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Wests Tigers Off To Brisbane to Face Manly in Magic Round Ep 464

Joel Helmes — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:53 +0000

Thanks for finding the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!

This time, Nick and Joel are joined by Jordan, who returns from the wilderness just in time to unpack the brutal Storm loss… but there’s finally some HUGE contract news to celebrate. Winger Sunia Turuva has extended his stay with the club until 2030. We discuss just how much of a recruitment win this is for the club. Yes, that now famous twerk also gets a mention! We also dive into other red-hot Wests Tigers topics, including:

Why the Fainu brothers MUST be locked down long term
The impact of losing Samuela until Round 22
NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg smashing Melbourne
Logan Brookes, Javon Andrews & Ethan Roberts watch
Buy, Sell, Hold
Nathan Cleary to the Tigers in 2028?!
The ladder is tightening up before the bye
Magic Round preview vs Manly at Suncorp

Plus score predictions, how the Tigers can win, and whether this side can stop the slide before it becomes a problem. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere else podcasts can be found. We hope you enjoy this big mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, brought to you by the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum!

Is this the Wests Tigers Slip 'N' Slide? Ep 463

Joel Helmes — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:15:25 +0000

Well, it happened again. Wests Tigers managed to help a struggling rival find some form, and in the meantime, our promising start to the season is starting to look shaky.

Sure, we're missing some of our best players, but are we on that traditional slip 'N' slide down the ladder to our customary "also ran" level? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh take a look at whether the two heavy losses in the last two weeks spell the end, or is this just a dip before a major correction? There's a review of the Wests Tigers' performance against the Storm, including a small handful of positives and passmarks from the game. Some players, though, despite probably trying hard, come in for a bit of scrutiny. As does the referee, who we believe had a particularly poor performance on Sunday afternoon. Then there's a little bit of a look ahead at the possible line-up for this weekend's Manly game. The boys look at whether Benji Marshall should opt to roll the dice and make some changes, including potentially trying to revert to some strategies that were working for us earlier in the season. Naturally, there's also a healthy list of well-thought-out 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum too. Speaking of the forum, we'd love to see you interacting and having your say there, so please feel free to join up and get involved. It's a tough time (again) to be a Wests Tiger, but let's stick together and hope the good times return real soon.

2026 WT Rnd 11 V Manly

Joel Helmes — Mon, 11 May 2026 02:45:46 +0000

The show rolls on. Last week without Api.

Melbourne Next Stop On Wests Tigers Roller Coaster! Ep 462

Joel Helmes — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:39:10 +0000

Nick does his best to turn his frown upside down! On episode 462 of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we cover one of the biggest news story weeks the club has had in a long time… and there’s plenty to unpack.

We kick things off by welcoming Joel, Josh & Aaron before diving straight into the big one - Jahream Bula commits until 2030. What it means for the future of the club, and why this deal feels different. What a roller coaster of emotions it has been for Wests Tigers fans in recent weeks! We also give credit where it’s due after a strong response from the club following the Luai-to-Chiefs news — is this a sign things are finally shifting behind the scenes? Then it’s all about the next generation. The Fainu brothers are front and centre with reports that the club is working to lock them all in long-term. Is this the foundation we’ve been waiting for? Of course… it wouldn’t be a Tigers season without an injury crisis! We break down the latest hits, what it means for the run ahead, and how the team can survive the next month. Plus: “50 is the new 30” — are blowout scores just the new normal? Buy, Sell, Hold (Leniu, Api, Top 8 hopes) Are the Tigers starting to slide? Let’s look at the ladder… And a HUGE match preview as we head into a clash where the odds don’t quite make sense. This one’s honest, passionate, and packed with debate. Listen now and join the conversation.

Was the Sharks Disaster the Start of the Wests Tigers Slide? Ep 461

Joel Helmes — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:45:07 +0000

Wests Tigers' 2026 season is at a key juncture. Are we slip-slidin' down the ladder, or was Sunday afternoon a bump in the road?

Succumbing 52-10 against a Sharks team that has been struggling for form, Wests Tigers fans have every right to feel dejected. But, with several key men out, or failing even to finish that game through injury, are things as bad as they seem? Was it a true reflection of our team?

On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh, and Nick try to find some answers from a very lamentable afternoon in the shire. Some of the main talking points include the numerous errors, the poor defensive reads, and the Wests Tigers' lack of physical presence and creative flair.

Of course, the question is also asked - how much did the Luai contract talk last week take effect?

Can some positional changes this week get us back on track? Is it time to call on some talented youngsters? Will Benji Marshall be conservative with the side he names to take on the Storm?

We try to look at some options to get our side up again.

There's also discussion about the future of Jeral Skelton with talk he might be getting off the bus soon and joining the Eels.

Watch or listen to this edition of the podcast for an interesting array of 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum as well.

We're all feeling it, Wests Tigers fans, but let's try and keep our chin up and give the struggling Storm a real game on Sunday afternoon!

2026 WT Rnd 10 V Storm

Joel Helmes — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:17:28 +0000

Sunday at 2pm.

