We can thank the 19th Century French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr for the famous saying; “plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose”. Translation; the more things change, the more they stay the same. And that is the perfect summation for our Wests Tigers at the moment - the effort is still there, but the poor discipline and the lousy execution are too. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, recorded shortly after the Tigers slumped to their 7th straight loss, Joel Helmes is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson. The boys look at the Dolphins game, trying to find what worked and lament what didn't. There's also a discussion on where the team is at this point, for example, are we just a terrible team that has no hope, or are there the green shoots there that one of our 'One Word' contributors mentions? Adam Doueihi is in the news, his possible future at the Wests Tigers is put under the microscope. And are the Federal Government about to pump $50 million into "saving" Leichhardt Oval? We talk about what that investment might mean for the Wests Tigers. It's another post-loss edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, but hey, it must be good because we're getting plenty of practice at those at the moment!

The Wests Tigers are back in action in the late game as part of Magic Round on Sunday evening in Brisbane. It's history repeating itself with the Wests Tigers taking on the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium...for the second time this year! Let's hope the result is the reversal of the match played earlier in the season.  Eddie Otto is in the driver's seat for this slightly delayed version of the mid-week podcast. Declan McCutcheon joins Eddie for a look at everything happening in Tiger Town. The boys discuss the Member's email received after the loss to Newcastle last weekend. Also on the agenda is the future of Wests Tigers great, Todd Payten. Poor old Todd is in the doldrums up in the far north...do we get home as an assistant coach in 2025? Eddie has a round of Buy, Sell, or Hold. Some of the topics include the future of Jayden Sullivan and Adam Doueihi, and ask, would Mika Sivo make a good addition to our club? There's also a preview of the Dolphins clash and putting your thinking cap on for the latest edition of Yioti's Quiz.

The Wests Tigers Podcast is back for another post-game edition, once again we're discussing a defeat. Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto and Garry Watson for a look back at the game against the Newcastle Knight in Tamworth. As usual, there's a heap of One Word descriptions submitted by our fellow fans for that Knights game that we run through, including our own. We're doing pretty well with our defense (with a few exceptions) but attack and point scoring remains the Wests Tigers' Achilles heel in 2024 (again!). We take a look at the Tigers attack on this edition of the pod, including a look at how Isaiah Papalli went in his new position of Lock. There's an analysis of the Jayden Sullivan performance, and naturally Brent Naden gets put under the microscope too. And Joel, Garry and Eddie give their thoughts on the Member's email sent by the CEO of Wests Tigers, Shane Richardson. We're on a six-game losing streak but there's still a bit of room for some fun on this big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Ohh and if you're wondering where Joel went mid-show - we can blame that on an electricity Blackout!

On the Midweek Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie is joined by Declan and Garry to discuss all thing Wests Tigers. On the back of the Dean Ritchie article, the boys start by discussing the Positive and Negatives between seasons 2023 and 2024. Eddie takes us through his favourite game with a segment of Buy, Sell and Hold, topics include Stefano's contract negotiations, a team in Perth and the controversy surrounding last weekend's loss to the Bulldogs. There is a preview to the Wests Tigers last ever home game in Tamworth, can the Tigers get a win and where are the weaknesses in the lineup Benji Marshall named for the clash against the Newcastle Knights. Yioti's quiz again rounds out the show with the added segment of Eddie's quiz. Thank you for joining us once again on the Wests Tigers Podcast. 

A tale of two halves - the Wests Tigers have given up an eight-point lead to lose to the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium. The 22-14 loss marks the club's fifth straight loss and the promising start to the season is starting to look less like it was the turning point we had all hoped for. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Eddie Otto to analyze what went wrong. We start with some great one-word submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Facebook page, and the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Some of the key points point under the microscope by the boys include: Leadership - the performance of our captain, Bateman Improved game (generally) from Bula How we missed Korisau The lack of impact from Twal and Seyfarth And we ask, what's wrong with Isaiah? While there is also a look at the latest, frankly quite sad, comments from the club's former chairman, Lee Hagipantelis. And Steve has details on the next Ambush event coming up this weekend at Wests Ashfield. 

This episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast starts with a special public service announcement with Eddie Otto clearing the air and issuing a public apology to a member of the Wests Tigers Podcast family. Eddie, Declan and Garry then discuss the potential makeup of the Wests Tigers starting side in the year 2027, where will Latu Fainu and Lachlan Galvin fit in, and which other players can make the step up in the next 3 years? A fan favourite then returns, with Eddie takes the boys through a game of Buy, Sell, Hold. Attention then turns to Saturday's clash with the Bulldogs with an indepth preview of the key match ups heading into Round 9. Finally, Yioti once again challenges the team knowledge in Yioti's Quiz, can Eddie avoid the ire of the quizmaster in this week's episode. Thank you for joining us as the team discuss everything Wests Tigers.

Another big game at Campbelltown Stadium before a packed house, unfortunately the same result. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a good look at Saturday night's game against the Broncos. We finished on the wrong side of the scoreboard, but were there any positives? We also take a look at some of the ongoing issues we seem to have with the Wests Tigers 2024 squad. And there are heaps of one word submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Joel Helmes is in the driver's seat for this pod, joined by Garry Watson and Eddie Otto. Speaking of Eddie, standby for a rant on a player that seems to have plateaued in recent times. The boys also talk about the signing of Penrith flyer, Sunia Turuva late last week. What the Fijian winger bring to the team in 2025 and beyond and why we should be excited by his arrival. There's also a look at rumours the Wests Tigers will be audited by the NRL, and what the four year contract for CEO Shane Richardson means for the future of the club. It's another jam packed edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, enjoy!

