Wests Tigers Podcast

We're going back to our roots with just Joel and Eddie on deck for this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. The Wests Tigers didn't play this weekend, we got two very much-needed points by way of a bye, but there's still plenty to discuss. First up, the rumours that Tommy Talau could be taking up an offer with Manly, potentially as soon as this week. Is this a good move for the club? Are we being...

The 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 He...

The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on. It's been one of the most difficult weeks in Wests Tigers' history. After enduring a flogging from the Broncos, Wests Tigers fans were then exposed to a CEO being roundly criticized for kicking a ball around Suncorp Stadium and then being on his phone in the dressing sheds at half-time. And, to add insult to injury, one of our star players was liking video c...

Regular 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 Wests Tigers might be on the verge of bringing Mitchell Pearce to the club in an effort to get our season on track. Currently playing for Catalans in the Super League, Pearce is in the twilight of his career, but could he still add something? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon take a look at the plusses and minuses of bringing the son o...

The 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 t...

The Wests Tigers are back in action tomorrow evening at 6 pm with a clash against the Storm in Melbourne. Coming off another loss, albeit with some possible bright shoots, this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast takes a look at our chances against the injury/suspension-ravaged Melbourne side. Eddie Otto is in the host seat and is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson for a look at the signifi...

Well, 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...

The latest mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is warmed up and ready to go! A condensed line-up this time with Eddie Otto and Steve Stretton onboard to take a look at the latest from Concord. First up, the boys debate whether all the negative media coverage and criticism that the club has received this week is really warranted. There's no doubt the Wests Tigers have come out to play expa...

Oh 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 Wests Tigers are back in action again this Sunday at Leichhardt Oval, this time the opponents are the Knights. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon for a wide-ranging chat about everything Wests Tigers. There's some forensic examination over the status of two key off-season signings - Api Korisau and John Bateman . Was it a mis...

The Wests Tigers season is now officially underway and The Ambush is up and running again too! The first free Wests Tigers fan event for 2023 was held yesterday at the Leichhardt Bowling Club and a healthy crowd of our fellow fans turned up. Also in attendance was a special guest - the CEO of Wests Tigers, Justin Pascoe. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of the interview carried...

The 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...

There are now just three sleeps to the Wests Tigers Round One clash against the Titans at Leichhardt Oval. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto takes the reins and is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson. On the agenda, is a short discussion on Mitch Moses, but a more comprehensive chat about other recruitment options now that it seems we have missed out on signing the f...

There'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 t...

It's that funny dead zone between the trials and Round One of the NRL season, but that's a perfect time to talk 2023 predictions. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson for a look into the future. The boys make some fearless Wests Tigers predictions, including: Wests Tigers Rookie of the Year Wests Tigers Top Tryscorer Best Wests Tig...

How 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 edit...

The 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 forwar...

Ok, it wasn't the result we had hoped for, but how much should we take away from last night's trial match? This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast was recorded immediately after a Wests Tigers team filled mostly with youngsters and fringe NRL players suffered a heavy loss to the Warriors . Eddie Otto jumps into the host's seat and is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon for a discussion o...

Are 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...

Are we there yet? The NRL preseason continues to drag on with Wests Tigers fans counting the days to see the new-look team in action. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Declan McCutcheon has jumped into the driver's seat and is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton. The football-hungry crew talk John Bateman and reports he's having some issues with a Visa, either for him or one of hi...

It's the last edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast for 2022...well, that is unless there is some massive Mitch Moses news in the next two days! For what we think is the last edition of the 2022 year, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon. On the agenda of the edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is the exciting news that John Bateman has joined the club . The British Internation...

It'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...

The Wests Tigers Podcast continues coverage of one of the most exciting off-seasons in recent memory for the club. After adding key players like Isaiah Papali’i , Api Korisau , and David Klemmer , the club could be about to sign up Wests Tigers player number 175, Mitchell Moses. A decision by the now Eels halfback looks set to be made this week and the Wests Tigers are reportedly right in there wi...

We'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 y...