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Wests Tigers PodcastThree Big Areas Wests Tigers Need To Improve in 2026The 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...
2025-11-2353 min
Wests Tigers PodcastWhere Wests Tigers Stand After Eels Trial VictoryThe 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 Mason's prospects at fullback (if chosen). And, n...
2025-02-2354 min
Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0374What 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 Tigers. That is very exciting...
2025-01-1533 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0356What's this? Two wins in a row! The Wests Tigers have given us all something to smile about with a second consecutive victory. After a shaky start, Wests Tigers went on to beat the Manly Sea Eagles 34-26 at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday evening. On this edition of the Wests Tigers podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by the returning pod stalwarts - Steve Stretton and Declan McCutcheon! Garry Watson is on board too, and the big Wests Tigers victory takes centre stage (naturally). Some of the key points of discussion include: The performance of exiting young halves, Galvin and Fainu...
2024-08-2354 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0354How good is it!? A post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! The Wests Tigers registered their fifth win of the 2024 season on Saturday night at Campbelltown with a two-point triumph over the Rabbitohs. Aside from beating Souths, a great thing at any time, the win lifts the team one win ahead of the totals recorded in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. It also keeps some hope alive that we might be able to hand that dreaded Wooden Spoon to another arch-rival, Parramatta. In this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Nick Hayes and Garry Watson to...
2024-08-191h 01Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0352The Wests Tigers have continued their latest run of losses to seven with another disappointing showing, this time against the Knights. Playing in front of the Newcastle home crowd, the Tigers again conceded more than 28 points (that is now seven straight weeks), going down 34-18. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto for a look at the performance. There's also a big array of 'One Word' submissions courtesy of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. And, although we hate to be having the conversation, Joel and Eddie address the rising concerns around the...
2024-08-1151 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0350The Wests Tigers failed to come up with the victory against the Cowboys last round at Leichhardt Oval. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto, Nick Hayes, and Garry Watson to take a quick look back at that performance. Beyond that, on a milestone edition of the podcast, the boys play a huge round of Buy, Sell, or Hold with a host of different Wests Tigers-related topics in play. These include, why has our defense gotten worse as the season progressed? Should we buy Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Shaun Lane from the Eels...
2024-08-0559 min
Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0349There has been a switch in normal transmission this week with Joel Helmes taking on the hosting role for the Mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. He is joined by Nick and Garry to discuss all the Latest News out of Concord and isn't there a lot of news and rumours this week? The show starts with a quick discussion surrounding last Friday's game against the Warriors in New Zealand, Garry and Joel give their one words for the game. There is a discussion around the Wests Tigers lack of physicality and the effect that has had on the...
2024-07-311h 00Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0346Another loss for the Wests Tigers on the weekend, but is this side slowly starting to turn the corner? Yes, we conceded 42 points and made some pretty big and costly blunders, but the Wests Tigers' young guns showed what they are made of with some silky tries. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson and Nick Hayes for a full review of the 42-28 loss to the Bunnies in Gosford. Aside from a healthy array of very diverse 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, some of the main talking...
2024-07-2156 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0344Hey, Hey it's Saturday! The post-match edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is coming to you early this week with a rare Saturday night show. Joel Helmes and Steve Stretton have mustered the energy to spend 50-odd minutes talking about one of the most disappointing nights in Wests Tigers history - last night at Shark Park (Caltex Field? What is it called this week?). On the agenda - the big list of one-word submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum (thanks everyone). There's a one-word submission from a celebrity Wests Tigers fan and also from a current Wests...
2024-07-1355 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0340Well, it was good while it lasted, but welcome back to the reality that is rugby league this decade for Wests Tigers fans. The side succumbed to the high-flying Roosters 40-6 at Allianz Stadium on Sunday night. It was a bleak night all around. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we start with the very many 'One Word' submissions that have come in from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, and Declan McCutcheon then take a look at what went wrong and why we just couldn't match it with one of the Premiership heavyweights. There's...
2024-07-0148 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0336At long last, the Wests Tigers are back in the winner's circle after snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Titans on Saturday. On this big post-win edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, Eddie Otto, and Declan McCutcheon to look at the match against the Gold Coast. Some of the key talking points include: The performance of the young players such as Mason, DaSilva, and Miller Our improved discipline The impressive contributions from Stefano and Seyfarth How important that win was for the club and the season There's also a discussion around the...
2024-06-171h 11Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0334Another very disappointing weekend for the Wests Tigers with the side falling well short against the Dragons. That's despite a quite promising start to the game by our guys. But what's come following that Friday night game has been an even more difficult pill to swallow - the reports that two of our best young players want out of the club. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, and Garry Watson discuss the situation around the future of Lachlan Galvin. Should we be concerned? Is this a Tedesco and Moses situation all over again? Or...
2024-06-1159 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0330The Wests Tigers have gone down to the Cowboys in Townsville to mark the side's eighth consecutive loss. But despite the 42-28 loss, are there some real signs of life starting to emerge in this team? Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton to look at the green shoots that might be starting to show. But it isn't all sunshine and rainbows (as you might expect after eight losses!), there's also a look at the not-so-good aspects of Friday night's performance. There's a whole stack of one-word submissions from the members of the Wests Tigers...
2024-05-2659 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0328We can thank the 19th Century French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr for the famous saying; “plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose”. Translation; the more things change, the more they stay the same. And that is the perfect summation for our Wests Tigers at the moment - the effort is still there, but the poor discipline and the lousy execution are too. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, recorded shortly after the Tigers slumped to their 7th straight loss, Joel Helmes is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson. The boys look at the Dolphins game, trying...