The Wests Tigers Podcast is back for another big mid-week edition with Eddie Otto and Steve Stretton. This show is tinged with a little sadness, the boys pay tribute to one of the founding members of the Wests Tigers family - Terry Hill. Wests Tiger number 4, Hill passed away yesterday, ironically in the same week that the Tigers wear our heritage Year 2000 jersey to commemorate the first-ever Wests Tigers game. Once again it's the Broncos at Campbelltown, and just like that game in 2000, the Tigers will start as outsiders against a more highly-fancied Brisbane team. Steve and Eddie take a look at where we have to be better in this game if we're going to get the points. There's also a look at some of the positional changes made by Benji Marshall for the match. The two school teachers also give their quarter-year report cards on six key Wests Tigers players based on their performances so far this year. Who gets a pass, who needs to hit the books...find out by hitting play! And don't miss another edition of Yioti's Quiz.

The Wests Tigers were better, but ultimately couldn't quite get the job done against the Panthers on Saturday afternoon. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast things are a little different. Firstly, it's back to the old line-up, just Joel Helmes and Eddie Otto. Secondly, there's a fantastic segment in the pod where we hear from the good people who joined us for the coach trip to Bathurst. So, there's plenty of one-word submissions to consider, and lots of commentary around what was good, and what was not so good in that performance against Penrith. Some of the key points covered by Joel and Eddie include: The performance of the Wests Tigers wingers The effectiveness of the Wests Tigers' starting backrowers The young Wests Tigers players that look to have big futures We hope you enjoy this post-game edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, the mid-week pod for this weekend's match against the Broncos will be along soon too.

The Wests Tigers are back in action again in just another two days and the Wests Tigers Podcast midweek pod takes a good look at the next game. That game is against the Panthers in Bathurst. It will be a big challenge, but the Wests Tigers have named a very strong team to take on the three-time Premiers. That team includes the returning Lachlan Galvin, Samuela Fainu, and Latu Fainu. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is in the host's seat and is joined by Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton. Aside from the Panthers game, the boys also play a comprehensive round of Buy, Sell, or Hold. For that segment, Eddie has come up with some super topics including: Why do we seem to struggle as favourites? Why do we seem to struggle on big occasions? Is there a chance Stefano Utoikamanu will depart the club? Also addressed on this edition is some chatter that a couple of young Wests Tigers cubs are looking at an exit. And there's plenty of fun with Yioti's Quiz! See you on the bus for the trip to Bathurst, and we'll have the next edition of the pod for you on Monday morning.

A big afternoon at Campbelltown Stadium has ended in disappointment with the Wests Tigers putting in a poor showing against the Dragons. In front of a big home crowd, the Tigers started poorly and struggled to put any real sustained pressure on their joint venture rivals, eventually succumbing 24-12. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon go back over the game and try to determine where things went wrong. Some of the main points looked at include: The slow start by the Tigers The performance of Jayden Sullivan Is Api Korisau 100% fit? Why did we pick a hooker on the bench (Simpkin) and not use him? How we compare physically to other NRL teams What this result/performance means for the Tiger's season There's also a look at some quite reassuring things said by the man who was at the forefront of the review into the Wests Tigers, Gary Barnier. Gary was a special guest at the Ambush event held before the NRL game yesterday, he gave us all an update on how supportive the Holman Barnes Group is about following through on the review's recommendations. We also take a look at the Campbelltown game day experience and ask why the lines to to get into the ground so long? It's a pity it has to be a post-defeat edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast to start the week, never the less we still hope you enjoy it and feel free to have your say on our opinions on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

On the Mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson to discuss all things Wests Tigers and the upcoming round 6 game against the Dragons at Campbelltown Stadium. The show kicks off with a game of Buy, Sell, Hold which is followed by a chat about Leichhardt Oval and Garry's chat with Darcy Byrne. The boys then conducted a Roster check with Steve channeling his inner Benji Marshall as comparisons are made between the Round 6 2023 lineup and the Round 6 2024 team. What positions are most in need of upgrade in 2024 and beyond? The team then takes an in-depth look at the upcoming match against the Dragons with discussion focusing on the concerns the guys hold and their strategies to get the Tigers over the line in the first match at Campbelltown for season 24. The show finishes with Yioti's quiz. Make sure you join us for the Ambush Event at the Beer Shed on Sunday to hear from Gary Barnier and the Bus trip to Bathurst in Round 7 for the game against the Panthers.

On another Special Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Garry Watson is joined by Inner West Mayor, Darcy Byrne to discuss all thing Leichhardt Oval. Topics for discussion include the importance of Leichhardt Oval to the local community and the Wests Tigers, the safety issues surrounding the historic ground. What does an upgraded Leichhardt look like and what are the chance of those upgrades proceeding. Thank you again for joining us for this special edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast and keep an eye out for Eddie Otto and the Mid Week pod dropping in the next couple of days.

