Wests Tigers Podcast

Wests Tigers made it two straight wins with a victory over the Dragons in Magic Round. Travelling to Brisbane after last Sunday's dramatic win over the Sharks, the Wests Tigers held on against the Red V 34-28. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Nick Hayes try to make sense of the Tigers' most recent performance. Some bits looked great, other aspects of our performance were less impressive, despite our boys coming away with two valuable points. The boys put the game under the microscope and looked at areas we can still improve, and the areas that have some of us confident we're going to go at least darn close to the finals. Another discussion point is the difference in the team now, after eight rounds, compared to the Tigers' team that started the year. Some of the individual performances from the Saturday night fixture also get a mention, including Jerome Luai, Jahream Bula, Charlie Staines, and our Terminator, Terrell May. Saints and Sinners, Eddie turns to God? Yes, the man upstairs gets a mention on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Eddie thanking the all-mighty for his help in recent games! There are, of course, some great 'One Word' submissions from the many loyal and dedicated Wests Tigers fans on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Stefano Utoikamanu also gets a mention this edition, that's ahead of our big clash with the Stoem this weekend (three in a row??). And Steve Stretton, who did have a leave pass for this edition of the podcast, has turned up in the newspapers after taking a well-known (maybe not overly respected) rugby league columnist to task. Get all the details on that by clicking download and play on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers are out to make it two wins in a row when they meet the Dragons in Magic Round. Coming off that memorable win against the Sharks on Sunday afternoon, we meet the fellow top-eight aspirants in Brisbane on Saturday night. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Declan McCutcheon. The trio gives their thoughts on the "Leichhardt Oval miracle" and how the home fans helped get the boys across the line. Speaking of Leichhardt, Eddie raises the club's future stadium strategy and asks whether the advantage we seem to get at the ground is worth diminishing. There's also some debate among the boys on where to now with the Lachlan Galvin situation? Attention turns to the Dragons. The boys give a preview of the St.George-Illawarra clash with a particular eye on the importance of beating our joint-venture rivals. With the Storm next week, then the bye, there are mixed opinions on the pod about what a win or a loss could mean for the Wests Tigers' season. There are more changes at the Holman Barnes Group (will this ever end?). Steve gives an update on what's happening. Just remember, though, these are not changes or dramas (at this stage at least) at Wests Tigers! After an autumn break, 'Buy, Sell, or Hold' has made a triumphant return with Eddie coming up with some great conversation starters, including: Is Sunia Turuva the best Wests Tigers winger of all time? Did Sione Fainu milk that game-winning penalty against Cronulla? Penrith will miss the top eight this year? And that sneaky Steve has managed to find his way out of competing in Yioti's Quiz - he's taken over asking the questions! We hope you enjoy this mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Don't forget to join the discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, and we'll see you for hopefully another post-win edition of the pod early next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers have scored a memorable win over the Sharks in Round 8 of the 2025 NRL season. Coming into the game as outsiders, the Wests Tigers managed to hold the Sharks to 18-all at the end of regular time. But in Golden Point, the boys found a way to win it, with Adam Doueihi kicking a penalty goal for the points! After eight rounds, the Wests Tigers have eight points, a 50% win ratio, and are just outside the top eight. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Nick Hayes and Garry Watson to look at the remarkable events that unfolded at Leichhardt. Some big issues to discuss. The two-point win raises questions around the rest of the season for the Tigers. For example, are there still more improvements to come? What could be tweaked to make us an even more potent football side, not just this year but into next season too? The individual performances on the day from guys like Sunia Turuva, Adam Doueihi, Starford To'a, Jarome Luai, Sione Fainu, Sam Fainu, and Terrell May. While 150-game warrior, Alex Twal, also gets a special mention, not just for his efforts yesterday, but for what he's brought to the Wests Tigers during his career. Naturally, the boys give their one-word submissions from the roller-coaster experience that was Tigers V Sharks, and there are plenty of submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum too. And we give our take on 'Richo's Meter" too, determining just where the Tigers are currently sitting on that Poor to Great scale. While there's also a little bit of player transfer news around that comes up for discussion, including the departure of Tim Johanssen from the club. But really, it's all about a dogged and determined Wests Tigers team that did us all proud at Leichhardt Oval yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The name of this Wests Tigers Podcast edition is simply two questions, and we have plenty more! Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, and Garry Watson are on deck for this later-than-usual post-game edition of the pod. As we know, Wests Tigers succumbed to the Eels on Monday afternoon. That result leads us to some big questions that we try to answer, including: When it comes to big events like this, why don't we often turn up as a team? Should we play home games against the Eels at CommBank Stadium? Did the club make some mistakes last week in regards to Lachlan Galvin? There are plenty of other things that get discussed as well, including the lies and manipulation in the rugby league media. What is stopping Jarome Luai from being more dominant in attack with the Wests Tigers? And we run through all the 'One Word' submissions from our valued Wests Tigers Podcast Forum members. Steve and Garry also let us know how the big Ambush event at Commbank stadium went, including info that came from guests Latu Fainu and Jeral Skelton. It's a bit of a different version of the Wests Tigers Podcast this time around, and we hope you enjoy it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lachlan Galvin saga has continued this week, leading to this bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. After a strong debate after the story broke on Monday night, followed by more analysis by Eddie and the boys on Wednesday, we now have this third pod for the week. We take a look at the press conferences held by Benji Marshall, then Wests Tigers' captains, Api Koroisau and Jarome Luai. Joel, Garry, and Nick give their thoughts on what was said and why we're starting to see the potential positives of testing out the coach and players' responses to a situation like this. Most importantly, comparing that response to what we have seen in the past from our club and playing group. Is this going to be the issue that finally helps turn Wests Tigers into a more focused and battle-hardened team? Let's make a statement against the Eels! We then turn our attention to the big Monday afternoon clash with the Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium. The Easter Monday fixture looks set to be a memorable encounter with the Wests Tigers no doubt out to tell the world they're bigger and better this year, with or without Galvin. The stats show Wests Tigers should be firm favourites, and the Eels have also lost a few players in recent days, but they do welcome back Mitch Moses for the game. We also look at the reshuffle of the Tiger's team, including the move to the halves for Adam Doueihi, and hopefully the remergence of Luai in Batman mode. The return of experienced centre Brent Naden also draws our attention. Big guests at the Ambush. Don't forget to get along to the free Ambush event before the game at CommBank, with two special guests ensuring it should be a memorable experience. Jeral Skelton will be a guest, as will Latu Fainu, and Garry will get the chance to interview both injured Wests Tigers stars. What we hear from Latu should be of particular interest! We hope you enjoy this bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers Podcast has had a bit of a reshuffle with regular programming put on hold this week. That change is because of two different reasons: the boys don't play until Easter Monday, and then there's Lachlan Galvin. After a debate on Monday night on the future of the 19-year-old half, where quite polar opposite opinions were aired, have things changed in the ensuing 48 hours? In other words, is someone going to say on this podcast that, in