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We are back for another mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! Nick is joined by Joel, Josh, Jordan, and special guest Justin (a Raiders man) to break down everything ahead of the Wests Tigers v Raiders at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday night. We kick things off with some classic clashes between the two sides:The freezing 2000 snow game in CanberraThe 2010 finals thriller (yes… that Croker miss!)The brutal 56-10 loss at Leichhardt in 2022 Plus, the incredible Benji-era winning streak over the Raiders. We also take a quick look at the ladder with the Tigers flying in 3rd, while the Raiders sit back in 13th. Game preview time: Head-to-head history, Recent form (Raiders building, Tigers bouncing back?), Team list changes and score predictions from the boys. We also dive into a post from League Eye Test highlighting some key stats the Tigers are dominating right now — and how we stack up against the competition. All wrapped up and ready for a big clash this week! Tune in now and don't forget to join the Wests Tigers discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

It was a huge night at Campbelltown Stadium with a sell-out crowd desperately trying to get Wests Tigers across the line. But, with a fourth straight win on the line, Wests Tigers couldn't get the job done against an injury-ravaged Brisbane Broncos, going down 21-20. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh pull apart the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Tigers' performance. Some of the main talking points include:Should Samuela Fainu be considered for NSW Origin selection?Should Heamasi Makasini be dropped to regain some confidence?What to do with the Wests Tigers halves?How Wests Tigers won on the stats sheet, but not on the scoreboard.How and why the team struggled just before halftime.Naturally, there are many 'One Word' submissions from the members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Thank you to everyone who left theirs again. Also, the Richo Meter comes out, and the boys try to answer the question - did the Wests Tigers players start getting a little overconfident before this game? And, is it a good thing we have only a short turnaround before our next game? All that, and a whole lot more on this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

Episode 456 of the Wests Tigers Podcast is ready to go! Nick Hayes is in the hosting seat alongside Jordan and Josh to break down a massive Sunday afternoon at Campbelltown, where the Tigers delivered a statement win over the Knights. We debut TWO brand new segments this week:Did You Know / Nick’s Fun Facts — including some eye-opening stats about where this season is already tracking compared to recent years.The Month Ahead / Dare to Dream — with a look at a huge 4-game stretch that could define the season.We also take a trip down memory lane, reliving some classic Tigers v Broncos clashes — from the 24-all draw in 2000 to the unforgettable 48-0 demolition in 2020. Then it’s all eyes on Saturday night at Campbelltown: Can the Tigers keep the momentum rolling against a Broncos side missing key stars but welcoming back Adam Reynolds? We also cover: Team changes, including the return of Taylan May and Jarome Luai.Key selection calls (Herbert, Makasini, Samuela, & Jock at 14).What the Broncos outs mean for this matchup.Conditions set for a fast, dry track under the lights.Plus our score predictions and full match preview to wrap it all up. Don’t miss it — plenty of reasons to dare to dream this week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

After seventeen attempts, Wests Tigers have finally won three straight NRL games again. This is a feat we haven't achieved for about eight years, and we did it in style, beating the high-flying Newcastle 42-22.  No one is more pleased about the three-in-a-row achievement than our own Jordan Prime. Jordan has been carrying that monkey on his back for a few years now, and he pops up on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast as a very relieved man! Joel, Nick, and Declan also take a deep dive into this afternoon's big win at Campbelltown, including some key talking points such as:The two-try performance of Jahream BulaJeral Skelton's brainsnap!What to do with the halves with Luai back next week?Twal, another amazing performanceThe dominant display from our whole forward packAlso up for discussion was the great start to the game made by the boys, a big change to the come-from-behind results in recent weeks. While the somewhat lacklustre end to the game also falls under the microscope. There's also plenty of great 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. If you haven't yet joined, please do so today and let your voice be heard. It's an amazing time to be a Wests Tigers fan, enjoy the ride, and enjoy this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

