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The Wests Tigers Podcast is a long-running, fan-run podcast and community that provides weekly coverage of the Wests Tigers, the NRL team. Established in 2018, the podcast, along with its...
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7 JUL 2026 · The Wests Tigers can't show up with the same attitude that they had last week against the Dragons, surely?
It's going to be https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-19/wests-tigers-v-warriors/.
Despite the visitors sitting in a lofty position on the NRL ladder, some optimism is bubbling to the surface among a couple of members of the https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369 team.
Some of the other main talking points on this edition of the pod include:
- Why didn't https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Tupou get a look in?
- Are we going to see Jared Haywood debut this week?
- What will https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/wests-tigers/samuela-fainu/ bring?
- Is there enough thrust off our bench to beat the big Warriors team?
- What will Bunty Afoa bring against his former club?
Aside from talking about the game, there's also a good topic from another podcast team that we further expand on - the worst big-name and big money signings in Wests Tigers history.
We name a few of our own candidates and also run through some names from the past that actually lived up to their reputations and paychecks at our club.
As always, feel free to join the conversation on YouTube or on the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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5 JUL 2026 · It can be a hard run following a football team, but we can't help but think that sometimes it's just that bit tougher being a Tiger.
https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-18/dragons-v-wests-tigers/ has been described by some Wests Tigers fans as a new low for the club. That's a big call after three straight wooden spoons and a few record floggings in recent years. Nevertheless, losing to a team that has won only one game all year, and doing it in the style that we did, has left many of us really struggling.
On this edition of the https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369, Joel, Josh, and Nick take a look at what contributed to the bleak performance.
Some of the main talking points include:
- Are there deeper problems in the club?
- Are the problems psychological or physical?
- Is it just a lack of fit NRL players in our team at present?
- Is this the start of a further slide?
- Should we give some youngsters like Javon Andrews and https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nsw-cup/western-suburbs-magpies/jared-haywood/ a go?
- What can be done to try and get some pride back in the jersey?
On a broader focus, do we need to look at making changes to the coaching staff for 2027 and beyond? Is now the time to get the injured guys in for surgery? And what have the last two weeks taught us about 2027 recruitment priorities?
And, of course, there's a big list of 'One Word' contributions from the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/main-category/ to run through as well.
We're all feeling it, Wests Tigers fans, let's stick together and try and come out the other side. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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1 JUL 2026 · The Tigers head into another crucial clash at Kogarah on Saturday, and there's plenty to unpack!
This time on the https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369, we discuss https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2026/07/01/tigers-winger-laulilii-signed-for-rest-of-season/ for the rest of the season and debate whether the talented young winger will be a big loss for the club.
Nick, Josh and Jordan also react to https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2026/07/01/junior-tupou-returns-to-wests-tigers/, look at the latest team changes ahead of the Dragons, and ask whether Jock Madden can recreate the magic from Auckland with Jarome Luai sidelined.
We also revisit Jordan's soggy Newcastle adventure, reveal ChatGPT's predicted final ladder position for the https://www.nrl.com/clubs/wests-tigers/, and preview all the key match-ups for Saturday's showdown with the Dragons, including the intriguing battle between Heamasi Makasini and Valentine Holmes.
Can the Tigers keep their fading finals hopes alive? We cover all the biggest talking points, give our predictions, and look ahead to what could be another defining game in the 2026 season. Listen now and join the conversation today on the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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28 JUN 2026 · The Wests Tigers have fumbled and bumbled their way to a six-point loss against the Knights in Newcastle.
With the home side seemingly begging to be beaten, Wests Tigers failed to take any second-half opportunities and came away with a win that probably puts a full stop on our finals hopes for yet another season.
On this edition of the https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369, Joel and Nick do a post-mortem on https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-17/knights-v-wests-tigers/'.One player comes in for a roasting, with their card now marked and ready for the shredder.
Coach Benji Marshall also gets a bit of a whack for some of his selections, bench use and post-match comments.
As always, each of the 'One Word' submissions from the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/ also gets a mention.
While the potential signing of ex-Tiger, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Tupou, also gets a run.
Josh Schuster's invitation to our club is also under the microscope with hopes that the former Manly player can find his feet with us.
It really sucks being a Wests Tigers fan at times, but we hope you enjoy this edition of the podcast, and we welcome your comments and opinions on the current situation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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24 JUN 2026 · Thanks for finding the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!
Joel joins Nick and the returning Mitch Wright for another big episode as we break down all the latest https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/ heading into a crucial stage of the season. We discuss the club's major roster moves, including https://www.zerotackle.com/wests-tigers-confirm-star-signing-on-multi-year-deal-235192/ and the early departure of Starford To'a to Manly.
The boys also tackle a range of Buy, Sell or Hold topics, including whether https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Blore should be a target for 2027, and if Samuela Fainu's future may eventually lie in the front row.
There's also plenty of discussion around reports that Samuela could return from injury as early as next week, along with https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-17/knights-v-wests-tigers/.
With the Tigers sitting outside the top eight and 11 rounds remaining, we take a close look at the finals equation before previewing a must-win encounter against the Knights at McDonald Jones Stadium.
All that and plenty more on Episode 475 of the https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369! And don't forget you are invited to join in the discussion on the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/wests-tigers-discussion/. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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21 JUN 2026 · Wests Tigers have again suffered injuries, with another two players set to miss game time, a theme that has run through so much of this season. Kicking off the season in such style, almost every match that the https://www.nrl.com/clubs/wests-tigers/ have played this season has seen at least one key player come away injured, and this seems to be the primary reason why missing the finals again looks a real chance.
