Wests Tigers Podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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:
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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...

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...