One of the biggest Wests Tigers matches in recent years will play out at Campbelltown Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Chasing three wins in a row, after falling seventeen times beforehand, can the Wests Tigers finally get the elusive hat trick of wins? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Josh, Josh and Jordan, the boys preview the big clash with the recently impressive Newcastle Knights. How do we conquer their unorthodox style? What are some things we need to do better as a team to ensure the two points stay with us? Is resilience (and a big home crowd) going to get the good guys home in this one? They're just a couple of main talking points on this edition. Hit play to also have a chuckle at something funny that happened in the Benji Marshall press conference today, and the boys look at the sudden depth we seem to have in the backs. While some player movement rumours are also circling, including the potential big news of Jahream Bula re-signing long-term with Wests Tigers. And Campbelltown also comes up on the agenda, with a pat on the back for the club and the local council for their recent efforts to boost Wests Tigers' profile and standing in the community. Let's hope for three in a row on Sunday, and don't forget to leave your 'One Word' submissions post-match for the next edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast on the forum!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

Phew! That was a game that took a toll on Wests Tigers players and fans alike! In a Golden Point thriller, Wests Tigers beat the Eels to cement a place in the NRL Top Eight. On this post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Josh and Declan to look back at a game that had more highs and lows than the Easter Show roller coaster. Some of the primary points discussed include: The Luke Laulilii sin-binThe Jock Madden performanceWhat to do with the halves when Luai is available againThe slow start...again!The standout performance of most of the Wests Tigers' forwardsThat impact we continue to see from our bench playersThe Richo Meter comes out too, with opinions divided on how the Wests Tigers' performance could be assessed. Naturally, there's a whole bunch of 'One Word' submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum too. And there's a little look ahead to Sunday with the potential of at least one player returning from injury against the Knights. It's great to be bringing you another post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

Wests Tigers, fresh off one of the club's best-ever victories, meet the Eels on Easter Monday afternoon. Playing against a team that will likely start as favourites, and who are proving a bit unpredictable this year, will the Wests Tigers get the job done? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, Josh, and Jordan look at how we match up against Parramatta. The boys discuss the positives of a settled team, a strong bench, and the positive attributes guys like Jock Madden have brought into the team. There are some fearless predictions too, dare we say it, that confidence is up, but then so are the nerves! Outside of the Parra game, there's also a look at some really interesting Wests Tigers topics, including: What we can take away from the Jahream Bula interview with Terrell MayStarford To'a is set to return in the NSW Cup. What does that mean for our backline?If Wests Tigers stay in form, who drops out when Jarome Luai comes back from injury?And what do we see the future being for Latu Fainu?There's also a quick look at the latest dramas around the Holman Barnes Group, with Gaming NSW launching another probe into whether the antiquated "debenture" governance model used by Wests Ashfield complies with the Registered Clubs Act. And don't forget to leave your 'One Word' responses to Monday's game on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

The Wests Tigers had it all against them, but after a performance to be proud of, they scored a memorable win over New Zealand on Friday night. Leading 16-10 at the break, the Tigers ended up scoring a convincing 32-14 victory over the Warriors in front of nearly 25,000 mostly Kiwi fans. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we take a look at how the Wests Tigers have changed over the past twelve months. From a side that was clunky and inconsistent, to a team today that seems so much more confident, consistent, and connected. And this is reflected in the results: since July last year, the Wests Tigers have been tracking at a 50% win rate (something we could only dream of not that long ago). Joel, Josh, and Declan discuss several key talking points from the match, including:The debut of Tino TavanaDo we upgrade Tino to an NRL contract?The performance of Madden and Doueihi in the halvesHow our young backline wasn't overwhelmed against a star-studded Warriors back fiveThe really impressive performance of Jahream Bula (does this change his dollar value?)The more efficient use of our forwards this yearWhere's Bunty Afoa?Our greatly improved defenceWhile there are also many 'One Word' contributions from the brainstrust that is the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. It is so good to bring you another post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. We hope you enjoy it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

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 MakasiniWhy Fonua Pole needs to lift to another level this seasonThe non-selection of Royce Hunt and Terrell MayThe high standards Kai Pearce-Paul wants to meet at our clubShould 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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.