Wests Tigers Podcast

Episode number 400 of the Wests Tigers Podcast and sadly not one to celebrate as Eddie, Nick and Garry pick themselves up off the floor after the tigers 64 nil loss in Melbourne.

The boys discuss what went wrong looking at the preparation to the game and take a deep dive at the squad in general. Is this still a wooden spoon roster? Can we maintain a 50 percent win rate in the second half of the season?

We also look at the potential recruitment of Taylan may and how much of a risk that is. Which players...

Could this be the first time the Wests Tigers score three straight wins this decade?

After beating the Sharks and Dragons, Wests Tigers have the opportunity to make it three wins in a row this weekend.

The club hasn't managed to get a win in three consecutive rounds since 2018.

But, it's going to be a tough monkey to get off our backs; the consistently successful Melbourne Storm stands in our way.

Oh, and the game is down in the southern capital as well!

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Wests Tigers made it two straight wins with a victory over the Dragons in Magic Round.

Travelling to Brisbane after last Sunday's dramatic win over the Sharks, the Wests Tigers held on against the Red V 34-28.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Nick Hayes try to make sense of the Tigers' most recent performance.

Some bits looked great, other aspects of our performance were less impressive, despite our boys coming away with two valuable points.

The boys put the game under the microscope...

The Wests Tigers are out to make it two wins in a row when they meet the Dragons in Magic Round.

Coming off that memorable win against the Sharks on Sunday afternoon, we meet the fellow top-eight aspirants in Brisbane on Saturday night.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Declan McCutcheon.

The trio gives their thoughts on the "Leichhardt Oval miracle" and how the home fans helped get the boys across the line.

Speaking of Leichhardt, Eddie raises the club's future...

The Wests Tigers have scored a memorable win over the Sharks in Round 8 of the 2025 NRL season.

Coming into the game as outsiders, the Wests Tigers managed to hold the Sharks to 18-all at the end of regular time.

But in Golden Point, the boys found a way to win it, with Adam Doueihi kicking a penalty goal for the points!

After eight rounds, the Wests Tigers have eight points, a 50% win ratio, and are just outside the top eight.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is...

The name of this Wests Tigers Podcast edition is simply two questions, and we have plenty more!

Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, and Garry Watson are on deck for this later-than-usual post-game edition of the pod.

As we know, Wests Tigers succumbed to the Eels on Monday afternoon.

That result leads us to some big questions that we try to answer, including:

The Lachlan Galvin saga has continued this week, leading to this bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

After a strong debate after the story broke on Monday night, followed by more analysis by Eddie and the boys on Wednesday, we now have this third pod for the week.

We take a look at the press conferences held by Benji Marshall, then Wests Tigers' captains, Api Koroisau and Jarome Luai.

Joel, Garry, and Nick give their thoughts on what was said and why we're starting to see the potential positives of testing out...

The Wests Tigers Podcast has had a bit of a reshuffle with regular programming put on hold this week.

That change is because of two different reasons: the boys don't play until Easter Monday, and then there's Lachlan Galvin.

After a debate on Monday night on the future of the 19-year-old half, where quite polar opposite opinions were aired, have things changed in the ensuing 48 hours?

In other words, is someone going to say on this podcast that, in fact, "Joel was right"?

You'll have to listen to this edition of...

The Wests Tigers Podcast is back with a post-victory edition of the pod.

But, when it looked like things were starting to turn our way as a club, out comes the Lachlan Galvin news.

In case you missed that news, Galvin has rejected any chance of allowing the Wests Tigers to negotiate a contract extension with him.

On this podcast edition, we discuss what to do with the 19-year-old, with opinions ranging from sacking him immediately to waiting and seeing what develops.

There's also debate around whether Galvin can still play...

Wests Tigers are out to break a seven-game losing streak against the Knights this weekend.

After succumbing to the Knights at Campbelltown Stadium by just two points in Round One, Wests Tigers travel to Newcastle on Sunday for revenge.

With a fully-fit team warmed up and ready to go, the Wests Tigers need to gain a vitally important two points and end that run out of outs against Newcastle.

On this mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie is in the driver's seat and is joined by Garry, Steve, and Nick.

Wests Tigers' effort would make any fan proud, but we fell short on Saturday night.