2024-05-2057 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0326The Wests Tigers Podcast is back for another post-game edition, once again we're discussing a defeat. Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto and Garry Watson for a look back at the game against the Newcastle Knight in Tamworth. As usual, there's a heap of One Word descriptions submitted by our fellow fans for that Knights game that we run through, including our own. We're doing pretty well with our defense (with a few exceptions) but attack and point scoring remains the Wests Tigers' Achilles heel in 2024 (again!). We take a look at the Tigers attack on this edition of...
2024-05-141h 01Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0324A tale of two halves - the Wests Tigers have given up an eight-point lead to lose to the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium. The 22-14 loss marks the club's fifth straight loss and the promising start to the season is starting to look less like it was the turning point we had all hoped for. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Eddie Otto to analyze what went wrong. We start with some great one-word submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Facebook page, and the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum...
2024-05-0554 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0322Another big game at Campbelltown Stadium before a packed house, unfortunately the same result. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a good look at Saturday night's game against the Broncos. We finished on the wrong side of the scoreboard, but were there any positives? We also take a look at some of the ongoing issues we seem to have with the Wests Tigers 2024 squad. And there are heaps of one word submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Joel Helmes is in the driver's seat for this pod, joined by Garry Watson and Eddie...
2024-04-291h 09Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0320The Wests Tigers were better, but ultimately couldn't quite get the job done against the Panthers on Saturday afternoon. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast things are a little different. Firstly, it's back to the old line-up, just Joel Helmes and Eddie Otto. Secondly, there's a fantastic segment in the pod where we hear from the good people who joined us for the coach trip to Bathurst. So, there's plenty of one-word submissions to consider, and lots of commentary around what was good, and what was not so good in that performance against Penrith. Some of the key...
2024-04-2344 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0318A big afternoon at Campbelltown Stadium has ended in disappointment with the Wests Tigers putting in a poor showing against the Dragons. In front of a big home crowd, the Tigers started poorly and struggled to put any real sustained pressure on their joint venture rivals, eventually succumbing 24-12. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon go back over the game and try to determine where things went wrong. Some of the main points looked at include: The slow start by the Tigers The performance of Jayden Sullivan Is Api...
2024-04-151h 08Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0315The Wests Tigers' performance against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium was the very definition of mixed. A poor start/first half, but then a spirited and much more determined second-half showing leaves us wondering just where this team is at. That's one of the things we try and determine on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, and Eddie Otto go over the game looking at the things that made us happy and the things (and players) that frustrated us. We look at the impact of missing Lachlan Galvin and the debut of young Latu Fainu. A...
2024-04-081h 06Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0313How good was that!? The Wests Tigers scored a memorable win over the Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium yesterday afternoon. The big Easter Monday clash was a real test for our boys, and despite most of the so-called experts writing us off, they responded in the best way possible. On this latest post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson for a thorough breakdown of the clash with the Eels. Some of the main talking points include: The performance of Lachlan Galvin The Galvin hip-drop tackle Aidan Sezer and...
2024-04-011h 04Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0310Wow! What a fantastic performance from the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday night! After a mostly disappointing performance to start the season against the Raiders, Wests Tigers found a whole other gear and blew the high-flying Sharks away. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is in the host's chair and is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. We discuss the many strong individual displays in a performance that gives us all some hope that this team is just about to finally turn the corner (or maybe it already has?). What does...
2024-03-241h 06
Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0304Bugger! Wests Tigers reverted to the team that scooped up consecutive wooden spoons in Saturday night's trial against the Dragons. Despite a mostly much more positive showing the week before in New Zealand, Wests Tigers took to the field in Mudgee with a lack of intensity and got shown up by a side many predict to finish low on the ladder this year. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson for a look at what went wrong. Thank you to our Wests Tigers Podcast Forum members for their many...
2024-02-251h 06Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0302Benji Marshall has kicked off his official coaching career with a win over the Warriors in the Preseason Challenge. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon to put the 18-16 trial game victory under the microscope. Has the game answered any questions regarding our Round 2 line-up? We take a look at some of the key positions that seemingly are still to be decided, including the halves, bench hooker/utility, back-row/lock, and wingers. Naturally, there's a good look at the performance of two of our new recruits - Jayden...
2024-02-1853 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0301Hooray! The Wests Tigers (and NRL) off-season is officially over and football is about to recommence. And the Wests Tigers are in action this weekend...life is good (well, hopefully, better than it has been in recent years). On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson to preview the trial match (or pre-season challenge) against the Warriors in New Zealand on Sunday. Wests Tigers coach, Benji Marshall, has named a reasonably strong line-up for the first trial, including starting spots for star players such as Jahream Bula, Api Korisau, and...
2024-02-1348 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0300We made it to the big 300! What a ride getting to this major milestone it has been for the Wests Tigers Podcast. On this special edition of the pod, Eddie Otto is in the driver's seat, joined by Joel Helmes, Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. The boys talk about the 300 podcast milestone, the highlights of being a Wests Tigers fan since the pod came into being, and our highlights from the podcast. There are also some brave and bold predictions for what might happen for our team and club before the 400th, 500th, and 600th episodes. Steve also...
