Wests Tigers Podcast Forum - Recent Topics

Jake Averillo Discussion

Joel Helmes — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:49:52 +0000

Good signing imo.

He has some pace and experience, and can play multiple positions including fullback and five-eight.

And he’s a goal kicker too.

Kelly Barnes Function 2026

Tiger5150 — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:03:39 +0000

My family (4 x Adult Silver membership) and I look forward to this event every year and we always fork out significant money for seats and auction items, raising money for the club.

My family has been asking me for months when its on and I have been waiting for the club to advertise and/or email members and past attendees for tickets to this years event.

Jokes on me and all 'ordinary' members. The event is only for 'elite' members this year. Plebs are not invited.

Obviously the club is riding high with one success after another and able to kick paying members anyway they like apparently.

Terrible decision by the club and horrible way to alienate members.

Better Than Last Year? - WTP Ep. 494

Nick_Hayzee — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:15:57 +0000

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

https://youtu.be/3lWJMtyeEDg?si=xXULcX9922LpE91a

Wests Tigers Approaching the Finish Line - Ep 493

Nick_Hayzee — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:17:39 +0000

🐯 **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

https://youtu.be/6qTp_z5o5pE

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