Wests Tigers Podcast

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...

Episode 456 of the Wests Tigers Podcast is ready to go! Nick Hayes is in the hosting seat alongside Jordan and Josh to break down a massive Sunday afternoon at Campbelltown, where the Tigers delivered a statement win over the Knights. We debut TWO brand new segments this week:Did You Know / Nick’s Fun Facts — including some eye-opening stats about where this season is already tracking compared to recent years.The Month Ahead / Dare to Dream — with a look at a huge 4-game stretch that could define the season.We also take a trip down memory lane, reliving some classic Tigers...

After seventeen attempts, Wests Tigers have finally won three straight NRL games again. This is a feat we haven't achieved for about eight years, and we did it in style, beating the high-flying Newcastle 42-22. 

No one is more pleased about the three-in-a-row achievement than our own Jordan Prime. Jordan has been carrying that monkey on his back for a few years now, and he pops up on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast as a very relieved man!

Joel, Nick, and Declan also take a deep dive into this afternoon's big win at Campbelltown, in...

One of the biggest Wests Tigers matches in recent years will play out at Campbelltown Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Chasing three wins in a row, after falling seventeen times beforehand, can the Wests Tigers finally get the elusive hat trick of wins?

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Josh, Josh and Jordan, the boys preview the big clash with the recently impressive Newcastle Knights. How do we conquer their unorthodox style? What are some things we need to do better as a team to ensure the two points stay with us? Is resilience (and a...

Phew! That was a game that took a toll on Wests Tigers players and fans alike! In a Golden Point thriller, Wests Tigers beat the Eels to cement a place in the NRL Top Eight. On this post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Josh and Declan to look back at a game that had more highs and lows than the Easter Show roller coaster. Some of the primary points discussed include:
The Luke Laulilii sin-binThe Jock Madden performanceWhat to do with the halves when Luai is available againThe slow start...again!The standout performance...

Wests Tigers, fresh off one of the club's best-ever victories, meet the Eels on Easter Monday afternoon. Playing against a team that will likely start as favourites, and who are proving a bit unpredictable this year, will the Wests Tigers get the job done?

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, Josh, and Jordan look at how we match up against Parramatta. The boys discuss the positives of a settled team, a strong bench, and the positive attributes guys like Jock Madden have brought into the team.

There are some fearless predictions too, d...

The Wests Tigers had it all against them, but after a performance to be proud of, they scored a memorable win over New Zealand on Friday night. Leading 16-10 at the break, the Tigers ended up scoring a convincing 32-14 victory over the Warriors in front of nearly 25,000 mostly Kiwi fans.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we take a look at how the Wests Tigers have changed over the past twelve months. From a side that was clunky and inconsistent, to a team today that seems so much more confident, consistent, and connected. And this...

It’s the 450th edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! What a rollercoaster it has been…well, rollercoasters normally have some high points, and over the past eight years, the highs have been pretty few and far between for Wests Tigers fans.

But dare we dream and say that the best is yet to come?

We might get a better idea of where the Wests Tigers are on the road to bigger and better tomorrow night when the Tigers meet the high-flying Warriors in New Zealand. Pretty much everything is against us here.

They have...

We can't say we didn't have our chances! The Wests Tigers fell to South Sydney on Saturday night by 20 points to 16. Frustratingly, we think just about everyone agrees that for most of the match, the Wests Tigers were the better team, but it ended up being an inability to ice moments in our red zone that cost us a valuable win.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh take a deep dive into the performance that left many Wests Tigers fans confused. But before talking specifically about the Gosford game, there's some breaking...

The hot topic on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast centres on whether (allegedly) want-away Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri is coming to us.

Coming on the back of several articles linking the specialist left centre to the Wests Tigers, we take a look at where he might fit into our backline, who might have to make way, and what he would bring.

Also on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we take a look at the new connected Wests Tigers playing group, how they are saying, and doing this differently, and how this connection...

Leichhardt Oval was pumping on Saturday afternoon with the Wests Tigers kicking off their 2026 in fine style.

In front of the biggest Leichhardt Oval crowd since 2019, the Wests Tigers raced to a 28-2 halftime lead, before getting the two points with a 44-16 full-time lead.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Declan, Josh, and Jordan discuss some of the key takeaways from the performance, including: The impressive performance off the bench of Jeral Skelton, the two-try club debut of our new recruit Kai Pearce-Paul, and the impressive offloads provided by Alex Twal.
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The Wests Tigers are finally in action again this weekend!The 2026 Wests Tigers season kicks off on Saturday afternoon at Leichhardt Oval, where the Tigers will meet the Cowboys in front of a sold-out home crowd.On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh discuss some important topicsrelating to this match, including:
Are we going to be better off for the Round One bye?How important is this game in the grand scheme of things?Who are the Cowboys' main threats?How do we get and maintain momentum?How will we use the bench players...