2024-02-071h 17Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0297Welcome to the Wests Tigers Justin Olam! The signing of the PNG International centre takes centre stage on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon for a look at what Olam might bring to the team in 2024 and beyond. His signing came at the expense of Shawn Blore, a guy with plenty of talent but a chequered run at the club with injuries. So, who got the better deal? Will we regret letting Blore go? who might replace Blore in the forwards? And how will Olam go with our other...
2024-01-1654 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0294Who said people-power was dead? The Wests Tigers owners have acted on the recommendations of the intensive review into the Wests Tigers. And those actions are comprehensive. We asked for that review, us on the pod, but also the rest of you guys who supported our petition and that means we did it together! The changes announced today include the removal of the Wests Tigers board, including Chairman, Lee Hagipantelis. CEO Justin Pascoe has also decided to hand in his resignation. In their place are interim CEO Shane Richardson, and interim Chair, Barry O'Farrell (who has held the position before...
2023-12-1244 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0292We're back! After a little break to refuel and recharge, the Wests Tigers Podcast is up and running again just as the Wests Tigers hit the training paddock for season 2024. On this edition, Joel Helmes is joined by Declan McCutcheon, Steve Stretton, and Garry Watson, with one of the main talking points being an update on the Holman Barnes Group's review into the Wests Tigers. We also take a look at Benji Marshall the coach. What will his style be? Will he have the cattle to play the way Benji wants us to next year? Further to all that, what...
2023-11-151h 01Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0290The Wests Tigers review is now underway with two leading experts putting the club under the microscope. However, there appears to still be some confusion about both the Wests Tigers governance and management structure, as well as what the review is actually looking at. So, we thought we might try to clear things up on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Fresh from a long face-to-face discussion with the man leading the review, Gary Barnier, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Kelly Hollis, and Garry Watson, all of whom took part in the meeting. Hit play or download...
2023-10-0246 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0286We're almost there! It's with mixed feelings that we bring you the last pre-game edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast for 2023. In some ways, it's good to see the end of this frustrating season, but that means we are also about to enter the dreaded off-season! And no one consistently has a longer off-season than the Wests Tigers! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes and Declan McCutcheon are on board for a look at some breaking news coming out about the club, including the rumoured signing of Dragon's winger, Alex Lobb. Joel and Declan also discuss...
2023-09-0129 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0285The Wests Tigers return to that old familiar feeling after another loss, this time to the Roosters. Going down 32-8 to the fringe top-eight side at Allianz Stadium on Saturday evening, the Tigers started well but faded badly. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes and Eddie Otto take a look back at the good bits and not-so-good bits of the club's most recent loss. Once again, Wests Tigers managed to start the game well, but Benji Marshall said once again when little things went against the team we started to struggle. There's a look at the...
2023-08-2839 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0282Well, it's happened again - the Wests Tigers have parted ways with another coach, this time Premiership winner Tim Sheens. Just one year into a five-year plan that was supposed to see Sheens hold on to the head coaching role for 2023 and 2024, the veteran coach has told the Wests Tigers administration that he's had enough. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes and Steve Stretton take a look at the decision to allow Tim Sheens to depart. Some of the key issues looked at include: Has the departure of Sheens been on the cards since Scott Fulton...
2023-08-1648 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0278The Wests Tigers traveled to Tamworth last week and while it looks like another successful trip to regional NSW, the club again failed on the field. Playing against a Souths team looking to get back on track, the Tigers tried hard but our weaknesses were on again on show when the opportunity to achieve success was on offer. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Steve Stretton, and Garry Watson take a closer look back at Friday night's match. Post-match, Tim Sheens said the club still needs to recruit and also needs a bit more experience too...
2023-07-3154 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0277The Wests Tigers are back in action tonight with a clash against the finals-bound South Sydney. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon preview that game. We've done pretty well against the Rabbitohs in recent years, so are we a chance tonight? There's also an update in regard to our petition calling for an external review of the administration and governance of the Wests Tigers, if you haven't yet signed that petition, please do so here. Jayden Sullivan has toured the Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence, we discuss the latest regarding the...
2023-07-281h 09Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0276The Wests Tigers have all but locked up the dreaded Wooden Spoon for a second straight year with an 18-14 loss to the Dragons. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon for a quick look back at the Wollongong clash. Why only a quick look? Well, there weren't very many positives to be highlighted again from our side. In saying that, there are some potential bright spots that are worthy of discussion. Firstly, our very own petition which is calling for an independent review into the administration and governance...
2023-07-2141 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast Petition Bonus EpisodeThe Wests Tigers Podcast is giving you a very rare opportunity - a chance to have your say on the future of the club. This bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast features Joel Helmes and Steve Stretton discussing a new petition we've just launched. The online petition is calling for a thorough, exhaustive review of the Wests Tigers organization by an external consultancy or expert(s). We want the board and senior management to be put under the microscope to see what might be going wrong, and if there are improvements that can be made. Why are we doing...
2023-07-0413 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0271The Wests Tigers organization, especially the administration, is now (again) under the rugby league microscope. But this time it feels different, it feels more like the fans have flat-out had enough. After another performance that can only be described as appalling, we get to have our say on what the issues are with this club. And what we have to say might not go down too well in Concord. Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Eddie Otto share their thoughts and frustrations with the ongoing dysfunction within Wests Tigers. We call on Justin Pascoe and Lee Hagipantelis to either quit...