The Wests Tigers' performance against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium was the very definition of mixed. A poor start/first half, but then a spirited and much more determined second-half showing leaves us wondering just where this team is at. That's one of the things we try and determine on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.  Joel Helmes, Garry Watson, and Eddie Otto go over the game looking at the things that made us happy and the things (and players) that frustrated us. We look at the impact of missing Lachlan Galvin and the debut of young Latu Fainu. And just how much did the short turnaround affect the performance of the Wests Tigers, especially (seemingly) in that first half. Garry also has some details of a bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast - an interview with the Mayor of the Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne. Garry and Darcy talk Leichhardt Oval and what the future might hold for the famous ground in coming years. There are details of this Sunday's Ambush event at the Beer Shed in Leumeah (we hope to see you there) and a shoutout for anyone still looking to join us on our coach trip to Bathurst the following week. It wasn't a post-victory edition of the pod this time, but we still hope you enjoy our analysis of the Wests Tigers latest match.

The positive start to the 2024 NRL season by the Wests Tigers continues with a big clash against the Dolphins this weekend. Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane is the venue for the Saturday night match with the QLD-based team also looking to continue their strong start to the season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton for a preview of the Dolphins game. There's a round of Buy, Sell, or Hold. While the just-released Wests Tigers Strategic Plan gets put right under the microscope too. Yioti puts Steve and Garry to the test with the latest edition of his weekly trivia. And don't forget to book your tickets for our big Bathurst road trip in just a fortnight! Seats have been selling fast, but there are still some spots available for what we plan to be a fun and memorable trip to watch the Wests Tigers in action. Head here to grab some last-minute tickets! Let's hope for another great performance from the Wests Tigers this weekend and we'll see you again early next week for the next edition of the pod.

How good was that!? The Wests Tigers scored a memorable win over the Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium yesterday afternoon. The big Easter Monday clash was a real test for our boys, and despite most of the so-called experts writing us off, they responded in the best way possible. On this latest post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson for a thorough breakdown of the clash with the Eels. Some of the main talking points include: The performance of Lachlan Galvin The Galvin hip-drop tackle Aidan Sezer and the difference he's made to the side The super effort of the Wests Tigers forwards And the big contribution of Justin Olam Despite the victory, the boys also look at some areas that could be improved moving forward, and which players might come under some pressure after a big NSW Cup victory as well yesterday. And there's an assessment of where the Wests Tigers might stand compared to some of the other teams in the NRL. It's everything you need in a post-victory podcast, we hope you enjoy it!

It's been another busy week in Tiger Town and for us here at the Wests Tigers Podcast. With Steve and Garry catching up for a chat with one of the two men who undertook the review into the Wests Tigers, Gary Barnier, and the Tigers not playing until Monday, the mid-week show is out today. On this edition, Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon preview the big Easter Monday clash between the Tigers and the Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium. Some of the key discussion points on this pod include: What do the boys need to do to build on the performance against the Sharks? Was that big win another false dawn? What key areas do we need to execute to beat the Eels?  There's also a look at the future of Interim CEO Shane Richardson and what his next moves might be. In particular, are the rumours true that a deal has already been made to move Wests Tigers away from our traditional home grounds? And there's a real Parramatta flavor in Yioti's Quiz. Let's hope for another great Wests Tigers performance on Monday, and then we'll be back either way with a post-game edition on Tuesday morning for you.

Wests Tigers Bonus Episode Gary Barnier Interview. On this special bonus edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Garry Watson and Steve Stretton are joined by Gary Barnier, one of the two people responsible for conducting the review that led to massive changes at the Wests Tigers. In a wide-ranging discussion Gary takes us through his role into the review, how the review came about, the process that was involved in conducting the review and the presentation and acceptance from the Holman Barnes Group. The discussion then turns to the implementation of the review, the role Shane Richardson is playing as CEO and finally any roadblocks that have the potential to cause the club to slip backwards in the process already made. Finally, the guys discuss the recent changes at board level in the Holman Barnes Group and if those changes have any chance of effecting the direction of the club and the implementation of the review's recommendations. What does the new chair of the Holman Barnes Group need to do to ensure the stability of the Wests Tigers? Eddie and the boys will return later in the week for our regular midweek game preview, but we hope you enjoy this special bonus episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

Wow! What a fantastic performance from the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday night! After a mostly disappointing performance to start the season against the Raiders, Wests Tigers found a whole other gear and blew the high-flying Sharks away. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is in the host's chair and is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. We discuss the many strong individual displays in a performance that gives us all some hope that this team is just about to finally turn the corner (or maybe it already has?). What does the win mean for the team line-up moving forward? And what do we make of Benji Marshall's approach to coaching so far? And how do we feel we will go against an impressive Eels side in the big Easter Monday clash this long weekend? There's also coverage of the Shane Richardson interview on the James Graham Podcast, The Bye Round. Our interim CEO has had some interesting things to say in regards to the Wests Tigers home ground strategy and the other important decisions and goals put forward in a new Strategic Plan set to be released this week. We take a look at what might be about to change in Tiger Town. It's so good to bring you a post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we hope you enjoy!

The Wests Tigers are back in action tomorrow night with a round-three clash with the Cronulla Sharks. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto and Steve Stretton preview the match, our first home game of season 2024. Will the boys bounce back after a mixed performance against the Raiders and put in a more polished performance in front of the Leichhardt Oval faithful? Eddie and Steve take a look at how we match up against the seemingly always competitive Sharks. Are there any areas where we may have some advantage over them? What do we need to grab a rare upset? And what might this game tell us about where the Wests Tigers are at in terms of the team's development and growth? The boys give their fearless predictions for the other NRL games this weekend and Steve gets pushed to the limits with another edition of Yioti's Quiz! Let's keep our fingers crossed for a big Wests Tigers performance on Saturday night and we will come back and review the performance early next week.