fact, "Joel was right"? You'll have to listen to this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast to find out. Who's on the show? Eddie Otto is hosting and is joined by Steve Stretton, while Declan McCutcheon and Nick Hayes get a chance to have their first say on the Galvin saga. Some of the questions the boys look at include the obvious one - where does this go from here? If Galvin does get off at the next bus stop, who do we need to target as a replacement? Does that need to be someone to play in the halves? And how will this affect our season? Could it even be a positive in regards to camaraderie among the playing group and a more settled offense on the field? Don't forget to join everyone over on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum to have your say! A bit get for the Ambush! How's this for a get? This Monday's Ambush fan event at CommBank Stadium will see man in waiting, Latu Fainu, join the boys for an interview. Joined by fellow injured Wests Tigers star, Jeral Skelton, get along to that event to hear firsthand from Latu and find out his thoughts on his future alongside Jarome Luai in the Tigers' halves. Attendance to the event is free and will take place at the CommBank Stadium Bar inside Gate B from 2:30 pm. We hope you enjoy this rejigged mid-week pod, and we'll have a preview pod for the Eels game for you later in the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers Podcast is back with a post-victory edition of the pod. But, when it looked like things were starting to turn our way as a club, out comes the Lachlan Galvin news. In case you missed that news, Galvin has rejected any chance of allowing the Wests Tigers to negotiate a contract extension with him. On this podcast edition, we discuss what to do with the 19-year-old, with opinions ranging from sacking him immediately to waiting and seeing what develops. There's also debate around whether Galvin can still play under Benji Marshall if the stories about the young half not rating Benji's coaching skills. And will he pick up his bat and ball and demand a release? See what you make of our sometimes heated discussion on the youngster, and don't forget to share your opinion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Yes, Wests Tigers got a victory! The Wests Tigers managed to end a run of seven losses against the Newcastle Knights with a 20-4 victory on Sunday afternoon. We run through all the 'One Word' submissions from the Forum, and take a look at what the sometimes scrappy win means for the season. Some individual performances also come in for discussion, including Sunia Turuva, Sione Fainu, and Fonua Pole. While Eddie Otto manages to find some big wraps for our ever-improving fullback, Jahream Bula. There's also a look at the Wests Tigers' attack, and in particular, why we look so sleek on one edge, but clunky on the other. And 'Richo's Meter' also gets a run with the guys giving their thoughts on whether our boys were Awful, Poor, Average, Good, or Great against the Novacastrians. It's a post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast that doesn't run to the usual script, and we hope you enjoy it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wests Tigers are out to break a seven-game losing streak against the Knights this weekend. After succumbing to the Knights at Campbelltown Stadium by just two points in Round One, Wests Tigers travel to Newcastle on Sunday for revenge. With a fully-fit team warmed up and ready to go, the Wests Tigers need to gain a vitally important two points and end that run out of outs against Newcastle. On this mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie is in the driver's seat and is joined by Garry, Steve, and Nick. Naturally, there's a preview of the Knights game, with some interesting predictions for the Newcastle game thrown around. Back to School Time. Eddie also connects with his inner school teacher and asks the boys to give their quarterly Wests Tigers report card. After five weeks of football, how are the Wests Tigers tracking? Who has been our surprise player? Who has underwhelmed? What’s the best thing about the current side? There's also a bit of internal judgement too, with Eddie locking horns with what he calls the “three fairies” of the Wests Tigers Podcast! The Future of Campbelltown Stadium? The boys sink their teeth into Shane Richardson's strategy in regards to a potential $50 million upgrade of Campbelltown Stadium. Threatening to pull games from the Macarthur region unless the local Council finds the funds for that upgrade, we forecast how this might all turn out. Will the upgrade happen? And how crucial is it to the future of the Wests Tigers? Listen in for our take on this unfolding issue. Nick takes on the role of Quiz Master again for Yioti's quiz, and there's a reminder about the Ambush event on this Sunday afternoon at Wests Ashfield. We hope you enjoy the show and look forward to (hopefully) a post-victory edition of the pod on Monday morning. And don't forget to leave your 'One Word' submissions on the Knights game in the live game thread on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wests Tigers' effort would make any fan proud, but we fell short on Saturday night. Taking on the high-flying Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, the Wests Tigers succumbed 46-24 despite playing arguably some of our best football so far this season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick and Declan to analyze the Wests Tigers' performance. Some of the key talking points include: Physicality - how we're still not consistently winning the collision Lachlan Galvin's short kicking game The performance of Galvin and Latu Fainu Luke Laulilii's first game for the season The Terrell May V Payne Haas battle up front What this side might be able to do with Skelton, Luai, and Samuela Fainu available Naturally, there are all the 'One Word' submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum too. Wests Tigers fans are a bit confused about how the team is performing? We take a look at "Richo's Meter" to try and ascertain if the Tigers' performance was Awful, Poor, Average, Good, or Great. There's some discussion too about Jahream Bula and his positioning in defense, and one podcast team member makes a big call in regards to comparisons with the Broncos number one. And our attention towards forwards as well, with a look at the importance of this weekend's game against the Knights. Speaking of the Knights, there are some reports their backrower Kai Pearce-Paul might be on our radar, we look at what the Englishman could potentially bring to our team. And don't forget there's an Ambush event that you are warmly invited to this weekend at the Wests Ashfield Leagues Club. Come along and watch the Tigers claim win number three in good Wests Tigers company! It's another big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we hope you enjoy it. And please don't forget to join in the conversation on our forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast has warmed up and had last words from the coach! Eddie Otto, Nick Hayes, and Garry Watson are ready to run out onto the podcast field...but there isn't much Wests Tigers news to discuss. That means we've had to call in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to see what topics this 21st-century marvel produces for us. What we do know is that the Tigers are sitting at two wins and two losses so far in season 2025, and Nick and Eddie share their thoughts on Sunday night's Warriors match. Roster Changes at Wests Tigers. Also on the agenda (though not an AI suggestion) is the announcement by Wests Tigers of three roster changes. The changes see Solomona Faataape upgraded to the NRL Top 30 squad, and one Wests Tigers Podcast member believes this move might have been strategic to make way for a young star. While Izaac Tu’itupou and Krystian Mapapalangi are also joining the club on training contracts, both have limited NRL experience. The boys give their thoughts on all that. There's also a look at how the NRL's crackdown on accidental head-high tackles might affect the Tigers (as if it hasn't already!). Under the microscope is a look at reports of a five-year, five-million-dollar contract offer on the table for Lachlan Galvin from our club. And there's another Galvin that might be part of the package! Beating the Broncos on the other side of the border. Eddie, Garry, and Nick also preview the match against the Broncos on Saturday night at Suncorp Stadium. Of particular interest for most Wests Tigers fans is the potential impact of youngsters Latu Fainu and Luke Laulilii. And, lastly, Nick tests out his quiz master skills after being volunteered responsibility for Yioti's Quiz. We'll see you on the other side of the Broncos game with hopefully a post-victory edition of the pod, and don't forget to lodge your 'One Word' submissions on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wests Tigers missed a chance to set a few things right, losing to the Warriors by 2 points. Our boys were looking to end a seven-game run of outs against the New Zealand team, as well as score a much-needed home win at Campbelltown Stadium. A win would have also given the club three straight victories, an achievement not seen around these parts in eight years! But, it wasn't to be, with injuries, refereeing, and a fired-up Warriors side colluding to spoil the party. What's on the podcast? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we bring you all the 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. As Steve says, many apt one-word descriptions of that game just aren't fit for broadcast on a classy pod like ours! We take a deep dive into the 26-24 loss and look at the areas that cost us, the things that leave us worried, and the issues that continue to plague the team (someone say 'physicality'?). But it isn't all doom and gloom as there were some signs that despite the loss, the Wests Tigers are trending in the right direction. Recruitment discussion also features. Yes, we take a look at where things are at recruitment wise for the club, with the discussion centering around trying to strengthen the squad for the short and medium terms. We have money to spend and places to fill, so what are the best moves to make at this point as we sit two wins and two losses and a growing list of injuries (and a suspension)? And Garry and Steve give us a great wrap up of what sounds like a terrific Ambush event held before the Warriors game. Injured centre Brent Naden was the special guest at the event and left the boys both very impressed, and with important news of his impending return to the field. Despite not getting the two points, we hope you enjoy this big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Wests Tigers prepare to face the New Zealand Warriors on Sunday evening, the Wests Tigers Podcast crew put on the shoulder pads to tackle all the latest from the World of the Wests Tigers. Eddie is joined by Nick and Garry to discuss upcoming game at Campbelltown, the guys start with a quick review of last weekends game against the Dolphins and the trend they are starting to see in attack and defence. Are the Wests Tigers starting to turn the corner? Now that Eddie has returned to the Midweek pod he runs the boys through a game of Buy, Sell or Hold, what curly questions does Eddie throw at the boys this week? There is a comprehensive preview of the game against the Warriors and what that means for the Wests Tigers Season, the team give their thoughts on the keys to victory and the strengths and weaknesses of the Tigers and Warriors lineups. The show closes with Nick taking the reigns as host of Yioti’s Quiz, can Eddie get the better of Garry? If you are heading out to the game on Sunday, make sure to head over to the Beer Shed at 4.00pm for the Ambush Event!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers are sitting pretty in the NRL Top Eight after a second straight victory. Traveling north to Redcliffe, the Wests Tigers proved too strong for the home team, coming away with two vital points in a 30-18 victory. In this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton, and the encouraging signs from the game are covered. Aspects of the Tigers' play that made us happy include the multiple points of attack and the increasing synchronicity of the team. Sure, there were a few things still to work on, we also talked about that as well. We also run through a terrific list of 'One Word' submissions from our valued members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum (we'd love you to add to that list each game too!) Great display of teamwork. While the boys played as a unit, the individual performances of a few players are also discussed, including Jahream Bula, Fonua Pole, Terrell May, Alex Twal, Api Koroisau, and Tallyn Da Silva. We asked the question - is Sunia Turuva the best finisher we've had in a decade? And we played a new game - Was Garry Wrong? The topics in question include Garry's call on the abilities of Adam Doueihi and Alex Seyfarth! (Perhaps a version of this could be used re Eddie Otto and Bula??) Also up for discussion was the possible replacement for Jeral Skelton if he is unable to take on the Warriors next Sunday evening at Campbelltown. Speaking of Campbelltown, Steve has details of the pre-game Ambush event being held at The Beer Shed in Leumeah on Sunday afternoon (to which you are invited). And congratulations to the Wests Tigers on passing another big milestone - 9,000 people have now got Wests Tigers memberships and we think that's a great achievement, but still well short of where we should be. It's great to be able to present another post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, let's make it three on the trot against the Kiwis!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is coming off the back fence like Royce Hunt! And speaking of Royce Hunt, the big boy from the Sharks has been joined at the Wests Tigers by four other genuine first-grade players. It's no surprise then that these five players are dominating our Geoff Chisholm Player of the Year Award voting on the Podcast Forum. It's also no surprise that these new players have managed to take Wests Tigers up a cog or two, and that's something we discuss on this edition of the pod. Joel Helmes is joined by Nick Hayes and Garry Watson on this edition, and asks - are the Wests Tigers no longer a terrible footy team? It doesn't sound too positive, but poor old Wests Tigers fans would probably be ok with being just plain ordinary for a bit! How to beat the Dolphins? We then shift our focus to this Saturday's big clash with the Redcliffe Dolphins on their home turf. What can we take away from both team's round two performances? Where do the Dolphins prove a threat? And where do Wests Tigers need to be better to win this one? And, of course, we look at the possible exclusion of Jahream Bula with an ankle injury, looking at how we might be able to cover that loss with Heath Mason. Yioti has chimed in with a really good version of his quiz where ex-Tigers including Shane Elford, Matt Utai, Matt Eisenhuth, and Elijah Taylor get a mention. And see how you go with a 'Who Am I?' that will bring back memories of a fan favourite from last decade. Don't forget those 'One Word' contributions too, we appreciate getting your responses and you entering the chat on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum! Let's get these really important two points on Saturday night boys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How great is it to see our Wests Tigers back in the winners circle! Round 2 of NRL Season 2025 has been completed and the Wests Tigers have their first victory of the season, smacking the hapless Eels 32-6. There can be a break down or two on the Wests Tigers Podcast, however the only break down this time around is breaking down a victory! Eddie Otto is joined by Declan McCutcheon, Nick Hayes and Garry Watson as they take a deep dive into the 26-point win over Parra at CommBank Stadium. Eddie looks at the 'one word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, and then the boys give their one-word answers. The team then discusses the differences in the Tigers between Round 1 and Round 2. Has Wests Tigers defense turned a corner? The boys put the improved defence we've seen so far this season under the microscope and ask is this a genuine improvement? Or is the significant drop in points conceded down to the quality of the opposition the Tigers have faced in the opening 2 rounds? There is also a conversation about individual player performance. Will any of the podcast team eat some humble pie with the improved performances on display yesterday? Not surprisingly, the performance of the Wests Tigers spine is also looked at, and the differences that we witnessed in style and execution compared to the loss to the Knights. Finally, Eddie delivers a message for a former Wests Tigers player, who caught Eddie’s wrath this week? We'll give you a clue - he's not in the crocodile roll! Thank you for tuning in to another edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, and what a pleasure it is to be talking about a victory. And a shout out to all the Wests Tigers fans leaving their 'one word' wrap up of each Tigers match on the forum, we appreciate it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers Podcast mid-week edition is good to go! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we examine the unfolding developments regarding the future of Wests Tigers young star Lachlan Galvin. In the wake of Dylan Brown getting a truckload of cash to head up the M1 to the Knights, we look at how this deal might affect our negotiations. We also take a look at the situation from the perspective of the loyal Wests Tigers fans, and how Lachlan can be part of a solution, not continuing a problem. There is also contract news around David Klemmer and his impending exit from the club, and how this impacts the likely arrival of Taylan May. While a left-field recruitment idea is also floated. Then the focus is the Eels. It is only round two of the 2025 NRL season, yet this Sunday's clash against the Eels carries a feeling of great importance. After a clunky and disjointed performance against the Knights, can the Wests Tigers bounce back against an Eels side coming off a heavy loss? Benji Marshall has named a stronger side on paper, with key spine members Jahream Bula and Api Koroisau, along with Starford To'a, being available. But has the coach managed to fix those issues so evident last Friday night? We give our suggestions on how the Tigers can get one up against the Eels, and look at how Bula and Api might help get us back on track. Yioti's trivia also features. Yioti has gone back in the Wests Tigers archives to come up with some interesting Eels v Tigers trivia questions too. And don't forget to leave your 'One Word' submissions after the Eels game on Sunday afternoon on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. The one word submissions grow every game, but we'd love even more people to take part and share their thoughts on the game. To do so, just head to the game-specific thread and, if you haven't already, sign up for a free account on our forum. Good luck Wests Tigers, let's beat those slimy Eels! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wests Tigers started the 2025 NRL season on a losing note, succumbing to the Knights 10-8. The loss at Campbelltown Stadium in front of a healthy and revved up crowd makes it seven straight losses against the Newcastle side. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we pull apart that Friday evening game and try to find exactly what went wrong. One of the items up for discussion is the clunkiness of the Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin halves partnership. What can be done to fix this? Did the club make a mistake not playing Luai in the trial against the Eels? And why we need to find some more depth in our attack. Also under the microscope is the poor kicking games exhibited by both halves. There's also a look at how the return of Api Koroisau, Starford To'a and Jerome Bula might help fix some of the offensive issues that we all witnessed on Friday. What happened to the defense? The statistics show that Wests Tigers missed a mammoth 52 tackles in the loss to the Knights, we try to investigate what happened and what can also be done here to remedy the issues. While it isn't all worries and concerns, we also highlight a few bright spots out of the game. Thank you to everyone who left their 'One Word' submissions on the game at the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. We run through all of those with a good mix of both pessimistic and optimistic feelings on where the Wests Tigers stand after another Knights loss. More roster changes? And we take a look at some impending changes to the roster with David Klemmer and Justin Olam potentially off the books as early as this week. While another former Panther might be about to join the Wests Tigers stable! Thanks for your support and we look forward to bringing you the next edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast mid-week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wests Tigers will welcome seven new players tomorrow evening at Campbelltown Stadium. After months and months of waiting, Premiership winners Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva will finally run out in our colours for the first time. Joining new buys Jack Bird, Terrell May, Jeral Skelton, Royce Hunt, and Tristan Hope, the premiership winning pair are a further welcome addition. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Declan and Steve preview this big round one clash with the Knights. Where do the Tigers look to have an advantage, and what worries us about the Knights' lineup? What do the Tigers need to do to end the six-match winning streak the Knights hold over us? And we give our predictions on how the match will play out. Well done Wests Tigers media team. This podcast also features a response to the new 'Thrive or Survive' video posted by the club on YouTube yesterday. While certain members of the Wests Tigers Podcast have been a bit critical of the efforts of the media team at the club over the off-season, this is redemption. The video gives you an intimate, behind the scenes look at the players and coaches and would have to be one of the best productions we've seen from Wests Tigers. Congratulations to all involved, and we look forward to seeing future episodes. The return of the quiz! Yioti's Quiz is also back for this first in-season edition of the podcast with the quizmaster reminding us of some early moments in Benji Marshall's playing career, and names from the Wests Tigers past. And win, lose or draw, please don't forget to leave your one-word submissions on the Wests Tigers V Knights game on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Stay safe, especially if you're in a cyclone affected area, and enjoy the game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL season 2025 has officially kicked off and the Wests Tigers play this Friday night. That means it's time for some fearless predictions around some of the big Wests Tigers issues and questions for the coming season. Eddie Otto makes a rare weekend-edition podcast appearance, joining Garry Watson and Nick Hayes for episode 0380. The boys give their thoughts on how the coming season might pan out for the Wests Tigers. Player and team predictions. Our predictions podcast includes looking into the crystal ball around who will be the Wests Tigers' best player in 2025, and which youngster will be the standout too. There's also fearless predictions around best back, best forward, and the player who is picked and played in the wrong position most this coming season. Eddie's prediction category also includes the surprise packet of the year, and the player that will prove to be the biggest disappointment of the Wests Tigers 2025 year. And then it's the big one, the prediction that always causes the most angst - where will the Wests Tigers finish on the table this season? Is anyone brave enough to pick us for the finals, or perhaps you have to be brave to leave the Tigers out of the top 8? Have your say as well. We'd love you to join in the discussion and leave your 2025 predictions on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Predictions are now being taken in our 2025 Wests Tigers team discussion thread and we'd love it if you could contribute too! The Wests Tigers Podcast will return mid-week with a look at the team named for Round One by Benji Marshall, and get ready for the return of Yioti's Quiz for 2025. Thank you as well for your strong support over the NRL off-season and we look forward to being with you right throughout what is one of the most keenly-anticipated Wests Tigers seasons of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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, naturally, there's a discussion around the Wests Tigers halves with one Wests Tigers Podcast Forum member calling for a radical rethink before the season starts. Wests Tigers forwards impressed The Wests Tigers made more metres than the Eels, more post-contact metres, and made more tackle breaks, but despite this, there were a couple of forwards that had relatively quiet games on Friday. Joel, Steve and Nick take a look at the forward stocks and discuss what might be the best combo for the game against the Knights next weekend. Hooker discussion also comes up with Tristan Hope impressing in his time on the field, but has he done enough to take the nine jersey from Tallyn Da Silva for that game? Do we stick with Alex Twal at lock? And, is it just us, or have this Tiger's team bonded better over the off-season than going into previous seasons? Referee Ashley Klein also gets a mention, though not in a particularly positive manner! Lots of listener contributions Thank you to all the members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum who contributed their 'One Word' responses, naturally, we will stick with this tradition through the season. Check out some further tweaks made on the forum, including changes to advertising settings which should make for a better user experience through season 2025. That's it, the 2025 NRL pre-season is over (thank heavens), let's get on board and enjoy a huge Wests Tigers year together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie, Declan, and Steve have popped up for a mid-week Wests Tigers Podcast! The 2025 NRL season must be close because a mid-week edition of the Wests Tiger Podcast is warmed up and ready to go. Prodigal son Eddie returns after a long summer break and is joined by two recent pod part-timers, Steve and Declan. The boys give their quick summary and thoughts on the Wests Tigers' first trial of the year last Sunday at Kogarah. Then they launch into discussion around the future of Wests Tigers prop-forward, David Klemmer. What to do with big Klem? There is talk that the veteran front-rower might have played his last game for the club. Is it a good move by Wests Tigers to let him go and join the Dragons this close to the kick-off of the season? The boys also discuss what we should do with his roster spot and salary if he does depart for St.George-Illawarra, should we be looking for a second rower instead? Also, does the move leave us light-on upfront, and should we consider Francis Molo as a replacement? Next up, Parramatta. Then the discussion turns to this Friday night's second NRL trial with the Wests Tigers taking on the Eels at Leichhardt Oval. Up for discussion is the selection of Alex Twal at lock, Adam Doueihi at halfback, and the captaincy for Alex Seyfarth, among other topics surrounding this game. Lastly, it's the return of Eddie's version of Buy, Sell, or Hold with topics ranging from trial ticket prices to the fortunes of Wests Tigers Coach Benji Marshall if the team has another poor season. Don't forget that you are invited to join the discussion on everything Wests Tigers, including your thoughts on each edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. And we look forward to getting your 'One Word' submissions on the Eels trial after the match too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was great to see the Wests Tigers in action on Sunday, though most of our star players were absent. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a look back at the 20-14 (four tries to three) loss to the Bulldogs at Kogarah. As per tradition, we start with a healthy list of 'One Word' submissions about the trial from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Then we look at some of the positives to come out of the game, including the impressive performances of guys such as Kit Laulilii, Solomon Saukuru, and new buy, Jeral Skelton. These good showings might make for some rethinking of the round one Wests Tigers team, along with this Friday night's trial against the Eels at Leichhardt Oval. Other positives? It is fair to say that the Wests Tigers look fitter than last year, while there seems to be some real class coming through in the next generation of playmakers. While the strong performances from Royce Hunt and Brent Naden in the Indigenous All-Stars game also give us reason to be optimistic. More questions than answers Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, and Nick Hayes, also look at some of the head scratches that still exist, including: Sione Fainu, is he a chance of playing on an edge in the NRL? What will Tim Johannssen's future bring? Who will play fullback in Round One if Bula isn't available? What is going on with Justin Olam and his knees? If he is out, who will play centre for Round One? Is Luke Laulilii out for an extended period? Some things to be concerned about too. On the other side of the coin, the boys raise some concerns out of the trial match, including the performance of a couple of guys who we thought might be genuine NRL prospects this year. We hope you enjoy this first post-match edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast for 2025 and don't forget to join the conversation right now at the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a long off-season Wests Tigers are back in action in the first trial of the 2025 NRL season. The Wests Tigers will meet the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Stadium (Kogarah Oval) for the trial match at 5pm this Sunday. Ahead of that match, the Wests Tigers Podcast team take a look at the side selected by Benji Marshall, and what our expectations are of the team. Mix of youth and experience Benji has named familiar faces including Lachlan Galvin and David Klemmer for the match, while new recruit Jeral Skelton will also feature on the wing. On this edition of the pod, Joel Helmes, Nick Hayes and Garry Watson put under the microscope the naming of those three likely first round NRL players. Is there anything more to read into their selections? While a whole group of rising stars will also represent the Wests Tigers, including Heath Mason, Latu Fainu, and Tallyn Da Silva. All eyes will also be on round one hopefuls, including Tim Johannssen, Tony Sukkar, Sione Fainu, and Justin Matamua. Sione Fainu was named as an edge forward, does that mean he's a chance of grabbing that seemingly vacant second row spot in the NRL team? A few names missing Also up for discussion is the whereabouts of a few guys that we thought might feature in this first trial, including Adam Doueihi, Starford To'a and Charlie Staines. Does their exclusion mean they're being considered for the NRL team? Brent Naden may have also featured in this game, however he, along with Royce Hunt and Reuben Porter, are on 2025 All Stars duties. While this edition of the podcast wraps up with a quick game of Buy, Sell or Hold with some serious questions around fan expectations and recently departed Wests Tigers players, and a not so serious question about a missing podcast host! The football is so close you can just about touch it, buckle up for a huge 2025 Wests Tigers season with the Wests Tigers Podcast! and don't forget to join us for lots of great Tigers' discussion through the season on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final countdown is now on to the kick-off of the 2025 NRL season and that means the Wests Tigers Podcast is getting back into gear. After another long off-season, NRL trials are just a few weeks away and on this edition of the pod, we take a look at who we expect to represent Wests Tigers in our first practice match against the Bulldogs. Guys like Makasini, Mason, Porter, Matamua, and Sukkar are likely to line up in the game at Kogarah, but will any of the more established NRL players make an appearance? How about the Wests Tigers playing a game in Las Vegas in 2026? We discuss the rumours our club will be chosen to showcase the game next year, and the plusses and minuses of taking a game to the USA for club and team. Sione Fainu has taken position 29 in the NRL roster for 2025, we discuss where we see the third Fainu brother fitting in this year, and, what the future might hold for Latu Fainu. And, what should the club do with the last roster spot? Stay tuned for a rundown of what we consider the strengths and weaknesses of the 2025 Wests Tigers team and squad. And we identify some of the best athletes, the most naturally gifted players to have worn a Wests Tigers jersey in battle. Names like McGuinness, Koroibete, Richards, Payten, and Corey Pearson come to our attention. We hope you enjoy one of the last off-season editions of the Wests Tigers Podcast, buckle up for what looks like a great adventure ahead in season 2025! And don't forget to join us talking everything Wests Tigers on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum right through the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What 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! Barry O'Farrell is one of the independent board members, he is expected to be voted in as Wests Tigers Chairman at a meeting later this month. Joining the representatives from Holman Barnes Group, Balmain Tigers, and Wests Magpies on the Wests Tigers board will be: Charlie Viola, Executive Chair of Viola Private Wealth, and former Partner at Pitcher Partners. Charlie is a prominent Financial Advisor and Industry leader, with exceptional financial management, commercial and strategy skills. Charlie grew up in Campbelltown and now lives in the Inner West. Michelle McDowell, former Managing Director of Allied Express, brings a wealth of experience in commercial, operations and logistics. Michelle has significant business acumen and is passionate about community. Michelle has deep commercial insights into the Western suburbs of Sydney. Annabelle Williams OAM PLY, Former Chair of the Athlete’s Commission for Paralympics Australia, and former Board member of the Paralympics Australia and Swimming Australia. Annabelle is a Lawyer and a decorated athlete, with deep insights in High-Performance, and is an advocate for inclusion and excellence in sport. Annabelle grew up in Balmain. To mark these important appointments, and this important day, Garry Watson and Joel Helmes sat down and recorded this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Unite podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wests Tigers Unite Update The guys are back with another update into the petition for an External Review of the Holman Barnes Group, regular Wests Tigers Podcast host, Eddie Otto is joined by Wests Tigers Life’s Rob Bechara and Adrian Tripodina as well as Garry Watson from the Wests Tigers Podcast. The discussion starts with a chat about Garry’s recent interview with former Holman Barnes Group Director and current Debenture Holder, John Hardgrove. The team give their thoughts on a very open interview and discuss the key points. The boys then take a look at the statement from the HBG released on Friday that addresses the current fan and media scrutiny that has surrounded the club. The guys give their thoughts in the motivation behind the release and whether this should appease Wests Tigers Fans. The petition now sits at over 1400 signatures, if you haven’t signed yet, please do so at the link below. An External Review of the Governance of Holman Barnes Group - Petitions.