Taking on the high-flying Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, the Wests Tigers succumbed 46-24 despite playing arguably some of our best football so far this season.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick and Declan to analyze the Wests Tigers' performance.

Some of the key talking points include:

The mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast has warmed up and had last words from the coach!

Eddie Otto, Nick Hayes, and Garry Watson are ready to run out onto the podcast field...but there isn't much Wests Tigers news to discuss.

That means we've had to call in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to see what topics this 21st-century marvel produces for us.

What we do know is that the Tigers are sitting at two wins and two losses so far in season 2025, and Nick and Eddie share their thoughts on Sunday night's...

Wests Tigers missed a chance to set a few things right, losing to the Warriors by 2 points.

Our boys were looking to end a seven-game run of outs against the New Zealand team, as well as score a much-needed home win at Campbelltown Stadium.

A win would have also given the club three straight victories, an achievement not seen around these parts in eight years!

But, it wasn't to be, with injuries, refereeing, and a fired-up Warriors side colluding to spoil the party.

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On this...

As the Wests Tigers prepare to face the New Zealand Warriors on Sunday evening, the Wests Tigers Podcast crew put on the shoulder pads to tackle all the latest from the World of the Wests Tigers.

Eddie is joined by Nick and Garry to discuss upcoming game at Campbelltown, the guys start with a quick review of last weekends game against the Dolphins and the trend they are starting to see in attack and defence. Are the Wests Tigers starting to turn the corner?

Now that Eddie has returned to the Midweek pod he runs...

The Wests Tigers are sitting pretty in the NRL Top Eight after a second straight victory.

Traveling north to Redcliffe, the Wests Tigers proved too strong for the home team, coming away with two vital points in a 30-18 victory.

In this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton, and the encouraging signs from the game are covered.

Aspects of the Tigers' play that made us happy include the multiple points of attack and the increasing synchronicity of the team.

Sure, there...

The mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is coming off the back fence like Royce Hunt!

And speaking of Royce Hunt, the big boy from the Sharks has been joined at the Wests Tigers by four other genuine first-grade players.

It's no surprise then that these five players are dominating our Geoff Chisholm Player of the Year Award voting on the Podcast Forum.

It's also no surprise that these new players have managed to take Wests Tigers up a cog or two, and that's something we discuss on this edition of the...

How great is it to see our Wests Tigers back in the winners circle!

Round 2 of NRL Season 2025 has been completed and the Wests Tigers have their first victory of the season, smacking the hapless Eels 32-6.

There can be a break down or two on the Wests Tigers Podcast, however the only break down this time around is breaking down a victory!

Eddie Otto is joined by Declan McCutcheon, Nick Hayes and Garry Watson as they take a deep dive into the 26-point win over Parra at CommBank Stadium.

Eddie...

The Wests Tigers Podcast mid-week edition is good to go!

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we examine the unfolding developments regarding the future of Wests Tigers young star Lachlan Galvin.

In the wake of Dylan Brown getting a truckload of cash to head up the M1 to the Knights, we look at how this deal might affect our negotiations.

We also take a look at the situation from the perspective of the loyal Wests Tigers fans, and how Lachlan can be part of a solution, not continuing a problem.

Wests Tigers started the 2025 NRL season on a losing note, succumbing to the Knights 10-8.

The loss at Campbelltown Stadium in front of a healthy and revved up crowd makes it seven straight losses against the Newcastle side.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we pull apart that Friday evening game and try to find exactly what went wrong.

One of the items up for discussion is the clunkiness of the Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin halves partnership. What can be done to fix this?

Did the club make...

Wests Tigers will welcome seven new players tomorrow evening at Campbelltown Stadium.

After months and months of waiting, Premiership winners Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva will finally run out in our colours for the first time.

Joining new buys Jack Bird, Terrell May, Jeral Skelton, Royce Hunt, and Tristan Hope, the premiership winning pair are a further welcome addition.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Declan and Steve preview this big round one clash with the Knights.

Where do the Tigers look to have an advantage, and what...

NRL season 2025 has officially kicked off and the Wests Tigers play this Friday night.

That means it's time for some fearless predictions around some of the big Wests Tigers issues and questions for the coming season.

Eddie Otto makes a rare weekend-edition podcast appearance, joining Garry Watson and Nick Hayes for episode 0380.

The boys give their thoughts on how the coming season might pan out for the Wests Tigers.

Player and team predictions.

Our predictions podcast includes looking into the crystal ball around who will be the Wests Tigers...

The Wests Tigers proved too strong for Parramatta on Friday night at Leichhardt Oval.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton and Nick Hayes to break down the trial win over the Eels.

The boys look at some of the main talking points out of the game, including the form and contribution of recruits Terrell May, Jack Bird, Jeral Skelton, and Royce Hunt.

There's discussion around the possible backline for round one, including whether Adam Doueihi will take one of the centre spots, and Heath...

Eddie, Declan, and Steve have popped up for a mid-week Wests Tigers Podcast!

The 2025 NRL season must be close because a mid-week edition of the Wests Tiger Podcast is warmed up and ready to go.

Prodigal son Eddie returns after a long summer break and is joined by two recent pod part-timers, Steve and Declan. 

The boys give their quick summary and thoughts on the Wests Tigers' first trial of the year last Sunday at Kogarah.

Then they launch into discussion around the future of Wests Tigers prop-forward, David Klemmer.

It was great to see the Wests Tigers in action on Sunday, though most of our star players were absent.

 This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a look back at the 20-14 (four tries to three) loss to the Bulldogs at Kogarah.

As per tradition, we start with a healthy list of 'One Word' submissions about the trial from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. 

Then we look at some of the positives to come out of the game, including the impressive performances of guys such as Kit Laulilii, Solomon Sa...

After a long off-season Wests Tigers are back in action in the first trial of the 2025 NRL season.

The Wests Tigers will meet the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Stadium (Kogarah Oval) for the trial match at 5pm this Sunday.

Ahead of that match, the Wests Tigers Podcast team take a look at the side selected by Benji Marshall, and what our expectations are of the team.

Mix of youth and experience

Benji has named familiar faces including Lachlan Galvin and David Klemmer for the match, while new recruit Jeral Skelton will...

The final countdown is now on to the kick-off of the 2025 NRL season and that means the Wests Tigers Podcast is getting back into gear.

After another long off-season, NRL trials are just a few weeks away and on this edition of the pod, we take a look at who we expect to represent Wests Tigers in our first practice match against the Bulldogs.

Guys like Makasini, Mason, Porter, Matamua, and Sukkar are likely to line up in the game at Kogarah, but will any of the more established NRL players make an appearance? 

What a day it is to be a Wests Tigers fan! Sure, we haven't kicked a ball yet in 2025, but today might just be one of the biggest in the club's long history.

Today, Wests Tigers had four independent directors appointed to the club's board.

This means that Wests Tigers now has a board that meets the independent review recommendations that we all fought so hard for. These are directors who bring talent and nous from different backgrounds and are giving of their time and professional skills for one reason - to advance the Wests...

Wests Tigers Unite Update

The guys are back with another update into the petition for an External Review of the Holman Barnes Group, regular Wests Tigers Podcast host, Eddie Otto is joined by Wests Tigers Life’s Rob Bechara and Adrian Tripodina as well as Garry Watson from the Wests Tigers Podcast.

The discussion starts with a chat about Garry’s recent interview with former Holman Barnes Group Director and current Debenture Holder, John Hardgrove. The team give their thoughts on a very open interview and discuss the key points.

The boys then take...

Wests Tigers Unite Update

As the Petition calling for a governance review into the Holman Barnes Group moves towards 1400 signatures Garry Watson sat down for a one-on-one chat with Holman Barnes Group Debenture Holder and former director John Hardgrove.

John gives and in-depth explanation into the debenture system, why it has served the group well and why he no longer believes it is in the best interests of the Holman Barnes Group or the Wests Tigers.

He also discusses the current issues at the Holman Barnes Group as he sees it and what...

The Wests Tigers Podcast teamed up with colleagues from several other Wests Tigers pods, social media platforms, and supporter groups to say, "Enough is enough."

The issue we've all been fighting for under the 'Wests Tigers Unite' banner is a review into what we all believe is the archaic and undemocratic debenture group utilized by Wests Tigers majority owners, Holman Barnes Group (HBG).

After launching the joint public campaign, including commencing a petition calling for the review, the Sydney Morning Herald confirmed a probe into the HBG's governance had been launched by Liquor & Gaming NSW.<...

While the rest of the Rugby League world enjoys their Christmas break, the Wests Tigers Podcast returns to work with their second pod in as many days.

This time, Eddie Otto is joined by all the regulars with Joel, Steve, Declan, Nick and Garry jumping on for a chat.

The pod opens with an update on the petition calling for a review into the governance of the Wests Tigers majority shareholder, the Holman Barnes Group, Joel and Steve breakdown the reason for the petition and give an update on how the petition is tracking.

Today we are taking the first step into launching action to change the governance of the majority shareholder of the Wests Tigers, the Holman Barnes Group (HBG).

This action commenced after the HBG board (controlled by Magpies die-hards Julie Romero and Dennis Burgess) dragged its feet over introducing and adopting the full recommendations from the external review into the governance of the Wests Tigers.

We fought so hard for that review in 2023 and it only came about because you supported our petition. 

This time, we intend to make our action much bigger and l...

It's been a bit of a roller-coaster ride for fans of the Wests Tigers in recent weeks and this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast represents that.

As the heat of Summer starts to hit, the Wests Tigers continue to be in the headlines, and this time around it's all about the contracts of some of the club's most valuable players.

How these details came to be in the media remains a whole other thing!

Joel is joined by Steve, Nick, and Garry to look at a rumour that broke last night...

With 2025 just around the corner the Wests Tigers Podcast wakes up from it's offseason hibernation to discuss all the news coming out of Concord, well some of the team does. Garry is joined by Declan and Nick to chat about what has been an eventful past few weeks. 

The boys give their one words for the offseason so far, Declan and Nick then get a chance to give their thoughts on the latest big-name recruit with Terrell May recently joining the club.

The conversation then turns to the re-signing of key forward Fonua Pole, speculation w...

The latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast has an air of optimism about it after the club made a key forward signing yesterday.

Terrell May has decided to ditch the Roosters and come over to the Wests Tigers for the next three seasons.

Joel, Steve, and Garry discuss the prop's signing and what it means for our chances next year and beyond.

There's also a look at how the Tiger's pack is shaping up now, and which areas still have some question marks.

Eddie is also along for a rare...

The NRL off-season continues, but a big step has been taken this week in the return of the Wests Tigers for 2025.

Pre-season training has officially commenced and our star recruit has declared himself a Wests Tiger!

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Garry and Nick to discuss the latest from Wests Tigers HQ at Concord.

Some of the topics up for discussion include the video message to Wests Tigers fans and members recorded by Jarome Luai in the UK. We talk about the four-time Premiership winner's entrance...

The boys are back with Eddie, Nick, Declan, and Steve giving one thing they like about the off-season, as well as one Tigers-related rant.

We dive into a deep discussion on the history of underperforming senior players against the culture and training standards at the club and who is more to blame.

We look at John Bateman's contract situation and whether more shaking of the tree needs to be done at Concord.

Eddie asks the boys what is one roster decision that is most important if they were in control over the next...

We are now in the depths of the offseason and with the Wests Tigers Podcast regulars taking a break Garry is joined by Kelly, Jordan and Rachel to discuss all the latest from the Wests Tigers.

The show starts with a game of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, focusing on season 2024 and the team discusses their highlights and lowlights from another disappointing season.

There is then talk around last Friday’s Awards Gala held at the ICC Sydney, everyone gives their opinions on surprise Kelly Barnes winner Sam Fainu and the other award wi...

The off-season is well and truly upon us with the Wests Tigers players putting their feet for their October holidays.

But pre-season training starts in under a month and we now have the 2025 Wests Tigers coaching team sorted. 

Club legend Brett Hodgson returns to the fold to work alongside John Morris and Chris Heighington as Benji Marshall's assistants.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we discuss the appointment of Hodgo, asking the question - was this just once again a case of "jobs for the boys?"? 

Beyond that coaching di...

The Wests Tigers Podcast is back with the latest off-season edition of the pod.

And, with very little Wests Tigers news to discuss in recent times, we decided to make our own - launching the 2024-25 Wests Tigers Fan Survey.

This edition is all about that survey, and because we have so much data to share, we've had to split the results into two podcast editions.

There will be another edition of the podcast next week where we wrap up the survey results.

Some of the questions and results that we...