After the longest offseason of all the NRL clubs, the Wests Tigers finally make their Season 2024 debut. Unfortunately, it wasn't the performance Wests Tigers Fans were desperate to see with the side going down to Canberra Raiders. On this Episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Declan McCutcheon is joined by Garry Watson and the returning Kelly Hollis. The team take you into their thoughts surrounding the defeat at the hands of the Raiders including the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of what was a disappointing afternoon in Canberra. The discussion revolves around the positives and negatives to take away from the game, who impressed and who didn't. The panel then gives their opinions on what changes should be made for next Saturday's game against the Cronulla Sharks. Thank you for listening to this Episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast and keep an eye for the Mid Week Pod that should include Eddie Otto after his return from his mission in Perth.

As the excitement (or trepidation) builds leading into the Wests Tigers first game of the 2024 season Eddie is joined by Declan, Steve and Garry to discuss Saturday's game against the Canberra Raiders in Canberra. The first major topic of discussion is the reports around Benji Marshall's approach to coaching, is it a positive or negative for the Wests Tigers in 2024 and beyond? The focus then turns to the big game on Saturday and some of the surprises in the side that was announced on Tuesday afternoon, can an 18-year-old guide the side around the field? Which selection surprised the panel the most? How can the Wests win this game? Steve also gives an update on this season's Ambush Events, including this weekend's event at Wests Ashfield for the game against the Raiders. Finally, Yioti's Quiz makes the Runsheet for this week's show, it is a quiz with a difference this week so make sure you tune in until the end to see which of the boys walk away with the 2 points this week. Thank you for joining us again for this episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

On the Midweek Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie is join by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson Eddie and Declan have their right of reply on the Round 2 team predicted by Steve and Garry on Sunday's episode, how will the sides match up? Eddie then puts the boys through their predictions for 2024, Best Back, Best Forward and Surprise packet are all discussed. Which one of the boys leaves a Grand Final team out of their Top 8. Yioti's quiz makes a return, will Declan or Garry finish on top, or will Eddie forget to keep score once again?

NRL is back and on this week's episode Steve and Garry take over the show! The boys discuss the NRL Las Vegas launch of Season 2024, did they see it as a success? Did the reduction in field size effect the game play? and should the Wests Tigers be included in future trips to the United States? Garry and Steve then take a deep dive into what needs to change before the Tigers take the field in round 2, what should the focus be in both defence and attack to ensure Wests make a positive start to the season. Discussion then turns to predicted line ups for the start of the season, what is the side the boys would pick and will Benji Marshall pick a similar team. Sit back and enjoy as the A team of the Wests Tigers Podcast take you through all the latest in the world of Wests Tigers.

Bugger! Wests Tigers reverted to the team that scooped up consecutive wooden spoons in Saturday night's trial against the Dragons. Despite a mostly much more positive showing the week before in New Zealand, Wests Tigers took to the field in Mudgee with a lack of intensity and got shown up by a side many predict to finish low on the ladder this year. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson for a look at what went wrong. Thank you to our Wests Tigers Podcast Forum members for their many 'One Word' summations of that performance against St.George-Illawarra. We share those contributions on the pod. There's a discussion around the impressive debut of 18-year-old rookie, Lachlan Galvin, and we ask the question - has he done enough to grab an NRL debut in round two? We take a look at the centre and winger issues that seem to be affecting several aspects of how the side plays. Ask, has Alex Seyfarth beaten out Fonua Pole for the lock position? And who do we need to pick in the back row to get some more thrust? Also under the microscope is the revelation by interim CEO Shane Richardson that the claimed Wests Tigers membership numbers are significantly lower in reality. And Yioti's Quiz is back with some curly questions designed to test Steve and Garry's memory and knowledge of our Wests Tigers! Not a win, unfortunately, and now another break before we are back in action on the field, none the less we thank you for your ongoing support of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

The Wests Tigers are back in action this Saturday with the second of our two pre-season games. After accounting for the Warriors over in New Zealand last Sunday, Wests Tigers and St.George Illawarra take their Pre-Season Challenge game to the beautiful NSW country town Mudgee. On this mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton. The guys wrap up that Warriors game, with Steve and Eddie bringing us their thoughts on the performance. Then the attention shifts to one of our favourite podcast features, a round of Buy, Sell, or Hold. There's also a preview of the Dragons match, including a look at the naming of new recruit Justin Olam in our side. Eddie, Steve, and Garry discuss what we want to see in this game and which players need to stand out to be a chance of selection in Round Two. Playing in Round Two (against the Raiders) means we will have to sit and watch every other team run around in Round One of the 2024 NRL season, including the Las Vegas doubleheader. Eddie asks if this might be a mental hurdle for our side. There's a look at the naming of Api Korisau as the club's skipper for 2024. And there's some coverage of the comments made in a podcast interview with the former Wests Tigers CEO, Justin Pascoe. It's our first official mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we hope you enjoy it.

