Wests Tigers Podcast

It's not even summer yet; however, Wests Tigers fans are starting to look at what could be in the 2027 NRL season.

After an up-and-down 2026, what is in store for us long-suffering Tigers fans when the new season rolls around? 

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick name what excites them about next season, but also what worries them.

We also put the question out to the forums to get more Wests Tigers fans' contributions.

Also, on this big off-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we discuss:

The off-season is officially underway, and the next time the Wests Tigers take the field, it will be in the USA!

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Mitch, and Josh take a look at some of the recent off-field developments at the club. After an end-of-season review, we reckon something the club is determined to avoid next year is that mid-season slump.

And it looks like one of the ways of ensuring the team stays together and stays competitive is to have a more experienced squad. With the recent signing of Kurt Mann, t...

🐯 Wests Tigers Podcast – Episode 494.

Wests Tigers Season 2026 Verdict.

8 wins. 16 losses. 15th place.

The 2026 season is finally over — and after the 38-10 loss to Penrith, the big question is:

ARE THE WESTS TIGERS ACTUALLY BETTER OFF THAN THEY WERE 12 MONTHS AGO?

Api says they are. But are they?

We asked the WTP Forum for ONE WORD to describe the season…

💥 SHITE
💥 ATROCITY
💥 DISSOLVED
💥 DONE
💥 DERAILED
💥 LATU

…and one fan simp...

🐯 **Wests Tigers Podcast – Episode 493**
The future of the Wests Tigers could be taking shape — and South-West Sydney is right at the heart of it!

The Tigers have committed to six games at Campbelltown in 2027, with the possibility of seven from 2029 as part of a huge 15-year agreement. Is this finally the club planting its flag in South-West Sydney? And what does it mean for the Leichhardt identity and the old Wests v Balmain debate?

We also look at the $50 million Campbelltown Stadium redevelopment, where that mystery home game should be played, and whether Campbel...

The Wests Tigers tried really hard on Saturday night to add another win to their 2026 total, but it wasn't to be. Blown off the field by the referee and bunker, and eventually overtaken by a fast-finishing Cowboys, the final score was 24-10.

One of the main talking points from the game was coach Benji Marshall's comments regarding the officiating, and this, naturally, is a main topic of interest on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

Joel, Nick and Josh look at whether Benji should have spoken up earlier, and whether, indeed, lower-ranked teams seldom get t...

Can the Wests Tigers finish the 2026 NRL season with a flurry? Well, next up is a Cowboys team that might just be ripe for the picking.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel and Nick are joined by Mitch for a look at all things Wests Tigers.

Things get started with Nick and Mitch giving us their take on the Tigers' memorable win over the Roosters, including some gloating by our own "Nostradamus", who picked the surprise result last week.

Some of the other talking points on this edition include:
Is...

It was a really memorable afternoon for Wests Tigers fans on Sunday afternoon with the side beating the Roosters 25-24.

Rank outsiders, Wests Tigers turned up with the right attitude and managed to hold off their high-flying rivals, with a field goal by Jock Madden proving the difference.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel and Josh look back at what was a great game for the club, players, and fans.

Some of the main talking points include:How does this win rank against the Warriors' victory earlier in the year?Does...

The Tigers are in crisis — and with eight straight losses, an injury list that keeps growing and a massive clash against the Roosters coming up, there’s plenty to talk about. Nick Hayes is joined by Josh Burnell to discuss: 

The injury crisis — Adam Doueihi is officially done for 2026 after shoulder reconstruction, Taylan May’s season is over after his third shoulder dislocation, while Kai Pearce-Paul and Royce Hunt begin their return-to-play protocols.

Jock Madden’s bizarre injury — out for nearly a month after being kneed in the balls by Samuela Fainu at training before requiring emergency sur...

The Wests Tigers have taken another step on a long losing streak, this time going down to the Dragons 24-22.

Trailing 18-6 at the halftime break, the Tigers got close late in the game but ultimately succumbed to another loss.

That now makes it eight straight losses for a team that seemed to have finally turned the corner earlier this year.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick pull apart what just doesn't seem to be working on the field for the Tigers in recent times.

Some...

The loss to the Dragons 6 weeks ago was one of the Wests Tigers' low points this season, but there's a chance to get a little revenge on Sunday.

CommBank Stadium is the venue for this clash between two struggling joint-venture clubs, with the Dragons looking to make it two in a row after surprising the Sharks last week.