2023-07-021h 17Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0269After a week of reports and rumours, finally we know what is happening with Wests Tigers veteran, Luke Brooks. It was announced yesterday that the long-serving halfback/five-eight was making the shift across the Spit Bridge to Manly. Brooks has signed a four-year deal with the Sea Eagles and is taking Wests Tigers teammate Tommy Talau with him. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson all get to have their say on the move by Luke Brooks. Is it a good day for the Tigers? Is the chance now to...
2023-06-2738 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0266Another round of NRL has passed by and again the Wests Tigers are on the wrong side of the win/loss sheet. This time the Tigers ran into a State of Origin-weakened Melbourne team, and despite playing with effort (mostly) the Storm wasn't really ever pushed to the limit by our guys. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes and Garry Watson take a look back at the positives and negatives of that game. Some of the key talking points: Our continued inability to score points The Alex Twal try (at last!) The debut of young hooker...
2023-06-1947 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0264The hope Wests Tigers fans started to feel a month back is quickly turning into more frustration and angst. Last Thursday night on the Gold Coast was a bleak outing for our club, a meek performance and injuries to key spine players made it an experience most of us would be glad to forget. Then, on that tale end of all that, it appears our administration is again up to their regular hijinks with reports even Tim Sheens might have had enough. One person that looks set to find the exit is Luke Brooks. On this edition of the podcast...
2023-06-131h 06Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0263The Wests Tigers haven't had to wait too long to make up for last Friday's loss to the Raiders. It's now just two more sleeps until the side is back in action, this time taking on another team that has had the wood on us in recent years - the Gold Coast Titans. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto remains in the mid-week hosts chair and is joined by Joel Helmes and Garry Watson. On the agenda is a final look back at the adjudicating that we were exposed to in last Friday's match. Joel gets t...
2023-06-061h 00Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0260The Wests Tigers might be having a well-earned rest this weekend, however, there's still plenty to talk about. We kick off this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with news that has saddened the rugby league community, the death of Tina Turner. While not Wests Tigers related, Tina made a big contribution to our game and we look at how she helped change our game so significantly. Then it's into the Wests Tigers discussion with Joel Helmes and Garry Watson taking a look at the now-confirmed move from Wests Tigers to Parramatta of Joe Ofahengue. That move brings up some i...
2023-05-2657 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0258The mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast brings plenty of healthy Wests Tigers discussion. On this edition, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Joel Helmes for a look at a number of tasty Wests Tigers issues. First up, Luke Brooks. The long-serving Wests Tiger plays his 200th game for the club this weekend. We take a look back at his career, including the highs and lows. Joe Ofahengue might be about to exit Concord. Is this a good move for the club and the player? Are we getting someone in return? And, if Joe O does move...
2023-05-1858 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0255Oh, what a feeling! Wests Tigers made it back-to-back wins after accounting for the Dragons yesterday afternoon. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. On the agenda, naturally, is that encouraging result in Magic Round. The boys take a look at what worked, what got a pass mark, and what still needs to be improved. While several players come in for special mention, including the man of the minute, Jahream Bula. Speaking of Bula, would you swap him for James Tedesco? We discuss that hypothetical question on...
2023-05-0857 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0249It's a special Friday evening edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with the clock now ticking to Sunday's game. Ahead of that match against the Manly Sea Eagles at Campbelltown Stadium, Joel Helmes and Garry Watson have joined up to talk the latest from 'Tiger Town'. On the agenda of this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a number of hot topics, including the announcement that there would be a change to the Wests Tigers Board. Simon Cook is out, in his place comes the former first-grade fullback, John Dorahy. Joel and Garry discuss the move and ask whether...
2023-04-2138 min
Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0247The Wests Tigers went close, but once again it was a loss for the black, gold, and white against the Eels. The round six match at Accor Stadium was a dark day for the club with five-eight Adam Doueihi suffering another ACL injury. Centre, Brent Naden, also suffered a serious injury, breaking his collarbone while scoring a try in the 28-22 loss. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon dissect the Doueihi injury, and look at the latest loss to Parramatta. Were there any positives? How about Charlie Staines at...
2023-04-101h 01Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0245Regular listeners of the Wests Tigers Podcast will know that we always try to be optimistic and look for the positives. We're sorry, but right now there really isn't anything to be positive about when it comes to the Wests Tigers organisation. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is open, honest, and a little raw as well. Joel Helmes, Steve Stretton, Garry Watson, and Eddie Otto take a look at the club's tenth straight NRL loss, our fifth straight loss for 2023. Again, though without too much enthusiasm, Brooks and Doueihi are on the agenda. Then they get into the...
2023-04-031h 14Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0243The Wests Tigers traveled south last Friday evening to meet the Storm in Melbourne. Once again, Wests Tigers didn't come away with the two points - a loss that now means we're on our worst-ever losing streak of nine. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Declan McCutcheon for a review of the Tiger's performance. Was there anything to be positive about? What has the latest loss told us about weaknesses in the roster and the game plan? And, the question on every Wests Tigers fans' lips - what...
2023-03-261h 00Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0241Well, it's happened again! Wests Tigers are now on our equal worst-ever losing streak. But, were there some little rays of sunshine poking through on a stinking hot day at Belmore? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes and Garry Watson take a look at the 26-22 loss to the Bulldogs. Some of the main talking points include: What's going on with Nofa? The controversial call by Tim Sheens to bring David Nofoaluma off the field. Does this signify a bigger issue with the veteran winger? John Bateman. Have we found a new fan favourite with his...