Benji Marshall has kicked off his official coaching career with a win over the Warriors in the Preseason Challenge. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon to put the 18-16 trial game victory under the microscope. Has the game answered any questions regarding our Round 2 line-up? We take a look at some of the key positions that seemingly are still to be decided, including the halves, bench hooker/utility, back-row/lock, and wingers. Naturally, there's a good look at the performance of two of our new recruits - Jayden Sullivan and Aidan Sezer.   With Sullivan and Sezer mostly doing exactly what was expected of them, where does that leave Latu Fainu and Lachlan Galvin? Other aspects of the trial game that come up for discussion include the performance of some of our still raw, but impressive young players such as Navren Willett and Tony Sukkar. And we take a look at position number 30 in the Wests Tigers 2024 roster, asking the question - what position should we target for further strengthening based on that trial performance? It's great to be back talking football, especially a Wests Tigers victory!

Hooray! The Wests Tigers (and NRL) off-season is officially over and football is about to recommence. And the Wests Tigers are in action this weekend...life is good (well, hopefully, better than it has been in recent years). On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson to preview the trial match (or pre-season challenge) against the Warriors in New Zealand on Sunday. Wests Tigers coach, Benji Marshall, has named a reasonably strong line-up for the first trial, including starting spots for star players such as Jahream Bula, Api Korisau, and David Klemmer. Youngsters like Lachlan Galvin, Tallyn Da Silva, and Navren Willett will also feature, along with new recruits such as Aidan Sezer, Jayden Sullivan, and Samuela Fainu. The boys take a deep dive into the line-up named by Benji, what was a surprise, and what this team might indicate in regards to our round two NRL side. There's a reminder too about getting your tickets on board the coach that is taking Wests Tigers fans to Bathurst. And Yioti pushes the brain power of Declan and Garry in his first Wests Tigers quiz of the new year. It's great to see the team back in action, and fantastic to be here covering all the ups and downs for you on the Wests Tigers Podcast!

We made it to the big 300! What a ride getting to this major milestone it has been for the Wests Tigers Podcast. On this special edition of the pod, Eddie Otto is in the driver's seat, joined by Joel Helmes, Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. The boys talk about the 300 podcast milestone, the highlights of being a Wests Tigers fan since the pod came into being, and our highlights from the podcast. There are also some brave and bold predictions for what might happen for our team and club before the 400th, 500th, and 600th episodes. Steve also shares information on the coming fan events being held by The Ambush, and there are details on an exciting new concept being trialed this year - coach transport to Wests Tigers matches. Joel has all the details on that new concept, including how you can get your tickets to join us for a road trip to Bathurst. Then Eddie, Steve, Garry, and Declan take a deep dive into the Wests Tigers forward stocks for 2024.  This a follow-up to the last edition of the pod where the backs were put under the microscope, this time the engine room gets a thorough examination. The boys take a look at the areas of strength, and the areas that have us worried when it comes to impact and depth up front. And don't miss a condensed version of Yioti's Quiz! Thank you for your support through the years and for helping us get to 300 editions!

We're nearly there! Both Wests Tigers Podcast episode 300 and the kick-off to the Wests Tigers season are imminent. But, on the edge of these two milestones, we have a lot to discuss on this edition of the pod, including...and this seems a bit of a shock and certainly a first on this pod, Greg Inglis! Out of the blue, Inglis is seen at Wests Tigers headquarters in Wests Tigers colours. We now know that the former South Sydney star has taken up a mentoring and support role with our young fullback, Jahream Bula. Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, and Garry Watson discuss the influence that Inglis might have on Bula and the club in general. The boys also take a look at the recent interview Benji Marshall did with journalist Brent Read.  There were some interesting comments in there by the head coach, including the prospect of rookie Lachlan Galvin being a genuine chance of selection. This was followed up by another article by The Mole that said Galvin, who was dubbed "the next Nathan Cleary" in the article, was looking likely to take the number 6 Wests Tigers jersey in Round Two. There was speculation in that story that Jayden (Bud) Sullivan and Latu Fainu were in doubt due to injuries. Garry has an update on all of that. New recruit Justin Olam also comes up on the agenda with concerns the former Storm centre might have some injury issues himself. And then the boys put the Wests Tigers 2024 backs and halves under the microscope to see how we're shaping up and what our all-important depth looks like. Don't forget to join us on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum to discuss everything Wests Tigers and stay tuned for details on how you can join us on a road trip to watch the Wests Tigers in action in Bathurst!

The biggest off-season in Wests Tigers history has continued with the departure of the club's longest-serving player. David Nofoaluma played 192 games for the club over a decade, but earlier this week he accepted a sizeable payout to walk away from the final two years of his contract. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a look at the Wests Tigers career of the man called 'Nofa' and discuss why things went south for him. The move has also opened up a couple of interesting situations that we also discuss. Firstly, who are now most likely our two starting wingers in 2024? Will it be Staines and Tupou? Or, are there other options Benji Marshall is considering? Secondly, what do we do with the vacant roster spot? Is it best to hold on to the spot and see where we might need strengthening mid-season? Or, do we go to market now? Another topic for discussion is just the enormous amount of change that has occurred in recent months with a long list of departures including Pascoe, Hagipantelis, Fulton, Sheens, Brooks, and now Nofoaluma. With the first trial match just a few weeks away, we hope you enjoy this edition of the pod.