Storm are already favourites with the bookies.

West Tigers Memberships are so confusing

Tiger2041 — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:42:39 +0000

Today I finally became a Wests Tiger Member.

I wanted to put my cash towards supporting the boys and I believe in what we are doing. When times were tough I would go to games but I just struggled to justify becoming a member.

In hindsight maybe becoming a member when the chips were down would have made more sense?!?!

Anyway, I do feel like our membership sign up process and portal could do with a lift. Recently so many facets of the club have improved and maybe its just me, but it's not overly clear what you are getting and then the entire login process is odd.

A smoother process and being a bit more clear on things might get people to sign up. I think this was my 3rd go trying to sign up but each time I delayed because wasn't entirely sure on what the process was.

I'm now waiting for an email to receive my username so I can get into the Membership store. Not sure why this isn't some auto email?

Can anyone tell me what actually happens now? Does my pack just get sent, do I have do anything? For context I have a flexi membership.

This could just be me but if others have similar experiences maybe it's an area they could refine.

Go Tigers!

Wests Tigers Podcast Take Positive Attitude to Luai News Ep 460

Joel Helmes — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:57:13 +0000

Yes, it's a bit disappointing, but surely freeing up a heap of cap space can only be good news for Wests Tigers?

That's the basic position we tend to agree upon on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, following the news that Jarome Luai would link with PNG in 2028. With Nick in the host's seat, Joel, Josh, and guest panelist Aaron discuss all the many factors surrounding the exit of one of our skippers at the end of next season. And there's a prediction that another Wests Tigers player may head to the new team, and that isn't Sunia Turuva. Have an opinion on the Luai situation? Be sure to have your say either in the comments or on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Also on this edition of the podcast, we talk about the Sharks' game this Sunday at Cronulla. Overall, we've had a pretty good run against Cronulla, but in recent seasons, they've been up, and we've been down. So what can we expect on Sunday afternoon? Especially with our boys missing some key players. Check out our thoughts on where the game will be won and lost, and catch our fearless (mostly optimistic) predictions. It's been a difficult week to be a Wests Tigers fan, but regardless, we hope you enjoy this big mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

Wests Tigers Story Time

Nick_Hayzee — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:33:10 +0000

New topic where we can share personal stories about the Wests Tigers (**any stories shared might be used for future pods). I'll go first;

So between 2010 - 2013 I attended a few consecutive Wests Tigers Grand Final Luncheons at Le Montage, Haberfield. For anyone who ever went to these, it was around $300-350 a ticket for a 3 course meal (unlimited alcohol - here we go) and 4 hours to rub shoulders with players, coaches, staff and fans alike. At one of these events I was quite sauced up and moving about the function room looking for my next hero to talk to. I remember some poor fella looking very nervous tapped me on the shoulder and said "excuse me, Benji, do you mind if I get a photo?". At this point I had two options - 1. tell the poor fella he had made a mistake. 2. oblige and pose for the photo. I'd like to add at this point that all these years later, I would choose number 2. But you guessed it, I went with photo. To make it worse, after the photo he produced a football and a texta. He says "my son is a huge fan, would you mind signing this for him?". By this point I was in so deep that I had to follow through! I asked what his son's name was, wrote a brief message (can't remember, probably something like "Johnny, keep stepping! All the best, Benji Marshall"). After handing the footy over I quickly walked away to avoid any further embarrassment. I still think of this moment from time to time and wonder how long it took the bloke to realise I wasn't Benji {black}:scared:

Funnily enough I have been told I look like Benji on several other occasions. Perhaps these people all need their eyes checked!

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Wests Tigers Squeeze Out Green Machine at Leichhardt Ep 459

Joel Helmes — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:04:17 +0000

The Wests Tigers racked up their fifth win of the season on Thursday night, beating the Raiders 33-14 in front of just over 17,000 fans.

In what was another memorable game for the club, the Tigers didn't concede a point with all thirteen men on the field, only a sin-bin to Api Koroisau gave Canberra a chance. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Jordan, and Declan are joined by Mac from the Wests Tigers Faithful podcast to discuss the big win. But, there's also some breaking news that dominates the conversation - the potential loss of Jarome Luai to the new PNG franchise in 2028. Our skipper has visited the new team's facilities, and he could be making a big decision in the coming days. Is this a tragedy for Wests Tigers? Or, could it actually be a blessing? Both sides of the argument are put forward in our discussions about this still-developing story. As always, be sure to have your say on this hot topic on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Naturally, there's plenty of discussion about the game against the Raiders, including the impressive goal-line defence shown by our boys (well, when we had 13 on 13!). Api's potential suspension also falls under the microscope with Mac predicting Benji Marshall might spring a surprise move if he isn't available against the Sharks. We also talk fullback, if Jahream Bula isn't right to go this week. And Joel decides to do something both careless and reckless, tune in or download to find out more. We hope you enjoy this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. If you're catching the pod on YouTube we'd really love it if you could hit 'Subscribe'! Catch you mid-week to look forward to the big Sunday afternoon clash with the gummy Sharks.