2023-03-1932 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0239Oh no! We're still a pretty ordinary NRL team! The Wests Tigers continued to frustrate fans at Leichhardt Oval yesterday. Our second consecutive match at home and another disappointing performance with the Knights pushing a mountain of setbacks aside to finish 14-12 winners. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto and Garry Watson. We try to answer some of the really obvious questions - What went wrong? And why is it Wests Tigers just don't seem to be improving as a football team? We put the halves under the microscope - Laurie...
2023-03-1347 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0236The Wests Tigers weren't able to start a new chapter with a win at Leichhardt Oval this evening. Playing the Gold Coast Titans, the Wests Tigers trailed 12-2 at halftime and went on to lose the game 22-10 in front of a strong home crowd. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes catches up with Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon for their thoughts after attending the match. Some of the talking points include some of the sometimes quite rudimentary mistakes made by the team tonight. Was it the right move to start the match with Wests Tigers...
2023-03-0522 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0234There's a whole lot of different Wests Tigers news and issues to discuss on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. With the Wests Tigers season starting in just days, Joel Helmes is in the host seat and is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. First up, one word to describe the arrival into Australia of our new international backrower, John Bateman. There's a look at the side we expect Tim Sheens to name for the round one clash with the Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday evening. We discuss whether trial form will be...
2023-02-261h 12Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0232How good is it to be in the winner's circle! The Wests Tigers proved much too strong for the Raiders today at Belmore. Under sunny skies, Wests Tigers ran out 36-4 winners over Canberra in our final trial match of 2023. Joel Helmes, Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson were on-hand to witness the seven tries to one win and convened under a tree just outside of Belmore to record this post-match edition of the pod. Some of the key talking points to come out of the match include: The moving of AJ Kepaoa to the second-row The impact of Shawn Blore...
2023-02-1920 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0231The Wests Tigers NRL squad, or at least a very big chunk of that squad, is finally in action this weekend. We travel to Belmore Oval to take on the Canberra Raiders in our last trial match of the 2023 off-season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton to preview that trial. There's a look at the backs and the forwards, what we want to see in that trial, and who needs to impress to get a shot at that round-one team. There's also a discussion around the...
2023-02-161h 06Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0229Are we ready to declare the off-season over? NRL 2023 is just weeks away and the Wests Tigers will be in action this week! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton with a look at the latest Wests Tigers news. Naturally, there is talk about the future of Mitchell Moses with the Wests Tigers now seemingly being in a strong position to get his signature. One thing that can't be denied in the drawn-out Moses negotiations has been the way the club has handled the situation. As compared to high-profile...
2023-02-0553 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0226It's eerily quiet in Tiger Town at the moment...meaning either something big is cooking, or absolutely nothing is happening! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is back in the host's chair and is joined by Garry Watson and Joel Helmes. So, is there something happening behind the scenes? Are Tim Sheens and his team working away studiously around the clock to secure the signature of Mitch Moses? Or, is an announcement on where the Eels halfback is going to land still weeks away? We take a look at the latest on Moses in this edition...
2022-12-221h 11Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0224We're doing some things a little differently over this NRL off-season on the Wests Tigers Podcast. As you might have noticed, we've been publishing pods on a regular basis, mainly because there has still been plenty of Wests Tigers news to discuss. And, normal programming will recommence as soon as some fresh news drops. But, what about the people that are on the Wests Tigers Podcast? We thought you might be interested in finding out more about us, in particular, how we came to be Wests Tigers fans. After all, that's something we all have in common! Over the summer...
2022-11-2913 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0223Almost all of the Wests Tigers' first-grade squad reconvenes at Concord this week for the official start of pre-season. But, there appears to still be some question marks over who, and who might not be, Wests Tigers in 2023. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton for a look at the latest Wests Tigers news. We start off with a discussion around the Phil Rothfield 'Shoosh' piece that came out in the Daily Telegraph yesterday. The veteran rugby league journalist said an unnamed Wests Tigers "star" was so disappointed in...
2022-11-2050 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0220Another off-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is good to go! This time, with a slimmed-down team of just Garry Watson and Joel Helmes, we take a look at the latest Wests Tigers signings. Well, at the time of recording, unfortunately, we're really only talking about signing rumours. These, of course, include reports that former Wests Tigers Captain Aaron Woods is set to return home for one final season. We take a look at what the former Blues and Kangaroo representative prop might be able to bring to the team in 2023. What's going on with David Klemmer? Many Tigers...
2022-11-0654 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0219There's some fresh air blowing through the Wests Tigers Podcast this week with the start of a new podcast season. We've thrown off the shackles of a trainwreck of a year for the Wests Tigers and are looking forward to a (hopefully) brighter future. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is in the host chair and is joined by the Three Amigos of Wests Tigers discussion - Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton. On the agenda, first up, the latest news, rumors, and suggestions around Wests Tigers recruitment. Is Wests Tigers player number 168 Nathan Brown...
2022-10-3058 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0217The Wests Tigers yesterday released the latest edition of a concept not seen for a couple of years "Ask the Boss". Hosted by Wests Tigers CEO, Justin Pascoe, the segment was a fairly regular offering when Ivan Cleary coached the Tigers. Naturally, the version released this week features the incoming Wests Tigers Head Coach, Tim Sheens. If you missed "Ask the Boss" you can view it here. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson respond to the segment. We take a look at the important information that came out of the segment...
2022-10-1256 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0216The off-season has commenced, but that doesn't mean there aren't some burning Wests Tigers issues to discuss. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton. The boys talk about the confirmation that finally came through from the man himself - Isaiah Papali'i, that he will definitely be a Wests Tiger in 2023. What will the former Eel bring to our team? Which side of the field do we see him playing on? Speaking of new recruits, has the shine come a little bit off Api Korisau after the Premiership...
2022-10-091h 03Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0213Any way you cut it, yesterday's final game of the season at Leichhardt Oval was pretty disappointing. The Wests Tigers have now won a Wooden Spoon, running last after a season of frustration and turbulence. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. On the agenda of this wide-ranging Wests Tigers chat were some hot topics, including: What went wrong against the Raiders? Which area of the Tigers roster needs the most attention? We run through the departing players' list Discuss the latest Wests Tigers signing rumours And...
2022-09-051h 00Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0208It was a full house for last night's live broadcast on Wests Tigers Radio. Delayed by 24 hours, the live broadcast came in the wake of one of, if not the bleakest night in Wests Tigers history on Saturday. Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon to take a look at what went so horribly wrong against the Roosters at the SCG. Some of the key points discussed on the show include: Are some Wests Tigers players already on holiday? Have these dreadful results tarnished Tim Sheens standing? Are there broader cultural issues still...
2022-08-231h 00Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0200And just like that, the Wests Tigers Podcast hits a massive double century! It's the two-hundredth edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Joel Helmes being joined by Steve Stretton, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon for a look at the latest Wests Tigers news and issues. The first issue on the agenda is the possible/probable loaning of Wests Tigers veteran winger David Nofoaluma to the Melbourne Storm. Is this a good move? What's in it for us and is this the beginning of the end for 'Nofa' at the club? There's also a segment surrounding the rumoured/mooted recruitment...
2022-07-2854 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0194It was a historic day yesterday for the Wests Tigers with the coaching saga coming to an end. The Wests Tigers announced the return of four-time Premiership-winning coach, Tim Sheens for the next two years. Benji Marshall will work as an assistant during that tenure, then take the reins for at least the next three years from 2025. To discuss these big announcements we went live on Wests Tigers Radio with Joel Helmes being joined by the full team - Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton. Some of the main points discussed: Is it a case of jobs...
2022-07-151h 25Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0191It was a disappointing afternoon in Auckland yesterday afternoon with the Wests Tigers going down by 20 to the Warriors. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of our Sunday Night Live show on Wests Tigers Radio. Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, Eddie Otto, and Steve Stretton for a look at the Ambush event that featured a very special guest - Wests Tigers Head of Football, Tim Sheens. The four-time Premiership-winning coach spoke to Wests Tigers fans for around an hour at the event, providing some straight-from-the-source information on several key Wests Tigers issues. Garry and...
2022-07-041h 02Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0188It's another disappointing day for the Wests Tigers and the club's many fans, this time with our primary coaching target saying "no". The Penrith assistant, Cameron Ciraldo won't be taking up the big five-year contracting contract that we offered. What does this mean for the club? Who is responsible for missing out on the person we volunteered as our main target for the vacant job? On this edition of the podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Declan McCutcheon, Eddie Otto, and Garry Watson for a look at where the coaching situation stands now. With Ciraldo out of the picture, who...
2022-06-2629 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0186A bit like the Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium yesterday, Wests Tigers Radio had a couple of shaky moments last night. Well, it was just a couple of technical gremlins at the start of the live show. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast picks up the action after a bit of a false start, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon. What went wrong against the Bulldogs? Naturally, that was the focus of the live Sunday night show. We also take a look at some interesting post-game comments made by our interim coach, Brett Kimmorley. The...
2022-06-201h 06Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0185The latest mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is warmed up and ready to go. Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Joel Helmes for a look at the latest Wests Tigers news and issues. We start the show with a tribute to a dedicated Wests Tigers fan who recently passed away, Geoff Chisholm (AKA Geo). On a brighter note, it has been announced that the Wests Tigers will soon have a WNRL side. We take a look at what that might bring to the club and the game-day experience. Lock it in, or lock it up! That's...
2022-06-161h 10Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0181The Wests Tigers-Michael Maguire soap opera continues and we thought we'd record a bonus edition of the podcast. It's not quite the special edition podcast we promised, that was if something was actually announced. Instead, what we do know is that Tim Sheens has the flu, and Michael Maguire is being tipped to coach his last Wests Tigers match on Sunday. That was all revealed on tonight's edition of NRL 360. All this coming only hours after Fox Sports James Hooper reported the club was set to stick with Madge for at least another month as the club recovers from a...
2022-06-0619 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0180Another Sunday night has rolled around which means another edition of Sunday Night Live on Wests Tigers Radio. As per usual, this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of that show that went live on our very own Wests Tigers radio station. Joel Helmes was joined by Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Declan McCutcheon to talk about the latest news out of Concord. Of course, there was no Wests Tigers match to discuss, but there was still plenty on the agenda, including: What's going on with David Nofoaluma? Will Adam Doueihi play at all in 2022? Developments/observations...
2022-06-061h 06Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0178It's another big edition of Wests Tigers Radio and the Wests Tigers Podcast with a lot going on at Concord. For this edition of Sunday Night Live, Joel Helmes was joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. The big question that's on everyone's lips - will the Wests Tigers part ways with coach Michael Maguire this week? We look at the ins and out of the news the Wests Tigers are conducting a mid-season review. What does it mean for Madge? Should we go in a different direction? If so, who might be some coaching candidates? Also on...
2022-05-281h 08Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0175The Wests Tigers gave us all a bit of a scare but managed to get one over the depleted Bulldogs at Leichhardt Oval. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of the live Wests Tigers Radio broadcast straight after the Tiger's 36-22 victory on Friday night. Joel Helmes was joined by game attendees Declan McCutcheon, Steve Stretton, and Garry Watson for a look at the key talking points of the match. These include: What to like about the dominant first-half performance The worrying early second-half fade The performance of new recruits Brent Naden and Nu Brown Jock...
2022-05-2126 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0173This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast gets a little fiery with Declan and Garry going toe-to-toe! Recorded just moments after the Wests Tigers lost to the Cowboys in the NRL Magic Round, the fireworks surround the question that keeps coming up - is effort enough? This podcast is a replay of the Sunday night live broadcast on Wests Tigers Radio. Don't miss the heated debate between Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon with Joel Helmes having to step in to keep the boys calm. We also go through the plusses and minuses from the round 10 match against the Cowboys, including...
2022-05-161h 07Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0167There goes the winning streak! Wests Tigers succumbed to a rusty St.George-Illawarra yesterday afternoon. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, broadcast originally on Wests Tigers Radio, Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. There's a thorough dissection of the Dragons game, what went wrong, and what areas of our play got a pass mark. The Wests Tigers once again struggled to score points - what can be done with the injury-hit backline to provide more spark? Our Wests Tigers Podcast Forum members also have their say on what went wrong against the...
2022-05-0248 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0165How good is it to be producing Wests Tigers Podcast editions after a victory?! This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of our live broadcast on our very own Wests Tigers radio station - Wests Tigers Radio. Coming just 24 hours after that very satisfying win over Souths (isn't every win over the Bunnies satisfying?), Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton revisited the memorable night at CommBank Stadium. The show was boosted by the inclusion of heaps of listener interaction thanks to a stack of posts on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. We asked forum members to...
2022-04-2558 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0164Another week, another last-minute Wests Tigers victory over a more fancied opponent. The Wests Tigers put in a memorable performance to beat the Bunnies 23-22 at CommBank Stadium. After the game, live from the ground, we went live on Wests Tigers Radio with a wrap-up of the game. We looked at how Jackson Hastings has transformed the team in recent weeks. The improved form of Luke Brooks and whether these performances are enough to save Michael Maguire's job. Catch a replay of that live broadcast with Joel Helmes, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson here...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
2022-04-2415 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0160The Wests Tigers have been consistently in the news this week, which means we have plenty to talk about! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Declan McCutcheon, Steve Stretton, and Joel Helmes have their say on Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe taking a holiday while the club battles through a very dark period. Was it bad judgment? Is it a non-issue? Or is this another leadership failing at our club? Hit play or download for our honest assessment. What did you make of Joe Ofahengue's comments post the Cronulla match about everyone at the club having to "better"...
2022-04-1437 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0159The Wests Tigers are now on the club's worst-ever losing streak following a 30-4 loss to the Sharks. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of our live Sunday night broadcast on Wests Tigers Radio. Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson to discuss, firstly any positives from the match, then take a close look at what went wrong. Is it coaching? Is it the injury toll? Is it just a poor roster? We try to answer those questions on this edition. There's also lots of your feedback, questions and opinions posted p...
2022-04-111h 04Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0157The Wests Tigers are gearing up for a big match against the high-flying Sharks this weekend. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of last night's broadcast on Wests Tigers Radio, and naturally, the Sharks game was on the agenda. Also on the agenda was the current state of the club with Garry Watson, Eddie Otto, and Joel Helmes trying to find a way out from our equal worst start to the season, and a record-setting seven-game losing streak. There's discussion over the big story that broke over the weekend that the Tigers are reportedly considering a...
2022-04-051h 12Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0155It's game day with the Wests Tigers up on the Gold Coast to take on the Titans. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we preview the match and try to look at where we might be able to get over the top of the Gold Coast side. Traditionally we have struggled against the Titans and with the Tigers currently bottom of the table, this is looming as an extremely important match. We then move on to what is the issue that is dominating the Wests Tigers headlines - the future of coach Michael Maguire. Joel Helmes, Garry Watson...
2022-03-3138 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0152The Wests Tigers Podcast is back for another big mid-week edition, with plenty to discuss. A streamlined team of just Steve Stretton and Joel Helmes have the wheel to the Wests Tigers Podcast bus (sorry Ivan) for episode 0152. On the agenda this time around: An analysis of Tim Sheen's comments regarding Michael Maguire Wests Tigers fan comments on our Forum about Madge's future The rather interesting Adam Doueihi comments post the Knights game We also look at the rather comical way the Wests Tigers handled the Jackson Hastings suspension, and discuss who might replace him in the side. There's also...
2022-03-2238 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0148The Wests Tigers fell short to an injury ravaged Melbourne Storm at Commbank Stadium on Saturday night. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes jumps into the host chair and is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson for a post-mortem of the Storm loss. What were the positives? What were the areas that need to be improved if this Tigers team is going to challenge for a finals spot? We also go to you, our Wests Tigers Podcast Forum members, and Facebook followers to voice some of your opinions on the game. There's also a wrap-up...
