benji’s plans then I’d say he’s better off staying for our rebuild. If Benji doesn’t see him as our first choice utility moving forward, he’s better off going to St.George where he’ll no doubt end up in the same role.

 

[tigahhh]

he’s staying!

DT: “Adam Doueihi is poised to accept a revised two-year deal with Wests Tigers now trying to find the salary cap money to retain Charlie Staines, Brent Naden and Reuben Porter. Doueihi's imminent retention and the recent arrival of Mavrik Geyer from Penrith and young Ethan Roberts from the Sydney Roosters has put the squeeze on Wests Tigers' salary cap.”

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Cap squeeze from signing two guys on almost minimum wage? Yeah right.

 

[weststigers]

He is not a 13 and doesn’t want to play 13, he wants to play his best position which is somewhere in the halves.
Considering he continues to show he is our most influential player when he plays 7, you would think common sense tells you that’s where we would continue to play him.
But not Wests Tigers and its fans, when something works well we decide it’s a good idea to throw that in the bin and try something different.
And we wonder why it’s been so long since we last played finals.

He has played 2 games at 7.

 

[Demps]

Rumour is there was some serious interest from Perth.