Is it simply bad luck? Is it a curse? Or is this something that is a result of us being improperly prepared for the rigours of NRL 2026? We talk about that issue on this edition of the https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369.
Also up for discussion between Joel, Nick and Josh are some of the main turning points in that https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-16/wests-tigers-v-dolphins/ on Saturday evening. A few guys get some big wraps, but despite a solid effort, the guys fell short against a team that looks near certainties for a top four finish.
There's also an update regarding the future of Jake Averillo, and we discuss the ongoing use of Heamasi Makasini and how he might need a break, or at least some time in NSW Cup.We run our eye over the NSW Cup player that may get a debut with the injury to Patrick Herbert, https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/wests-tigers/solomone-saukuru/.
Join us for a look at all the 'One Word' responses to the Dolphins game on the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/wests-tigers-discussion/ as well. And hear about the movie stars that one member of the podcast has been rubbing shoulders with!
Thanks for your support, and we'll catch you mid-week for the next edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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18 JUN 2026 · The Wests Tigers Podcast returns with Episode 473 as Nick is joined by Josh and Aaron for a big discussion covering State of Origin II, the latest Tigers news, and this weekend's clash against the Dolphins.
Aaron was at the MCG for Origin II and gives us his firsthand account of the atmosphere and experience as QLD squared the series. We also discuss Laurie Daley's controversial decision to leave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apisai_Koroisau on the bench for the entire 80 minutes, whether that could happen again in Game III, and what selection changes NSW might make for the decider.
The boys also dive into https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/folaus-claim-nrl-cleared-comeback-only-for-arl-commissioner-to-block-tigers-signing-20260618-p6084s.html before the NRL stepped in.
Plus, with rumours circulating Luciano Leilua and Shawn Blore's futures at their current clubs, we ask whether either player could help solve the Tigers' back-row depth issues. Can https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/wests-tigers/jarome-luai/ back up his brilliant performance against the Titans?
We look at the latest injury news, including Adam Doueihi's race against time to prove his fitness. Finally, we preview the Dolphins clash. https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-16/wests-tigers-v-dolphins/, but they'll be without several key players, including Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo and Thomas Flegler.
Can the Tigers take advantage and make it back-to-back wins?
All that and plenty more on Episode 473 of the Wests Tigers Podcast. And don't forget to join in the Wests Tigers discussion today on our very own https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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14 JUN 2026 · The Wests Tigers had a few heart-in-mouth moments and almost succumbed to some classy Titans plays, but managed to hold on for an eight-point win at Leichhardt Oval this afternoon.
Playing our last game at the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, the good guys gave up an early 12-point lead but came home strongly in a determined effort.
On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick walk through all the important talking points from https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-15/wests-tigers-v-titans/, including:
- The game-changing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarome_Luai performance
- The debut of young hooker https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/nsw-cup/western-suburbs-magpies/josese-lanyon/
- Injury to Kai Pearce-Paul
- The impact that the big home crowd had on the game
As always, all the ‘one word’ submissions from the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/ are shared, and we take a look at the finals equation after the club claimed victory number seven for the season.
Thank you so much for your support, and we’ll catch you all for the midweek edition of the podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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10 JUN 2026 · This is it, folks, the Wests Tigers' do-or-die moment taking on the Gold Coast at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams have just won one of their past five matches, and the Titans are looking for just their fourth win of the season, but with a winning track record against the Tigers will fancy their chances.
On this edition of the https://www.youtube.com/@weststigerspodcast3369, Joel, Nick and Josh are joined by fellow Wests Tigers die-hard, Mitch. Aside from a preview of the Titans clash, on the agenda are several pressing Wests Tigers issues, including:
- Israel Folau - bullet dodged, or potential mid-season boost missed?
- https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2026/round-14/wests-tigers-v-panthers/ - why do Wests Tigers find a way to lose momentum each year?
And with thttps://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/leichhardt-oval-refurbishment starting after Sunday's game, we take a look at what losing our only winning home ground will mean for the next couple of years, and share some good and not-so-good memories of the old girl.
Regarding the game against the Titans, which Wests Tigers player will be most motivated to bounce back from last week's embarrassment, and what will the inclusion of two centres do to our backline?
As always, feel free to join in the discussion on everything Wests Tigers on the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/, and we hope to have a post-victory edition of the pod for you again on Sunday night! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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7 JUN 2026 · It was an afternoon we'd all like to forget at CommBank Stadium, with the Wests Tigers proving little more than cannon fodder against a white-hot Panthers. Losing 68-nil is about as low as it gets for an NRL fan, but despite the awful afternoon, we thought we might try and make some sense of the events in Parramatta.
So, this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a little different: it's just Joel and Nick, and we keep things pretty short and to the point.
Of course, all the 'One Word' responses from the https://weststigerspodcast.com.au/forum/ feature, along with some key talking points:
- Where to from here for the team and club?
- What went so drastically wrong?
- Were the Panthers just that good?
- What areas of weakness has this result exposed?
It's a tough go presenting or even listening to (or watching) a podcast after a performance like that, but let's soldier on, Wests Tigers fans! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.
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The Wests Tigers Podcast is a long-running, fan-run podcast and community that provides weekly coverage of the Wests Tigers, the NRL team. Established in 2018, the podcast, along with its associated forum, offers in-depth discussions on game analysis, team news, roster changes, and the club's future, aiming to connect fans and foster a harmonious environment for the Wests Tigers fanbase. The Wests Tigers Podcast is a popular platform for fans to stay updated and engaged with the team's performance and developments.
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