Welcome to the Wests Tigers Justin Olam! The signing of the PNG International centre takes centre stage on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon for a look at what Olam might bring to the team in 2024 and beyond. His signing came at the expense of Shawn Blore, a guy with plenty of talent but a chequered run at the club with injuries. So, who got the better deal? Will we regret letting Blore go? who might replace Blore in the forwards? And how will Olam go with our other left-edge players such as Isaiah Papali’i and Latu Fainu? We try to answer those questions on the pod. Also, who might feature in the centres alongside Olam when the Tigers take the field in Round 2 of the 2024 NRL season? We take a look at some of the recent comments on the Blore and Olam swap on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. And Eddie breaks out some tough questions on the latest round of Buy, Sell or Hold. The trials are coming soon! In the meantime, please enjoy this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Declan, Eddie and Joel.

As the new year kicks off, Santa arrives with one last Christmas gift for the Wests Tigers faithful in the form or 3-time premiership winner Jarome Luai. Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Garry Watson to discuss the signing Luai and the implications it has for the Wests Tigers moving forward. The boys give their New Years Resolutions, go in-depth into the recent interview with Shane Richardson and discuss his role at the club.  Eddie's game of Buy, Swap, Hold makes its long-awaited return to the Wests Tigers Podcast as Eddie run the team through the latest dilemmas facing the club. Sit back as the Wests Tigers Podcast crew takes you through all the latest happenings at the Wests Tigers.

Santa Claus is coming to town and Wests Tigers fans are hoping the big man has a very special present for us all this year! We've all been good little boys and girls, we've been (mostly) patient while the Wests Tigers have been on struggle street in recent years. But are good things about to come our way? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto has come out of seclusion to join Declan McCutcheon, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton. On the agenda is the potentially impending signing of Panthers superstar half, Jarome Luai. The boys look at where that contract situation is at the moment, and when we might be able to officially call him a Tiger! If he does come, who will he partner in the Wests Tigers halves in 2025? There's also a look back at the big series of events that took place last week, including the performance of new interim CEO, Shane Richardson. And an update on the big surge in Wests Tigers memberships since the changes were confirmed. We hope you enjoy this bumper edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, and, if we don't catch you again this year, we all wish you a safe and merry Christmas.

Who said people-power was dead? The Wests Tigers owners have acted on the recommendations of the intensive review into the Wests Tigers. And those actions are comprehensive. We asked for that review, us on the pod, but also the rest of you guys who supported our petition and that means we did it together! The changes announced today include the removal of the Wests Tigers board, including Chairman, Lee Hagipantelis. CEO Justin Pascoe has also decided to hand in his resignation. In their place are interim CEO Shane Richardson, and interim Chair, Barry O'Farrell (who has held the position before). On this very special edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, Kelly Hollis, and Garry Watson to put these major changes under the spotlight. Some of the questions we try to answer include: What legacy are Lee and Justin leaving? Are we surprised the Holman Barnes Group backed the review findings so strongly? What should be the main priorities of the new leaders coming in? What are some good skills we should be looking for among our new board members? It's been a big day, an historic one for our club and we hope you enjoy our analysis of everything that has taken place.

Eddie’s back! After a self-imposed break away from the pod, and the Wests Tigers in general, Mr Otto is back in the host’s chair. On this off-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie, along with Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson, cover everything that’s been happening around our great club. That includes more talk around the review into the Wests Tigers. The guys ask whether the delay in releasing the key review findings, or there appearing to be no major moves occurring at the moment, is a good or bad thing? Should we be starting to grow concerned that significant reforms to the club’s administration and governance are/were a bridge too far? Eddie, Garry and Declan have their say on all that. Also, should the owners of the club be concerned about our major sponsor leaving if the review leads to the removal of Chairman Lee Hagipantelis? The other big off-season talking point is the attempt to steal Jerome Luai off of the high-flying Panthers. There’s a discussion around how that may pan out over the coming days. The boys give their thoughts on what Luai would bring for the Tigers, where he might play, and whether Penrith or the Bulldogs are a greater threat to get his signature. Addin Fonua Blake’s future also comes up for discussion, including whether we should look at trading one of our current players for the big Warriors prop. Adam Doueihi has been in the news over an off-field social media issue, but on the field there are hopes he will play a part in the 2024 Wests Tigers team. The guys give their thoughts on how he might be used. We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

We're back! After a little break to refuel and recharge, the Wests Tigers Podcast is up and running again just as the Wests Tigers hit the training paddock for season 2024. On this edition, Joel Helmes is joined by Declan McCutcheon, Steve Stretton, and Garry Watson, with one of the main talking points being an update on the Holman Barnes Group's review into the Wests Tigers. We also take a look at Benji Marshall the coach. What will his style be? Will he have the cattle to play the way Benji wants us to next year? Further to all that, what contribution are we expecting from the very experienced John Morris? And, should Wests Tigers be trying to lure Wayne Bennett to the club? Bennett will finish up with the Dolpins at the end of the 2024 season and there's been some talk he could be our future Head of Football. There's also some discussion around the future of Charlie Staines, and we fantasise about adding Addin Fonua-Blake and Jerome Luai into the Wests Tigers team. As part of that Luai talk, we tackle the question of whether the Wests Tigers should be giving new recruits Bud Sullivan and Latu Fainu a chance to prove themselves before making a play for the three-time Premiership winner. And we also take a good look at the 2024 NRL draw for the Wests Tigers. It's good to be back, thank you for your patience!