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wests Tigers Unite Update As the Petition calling for a governance review into the Holman Barnes Group moves towards 1400 signatures Garry Watson sat down for a one-on-one chat with Holman Barnes Group Debenture Holder and former director John Hardgrove. John gives and in-depth explanation into the debenture system, why it has served the group well and why he no longer believes it is in the best interests of the Holman Barnes Group or the Wests Tigers. He also discusses the current issues at the Holman Barnes Group as he sees it and what impact that may have on the Wests Tigers. This is an important listen for all Holman Barnes Group members as well as members and fans of the Wests Tigers. Look out for the next collaboration podcast coming in the next couple of days for your next Wests Tigers Unite update. Thank you for listening and please add your signature to the petition if you haven’t already done so. An External Review of the Governance of Holman Barnes Group - Petitions.net Thanks for catching this important episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers Podcast teamed up with colleagues from several other Wests Tigers pods, social media platforms, and supporter groups to say, "Enough is enough." The issue we've all been fighting for under the 'Wests Tigers Unite' banner is a review into what we all believe is the archaic and undemocratic debenture group utilized by Wests Tigers majority owners, Holman Barnes Group (HBG). After launching the joint public campaign, including commencing a petition calling for the review, the Sydney Morning Herald confirmed a probe into the HBG's governance had been launched by Liquor & Gaming NSW. This is a huge result and means that hopefully, Wests Tigers can benefit from the implementation of review recommendations, including the appointment of highly skilled independent board members. Working together under the Wests Tigers Unite banner are groups and individuals including: Rob Bechara (Wests Tigers Life Podcast) Tiger Town Podcast The Ambush support group Wests Tigers Forum Save Leichhardt Oval group And, us here at the Wests Tigers Podcast & Forum. So, we thought we would get together and record a podcast that could be shared across the different podcasts. This edition features Rob, Zac from Tiger Town, Will (Spartan 117) from Wests Tigers Forum, and Garry Watson and I. We hope you enjoy this unique collaboration podcast where we talk about the action, the investigation into HBG governance, the flaws in the debenture system, and what the future might now hold for the club we all love, Wests Tigers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the rest of the Rugby League world enjoys their Christmas break, the Wests Tigers Podcast returns to work with their second pod in as many days. This time, Eddie Otto is joined by all the regulars with Joel, Steve, Declan, Nick and Garry jumping on for a chat. The pod opens with an update on the petition calling for a review into the governance of the Wests Tigers majority shareholder, the Holman Barnes Group, Joel and Steve breakdown the reason for the petition and give an update on how the petition is tracking. Eddie then plays a game of 25 questions for 2025, hitting the guys with 25 loaded questions. Questions include: Who are the most underrated and Overrated Wests Tigers Players? Who should be Captain? Is 9th a successful season? Will Galvin re-sign or go to market? And who will have the better season, Stefano or Tyrell May? The year 2025 is just around the corner and we will see you in the New Year. Please click below to sign the Wests Tigers Unite petition calling for an independent review of the Holman Barnes Group's governance. An External Review of the Governance of Holman Barnes Group - Petitions.net Happy New Year to you from all the team here at the Wests Tigers Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are taking the first step into launching action to change the governance of the majority shareholder of the Wests Tigers, the Holman Barnes Group (HBG). This action commenced after the HBG board (controlled by Magpies die-hards Julie Romero and Dennis Burgess) dragged its feet over introducing and adopting the full recommendations from the external review into the governance of the Wests Tigers. We fought so hard for that review in 2023 and it only came about because you supported our petition. This time, we intend to make our action much bigger and louder than the Wests Tigers Podcast and we will be calling on all Wests Tigers social and media outlets to support this action, potentially under the banner of 'Wests Tigers Unite'. Make sure you catch this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast to get a better idea of what is happening at the HBG. We also discuss the importance of making our campaign bigger and bolder than our 2023 action. And we outline exactly what it is that we want to achieve, and why it is so important for the Wests Tigers that these changes are made. We intend to launch the petition in the coming days, it will be available on the home page of the Wests Tigers Podcast website and will also be shared on our Facebook group and the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Ahead of this action, we again ask that you take an interest in this important matter as it is the final hurdle in giving the Wests Tigers the ownership and governance that will help the club we all love thrive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a bit of a roller-coaster ride for fans of the Wests Tigers in recent weeks and this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast represents that. As the heat of Summer starts to hit, the Wests Tigers continue to be in the headlines, and this time around it's all about the contracts of some of the club's most valuable players. How these details came to be in the media remains a whole other thing! Joel is joined by Steve, Nick, and Garry to look at a rumour that broke last night - Lachlan Galvin having apparently re-signed a new deal with the club (still yet to be anything other than a rumour). But then there is a look at the revelation Jarome Luai could start to negotiate with other clubs in just 11 months! The four-time Premiership winner is coming to the Tigers on a five-year deal, but with player options for the final three years of that contract, and that news has hit a lot of us for six! Should the club have disclosed these terms when he signed? Does it make him any less committed to the cause? And how will the media target this when/if things get tough next year and beyond? We discuss all that. There are similar terms and conditions built into Jahream Bula's contract too (also leaked to the media by unknown sources last week), we put this situation under the microscope too. On a brighter note, we talk about the signing of the club's biggest-ever sponsorship with a new major sponsor, Pepper Money. We take a close look at the encouraging comments made by our new recruit Terrell May on the James Graham podcast, have another quick look at back row options for 2025 and this brings up some Brandon Smith discussion too. We hope you enjoy this big off-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast and welcome your feedback via the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 2025 just around the corner the Wests Tigers Podcast wakes up from it's offseason hibernation to discuss all the news coming out of Concord, well some of the team does. Garry is joined by Declan and Nick to chat about what has been an eventful past few weeks.  The boys give their one words for the offseason so far, Declan and Nick then get a chance to give their thoughts on the latest big-name recruit with Terrell May recently joining the club. The conversation then turns to the re-signing of key forward Fonua Pole, speculation was that he was on his way out of the club and headed to the Storm. The team discuss what he will add to the squad over the coming seasons. The guys then look at the squad leading into 2025 and compare the team to what we had in 2024, has there been improvements in the forwards and backs in the last 12 months? Next up is a game of Buy Sell or hold with a range of topics discussed. To finish out the pod is a discussion centred on the Pepper Money signing up as the new major sponsor for the club and the release of the new season 25 jersey. Thank you for joining us on the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast has an air of optimism about it after the club made a key forward signing yesterday. Terrell May has decided to ditch the Roosters and come over to the Wests Tigers for the next three seasons. Joel, Steve, and Garry discuss the prop's signing and what it means for our chances next year and beyond. There's also a look at how the Tiger's pack is shaping up now, and which areas still have some question marks. Eddie is also along for a rare off-season appearance! It wasn't just the signing of Terrell May that got him interested in talking about our club, he also has a rant! And Eddie brings up an interesting question - should the Wests Tigers be trying to make Lachlan Galvin a Tiger for life? Eddie floats the idea of offering the young playmaker a ten-year contract offer. There's also some discussion around the latest round of infighting and squabbling going on in the boardroom of the Wests Tigers majority stakeholders, Holman Barnes Group. We're slowly making our way through another off-season, but things are starting to look a lot more positive on-field for the Wests Tigers in 2025! And don't forget to join the discussion today on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL off-season continues, but a big step has been taken this week in the return of the Wests Tigers for 2025. Pre-season training has officially commenced and our star recruit has declared himself a Wests Tiger! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Garry and Nick to discuss the latest from Wests Tigers HQ at Concord. Some of the topics up for discussion include the video message to Wests Tigers fans and members recorded by Jarome Luai in the UK. We talk about the four-time Premiership winner's entrance into the club and what it means to the club, team, and fans. There has also been progress in appointing new independent board members to the Wests Tigers board. That important development is also put under the microscope on this edition of the pod. The boys also discuss the latest on Wests Tigers player recruitment, in particular: The future of Jayden Sullivan at the Tigers The chances of landing discarded Rooster Terrell May The seemingly good chance that Kobe Hetherington will soon be a Tiger How do we fit Sione Fainu into a roster lacking free spaces Then the discussion turns to the 20205 NRL draw, and in particular the best and worst case scenarios for our round one opponent. And there is a quick round of Buy, Sell, or Hold with topics ranging from round one centres to Brent Naden and winning streaks. We hope you enjoy this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast and don't forget to join the discussion today on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are back with Eddie, Nick, Declan, and Steve giving one thing they like about the off-season, as well as one Tigers-related rant. We dive into a deep discussion on the history of underperforming senior players against the culture and training standards at the club and who is more to blame. We look at John Bateman's contract situation and whether more shaking of the tree needs to be done at Concord. Eddie asks the boys what is one roster decision that is most important if they were in control over the next couple of months. Eddie also states his case as to why the Wests Tigers need to sign Clint Gutherson as our fullback for the next two seasons. Plus another edition of Buy, Sell, and Hold including whether it's time to drop the burden of captaincy on Api Koroisau, and whether Jack Bird can be our answer next season at lock. It's a jam-packed edition with all that and more in over an hour's worth of debate in episode 364 of the Wests Tigers Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are now in the depths of the offseason and with the Wests Tigers Podcast regulars taking a break Garry is joined by Kelly, Jordan and Rachel to discuss all the latest from the Wests Tigers. The show starts with a game of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, focusing on season 2024 and the team discusses their highlights and lowlights from another disappointing season. There is then talk around last Friday's Awards Gala held at the ICC Sydney, everyone gives their opinions on surprise Kelly Barnes winner Sam Fainu and the other award winners from the night. The discussion then turns to season 2025 and what player's need to be let go and what positions need targeting for season 25. The team also discusses who they would take in 2 weeks when players for 2026 become available for negotiation. The crew then takes a deep dive into the club's new recruits for 2025, each member of the Pod gives their opinion on which player they are most excited to see join the club. To end the pod the guys give their expectations for the upcoming season, will anyone agree with Steve's top 8 or bust hardline expectation? Thank you for joining this off-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The off-season is well and truly upon us with the Wests Tigers players putting their feet for their October holidays. But pre-season training starts in under a month and we now have the 2025 Wests Tigers coaching team sorted.  Club legend Brett Hodgson returns to the fold to work alongside John Morris and Chris Heighington as Benji Marshall's assistants. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we discuss the appointment of Hodgo, asking the question - was this just once again a case of "jobs for the boys?"?  Beyond that coaching discussion we also wrap up the results of our 2024-25 Wests Tigers Fan Survey where will bring you the results from an array of questions, including: Which is your favourite Wests Tigers home ground? The NRL needs to rethink the use of the Bunker? The NSW Cup side should be rebranded as Wests Tigers? Which 2025 Wests Tigers recruit are you most excited about? And things get a little spicy on the pod when Steve and Garry debate the question put to our fellow Wests Tigers fans - Will Wests Tigers finish in the Top 8 in 2025? Hopefully the next edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast contains debate about some confirmed player movement, both into and out of the club, with fingers crossed next week's Player of the Year dinner will bring some news. Until then, thanks for listening and don't forget to join us for plenty of lively and respectful Wests Tigers discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers Podcast is back with the latest off-season edition of the pod. And, with very little Wests Tigers news to discuss in recent times, we decided to make our own - launching the 2024-25 Wests Tigers Fan Survey. This edition is all about that survey, and because we have so much data to share, we've had to split the results into two podcast editions. There will be another edition of the podcast next week where we wrap up the survey results. Some of the questions and results that we look at on this show include: Are you planning on being a Wests Tigers Member in 2025? The Wests Tigers are heading in the right direction? CEO Shane Richardson is a doing a good job at our club? Holman Barnes Group should sell their stake in Wests Tigers? Have you considered NOT being a Wests Tigers fan in recent years? John Bateman should be paid out/released by Wests Tigers ASAP? We really appreciate all the survey responses that you guys provided to us and it's a very interesting exercise looking at your opinions around our club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the Wests Tigers Podcast Award Night, put on your ball gown and join Eddie, Steve, Nick and Garry as they dish out their awards for the 2024 season. The Awards include - The moment you were filled with hope- The most disappointing moment of the year- Area of greatest improvement- Area of greatest concern- Best 2024 recruit from another club?- Most underrated Player in 2024 - Player of the Year - Biggest surprise player - Most Disappointing player - Along with our new Podcaster Awards. The team also delve into the latest news from around the Wests Tigers including the Luke Brooks statement, the Royce Hunt retirement plans and the latest around John Bateman's return to the Wests Tigers for season 2025. The team will be back next week with our Wests Tigers Fan Survey, make sure you get your responses in for the recording of the Pod at Wests Tigers Fan SurveySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wests Tigers managed to make a meal of 'Spoonbowl' 2024, but we think most of our fellow fans weren't overly surprised. With a chance to discard the Wooden Spoon, Wests Tigers put in one of their worst performances of the year to go down 60-26 against the Eels. But does it matter if you finish 16th or 17th? Wests Tigers 2025 recruit Jack Bird (though still not confirmed as a signing by the club at the time of writing) has said missing the finals is a failure and worrying about positions from there is pointless. We start this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with a debate about Jack's position on table positions for non-semi-final teams, and look at whether it really matters if we have the spoon three-peat. Also on the agenda, how do we fix our defense in 2025? After conceding a massive 750 points this year, is John Morris the man to turn this around? Speaking of recruits, we also discuss the probable recruitment of Warrior's winger, Marcelo Montoya, and look at who else might be heading our way for a new-look side next year. There's a whole stack of 