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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff digs into Missouri's first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament and suggests three keys for MU to advance into the second round.

In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff sets the stage for Mizzou's entrance into the SEC Tournament, shares notes and observations from spring football practices, then offers his takeaways on the future of Missouri's women's basketball program. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff is joined by NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone to recap how Mizzou players performed at the NFL combine and how their NFL Draft stock is holding up. Is Luther Burden III still a first-round talent? How early could Armand Membou be selected? Will Brady Cook hear his name called? Joe shares his insight and the rumblings out of draft circles. Eli closes the show with a look at a concerning trend for Missouri men's basketball that is popping up at the wrong time of year. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

On this jam-packed episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff talks through all of the latest developments in Mizzou sports. He shares his takeaways from Missouri men's basketball's defeat in Arkansas and 30-point win over South Carolina, plus a quick bit of bracketology. Eli walks you through what led MU women's basketball to make a coaching change, what it means and what happens next. He then turns his attention to the start of preseason football practice, sharing the five returners and five incoming transfers he's most excited to watch during spring ball.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into Missouri's big-time win over No. 4 Alabama, from the crowd to the game-starting run to the fire in the arena afterward. He also explores what an analytic called "kill shots" means for Mizzou in March. Eli closes out the show with a look at the remaining SEC schedules and makes the case for the Tigers as a contender in the conference tournament.

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.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff breaks down the key moments from Missouri men's basketball's latest two games. He talks through what one offensive possession against Texas A&M showed about Dennis Gates' coaching philosophy and what made Mark Mitchell's dominance of Oklahoma so evident. Eli also shares some quick notes on Mizzou football, softball and baseball.

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.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into Missouri men's basketball's 85-81 loss at Tennessee. He argues it was actually a net positive for the Tigers, given the extent to which they pushed the Volunteers. With Mizzou halfway through its slate of SEC games, Eli sorts MU's remaining nine matchups into tiers of how winnable they are to sort out what the Tigers' ceiling is.

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.

On this basketball-focused episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into what went wrong for Missouri in its low-scoring loss to Texas and what the pessimistic and optimistic views of that game are. He then previews the Tigers' upcoming stretch of four games in a row against ranked opponents and what it will mean for a Mizzou team that could still raise its ceiling. 

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff talks through a big-time win for Missouri men's basketball, which upset No. 5 Florida and changed the course of its season this week. What do the Tigers' latest wins mean for their season? A different expectation, Eli argues. He also talks through the latest MU football developments before walking through his takeaways from reporting on Mizzou athletics financial data.

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.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff breaks down his takeaways from Missouri's first two Southeastern Conference basketball games of the season. He found a positive from Mizzou's loss to Auburn and plenty more to like when MU beat LSU. He also picks out a recent transfer signing who he thinks will excel on the gridiron for the Tigers in 2025.

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.

On this week's Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff talks through his takeaways from Missouri's Music City Bowl win over Iowa. He also unpacks the bowl game's status — is it just an "exhibition game," like Eli Drinkwitz said? — before tossing out a bold idea about how to play bowls moving forward. 

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.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Benjamin Hochman discuss Missouri's splashy transfer portal pickup of Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula. Eli ponders how the Tigers will approach the QB room in 2025, while Hochman shares stories from Pribula's high school coach. Eli and Benjamin then preview Mizzou's Music City Bowl showdown with Iowa before a quick look back at Braggin' Rights.

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.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Jeff Gordon to talk about the surprises of Missouri's men's basketball season and what could be coming together for the Tigers. Jeff provides his rundown of Illinois before dissecting Sunday's Braggin' Rights matchup between Mizzou and the Illini. Then, Eli rounds up Missouri's transfer portal activity and explains what to make of five freshmen leaving the program.

On this episode of Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson unpack a busy week of Missouri sports news. They start with the Tigers losing five-star edge rusher Williams Nwaneri to the transfer portal and what it means for the program's present and future. Eli and Ben also recap Mizzou men's basketball taking down No. 1 Kansas, the game's atmosphere and whether expectations should change for this year's team. They wrap up the episode with reaction to the Missouri getting Iowa in the Music City Bowl and Eli quizzes Ben on college football-related legislation around the country.

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.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson remember Bob Holt, the late Arkansas beat reporter and MU alum who was famous for his SEC media days questions. Eli and Ben also talk through the latest in Mizzou's bowl options and what they think the transfer portal priorities should be for the Tigers. They close out the episode with a look at Missouri men's basketball's comeback win and chances to beat Kansas in the weekend's Border War showdown.

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.

On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson talk about where Missouri goes from here after a loss to South Carolina that ended any remaining playoff hopes for the Tigers. They discuss what the offense can show down the stretch and where the defense has struggled before debating some of their preferred matchups for Mizzou's eventual bowl game.

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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.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson reflect on a wild end to Missouri's win over Oklahoma and what the result means for the program's journey into the home stretch of the season. They also debate how to handle the quarterback decision between Brady Cook and Drew Pyne before touching on the Tigers' hopes of clawing back into College Football Playoff relevance. Eli and Ben close out the episode by skimming through the struggles and successes of this year's men's basketball team and what matters during early season nonconference games.

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On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Benjamin Hochman dive into a world of Mizzou sports that includes both football and men's basketball in action. They start with the Tigers blowing a lead in the hoops season opener, digging into what went wrong from half-court offense to rotation oddities. Eli and Benjamin also discuss Brady Cook's injury status, what it means for Missouri's chances against Oklahoma this weekend, and what could get fans excited for the game.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson break down what's gone wrong for Missouri football in 2024. Eli lays out what he knows about Brady Cook's injury and prognosis, and Ben explains what he's watching for during the rest of the season. With basketball season starting Monday, Eli and Ben also discuss the elements of this year's Mizzou hoops team that excite them and what they'll be monitoring during the season opener against Memphis.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson break down the importance of two key Mizzou players' health ahead of this weekend's game against Alabama. Will Brady Cook's ankle be fine for him to play? Will Nate Noel be out or available? Eli and Ben explain what they know about the injuries and information out there before digging into matchups against Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams. They close out the episode with a look at Missouri's national perception heading into a make-or-break game.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson zoom out to evaluate Missouri football at the halfway point of its season. They hand out midterm grades to every position on the Tigers' roster, unpacking a disappointing start for wide receivers, the nuance of grading an offensive line and opportunities for better marks on the defense. Eli and Ben also look ahead to Mizzou's homecoming game against Auburn and how MU's defense could be an X-factor in that game.

On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson chat about the value of Missouri getting its first bye week early in the 2024 season. They look ahead to Mizzou's marquee game at Texas A&M this weekend, previewing a matchup against yet another mobile quarterback and an experienced coach in Mike Elko.