Wests Tigers showed fans plenty of skill, heart, and determination to defeat the Panthers in last Friday night's trial match at Leichhardt Oval. In front of a healthy Leichhardt crowd, Wests Tigers turned a two-point deficit into a 16-point win, 26-12.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh, and Nick put a fine-tooth comb right through the performance. Taking on a near full-strength Panthers side, our guys stood up and accounted for themselves, despite missing some quality Tigers players, including Royce Hunt, Terrell May, Jeral Skelton, and Kai Pearce-Paul.

Some of the other ma...

The Wests Tigers have named a strong line-up for this Friday night's trial match against the Penrith Panthers at Leichhardt Oval. Coach Benji Marshall has named a 28-man squad for the side's second 2026 hitout, with new buys Bunty Afoa, Kai Pearce-Paul, Patrick Herbert, Jack Attard, and Mavrik Geyer set to feature.

At the same time, all eyes will be on last week's three-try hero, Heamasi Makasini, who will line up on the wing against the Panthers.

Ahead of the trial, Joel Helmes and Josh Burnell from the Wests Tigers Podcast caught up to preview the match. S...

The Wests Tigers travelled to Newcastle for the club's first NRL trial of 2026 on Saturday and, despite a shaky start, came away with an impressive 42-26 victory over the Sydney Roosters. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh, Declan, and Jordan take a look at what the win means for the club and team for the upcoming season. Fielding a side made up of some of the most promising young players in the club, the performance of guys like Heamasi Makasini, Faaletino Tavana, Javon Andrews, Jared Haywood, and Jack Attard is put under the microscope. Speaking of Ta...

The Wests Tigers are warmed up and ready to go for season 2026, and the Wests Tigers Podcast will be along for the ride. Ahead of the first Wests Tigers trial of the new season, this Saturday against the Roosters in Newcastle, we thought we'd see what our fellow fans are thinking about a range of Wests Tigers topics.

Publishing a fan survey around ten days ago, we received over 200 responses, and we thank everyone who took the time to answer the questions posed. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, the fan survey takes centre stage, with th...

Happy New Year, Wests Tigers 2026 fans! The Wests Tigers Podcast is relaxed and recharged, ready for a big and enjoyable NRL season.On this edition of the podcast, Joel and Declan discuss all the most recent Wests Tigers News, including a detailed look back at the protest action held in December. This rally was not just a sign of frustration but a testament to the passionate support of the Wests Tigers community, illustrating the deep connection fans have with the team. The Pratten Park rally was a defining moment for the club, showcasing the unwavering dedication of the fans. Despite s...

It's been a sad day for Wests Tigers with highly-regarded CEO Shane Richardson walking away from the club.

The man they call 'Richo' had been doing a sterling job in getting Wests Tigers back on track and things we're genuinely looking up for 2026.

But then that selfish bunch at the Holman Barnes Group decided to pull the rug out from all Wests Tigers fans.

We now have no CEO and no Chair. Fans are walking away and memberships are being cancelled.

On this bleak day, Nick and Declan take the reins of...

Well, they've done it again! Just when it felt like the Wests Tigers had turned the corner, here comes the HBG hatchet men!

That's right, our old "friends" from the Holman Barnes Group (HBG) have orchestrated their latest power play to again make the Wests Tigers the NRL laughing stocks.

After we fought so hard to initiate change at Wests Tigers board level, and based on the advice of an independent governance review, the four independent Wests Tigers board members have been sacked.

This includes our chairman, Barry O'Farrell. The HBG, the majority shareholders...

The Wests Tigers need to play finals football in 2026; it's as simple as that. But what does the club need to do on the field to make that happen? How do we do something that we haven't done in 15 years?

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we identify our areas of improvement that the club and team need to make. Joel Helmes and Nick Hayes suggest improvements that should and could be made in important aspects, such as bench rotations and impact.

We also identify consistency in the halves and arrest a worrying trend...

The 2025-26 Wests Tigers pre-season is just commencing, with players starting to return to training this week. One of the players set to sweat it out at Concord over the summer months is young fullback Jack Attard.

Considered the heir apparent to champion Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards, Attard has ditched the Panthers and come across to our club on a three-year deal. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we dive into what this means for our current fullback Jahream Bula.

Bula, managed by Isaac Moses (who has a rocky history with the Wests Tigers), is...

The Wests Tigers have signed New Zealand Warriors cult player, Bunty Afoa. Always a strong performer when playing against our club, Afoa is coming across the ditch on a one-year deal with Wests Tigers for season 2026.

