"The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". Doueihi was a free agent beyond this season, but after reaching an agreement with the Tigers will remain with the NRL club until the end of 2024. It must have been quite the gobful.. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. [16], Douehi played every game for Wests in 2020 as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi has lost his appeal against the decision of a Rugby League World Cup tribunal to hand him a one-game suspension for referring to NRL referee Grant Atkins as a "c**t". The key for the Tigers is what happens next, given they are yet to string together three straight wins under Maguire. Despite playing a starring role at the Wests Tigers in the halves, the 24-year-old has . David Nofoaluma echoed the sentiments of Doueihi and feels the next two months is a huge opportunity for the Concord-based outfit. Atkins said he told Doueihi "you're not going to call me the c-word" as he sent him off. Adam Doueihi sent off in bizarre moment in Lebanon's loss to New Zealand, found themselves on the wrong end of a 34-12 scoreline against the Kiwis, Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ. Doueihi admitted he is nervous to see what transpires when the series airs onFox League. On Sunday morning, he told SEN Radio that he is on track with his recovery and could be back sooner than expected. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. "Im sure theyve cut out some stuff I dont know what to expect. "Those wins are game changers for your mindset and how you turn up each week. However, ask Adam, and he isn't planning on hitting the exit doors anytime soon. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. [14], With the signing of Latrell Mitchell for 2020, it left Doueihi on the outer with South Sydney. Doueihi was happy to sign the one-year extension, which gave him and the club flexibility, especially given his history of knee injuries and uncertainty about how the Sheens-Marshall dynamic will work. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ, while the likes of Joseph Tapine and Nelson Asofa-Solomona laid the platform up front. Doueihi believes the business end of the season will be a big test for them up in the Queensland hub, but one they are ready to face. [22] Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? At about the eight, nine month mark Ill go back and see him for sort of a strength test. The half and centre, who played both positions last season, injured his ACL in the Round 23 clash against the Cronulla Sharks and would take no further part in the season. Get everything you need, from team lists, fixtures, statistics and a profile on every single player in the competition in our 2023 NRL Season Guide. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. Lebanon star Adam Doueihi has paid tribute to the World Cup for kickstarting his NRL career, and believes it could do the same for plenty of others. Stefano Utoikamanu and Jake Simpkin were omitted from the 17. We need to be able to deliver a bit more consistency and maybe from that game, we will get a few advisories on what we need to improve on for the Irish game coming up. I want to make a decision soon.. The next day he was charged for abuse of a match official and given a one-match ban. 29.3K followers. Everything is going as planned at the moment, Doueihi said on SEN 1170. I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. Doueihi would likely shift to fullback if the Tigers were able to land Moses for 2024. The only people riding the rollercoaster harder than Maguire were Cini's fans in the Southern Stand. 22-year-old Doueihi was instrumental throughout the game as he shifted from the centres to fullback seamlessly. Doueihi's outburst came after a Lebanese player was taken out on the chase from the kick-off and the official failed to award the Cedars with an escort penalty. Available now! The 22-year-old was . Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . Adam Doueihi. [19], Despite the Tigers winning just a third of their games, Doueihi scored 174 points in 2021, the fourth most of any player in the competition, and the 7th highest season total ever by a Wests Tigers player. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source, Kikau opens up over leaked photo, final year at Panthers, The best 17 players still off-contract for 2023. He told Fox League after Fridays impressive trial performance that he did not want his future impacting on his teammates heading into the season proper. [12][13], Doueihi made his long awaited return for South Sydney in round 12 of the 2019 NRL season against Parramatta which ended in a 2614 loss at the new Western Sydney Stadium. Well have a look back and see some of the things we could have got better at. [9] In October 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 24-man squad for the 2017 World Cup. It was first thought that Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah had been sent, before Doueihi was seen going to the touchline. "We just couldn't get out of our own end. Doueihi also slotted five conversions in the win over Brisbane, which places them back in the hunt for the top eight. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi was becoming increasingly frustrated, mainly because his team's gutsy effort was coming unraveled, due to what he perceived was a less than even share of the referee's calls . English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. Doueihi was born in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Lebanese descent through his grandparents, who are from Zgharta. Adam Doueihi of Lebanon. "We want to look back and know we did ourselves proud and everyone back in Sydney proud. 39K views, 821 likes, 107 loves, 59 comments, 59 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from South Sydney Rabbitohs: The wait is finally over. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it . [1], In 2017, he played 12 games for the Rabbitohs in the NYC,[7] and was called upon to play for the Rabbitohs' feeder club, the North Sydney Bears, throughout the year. Doueihi was delighted to remain at the Tigers for 2024, and should Moses agree to a whopping five-year deal reportedly worth about $1.3 million a season, Brooks looms as the odd man out as the club grapples with a three-into-two halves headache. In the opening match of Lebanon's 2021 Rugby League World Cup campaign, Doueihi was sent off in the second half for dissent during Lebanon's 34-12 loss to New Zealand. Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. 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But once Doueihi was seen jogging off the field, commentator Andrew Voss confirmed the series of events. I enjoy the group, I have enjoyed being coached under Benji, Tim and Robbie so far. All I know is Benji and Tim [Sheens] have told me Im the No.6 for this year. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. The five-eighth was given his marching orders by referee Grant Atkins during the second half of his sides defeat to New Zealand and will now be unavailable until the third and final group match against Jamaica in a fortnight. February 8th, 2022 10:23 am Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has pledged to repay long suffering Tigers fans for their loyalty as he opened up on the pain of having his best season in the NRL cut short by a knee injury. 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Scott Pryde - October 18, 2022 0 Adam Doueihi Lebanon awaiting audio evidence before deciding on Doueihi appeal David Piepers - October 17, 2022 0 Lebanon head into their clash against the Wolfhounds on Monday [AEDT] knowing that a win is crucial, yet they will have to do it without the Tigers playmaker after he was sent off for dissent against the Kiwis. I feel as though it has been the best recruitment the club has done in a few years, since I have been at the club. Doueihi plays test rugby league for Lebanon, which was rocked by a tragic explosion in Beirut. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval.