Wests Tigers Podcast

It's been another tough week in the life of Wests Tigers fans and on this edition of the podcast we try to make some sense of it all. We discuss the Benji Marshall decision, the fallout from that decision, and the way it was played out in the media. Also up for discussion is the "walking on eggshells" comment that was leaked to the media. And why didn't Madge do what he hinted at and name a few mo...

This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at another disappointing match - the loss to the injury-hit Roosters. We look back again at the elements of the game that the Wests Tigers just can't seem to get right at the moment. There's also a critique of a couple of Wests Tigers players that seem terribly out of form at the moment. We look at whether there is a big clean out of players comin...

This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we discuss all the latest Wests Tigers news. This includes the announcement that Chris Lawrence would retire at the end of the 2020 NRL season. We also look at the results of our big Wests Tigers Fan Survey conducted on the Wests Tigers Podcast Facebook page . The survey has produced some very interesting results on topics such as home grounds, the performance...

It was another disappointing weekend for Wests Tigers fan last weekend with the side failing to meet the challenge of the Knights. This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the Knights game, a match that might just have put the nail in the Wests Tiger's coffin for 2020. We also talk about the news out today that Joey Leilua could miss another couple of games after a family-related dash...

It was a disappointing night for Wests Tigers at the SCG last Friday with the Warriors proving too enthusiastic for our boys. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the match with a particular look at where the Tigers fell short. There's also discussion around the future of Benji Marshall and Chris Lawrence, two Wests Tigers legends that play their 250th game for the club this...

The Wests Tigers won plenty of respect in their hard-fought loss to the high-flying Eels last weekend. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at that game, in particular the impact that injuries and suspensions have had on the team in recent weeks. We also look at the impressive debut of Shawn Blore and Russell Packer's work over of former Tiger, Ryan Matterson. Then we talk the...

The 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 signi...

The Wests Tigers fell to a hungrier and speedier team last Friday night at Bankwest Stadium. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we look at what went wrong for the Tigers in the match against the Bunnies. We also look at the decision by Michael Maguire to dump Luke Brooks from the starting side for this week's game against Brisbane. Will this be the decision that helps Luke reach the next...

We didn't get the result we wanted but the Wests Tigers didn't let anyone down in their loss to the Panthers last weekend. This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the match, analyzing some of the key moments and naming some of the Wests Tigers best players in the hard-fought game. We also talk the BJ Leilua 'coat hanger' and the less than professional display made by the Penrith coac...

Wests Tigers Podcast was pleased to welcome Wests Tigers General Manager of Football, Adam Hartigan, as a special guest this week. Adam joined the Club in July 2019 from the Roosters, and, alongside Michael Maguire, is determined to bring change to the Club. So, our initial discussion was about how Adam arrived at Wests Tigers, and what the General Manager of Football role entails. Hartigan talked...

The Wests Tigers scored an impressive win over the struggling Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium at the weekend. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we look back at that match and try to work out if the Tigers really have turned the corner. After conceding the first try the Wests Tigers turned things around to dominate the Bulldogs for the rest of the night, in what was a good team performance...

The Wests Tigers have enjoyed another win with the boys getting over the top of the Cowboys at Campbelltown. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the match, the scintillating first-half, and perhaps not so impressive second-half. Then we move on to some recruitment chatter that has been sparked by an article by 'The Mole' that suggests Wests Tigers are after Kieran Foran for...

The effort was there but the Wests Tigers didn't quite have the class to topple the Raiders at Campbelltown. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we go through the positives of the match, the players that really stood out, and the things that worked. On the other side of the coin a look at some of the areas that we're still lacking in. We try to answer the question around Benji Marshall's p...

Wests Tigers fans, what went wrong against the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday night? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we try to answer whether the immensely disappointing result was a sign of bigger problems in the culture of the club. Or was it just the wrong players, the wrong mix, just bad luck, or a Titans team that wanted it more? Then we turn our attention to the Canberra Raiders, a...

We've changed things up a bit this time on the Wests Tigers Podcast with Eddie and Joel catching up with contributor and Wests Tigers tragic, Declan McCutcheon. Not only that, but it's also a podcast recorded at Wests Tigers central - the just reopened Wests Leagues at Ashfield! On the agenda is the possible loss of fan favourite Corey Thompson to the Gold Coast Titans. We also look at the news th...

The Wests Tigers jumped back into the winner's circle in the resumption round of the 2020 NRL season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a look at the new-look NRL game, have those changes introduced since the appointment of Peter V'landys made for a better spectacle. We also pull apart the Wests Tigers satisfying win over the Sharks. What worked well? Where can we improve? We als...

We're now just one sleep away from the Wests Tigers taking the field again in the restarted 2020 NRL season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we talk about the Wests Tigers team selected by Michael Maguire. Many fans have questioned some of Madge's selections this week, including the removal of Corey Thompson and Elijah Taylor. We try and work out why these players missed out and look a...

The final countdown is about to commence to the restart of the 2020 NRL season and on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we name our teams for the big clash against the Sharks. Will Harry Grant start at hooker? Where does Josh Reynolds fit in? Will Adam Doueihi take the number one jersey? We try to answer those questions this week. We also chat about the reports that Matt Eisenhuth might be...

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we welcome a special guest - Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne. A Wests Tigers fan through and through, Darcy first came to the attention of Wests Tigers fans in the early stages of the contentious Balmain Leagues Club redevelopment. The Mayor of the former Leichhardt Council, Darcy tells us why the project in those initial stages didn't proceed and n...

The Wests Tigers will soon be back in action with the NRL today confirming the club's round four and five matches . This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we talk about those games, in particular the game against the Sharks, a team that most Wests Tigers fan would agree that we owe some revenge. Other Wests Tigers news and issues to discuss include Michael Maguire's admission that he believes Adam...

This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we discuss our recent post about the Wests Tigers players who need to step-up week-in and week-out this season if the club is going to make the finals. Declan McCutcheon named seven players who he believes hold the key to the Wests Tigers breaking this terrible finals drought in the shortened 2020 NRL season. We look at whether he missed anyone and what factor...

It's the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we have a discussion around the latest Wests Tigers news...the only issue is that there hasn't been any! But that doesn't mean there isn't great Wests Tigers discussion to be had though while we wait for the COVID-19 clouds to clear. This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we talk about all the guys that have played on the wing for Wests Tigers fro...

The Wests Tigers Podcast carries on as we count down the days to the return of the 2020 NRL season. This week we talk about the potential signing of rugby union veteran, Quade Cooper. Would the 32-year-old be a good addition to the Wests Tigers 2020 NRL squad? What would he bring and where would he play? If we're looking at rugby players, why not Israel Folau or Sonny Bill Williams? We try to answ...

This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look at the NRL's decision to restart the competition on the 28th of May. How will it work? What challenges need to be overcome? Should there be two conferences, a Sydney conference and perhaps a Queensland-based conference to minimize the chances of infection? We try to answer those questions this week. Also, specifically on the Wests Tigers, we discuss yo...

We thought we'd do something different on the Wests Tigers Podcast this week - a video podcast! For the first time in Wests Tigers Podcast history, you can not only hear us but see us too (good heads for radio? you can be the judge). As the NRL action remains suspended at the moment we thought we'd look back at the past and run through what we believe to be the biggest triumphs and tragedies in We...