Of course, our boys had a much-needed week off with the bye, and that couldn't have come at a more needed time.

Catch this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Joel, Nick and Josh for...

Well, it's happened again. The Wests Tigers have let a winnable game slip through their fingers (or claws).

After a lacklustre and sloppy sixty minutes, Wests Tigers managed to pop their noses ahead against those dastardly Eels.

But, almost like clockwork, some classic Wests Tigers poor discipline and flimsy defence invited the opposition team to take the two points.

That's now seven straight losses for the Tigers and a mortgage on second-last position on the NRL table.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we discuss an array of different topics, i...

What a crumby week it has been to be a Wests Tigers fan. Another insipid on-field performance, with the club dragged through the muck (again) by a player who should have known better.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Jordan and Nick take the club to task over talking a big game around "standards" but not consistently showing they are actually being upheld.

Some of the other main talking points on this big mid-week edition of the pod include:Joel and Jordan's take on what went wrong in CanberraThoughts on what should have...

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Nick is back in the hosting chair, with a big welcome back to Declan McCutcheon!

Josh removes the COVID mask for the evening as the boys dissect one of the most turbulent weeks in recent Wests Tigers history.

The Tigers didn’t just lose… they capitulated. Not only did our NRL side go down in a humiliating 56-10 loss to the Raiders, the Magpies fell 32-4, meaning Canberra took the day with a combined scoreline of 88-14.

What about our young debutant Javon Andrews? In what shou...

It's been a tough last couple of months for the Wests Tigers and the club's huge band of loyal supporters.

Unfortunately, another difficult afternoon could be looming large this Saturday with the Tigers travelling to Canberra to face the Raiders.

The 'Green Machine' has been in winning form recently, and they meet a Wests Tigers outfit struggling for confidence and form.

Some of the main talking points on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Joel, Nick and Mitch include:
What has been behind the big drop-off in Wests Tigers form in...

The Titanic was steaming along, making great time on its maiden voyage, when suddenly everything went catastrophically wrong.

That sounds a lot like the Wests Tigers in 2026!

On the back of one of the club's darkest nights, the Wests Tigers Podcast is here to have our say on what is going wrong with the team and the club.

Frankly, being in this position again is not only extremely frustrating but also a sad indictment of some important aspects of this organisation (primarily the people who pull the strings).

Joel and Nick deliver a...

That's the big challenge ahead for the Wests Tigers, starting as outsiders against a Bulldogs team that is finding some form. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel has an interesting stat about coming out on top of an NRL rival twice in one season.

Nick and Josh are also on deck for a preview of the big clash on Saturday night. There is some optimism amongst the pod team regarding this game, with the quite strong starting team named by Benji Marshall buoying hopes.

Some of the other talking points on this edition i...

The Wests Tigers' 2026 season is slowly disintegrating into a bit of a tragedy after such a strong start to the season. On Friday night, it was the New Zealand Warriors who were the latest opposition team to thrust another dagger into the poor old Tigers.

Beating our boys 32-6 at Campbelltown Stadium, the weekend was also full of negative headlines with confirmation that Jarome Luai would exit at the end of this season.

But is it all doom and gloom? There are, at least according to some members of the Wests Tigers Podcast team, some reasons...

The Wests Tigers can't show up with the same attitude that they had last week against the Dragons, surely?

It's going to be a big task at Campbelltown Stadium on Friday night against the New Zealand Warriors.

Despite the visitors sitting in a lofty position on the NRL ladder, some optimism is bubbling to the surface among a couple of members of the Wests Tigers Podcast team.

Some of the other main talking points on this edition of the pod include:Why didn't Junior Tupou get a look in?Are we going to see J...

It can be a hard run following a football team, but we can't help but think that sometimes it's just that bit tougher being a Tiger. 

The 24-10 loss to the Dragons on Saturday afternoon has been described by some Wests Tigers fans as a new low for the club. That's a big call after three straight wooden spoons and a few record floggings in recent years. Nevertheless, losing to a team that has won only one game all year, and doing it in the style that we did, has left many of us really struggling.

O...

The Tigers head into another crucial clash at Kogarah on Saturday, and there's plenty to unpack!

This time on the Wests Tigers Podcast, we discuss Luke Laulili'i's confirmed move to the Warriors for the rest of the season and debate whether the talented young winger will be a big loss for the club.

Nick, Josh and Jordan also react to Junior Tupou earning another opportunity at the Wests Tigers, look at the latest team changes ahead of the Dragons, and ask whether Jock Madden can recreate the magic from Auckland with Jarome Luai sidelined.

...

The Wests Tigers have fumbled and bumbled their way to a six-point loss against the Knights in Newcastle.

With the home side seemingly begging to be beaten, Wests Tigers failed to take any second-half opportunities and came away with a win that probably puts a full stop on our finals hopes for yet another season.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel and Nick do a post-mortem on a bleak afternoon for the Tigers in the 'Steel City'.One player comes in for a roasting, with their card now marked and ready for the...

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Joel joins Nick and the returning Mitch Wright for another big episode as we break down all the latest Wests Tigers news heading into a crucial stage of the season. We discuss the club's major roster moves, including the signing of Jake Averillo on a four-year deal and the early departure of Starford To'a to Manly.

The boys also tackle a range of Buy, Sell or Hold topics, including whether Shawn Blore should be a target for 2027, and if Samuela Fainu's future may eventually lie i...

Wests Tigers have again suffered injuries, with another two players set to miss game time, a theme that has run through so much of this season. Kicking off the season in such style, almost every match that the Wests Tigers have played this season has seen at least one key player come away injured, and this seems to be the primary reason why missing the finals again looks a real chance.

Is it simply bad luck? Is it a curse? Or is this something that is a result of us being improperly prepared for the rigours of NRL 2026? W...

The Wests Tigers Podcast returns with Episode 473 as Nick is joined by Josh and Aaron for a big discussion covering State of Origin II, the latest Tigers news, and this weekend's clash against the Dolphins.

Aaron was at the MCG for Origin II and gives us his firsthand account of the atmosphere and experience as QLD squared the series. We also discuss Laurie Daley's controversial decision to leave Api Koroisau on the bench for the entire 80 minutes, whether that could happen again in Game III, and what selection changes NSW might make for the decider.

The...

The Wests Tigers had a few heart-in-mouth moments and almost succumbed to some classy Titans plays, but managed to hold on for an eight-point win at Leichhardt Oval this afternoon.
Playing our last game at the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, the good guys gave up an early 12-point lead but came home strongly in a determined effort.
 
On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick walk through all the important talking points from the 36-28 win, including:
The game-changing Jarome Luai performanceThe debut of young hooker Josese LanyonInjury to Kai Pearce-PaulThe impac...

This is it, folks, the Wests Tigers' do-or-die moment taking on the Gold Coast at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon.

Both teams have just won one of their past five matches, and the Titans are looking for just their fourth win of the season, but with a winning track record against the Tigers will fancy their chances.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick and Josh are joined by fellow Wests Tigers die-hard, Mitch. Aside from a preview of the Titans clash, on the agenda are several pressing Wests Tigers issues, including:
I...

It was an afternoon we'd all like to forget at CommBank Stadium, with the Wests Tigers proving little more than cannon fodder against a white-hot Panthers. Losing 68-nil is about as low as it gets for an NRL fan, but despite the awful afternoon, we thought we might try and make some sense of the events in Parramatta.

So, this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a little different: it's just Joel and Nick, and we keep things pretty short and to the point.

Of course, all the 'One Word' responses from the Wests Tigers...

Over the past 12 months, Wests Tigers has achieved a feat that is more than admirable - a 50% win record. But while that's a really solid base to build on, what exactly do we need to do to take a big step up to being a team that wins most weeks?

On this big midweek edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick, Josh and Jordan to discuss that very topic. Each of the boys gives their opinion on how that big step can be taken by the club and team. Got a thought on that...

The Wests Tigers found a way to win in a gritty and determined display against the Bulldogs on Saturday evening. Coming off three straight losses and a horror run with injuries and a key suspension, Wests Tigers got away with a 22-16 win to take the side to 16 competition points.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick first discuss some breaking news - reports that we're on the verge of signing the Dolphins' Jake Averillo.

Averillo, who also played for the Bulldogs before heading north for a stint at Redcliffe, apparently wa...

Episode 467 of the Wests Tigers Podcast, with Nick joined by Jordan for our midweek show! We kick things off with a quick recap of our Sunday night pod before chatting about Jordan’s upcoming trip to Vegas to watch the Wests Tigers take on the Storm.

We recap the Connor Watson rumours and get Jordan's thoughts on whether the experienced utility could be a smart short-term fit for the club in 2027. From there, we have a look at State of Origin Game One, highlighting some key performers from both NSW and Queensland, while also looking at the Bulldogs pl...

The Wests Tigers (and us fans) have enjoyed a much-needed weekend off, and with this comes a great chance to deliver our mid-year report card. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh, and Nick come up with their own individual take on several aspects of the season so far.

These include:Biggest surprise?Biggest frustration?What needs fixing in the short and medium term?And we have the Wests Tigers Podcast, Mid-Year Player Awards, with categories including:Best playerMost improved playerBest signingBest young playerMost disappointing playerAnd one last category, are you more hopeful or less h...

It's not easy being green, well, we reckon sometimes it's harder being our famous colours!

The Wests Tigers slumped to a third straight loss at the weekend, this time outclassed by Manly in Magic Round by 46-18.

In a team full of guys that try hard, but just don't have the size, speed, and class of the guys they are deputising for, Manly probably outplayed the Tigers in every aspect. 

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Declan, and Josh put the game under the microscope.

Some of the main tal...

Thanks for finding the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! This time, Nick and Joel are joined by Jordan, who returns from the wilderness just in time to unpack the brutal Storm loss… but there’s finally some HUGE contract news to celebrate.

Winger Sunia Turuva has extended his stay with the club until 2030. We discuss just how much of a recruitment win this is for the club. Yes, that now famous twerk also gets a mention!

We also dive into other red-hot Wests Tigers topics, including:Why the Fainu brothers MUST be locked down long...

Well, it happened again. Wests Tigers managed to help a struggling rival find some form, and in the meantime, our promising start to the season is starting to look shaky. Sure, we're missing some of our best players, but are we on that traditional slip 'N' slide down the ladder to our customary "also ran" level?

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh take a look at whether the two heavy losses in the last two weeks spell the end, or is this just a dip before a major correction?

There's...

Nick does his best to turn his frown upside down! On episode 462 of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we cover one of the biggest news story weeks the club has had in a long time… and there’s plenty to unpack.

We kick things off by welcoming Joel, Josh & Aaron before diving straight into the big one - Jahream Bula commits until 2030. What it means for the future of the club, and why this deal feels different.What a roller coaster of emotions it has been for Wests Tigers fans in recent weeks!

We also give credit wher...

Wests Tigers' 2026 season is at a key juncture. Are we slip-slidin' down the ladder, or was Sunday afternoon a bump in the road? Succumbing 52-10 against a Sharks team that has been struggling for form, Wests Tigers fans have every right to feel dejected.

But, with several key men out, or failing even to finish that game through injury, are things as bad as they seem? Was it a true reflection of our team? 

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh, and Nick try to find some answers from a very lamentable afternoon in...

Yes, it's a bit disappointing, but surely freeing up a heap of cap space can only be good news for Wests Tigers? That's the basic position we tend to agree upon on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, following the news that Jarome Luai would link with PNG in 2028.

With Nick in the host's seat, Joel, Josh, and guest panelist Aaron discuss all the many factors surrounding the exit of one of our skippers at the end of next season. And there's a prediction that another Wests Tigers player may head to the new team, and that i...

The Wests Tigers racked up their fifth win of the season on Thursday night, beating the Raiders 33-14 in front of just over 17,000 fans. In what was another memorable game for the club, the Tigers didn't concede a point with all thirteen men on the field, only a sin-bin to Api Koroisau gave Canberra a chance.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Jordan, and Declan are joined by Mac from the Wests Tigers Faithful podcast to discuss the big win.

But, there's also some breaking news that dominates the conversation - the potential l...

We are back for another mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! Nick is joined by Joel, Josh, Jordan, and special guest Justin (a Raiders man) to break down everything ahead of the Wests Tigers v Raiders at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday night.

We kick things off with some classic clashes between the two sides:The freezing 2000 snow game in CanberraThe 2010 finals thriller (yes… that Croker miss!)The brutal 56-10 loss at Leichhardt in 2022 Plus, the incredible Benji-era winning streak over the Raiders. We also take a quick look at the ladder with the Tigers flying in 3rd, whil...

It was a huge night at Campbelltown Stadium with a sell-out crowd desperately trying to get Wests Tigers across the line. But, with a fourth straight win on the line, Wests Tigers couldn't get the job done against an injury-ravaged Brisbane Broncos, going down 21-20.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh pull apart the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Tigers' performance.

Some of the main talking points include:Should Samuela Fainu be considered for NSW Origin selection?Should Heamasi Makasini be dropped to regain some confidence?What t...