Roll up! Roll up! It's the greatest show in town! Well, the Wests Tigers certainly remains a circus with our Chairman being one of the main ring leaders. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we address the unprofessional and unwarranted criticism of our pod and petition in the News Ltd. press. A story that seemed to be propagated by Wests Tigers Chairman Lee Hagipantelis, we've been singled out as being divisive and setting back the prospects of Benji Marshall and the team in season 2024. Why? Because we asked our fellow Wests Tigers fans to support our calls for a review of the administration and governance of the Wests Tigers. The majority shareholders of the club, the Holman Barnes Group, agreed that answers needed to be found and launched that review. Hit play or download to hear our response to the latest developments. There are plenty of other topics to discuss as well. We take a look at the re-signing of Starford To'a until the end of 2026. Was it a good move to give Starford another two years on his contract? What was the thinking behind this decision? Speaking of centres, reports suggest Bradman Best might be on the Tiger's radar with the club allegedly ready to hand over $800,000 a season for the Knights and Blues centre. A good move, we put that under the microscope. Declan and Garry weigh in on the loss of young half Alex Conti to the Bulldogs. Is it another disaster in the making?  And the proposal to move the Wests Tigers to a brand new 20,000-seat stadium is also on the agenda of the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

The Wests Tigers review is now underway with two leading experts putting the club under the microscope. However, there appears to still be some confusion about both the Wests Tigers governance and management structure, as well as what the review is actually looking at. So, we thought we might try to clear things up on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Fresh from a long face-to-face discussion with the man leading the review, Gary Barnier, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Kelly Hollis, and Garry Watson, all of whom took part in the meeting. Hit play or download this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast to hear our thoughts on the meeting, and why we are optimistic the review has a good chance of providing the crucial changes we all want in our club. We also hope to give a little more clarity around the board structure of both the Holman Barnes Group and Wests Tigers. And take a closer look at the process that is actually taking place through the review, along with some estimates of when the review findings might be presented to the Holman Barnes Group. It was an excellent meeting with Gary Barnier, we hope this podcast leaves you all feeling as confident in him and the process as we felt after our catch-up.

The Wests Tigers might be on hiatus, at least on the field, but the circus that is our club continues to roll on. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Declan McCutcheon is at the helm as he navigates Garry Watson and Steve Stretton through the treacherous waters of the Wests Tigers management. The boys discuss the recent confirmation of Chairman Lee Hagipantelis being given another three years in the top position. Understandably, we at the Wests Tigers Podcast are more than a little concerned that this key position has been sorted just as the club undertakes the independent review we asked for into the club's administration and governance. Garry, Steve, and Declan give us their thoughts on that controversial appointment. The guys also put the re-signing of young star Jahream Bula under the microscope too. Alex Twal, should we be allowing/encouraging him to leave the club? All the plusses and minuses of that reported move are looked at too. While the guys also examine the recent confirmation that a flock of young talent will be added to the Top 30 roster.  We hope you enjoy this big off-season version of the Wests Tigers Podcast, and don't forget you can have your say on everything Wests Tigers on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. 

It was a memorable day for us around here yesterday - the review that we asked for, and you supported, got announced! The whole Wests Tigers organisation will now be put under the microscope after the majority owners, Holman Barnes Group, positively accepted our petition calling for a thorough review of the club. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a look back at the process that got us here, and try to predict what might happen now with the review. In particular, what might the review focus on, how long it might take, and what might be some of the recommendations. It is going to be a very interesting off-season! Again, thank you to all the Wests Tigers fans that supported the petition and helped us hopefully spark some real change. Aside from the review there's a little bit of talk around that fan-favourite Alex Twal might be on the look out for a new club. We discuss the future of Alex Twal on this edition of the pod, and look at what might be the club's thinking in regards to our forwards. There's also some talk that Manly's Sean Keppie might be coming our way, and Aaron Woods (#142) could be heading home for a farewell season at the Tigers. And we look at the recent departure of assistant coach David Furner too. It's another big off-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, thank you for your support!

On this episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW, Garry and Kelly, discuss the recent game against the Brisbane Broncos. They share their thoughts on the team's performance and reflect on the challenges and achievements of the season. The hosts discuss the recent game against the Brisbane Broncos, where the West Tigers suffered a 22-18 loss. Despite the loss, they find positives in the team's performance. Garry and Kelly delve into the game's details, discussing the team's resilience, defensive efforts, and challenges faced by inexperienced players in the halves. Discussion turns to the upcoming Prime Time game against the Newcastle Knights at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Kelly and Garry talk about the Knights last game against the Roosters and key players the Wests Tigers need to be wary of on Thursday night.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition, once again Garry and Kelly sit down to discuss everything Wests Tigers NRLW First on the agenda for this episode is the Wests Tigers' loss to the Gold Coast Titans last Saturday, the team breakdown the game discussing the reasons for the loss and the positives to take from the game. There is then a discussion around the Player of the Game and Kelly and Garry give their 3,2,1 votes for the week. The discussion then turns to the upcoming game against the Brisbane Broncos and how the Wests Tigers can get away with a win against a side stacked with experience and representative stars.

