Wests Tigers Podcast

The 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...

The Wests Tigers are back in action this weekend with a tough road trip to face the Cowboys. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson for a look at our chances in that match. The Tigers are struggling again, and are missing key personnel including Api Korisau and Luke Brooks . So, is there a chance? The guys give their opinions on the Rou...

After 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 He...

On another special addition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Garry is joined by Kris Gale, a Wests Tigers Tragic and host of the popular Rugby League Podcast “Fire Up!” . Kris Gale has been a Wests Tigers player sponsor since 2004 and has recently become a Wests Tigers Foundation 13 member. Like his Fire Up! co-host Stephen Ferris, he has a background in music including running an independent label, Ri...

A special edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast - today we bring you an interview with a key member of Wests Tiger admin, Matthew Betsey. Matthew is the Head of Pathways at Wests Tigers, a role that sees the former Cricket Australia Coaching and Development Manager overseeing our club's pathways and junior development - taking youngsters and helping them achieve their NRL dreams. Appointed to the ro...

Another 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 nega...

The Wests Tigers can put last week's frustration and disappointment to the side with a win over the Storm this weekend. Melbourne, weakened by State of Origin, could be ripe for a loss, that's despite the Storm cleaning up the Sharks last round. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto and Garry Watson preview that clash with the Storm . Luke Brooks is again on the agenda, this time...

The 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 re...

The 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...

What a topsy-turvy night it was at Campbelltown Stadium on Friday night! One minute disappointment, then hope, then the next minute, heartbreak. The Wests Tigers again went down to Canberra , albeit in circumstances very different to our recent history with the Green Machine. This time it was close, just one point in it, with a controversial penalty in front of the sticks proving the difference. B...

After a weekend off, Wests Tigers are back in action this Friday night when they take on the Raiders. The Campbelltown Stadium clash against the 'Green Machine' comes after a bye and with the team very slowly moving up the ladder. But can the Tigers keep that momentum? That's just one question Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton try to answer. There's a look at the decision to rest Jarrod...

The 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...

How sweet it is! The Wests Tigers finally clicked into gear with a record-breaking performance against the Cowboys. In front of a joyous Leichhardt Oval crowd, Wests Tigers put the cleaners through North Queensland in a night most of us won't quickly forget. Hit play or download this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast to hear what Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson th...

The 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...

We're running a little behind with the Wests Tigers Podcast this week, but it's a case of good things do come to those who wait! Eddie Otto has jumped into the hosting chair and is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon for this edition. The boys take a look back at the Wests Tigers' performance against the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Saturday afternoon . The game left a lot of us scratching o...

The mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is warmed up and ready to go! On this edition, Eddie Otto is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson for a look at the latest from Concord. The boys discuss the signing of young Bulldogs halfback, Iveson Matai . Is he a genuine chance to be the club's first-grade half in the coming years? There's another look back at the last-minute try-saving...

Welcome to episode two of the new Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition, this time with three special guests. On Sunday the Ambush held a game day event at Wests Ashfield, Garry Watson sat down with NRLW stars Sophie Curtain and Emily Curtain along with NRLW Head Coach Brett Kimmorley to discuss the Wests Tigers' preparations for their inaugural season in 2023. In a wide-ranging interview, the topics...

Oh, 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...

The Wests Tigers are out to make it two wins in a row when they take on the Dragons in Brisbane this weekend. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon take a look at the Magic Round match and dare to have a little optimism. The boys also look over the biggest Wests Tigers news story of the week - the appointment of Scott Fulton as Head of Recruitment . As is th...

With the NRLW season just around the corner the Wests Tigers are building to their inaugural tilt at the premiership. Here at the Wests Tigers Podcast we are extremely proud to launch our very own NRLW Podcast called the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition. On the very first episode Garry Watson is joined by Kelly Hollis to discuss all things Wests Tigers NRLW . They start by discussing the importan...

How sweet it is! The Wests Tigers are finally back in the winner's circle after a gutsy performance in the rain on Saturday night. Taking on the two-time Premiership-winning Panthers, the Tigers found a new level of grit and determination in Bathurst . On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson. The boys take a look at how the Tigers got...

The latest mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is warmed up and ready to go. Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson for a look at the latest from the Wests Tigers and to preview this weekend's game against the high-flying Panthers. There's also a healthy dose of listener feedback via the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum . Also on the agenda of this edition of the pod is: The We...

This is a special edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, and one we're really proud to bring you. Our friends at The Ambush , including our own Steve Stretton and Garry Watson, held a Fan Forum event on Sunday. Conducted at The Beer Shed in Leumeah ahead of Sunday's match against the Sea Eagles at Campbelltown, the event gave Wests Tigers fans a rare opportunity to have their say. And it wasn't just...

That's twelve straight NRL losses for the Wests Tigers, but are things slowly starting to improve? The Wests Tigers lost to Manly 22-16 at Campbelltown yesterday afternoon , but the team didn't lose too many fans, it was a spirited performance. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, our milestone 250th edition, Joel, Garry, Declan, and Eddie look at where the Tigers again went wrong. There's...

It'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...