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, including submissions looking to sum up the 2024 season with just a single word. We're slowly packing up and moving on from season 2024 with an increasing view towards a hopefully much more enjoyable 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Spoonbowl Week and it is time for another Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, on this edition Declan is joined by Jordan and Garry to discuss all things Wests Tigers. The boys start by discussing the recent BTR interview with Shane Richardson where he discussed last weeks he put to bed the rumours circulating regarding the Balmain and Holman Barnes Group boards and the implementation of the recommendations from the review. There is a massive game of Buy, Hold, Sell with topics including the recent signing of Royce Hunt and other potential recruits. Aiden Sezer's time at the club is also put under the microscope when Declan asks whether he has been a positive for the Wests Tigers? Finally it is time for Spoonbowl and the guys take a look at the upcoming game against the Eels with the loser taking home the dreaded wooden spoon for season 2024. Do the boys think the Wests tigers can avoid the 3peat? Thank you for joining us for the last pregame pod for the 2024 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Wests Tigers Bye week and of course this cannot pass without some turmoil in our club, with the abhorrent behaviour from both side of the joint venture's administration, the guys from the Wests Tigers Podcast put on their overalls to wade through the muck. Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson discuss in-depth the recent articles regarding the governance of the Wests Tigers including reports that Barry O'Farrell may be on his way out of the club and tonight's ridiculous revelations that Balmain may cease their involvement with the Wests Tigers. The team then try to lighten the mood by naming Greatest Ever Wests Tigers Lineup to take on the bye for this weekend. Will you agree with the team put forward, let us know your team on the  Wests Tigers Podcast Forum | Wests Tigers Podcast There is plenty of talk around what are the 3 most important things for Richo to get right in 2025. Thank you for once again joining the Wests Tigers Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What'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 After a few heart-in-throat moments, the Mason game and what he brings Reasons to be optimistic with Luai coming into a side that's starting to click The general happiness that the team seems to have found There's also a mountain of 'One Word' submissions from the ever-growing Wests Tigers Podcast Forum (thanks to everyone who took the time to leave their submissions). And the boys give their thoughts on the potential recruitment of veteran, Jack Bird. It's so good to see the Wests Tigers get a few wins as we head into the off-season and a new dawn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for an early edition of the Midweek Pod, with the Wests Tigers playing on Thursday night, the boys sat down to preview the upcoming game against Manly. Eddie starts with his new game 'Goose of the Week' who has gotten under his skin this week? There is an extended edition of Buy, Sell and Hold, topics include Would you offer Galvin $1m a year? Does 5 wins get Benji a pass in season 2025? There is also a preview of the game against Manly at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday night. The team give their fearless predictions, will anyone tip the Tigers for back-to-back victories? Yioti's quiz once again closes out the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How 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 review the game, particularly the performances of some of the individual Wests Tigers players. This includes a look at the quite raw, but still quite promising fullback, Heath Mason. A stack of one-word submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum also features, and these range from 'Confused' to 'Relief' and everything in between! We take a look at two things that might affect the 2025 Wests Tigers team, firstly, the importance of beating Souths and thus ending a losing streak that we didn't want to take into the new season. Secondly, our new recruit Jerome Luai has a big challenge ahead at Penrith over the next six weeks, how will what happens to the Panthers in the finals affect our side when he lands at Concord in November? It's so good to be talking about a Wests Tigers win and we hope that means you really enjoy this much lighter and brighter edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is time for your weekly dose of the Mid Week Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Garry has once again been forced into the host's chair and is joined by Nick Hayes and Jordan ‘Matamua' Prime. The boys take a brief look at las weekend's loss to the Knights in Newcastle, giving their one-word submissions for the game. The latest news is then discussed including today's announced signing of Bulldogs winger Jeral Skelton and the news that Benji Marshall will be inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame. The team give their opinions on both these announcements. There is a game of Buy, Sell, Hold with topics including Are we headed in the right direction and should Benji be the coach moving into 2025. There is a preview of the upcoming game against South at Campbelltown on Saturday as the boys give their thoughts on what the Tigers need to do to get their 5th victory for the season. The Pod closes as always with a shortened version of Yioti's quiz, can Nick improve on his zero-point effort from last week. Thank you for listening to the Wests Tigers Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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 coaching of Benji Marshall. Can the rookie coach turn this around? Or is it inevitable that a more experienced coach has to come in if we have any chance of getting back to at least respectability?    It's a tough chat around the future of a club legend, don't forget you can add your opinion on the Forum at any time. We know it's a tough time to be a Wests Tigers fan, we're all feeling it too. Hopefully, things improve soon for all of our sakes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Garry Watson pulls some double time, he is joined by Nick Hayes for the Midweek Episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast where the boys discuss the latest news from the Wests Tigers and the upcoming game against the Knights. In the latest Wests Tigers news it was mentioned on the BTR Pod this afternoon that Tim Johannssen has resigned with the club for a further 2 years so the guys give their thoughts on this signing. As Season 2024 winds down the team turn their eye towards season 25 and Nick takes the seat of Shane Richardson and discusses which of the off contract players he would re-sign, which contracted players he would be looking to move on and who would he target for season 2025. Discussion then turns to this Sunday's game against the Knights in Newcastle, who are the players Knights players to be wary of and how can the Wests Tigers get a 5th victory for season 24? The Pod as always closes with Yioti's quiz, can Nick manage to get a win or will he struggle despite their being no opponent? Thank you for joining us for this week's Midweek Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition, Garry and Kelly recap where it all went wrong in the tough loss against the Titans in Round 2. Despite the disappointment, they chat about the positives of the game, including Losana's potential 2024 Try of the Year contender and the usual 3 - 2 - 1 rankings. In the lead-up to the Round 3 game against the Roosters in Gosford, they chat about the players they are most worried about in the Roosters' lineup and what Noddy and the girls need to do to be prepared. The chat finishes without Kelly giving a score prediction, but Garry and Kelly discuss how they think the game will pan out this Saturday at 11 am, including a bold call from Kelly about try scorers. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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? And, will we beat a five-game losing streak against the Knights this weekend? Thanks again for supporting the Wests Tigers Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garry and Kelly are back with another episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition, this is Episode 12. The discussion starts with a review of last weekend's loss to the Canberra Raiders, including the team's one words and Player of the Match submissions. There is talk surrounding this weekend's Women in League Round, including Kelly's impending Super Stardom as part of the Wests Tigers promo. The conversation then shifts to preview this Saturday's clash against the Gold Coast Titans, including Kelly's fearless prediction. Thank you for joining us on the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.