The Wests Tigers season has come to an end and as we all know it was the dreaded Wooden Spoon again for us. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is all about putting the latest season from hell to bed. In what Eddie Otto describes as the 'Mad Monday' version of the pod, he, along with Steve and Garry dissect the good, bad, and at times very ugly bits of season 2023. Did we actually improve over 2022? Was last year's last-place finish a bigger disaster than this year? Or, was this year's bottom-of-the-table performance a more difficult pill to swallow? The boys also put under the microscope the best win of the season. There's a look at the low points of season 2023 too. There's a monster round of Buy, Sell, or Hold as well with questions ranging from the future of the Wests Tigers' established backrowers to the morale of the Wests Tigers fan base. While Eddie also brings up the immediate future of embattled Wests Tigers CEO, Justin Pascoe. And Eddie again does his best to get the NRL interested in moving the Wests Tigers to Perth (this may be a sign that Eddie needs a rest after another stressful season!). It's the start of another long off-season for Wests Tigers fans, we'll be with you all the way through the summer months with the latest Wests Tigers news.

In a last minute episode of the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition, Garry is joined once again by Kelly Hollis to breakdown the last week of Wests Tigers NRLW. First on the agenda is a detailed breakdown of the 48-10 loss to the Roosters last Saturday, Kelly then discusses the signing session at Macarthur Square on Thursday night before the discussion turns to the upcoming game against the Gold Coast Titans. Thank you for joining us on another edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition.

We're almost there! It's with mixed feelings that we bring you the last pre-game edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast for 2023. In some ways, it's good to see the end of this frustrating season, but that means we are also about to enter the dreaded off-season! And no one consistently has a longer off-season than the Wests Tigers! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes and Declan McCutcheon are on board for a look at some breaking news coming out about the club, including the rumoured signing of Dragon's winger, Alex Lobb. Joel and Declan also discuss the Non-Disclosure Agreement allegedly established between the club and outgoing coach, Tim Sheens. While we seem to be making some real progress with our petition asking for a review into the Wests Tigers. There's also a look at the debut tonight of two young Tigers - Josh Feledy and Kit Laulilii. Declan has been keeping a close eye on both players in the lower grades and gives us an insight into what we might expect from them in tonight's game against Manly. Speaking of that Manly game, the boys take a look at the re-jigged Wests Tigers team, including the shift back to halfback for Api Korisau, and the selection of Justin Matamua at lock. Don't forget that the Wests Tigers Podcast will continue over the off-season with all the latest Wests Tigers news coming your way through the warmer months. Thanks for your continued support!

The Wests Tigers return to that old familiar feeling after another loss, this time to the Roosters. Going down 32-8 to the fringe top-eight side at Allianz Stadium on Saturday evening, the Tigers started well but faded badly. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes and Eddie Otto take a look back at the good bits and not-so-good bits of the club's most recent loss. Once again, Wests Tigers managed to start the game well, but Benji Marshall said once again when little things went against the team we started to struggle. There's a look at the performance of Triston Reilly, playing just his second game in first grade, many fans were impressed. We discuss whether he's a genuine centre option for season 2024.  Did we miss the reliability of Alex Twal in this game? The boys again discuss the problems with the Wests Tigers halves and bring some optimism when it comes to our halves options next year. Speaking of halves, should we have kept Api Korisau as halfback for the game? That's a question that comes up on this edition. And just who has been the Wests Tigers' most consistent and impressive forward this year? With just one game to go for season 2024, we hope you enjoy this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

The Midweek Edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast returns with the exact same lineup as Sunday night. Declan and Garry join Eddie to discuss all thing Wests Tigers. The appointment of John Morris to a four-year Assistant Coaching role comes under the spotlight, the new segment of Ask the Boss is discussed and the long rumoured signing of Aiden Sezer is also a topic of interest. Discussion then turns to this weekend’s game against the Sydney Roosters and the likelihood of the Wests Tigers going back-to-back. Finally, the boys finish with the long awaited return of Yioti’s quiz. Thank you for listening to Episode 284 of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

We are up to Episode 7 of the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition already, this week Kelly and Garry take a look back at another heartbreaking loss. This time the Wests Tigers went down 20-16 against the St George Illawarra Dragons. The team start by looking back at the successful NRLW Captain’s Run Event last Friday, both Garry and Kelly were in attendance and give all the goss from the night. The attention then turns to Saturday’s disappointing loss, a game the girls had every right to win but unfortunately come up short again. The discussion revolves around the key issues that led to the defeat. The 3,2,1 voting returns for this week and the guys run through their choices on who deserves the Wests Tigers Podcast Player of the Match. There is also the preview for this weekend’s match against the Sydney Roosters at the Sydney Football Stadium. This is a Roosters side jammed packed with superstars, why does Garry think we are a good chance of causing an upset? There have been a number of key changes leading into this game, so there is a breakdown of that as well. Thank you for listening to the Wests Tigers Podcast NRLW Edition.

Finally, a victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, on Edition 283 Eddie is join by Declan and Garry to discuss the game at Commbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon and all the going on around the club in what was another drama filled week. The boys take a deep dive into the game and discuss Api’s last minutes heroics to get the Wests Tigers over the line. Was there a change in style that Benji has official moved off his L plates and onto his Ps. All the key moments of the match are discussed as well as the players who had the biggest impact, the discussion turns to what impact this victory has on this season but moving into 2024. Then the Elephant enters the room and the discussion ultimately move to the decision this week for Tim Sheens to move on from the club, was this the right call? Could it have been handled better? Is Benji ready for the full-time gig in season 2024. Listen in to hear all the opinions and thoughts from the team of the Wests Tigers Podcast.