Episodes

  • Wests Tigers Face Mammoth Challenge Against Red-Hot Warriors

    Wests Tigers Face Mammoth Challenge Against Red-Hot Warriors
    Mar 26 2026
    It’s the 450th edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! What a rollercoaster it has been…well, rollercoasters normally have some high points, and over the past eight years, the highs have been pretty few and far between for Wests Tigers fans.

    But dare we dream and say that the best is yet to come?

    We might get a better idea of where the Wests Tigers are on the road to bigger and better tomorrow night when the Tigers meet the high-flying Warriors in New Zealand. Pretty much everything is against us here.

    They have the home ground advantage, they’re in winning form, we’re missing our best player, oh, and they’ve also beaten us nine games straight! Be that as it may, Wests Tigers have a chance to show what the club and this playing group are made of tomorrow evening.

    On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we look at what needs to be done to get on top of our more-fancied rivals. There’s also some Wests Tigers news around our possible trip to Las Vegas in 2027.

    If you’ve been there from the start, thank you; if you’ve come along at some point in the journey, thanks as well. Let’s charge on to 500 episodes and a Wests Tigers finals appearance!

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    27 mins
  • Wests Tigers Fail To Ace Red Zone Moments Against Souths

    Wests Tigers Fail To Ace Red Zone Moments Against Souths
    Mar 22 2026
    We can't say we didn't have our chances! The Wests Tigers fell to South Sydney on Saturday night by 20 points to 16. Frustratingly, we think just about everyone agrees that for most of the match, the Wests Tigers were the better team, but it ended up being an inability to ice moments in our red zone that cost us a valuable win.

    On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh take a deep dive into the performance that left many Wests Tigers fans confused. But before talking specifically about the Gosford game, there's some breaking news that former Knights coach, and current Bulldogs assistant, Adam O'Brien might be coming in to help us with our attack. We take a look at how that could play out for our club.

    There's also some player movement talk with more Wests Tigers players possibly getting off the bus. Back to the game against the Bunnies, we take a look at some of the individual performances, including giving big wraps to the born-again Alex Twal!

    Naturally, there's discussion about the injuries to Adam Doueihi and Jarome Luai, and, just as importantly, how we might replace them over the coming weeks. There are also a lot of opinions and thoughts from other Wests Tigers fans, including two well-thought-out posts found on different Wests Tigers Facebook groups, and a stack of 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

    The Richo-Meter also features. It's a post-loss edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, but it isn't all doom and gloom. We hope you enjoy, and thanks for watching or listening.

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    51 mins
  • Is Bronson Xerri heading to Wests Tigers?

    Is Bronson Xerri heading to Wests Tigers?
    Mar 18 2026
    The hot topic on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast centres on whether (allegedly) want-away Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri is coming to us.

    Coming on the back of several articles linking the specialist left centre to the Wests Tigers, we take a look at where he might fit into our backline, who might have to make way, and what he would bring.

    Also on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we take a look at the new connected Wests Tigers playing group, how they are saying, and doing this differently, and how this connection and bond helped us secure the services of Kai Pearce-Paul.

    There's also a look at the South Sydney match this Saturday night in Gosford, including some fearless (and one or two possibly fearful) predictions!

    And we also raise the question, which we'd love you to have your say on at the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, what should be the name of the new grandstand being built at Leichhardt Oval?

    We hope to catch you for a post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast on Sunday night. In the meantime, though, thanks for listening!

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    36 mins
  • Wests Tigers Kick Off 2026 With Big Cowboys Triumph

    Wests Tigers Kick Off 2026 With Big Cowboys Triumph
    Mar 15 2026
    Leichhardt Oval was pumping on Saturday afternoon with the Wests Tigers kicking off their 2026 in fine style.

    In front of the biggest Leichhardt Oval crowd since 2019, the Wests Tigers raced to a 28-2 halftime lead, before getting the two points with a 44-16 full-time lead.

    On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Declan, Josh, and Jordan discuss some of the key takeaways from the performance, including: The impressive performance off the bench of Jeral Skelton, the two-try club debut of our new recruit Kai Pearce-Paul, and the impressive offloads provided by Alex Twal.

    There's a ton of 'One Word' submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, too! While some of the questions the boys try to answer on this pod include: Was this Jarome Luai's best Wests Tigers performance so far? Did Terrell May benefit from fewer minutes? And what needs to be done to get over the top of the Bunnies this weekend?

    For a bit of fun, the boys also discuss the Wests Tigers event that could lead to a crowd pitch invasion, as was witnessed on Friday night at Allianz Stadium. And no roof on the soon-to-be-built new Northern stand at Leichhardt Oval? Are we worried about that?

    It's great to present another post-win edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!

