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Wests Tigers Fall to Cowboys in Frustrating Affair Ep 492

Joel Helmes — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:47:29 +0000

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.

https://youtu.be/fHD5jWIeDU0

2026 WT Rnd 27 V Panthers

Joel Helmes — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:36:58 +0000

Last one of the year.

Wests Tigers Aiming Up For Cowboys Test Ep 491

Joel Helmes — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:57:03 +0000

Can the Wests Tigers finish the 2026 NRL season with a flurry? Well, next up is a Cowboys team that might just be ripe for the picking.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel and Nick are joined by Mitch for a look at all things Wests Tigers.

Things get started with Nick and Mitch giving us their take on the Tigers' memorable win over the Roosters, including some gloating by our own "Nostradamus", who picked the surprise result last week.

Some of the other talking points on this edition include:

Is the halfback position Jock Madden's to lose?
Should we give Javon Andrews and Latu Fainu more time to develop?
Fonua Pole plays his 100th NRL game this weekend; is he a lesson for not giving up on young players?
Josh Schuster makes his club debut in NSW Cup this weekend

And we preview the big game against the Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday night, including some pretty optimistic predictions.

As always, feel free to let us know your thoughts on all the latest Wests Tigers news and gossip on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

We'll catch you again for hopefully a post-victory edition of the pod on Sunday night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vfp_yEvoE

How Good Was That? Wests Tigers Stun the Roosters Ep 490

Joel Helmes — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:08:06 +0000

What a great afternoon that was! We look back at a memorable one-point win for the Wests Tigers.

https://youtu.be/4rGAk_W-6ys

2026 WT Rnd 26 V Cowboys ❌

Joel Helmes — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:40:41 +0000

Which Wests Tigers team shows up in Townsville on Saturday night?

Wests Tigers 2027 Season Discussion

Joel Helmes — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:52:08 +0000

I thought now was a good time to start this.

What we know:

Doueihi shoulder reconstruction - expected to miss all of preseason.

Brailey signed

Averillo signed

The Tigers Are a Mess… But Look at What’s Coming - Episode. 489

Nick_Hayzee — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:19:26 +0000

The Tigers are in crisis — and with eight straight losses, an injury list that keeps growing and a massive clash against the Roosters coming up, there’s plenty to talk about. Nick Hayes is joined by Josh Burnell to discuss:

🚨 The injury crisis — Adam Doueihi is officially done for 2026 after shoulder reconstruction, Taylan May’s season is over after his third shoulder dislocation, while Kai Pearce-Paul and Royce Hunt begin their return-to-play protocols.

🍆 Jock Madden’s bizarre injury — out for nearly a month after being kneed in the balls by Samuela Fainu at training before requiring emergency surgery!

🐯 Our best possible 1–17 for 2027 — where do some of the boys fit? Who misses out?

🔥 The Tigers Crisis Meeting — What is the biggest problem at the club? Who is responsible? What would we change tomorrow? And, most importantly… is Benji Marshall still the man to take the Tigers forward?

🏉 Tigers v Roosters preview — Can the Tigers stop the rot against the red-hot, ladder-leading Roosters? Or are we staring down the barrel of nine straight losses?

🎙️ Wests Tigers Podcast Episode 489 is out now! Listen, watch and let us know what YOU think needs to change at the Wests Tigers.

https://youtu.be/BdWsr1wm0lc

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Wests Tigers Slump to Eighth Straight Loss Ep 488

Joel Helmes — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:27:35 +0000

The Wests Tigers have taken another step on a long losing streak, this time going down to the Dragons 24-22.

Trailing 18-6 at the halftime break, the Tigers got close late in the game but ultimately succumbed to another loss.

That now makes it eight straight losses for a team that seemed to have finally turned the corner earlier this year.

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick pull apart what just doesn’t seem to be working on the field for the Tigers in recent times.

Some of the main talking points include:

The impressive debut of Solomone Saukuru
The ongoing clunkiness of the Wests Tigers attack
Was the side, as Benji Marshall said, “good in patches”?
The noteworthy performances of Pole and Tupou

Naturally, we run through the ‘One Word’ submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

And there’s a mention of some interesting comments made by the Wests Tigers CEO in regard to his role and the governance of this football club.

It’s tough times at the Wests Tigers; frankly, we’re sick of it ourselves, but we hope you enjoy this edition, and thank you for sticking with us through the team’s latest run of outs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwBdEeYCKCk

2026 WT Rnd 25 V Roosters ✅

Joel Helmes — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:19:33 +0000

Trying to avoid a 9th straight loss (equal second worst losing streak in WT history).

Well Rested Wests Tigers Ready For Dragons Revenge

Joel Helmes — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:45:46 +0000

The loss to the Dragons six weeks ago was one of the Wests Tigers' low points this season, but there's a chance to get a little revenge on Sunday. CommBank Stadium is the venue for this clash between two struggling joint-venture clubs, with the Dragons looking to make it two in a row after surprising the Sharks last week. Of course, our boys had a much-needed week off with the bye, and that couldn't have come at a more needed time. Catch this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Joel, Nick and Josh for a look at the game on Sunday, including some fearless predictions. Other main talking points on the pod include: The injury at training suffered by Josh Schuster The two-year deal signed by Jayden Brailey Would Corey Horsbrough be a good addition to Wests Tigers? The long-awaited debut of Solomone Saukuru (with an update on his 2027 plans) As always, join in the discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, and we hope we all have a pleasant Sunday afternoon and a nice, happy podcast next time! Thanks for your ongoing support.

https://youtu.be/zVB3ytXBAbA