But what does the signing of the 29-year-old front-rower mean for the 2026 prop rotation, and in particular, for existing impact prop, Royce Hunt? Joel Helmes is joined by Nick Hayes and Declan McCutcheon on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast to discuss the signing of Afoa and make some predictions around the impacts in 2026 on Hunt, Pole, Sione Fainu, an...

When Wests Tigers achieved success, we had a mix of youngsters and a sprinkling of older heads to guide them. Are we on the cusp of repeating that in 2026? Do we have a new generation of young talent to come through and make a mark on the NRL?

We thought we would reach out to a podcast team that has done an excellent job of covering all that's going on through the lower grades at the Wests Tigers, the Wests Tigers Faithful podcast.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Joe Mc...

What went wrong? That's a question that dominates this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! The Wests Tigers put in another strong performance on Saturday evening...for about sixty minutes, eventually succumbing to the Titans 36-28.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick, Declan, and Zac for a deep dive into the highs and lows of the Gold Coast game. There were some positives, including some flashy attacking play and some good individual performances as well. But, just like the Canberra and Cowboys games, the boys just couldn't match it w...

The final mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast for season 2025 is warmed up and ready to go! 

Wests Tigers travel to the Gold Coast tomorrow to face the Titans in a game that could have significant ramifications on both teams' ladder positions. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie and Steve discuss the importance of putting in a respectable effort in the Tigers' last run of the year.

A team that we've traditionally had trouble getting on top of, the boys look at what it will take to come away from the holiday st...

It wasn't a win, but the Wests Tigers lost no friends on Saturday afternoon in Canberra. The GIO Stadium clash ended up being a 24-10 win for the Raiders, who also wrapped up the Minor Premiership on the day.

For Wests Tigers, though, our performance had most fans convinced this team is heading for bigger and better things in 2026 and beyond. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Zac, and Declan take a look at many positive aspects of the Tigers' performance.

Some of those positives include the way the forward pack muscled up aga...

There are just two games to go before the Wests Tigers enter another off-season, but it's hoped our team finishes on a high.

After a narrow loss to the Cowboys last weekend, Wests Tigers have a horror road trip to Canberra to face the high-flying Raiders.On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie is joined by Nick for a look at our chances against a side looking towards the finals and their top-four finish.

Is this a good time to play the 'Green Machine'? Or will Canberra use this game to make a statement...

It was a memorable afternoon with the Wests Tigers showing how far the team has come in the past 12 months. But, sadly, in 15 minutes, the Cowboys managed to wrestle the game away from us at a sold-out Leichhardt Oval.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick, Zac, and Jordan to look back at the many highs and lows of Sunday afternoon's game. Yes, of course, Jordan contemplates whether he has put a curse on the club after so confidently tipping the boys to win three straight games last year.

Well, i...

On this episode of the Wests Tigers podcast, Jordan makes his return to discuss if his 3 in a row curse can be lifted. He joins Host, Eddie and regulars Nick and Garry to preview this weekend's 2005 Grand Final replay.

The Boys discuss the team's recent performances, and do a deep dive into the potential to achieve three consecutive wins for the first time since 2018. 

They reflect on the importance of consistency in performance, the improvements in defense, and the significance of the upcoming matches.

The conversation also touches on the coaching strategies of Benji M...

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Eddie Otto is joined by Rob Berchara, Steve Stretton and Garry Watson to take a deep dive into Sunday's victory of Manly, the boys discuss all the key moments and players from the clash.

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We've been here before, fourteen times, but the Wests Tigers are again on the verge of winning three games straight.

Sure, we've picked up two points three weekends straight and won three out of our last four games, but that elusive trifecta remains to be achieved.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Zac, Nick, and Declan for a review of the 26-12 victory over the Sea Eagles.

Some of the main talking points on the podcast include how the side managed to win back momentum after a shaky s...

Wests Tigers take their home game against Manly to the New Sydney Football Stadium and Eddie, Steve and Garry sit down to preview the critical clash.

The boys discuss all the team lineup news, includding the inclusion of Adam Doueihi at halfback and what role Latu Fainu may fill from the bench.

The team then take a look at the Wests Tigers Podcast forum's discussion around the key areas of need for 2026, will the guys agree with thoughts of the forum?

Eddie leads Steve and Garry through an indepth game preview and the pod...

The 4th Collab Pod has landed, join Eddie, Rob, Steve and Garry as they take a final deep dive into the Wests Tigers Bye Week.

The boys take a look at the recent extension of Adam Doueihi and follow that up with a deep look at the Wests Tigers roster. The show finishes with Eddie's favourite game of Buy Sell hold.

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Keep and eye out for some exciting announcememnts over the next few days.

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