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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
  • Can Wests Tigers Beat Bulldogs Twice This Season?

    Can Wests Tigers Beat Bulldogs Twice This Season?
    Jul 16 2026
    That's the big challenge ahead for the Wests Tigers, starting as outsiders against a Bulldogs team that is finding some form. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel has an interesting stat about coming out on top of an NRL rival twice in one season.

    Nick and Josh are also on deck for a preview of the big clash on Saturday night. There is some optimism amongst the pod team regarding this game, with the quite strong starting team named by Benji Marshall buoying hopes.

    Some of the other talking points on this edition include:
    • Does Api Koroisau start?
    • Where does Latu Fainu fit in?
    • What will the forgotten tiger, Kit Laulilii, bring off the bench?
    • Do we have enough thrust off the bench?
    • Is Javon Andrews a chance to finally debut?
    There's also a quick chat about Sharks prop Toby Rudolph and whether he's someone we should chase for next year. At the same time, Nick floats the name of a homesick Queenslander as a possible recruitment target.

    And then we chat about some returning Wests Tigers players. Junior Tupou and Jock Madden join a small group of guys who had two stints with our club, including John Skandalis, Dene Halatau, Pat Richards, Daniel Fitzhenry and Chris Patterson.

    The question then is, which current ex-Wests Tigers still playing in the NRL would you like to see back at the club? Names up for grabs include Mitch Moses, Jacob Liddle, John Bateman, and Shawn Blore.

    Naturally, you can also join the discussion regarding this topic, and anything else Wests Tigers on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

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    45 mins
  • Wests Tigers Put Under the Podcast Microscope

    Wests Tigers Put Under the Podcast Microscope
    Jul 12 2026
    The Wests Tigers' 2026 season is slowly disintegrating into a bit of a tragedy after such a strong start to the season. On Friday night, it was the New Zealand Warriors who were the latest opposition team to thrust another dagger into the poor old Tigers.

    Beating our boys 32-6 at Campbelltown Stadium, the weekend was also full of negative headlines with confirmation that Jarome Luai would exit at the end of this season.

    But is it all doom and gloom? There are, at least according to some members of the Wests Tigers Podcast team, some reasons to keep our heads up.

    On this edition of the podcast, you'll hear (or see) a bit of a different take on the departure of Luai and some ideas on what needs to be done to make the team more dynamic and successful.

    Some of the other main talking points also include:
    • The fine debut of young hooker, Jared Haywood
    • The worry about Wests Tigers' poor red zone attack in recent times
    • Missed opportunities against the Warriors
    • How Pole stood up and made a real impact off the bench
    And, naturally, there's a whole heap of 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum as well.

    Chin up, Wests Tigers fans! Thanks for your support of the pod; it is very much appreciated.

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    58 mins
  • Which Wests Tigers Do We Get This Friday Night?

    Which Wests Tigers Do We Get This Friday Night?
    Jul 7 2026
    The Wests Tigers can't show up with the same attitude that they had last week against the Dragons, surely?

    It's going to be a big task at Campbelltown Stadium on Friday night against the New Zealand Warriors.

    Despite the visitors sitting in a lofty position on the NRL ladder, some optimism is bubbling to the surface among a couple of members of the Wests Tigers Podcast team.

    Some of the other main talking points on this edition of the pod include:
    • Why didn't Junior Tupou get a look in?
    • Are we going to see Jared Haywood debut this week?
    • What will Samuela Fainu bring?
    • Is there enough thrust off our bench to beat the big Warriors team?
    • What will Bunty Afoa bring against his former club?
    Aside from talking about the game, there's also a good topic from another podcast team that we further expand on - the worst big-name and big money signings in Wests Tigers history.

    We name a few of our own candidates and also run through some names from the past that actually lived up to their reputations and paychecks at our club.

    As always, feel free to join the conversation on YouTube or on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

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    44 mins
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