2022-03-1237 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0136This is a special edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with a small break in regular programming. Ahead of our latest full podcast edition due later this week, Eddie Otto has caught up with Joel Helmes to have a chat about some of our own recent developments. The Wests Tigers Podcast recently branched out into two new and exciting areas - our own Wests Tigers forum, and the creation of a new Wests Tigers-only online radio station. The new Wests Tigers Podcast Forum and Wests Tigers Radio are both now available free of charge to our fellow Wests Tigers fans...
2022-02-0820 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0130The Wests Tigers might be having a break at the moment but there's still plenty to discuss. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Joel Helmes cast an eye over all the latest Wests Tigers happenings. Issues and topics up for debate this week include the recent dismissal of Wests Tigers General Manager of Football, Adam Hartigan. Was it the right decision? What was the thinking behind it? And what will be his legacy at the club? Replacing Adam Hartigan will be the only man that's ever achieved success at...
2021-10-211h 11Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0128The NRL off-season has officially commenced but there's plenty of Wests Tigers news to discuss. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton, Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Joel Helmes to talk about the latest goings-on in Tigerland. Naturally, there's plenty of heated debate around the Daine Laurie Penrith jersey incident. Speaking of Penrith, did our Captain, James Tamou, get it all wrong with his public gushing over the Panther's Premiership? Also on the agenda is the new-look Wests Tigers logo unveiled yesterday evening. The logo, which sees the famous Wests Tigers mascot...
2021-10-071h 07Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0127It's a big Grand Final edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with a stack of Wests Tigers discussion. In part one, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton for a chat about the Wests Tigers Head Coach position. Now that the dust has settled on the decision to stick with Michael Maguire in 2022, the boys reflect on the tumultuous last few weeks. They try to answer some burning questions too, including: Will Madge only be safe if the team makes the top 8 in 2022? How will the Madge and Tim Sheens combination work? Is he the Wests Tigers...
2021-09-291h 14Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0126It might be the NRL off-season but there's still a mountain of Wests Tigers News to talk about. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we have a full house in with Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Joel Helmes on deck. The main point of discussion is, of course, the end-of-season review and the resulting Michael Maguire saga/fiasco. Was keeping Madge the right decision? Was Tim Sheens involved in the decision? What were the factors behind the decision to stick with the status quo? And what is going to happen from here? In part...
2021-09-221h 16Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0124The off-season has arrived and sadly the Wests Tigers kept their worst for last in season 2021. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Joel Helmes take a deep-dive into the big loss to the last-placed Bulldogs. Was the game a true reflection of where this club is at? Did the players hold back in a bid to put more pressure on Michael Maguire? And has that result made the coach's position untenable? There's also plenty of hearty discussion around who could potentially become the next Wests Tigers coach. In part two of...
2021-09-071h 13Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0120It wasn't pretty but the Wests Tigers got the chocolates over the Bulldogs on the Gold Coast on Sunday. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton take a look back at the much-needed win. The boys look at how the different players are performing and are we missing any potentially positive positional changes? There's also a discussion around some of the lost opportunities of the 2021 season. Then, in part two of this edition, Joel Helmes joins the guys for a wide-ranging look at episode two of the Fox Sports documentary, Tales from...
2021-08-111h 08Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0118It was another mostly disappointing performance from the Wests Tigers last weekend against Manly. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon take a look back at the Suncorp Stadium clash with the Sea Eagles. Then the boys welcome back one of the founders of the podcast, Joel Helmes. Joel joins the boys for a bit of a look under the bonnet of the Wests Tigers, including a round of an old Wests Tigers Podcast favourite - Buy, Hold, Sell. There's also discussion around: Areas where Wests Tigers might be reaching high-performance standards Is Justin...
2021-07-271h 16Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0091The Wests Tigers Podcast is back after a well-earned rest and there's plenty to talk about. Well, there's not a lot of concrete Wests Tigers news that we can discuss, true, but there's the Josh Addo Carr situation. We also talk Joseph Suaalii and how his future could decide the future of a State of Origin star forward. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we also look back at season 2020. Which was the Wests Tigers best win, best loss and the performances that really disappointed. And we give each player an individual score for their 2020 performance. We hope...
2020-10-291h 08Wests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0090We're almost at the end of another season for the Wests Tigers with just one match to go. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we talk about the recruitment of Panthers forward James Tamou for seasons 2021/22. We also look at the latest reports that Jordan Rapana could either be coming to the Wests Tigers (unlikely) or being the other part of a swap deal that allows for Josh Addo-Carr to come back to the Tigers. On Buy, Swap, and Hold, Eddie gets some tough questions on a couple of NRL players with no contracts for 2021, as well as...
2020-09-2440 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0088It's always great to have a Wests Tigers Podcast following a victory and last Saturday's thrilling win over Manly was especially sweet. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the game and highlight some of the really good performances put in by some of the Tigers players. We also look at this week's big Wests Tigers controversy - Russell Packer and Josh Reynolds deciding to check out at half-time in that match. Was it a storm in a teacup? Or is this the sign of deeper cultural issues at our club? Then it's on to...
2020-09-1041 minWests Tigers PodcastWests Tigers Podcast 0081The Wests Tigers had a big 48-nil win over the Brisbane Broncos last round with the Tigers showing plenty of skill and determination in the big showing at Leichhardt Oval. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at that game with discussion around the new-look halves and the big comeback from Russell Packer. Then it's Wests Tigers signing news with discussion around possible signings being on the radar. There's a chat about whether the Wests Tigers should sign Jack Bird, Sonny Bill Williams and re-sign Benji Marshall. And Eddie is still ready to drive a truckload...
2020-07-2229 min