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Wests Tigers Podcast

Wests Tigers Podcast

Written by: Joel Helmes
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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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Episodes
  • Wests Tigers - Better Than Last Year?

    Wests Tigers - Better Than Last Year?
    Sep 7 2026
    🐯 Wests Tigers Podcast – Episode 494.

    Wests Tigers Season 2026 Verdict.

    8 wins. 16 losses. 15th place.

    The 2026 season is finally over — and after the 38-10 loss to Penrith, the big question is:

    ARE THE WESTS TIGERS ACTUALLY BETTER OFF THAN THEY WERE 12 MONTHS AGO?

    Api says they are. But are they?

    We asked the WTP Forum for ONE WORD to describe the season…

    💥 SHITE
    💥 ATROCITY
    💥 DISSOLVED
    💥 DONE
    💥 DERAILED
    💥 LATU

    …and one fan simply said “nothing.”
    😬 Harsh? Or fair?

    Nick and Josh go through the Panthers loss and ask some BIG questions about where this club is heading:

    🏉 Is Latu Fainu the answer in the halves?
    💪 How much experience and depth does this squad really need?
    🔥 Are Skelton and Tupou genuine 2027 contenders?
    🐯 What did we learn from Vaka Aho’s debut?
    📉 8 wins in 2026 compared with 9 wins in 2025 — are we actually progressing?
    🤔 And was Api right when he said the Tigers have “left the place in a better position than last year”?

    Then there’s the Panthers game itself — 26-0 at half-time, some seriously questionable defensive decisions, and a second-half fightback that briefly gave us something to talk about.

    But here’s the question we REALLY want answered:

    👇 ONE WORD.

    What is YOUR one word to describe the 2026 Wests Tigers season?

    And the second one…

    👇 Are we genuinely better off than we were a year ago — YES or NO?

    Have your say below. We know this one is going to divide Tigers fans!

    🐯🔥🎙️ Episode 494 — Wests Tigers Podcast

    #WestsTigers #WestsTigersPodcast #NRL #WTFamily

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Wests Tigers Approaching the Finish Line

    Wests Tigers Approaching the Finish Line
    Sep 2 2026
    🐯 **Wests Tigers Podcast – Episode 493**
    The future of the Wests Tigers could be taking shape — and South-West Sydney is right at the heart of it!

    The Tigers have committed to six games at Campbelltown in 2027, with the possibility of seven from 2029 as part of a huge 15-year agreement. Is this finally the club planting its flag in South-West Sydney? And what does it mean for the Leichhardt identity and the old Wests v Balmain debate?

    We also look at the $50 million Campbelltown Stadium redevelopment, where that mystery home game should be played, and whether Campbelltown can become a genuine Tigers fortress.

    Plus:
    🔥 Jersey Flegg finals — can the young Tigers keep their season alive?
    🇵🇬 Romey’s PNG visit — was it really an issue, and what does it say about the club?
    💯 Terrell May’s 100th NRL game
    🐯 Vaka Aho’s NRL debut — an eight-year pathway journey finally pays off
    🏉 Panthers v Tigers — can the Tigers erase the memory of that 68-0 humiliation?
    🔮 And of course… our score prediction!

    Nick and Josh tackle all of that and plenty more in Episode 493 of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

    🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation!

    #WestsTigers #WestsTigersPodcast #NRL #WTFamily #NRL2026

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Wests Tigers Fall to Cowboys in Frustrating Affair

    Wests Tigers Fall to Cowboys in Frustrating Affair
    Aug 30 2026
    The Wests Tigers tried really hard on Saturday night to add another win to their 2026 total, but it wasn't to be. Blown off the field by the referee and bunker, and eventually overtaken by a fast-finishing Cowboys, the final score was 24-10.

    One of the main talking points from the game was coach Benji Marshall's comments regarding the officiating, and this, naturally, is a main topic of interest on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

    Joel, Nick and Josh look at whether Benji should have spoken up earlier, and whether, indeed, lower-ranked teams seldom get the rub of the green. Other items up for discussion include:
    • The ongoing issues with the sides' Red Zone attack
    • Some of the Tigers' better performers on the night
    • Did Benji use the bench to suit the conditions?
    • What the last couple of weeks might have taught us about Wests Tigers 2027
    • The performance of Josh Schuster and Haze Dunster in NSW Cup
    As always, all the 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum feature as well.

    We're almost there, Wests Tigers fans; a well-earned rest for all of us is just ahead!

    Thanks again for your support of the Wests Tigers Podcast in season 2026.

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    53 mins
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