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    43 mins
  • Wests Tigers Primed to Start Season 2026

    Wests Tigers Primed to Start Season 2026
    Mar 11 2026
    The Wests Tigers are finally in action again this weekend!The 2026 Wests Tigers season kicks off on Saturday afternoon at Leichhardt Oval, where the Tigers will meet the Cowboys in front of a sold-out home crowd.On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh discuss some important topicsrelating to this match, including:
    • Are we going to be better off for the Round One bye?
    • How important is this game in the grand scheme of things?
    • Who are the Cowboys' main threats?
    • How do we get and maintain momentum?
    • How will we use the bench players selected?
    Other Wests Tigers topics discussed on this edition of the podcast include:The new Wests Tigers pre-season video series. How does it stack up against what the club produced last year? Other talking points from these videos include the new and improved Benji Marshall, potential differences in attitude and standards compared to last year, and a fitter, happier group.Let's all keep our fingers crossed that our boys kick off season 2026 with a win at Leichhardt, and we'll catch you posting those 'One Word' responses after the match on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum!

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    42 mins
  • Wests Tigers Complete 2026 Pre-Season Clean Sweep

    Wests Tigers Complete 2026 Pre-Season Clean Sweep
    Feb 23 2026
    Wests Tigers showed fans plenty of skill, heart, and determination to defeat the Panthers in last Friday night's trial match at Leichhardt Oval. In front of a healthy Leichhardt crowd, Wests Tigers turned a two-point deficit into a 16-point win, 26-12.

    On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh, and Nick put a fine-tooth comb right through the performance. Taking on a near full-strength Panthers side, our guys stood up and accounted for themselves, despite missing some quality Tigers players, including Royce Hunt, Terrell May, Jeral Skelton, and Kai Pearce-Paul.

    Some of the other main talking points on this edition of the podcast include:
    • Is Heamasi Makasini the most exciting local junior since Tedesco?
    • Has Alex Twal grabbed that number 13 jersey for round two?
    • Did Adam Doueihi cement himself into the 7 jersey for this season?
    • What did we make of the debut performance of Bunty Afoa?
    • Are the ongoing contract negotiations affecting Jahream Bula?
    While we also look at some of the fantastic performances put in by the young Wests Tigers stars, such as Jack Attard, Jared Haywood, and Javon Andrews.

    And we run through all the many 'One Word' submissions left by our loyal members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. We hope you enjoy this big post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!

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    47 mins
  • Wests Tigers Prep To Meet Panthers in NRL Trial

    Wests Tigers Prep To Meet Panthers in NRL Trial
    Feb 18 2026
    The Wests Tigers have named a strong line-up for this Friday night's trial match against the Penrith Panthers at Leichhardt Oval. Coach Benji Marshall has named a 28-man squad for the side's second 2026 hitout, with new buys Bunty Afoa, Kai Pearce-Paul, Patrick Herbert, Jack Attard, and Mavrik Geyer set to feature.

    At the same time, all eyes will be on last week's three-try hero, Heamasi Makasini, who will line up on the wing against the Panthers.

    Ahead of the trial, Joel Helmes and Josh Burnell from the Wests Tigers Podcast caught up to preview the match. Some of the main talking points on this edition include:
    • Api Koroisau's comments regarding the abilities of Makasini
    • Why Fonua Pole needs to lift to another level this season
    • The non-selection of Royce Hunt and Terrell May
    • The high standards Kai Pearce-Paul wants to meet at our club
    • Should we read more into Jack Attard being named at 15?
    • Will Jock Madden play some hooker on Friday night?
    The boys also discuss the new two-year deal for Patrick Herbert that was announced today by the club, and how a more harmonious and connected Wests Tigers team might help us make a finals spot in 2026.

    And don't forget to join the Wests Tigers discussion today on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum!

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    31 mins
  • 2026 NRL Trial One: Young Wests Tigers Too Good For Roosters

    2026 NRL Trial One: Young Wests Tigers Too Good For Roosters
    Feb 15 2026
    The Wests Tigers travelled to Newcastle for the club's first NRL trial of 2026 on Saturday and, despite a shaky start, came away with an impressive 42-26 victory over the Sydney Roosters. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh, Declan, and Jordan take a look at what the win means for the club and team for the upcoming season. Fielding a side made up of some of the most promising young players in the club, the performance of guys like Heamasi Makasini, Faaletino Tavana, Javon Andrews, Jared Haywood, and Jack Attard is put under the microscope. Speaking of Tavana, how about that incredible try? We talk about this memorable moment and look at what his future might be in the game. While the boys also look at whether the returning Jock Madden has taken another step to an NRL return with Wests Tigers, debate whether Charlie Murray should be considered for the NRL side in round two, and whether Patrick Herbert did his chances of seeing first grade any harm in a solid first hit-out for the club. There's a run-through of all the 'One Word' responses to the game on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum (thanks to everyone who contributed).Some of the other topics up for discussion included:
    • Was what we saw on Saturday a sign that the club's investment in pathways is starting to pay off?
    • Are we more optimistic about the club's depth for 2026?
    • Is there going to be more competition for spots?
    Away from the trial game in Newcastle, our attention also turned to Royce Hunt's performance playing for the Maori All Stars this afternoon in New Zealand, as well as giving our thoughts on how the new-look Wests Tigers jersey came across on TV, and naming the thing we are most looking to see in this weekend's NRL trial against the Panthers. It is another big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. We hope you enjoy a sometimes hard-to-find post-victory edition!

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    55 mins