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Bucking Broncos! Wests Tigers Fall Short Against Brisbane Ep 457

Joel Helmes — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:12:35 +0000

It was a huge night at Campbelltown Stadium with a sell-out crowd desperately trying to get Wests Tigers across the line.

But, with a fourth straight win on the line, Wests Tigers just couldn't get the job done against an injury-ravaged Brisbane Broncos, going down 21-20. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, and Josh pull apart the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Tigers' performance. Some of the main talking points include:

Should Samuela Fainu be considered for NSW Origin selection?
Should Heamasi Makasini be dropped to regain some confidence?
What to do with the Wests Tigers halves?
How Wests Tigers won on the stats sheet, but not on the scoreboard.
How and why the team struggled just before halftime.

Naturally, there are many 'One Word' submissions from the members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Thank you to everyone who again left theirs. Also, the Richo Meter comes out, and the boys try to answer the question - did the Wests Tigers players start getting a little overconfident before this game? And, is it a good thing we have only a short turnaround before our next game? All that, and a whole lot more on this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!

2026 WT Rnd 8 V Raiders

Joel Helmes — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:37:57 +0000

Another home game, this time at Leichhardt Oval.

Dare to Dream! Wests Tigers Prep for Broncos Showdown Ep 456

Joel Helmes — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:04:45 +0000

Episode 456 of the Wests Tigers Podcast is ready to go! Nick Hayes is in the hosting seat alongside Jordan and Josh to break down a massive Sunday afternoon at Campbelltown, where the Tigers delivered a statement win over the Knights.

We debut TWO brand new segments this week:

Did You Know / Nick’s Fun Facts — including some eye-opening stats about where this season is already tracking compared to recent years.
The Month Ahead / Dare to Dream — with a look at a huge 4-game stretch that could define the season.

We also take a trip down memory lane, reliving some classic Wests Tigers v Broncos clashes — from the 24-all draw in 2000 to the unforgettable 48-0 demolition in 2020. Then it’s all eyes on Saturday night at Campbelltown: Can the Tigers keep the momentum rolling against a Broncos side missing key stars but welcoming back Adam Reynolds? We also cover: Team changes, including the return of Taylan May and Jarome Luai.

Key selection calls (Herbert, Makasini, Samuela, & Jock at 14).
What the Broncos outs mean for this matchup.
Conditions set for a fast, dry track under the lights.

Plus our score predictions and full match preview to wrap it all up on this mid-week edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Don’t miss it — plenty of reasons to dare to dream this week.

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Oh Yeah! Wests Tigers Win Three In a Row!! Ep 455

Joel Helmes — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:07:24 +0000

After seventeen attempts, Wests Tigers have finally won three straight NRL games again.

This is a feat we haven't achieved for about eight years, and we did it in style, beating the high-flying Newcastle 42-22. No one is more pleased about the three-in-a-row achievement than our own Jordan Prime. Jordan has been carrying that monkey on his back for a few years now, and he pops up on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast as a very relieved man! Joel, Nick, and Declan also take a deep dive into this afternoon's big win at Campbelltown, including some key talking points such as:

The two-try performance of Jahream Bula
Jeral Skelton's brainsnap!
What to do with the halves with Luai back next week?
Twal, another amazing performance
The dominant display from our whole forward pack

Also up for discussion was the great start to the game made by the boys, a big change to the come-from-behind results in recent weeks. While the somewhat lacklustre end to the game also falls under the microscope. There's also plenty of great 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. If you haven't yet joined, please do so today and let your voice be heard. It's an amazing time to be a Wests Tigers fan, enjoy the ride, and enjoy this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!

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2026 WT Rnd 7 V Broncos

Joel Helmes — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:52:05 +0000

We're early favourites for Saturday night's big clash at Campbelltown!

Campbelltown is Set to Rock! Wests Tigers Come to Town Sunday Ep 454

Joel Helmes — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:16:54 +0000

One of the biggest Wests Tigers matches in recent years will play out at Campbelltown Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Chasing three wins in a row, after falling seventeen times beforehand, can the Wests Tigers finally get the elusive hat trick of wins? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Josh, Josh and Jordan, the boys preview the big clash with the recently impressive Newcastle Knights. How do we conquer their unorthodox style? What are some things we need to do better as a team to ensure the two points stay with us? Is resilience (and a big home crowd) going to get the good guys home in this one? They're just a couple of main talking points on this edition. Hit play to also have a chuckle at something funny that happened in the Benji Marshall press conference today, and the boys look at the sudden depth we seem to have in the backs. While some player movement rumours are also circling, including the potential big news of Jahream Bula re-signing long-term with Wests Tigers. And Campbelltown also comes up on the agenda, with a pat on the back for the club and the local council for their recent efforts to boost Wests Tigers' profile and standing in the community. Let's hope for three in a row on Sunday, and don't forget to leave your 'One Word' submissions post-match for the next edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast on the forum!

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2026 WT Rnd 6 V Knights

Joel Helmes — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:41:37 +0000

Three.In.A.Row!?

Wests Tigers Make It Two In a Row with Victory Over Eels Ep 453

Joel Helmes — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:10:01 +0000

Phew! That was a game that took a toll on Wests Tigers players and fans alike! In a Golden Point thriller, Wests Tigers beat the Eels to cement a place in the NRL Top Eight.

On this post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel is joined by Josh and Declan to look back at a game that had more highs and lows than the Easter Show roller coaster. Some of the primary points discussed include:

The Luke Laulilii sin-bin
The Jock Madden performance
What to do with the halves when Luai is available again
The slow start...again!
The standout performance of most of the Wests Tigers' forwards
That impact we continue to see from our bench players

The Richo Meter comes out too, with opinions divided on how the Wests Tigers' performance could be assessed. Naturally, there's a whole bunch of 'One Word' submissions from members of the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum too. And there's a little look ahead to Sunday with the potential of at least one player returning from injury against the Knights. It's great to be bringing you another post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Enjoy!

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2 top 30 spots left - What positions do you want

Boonboon — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:33:54 +0000

Hey All,

Easter Sunday and your favourite new podcast host has a question.

We have 2 spots in our top 30 left

What 2 positions do you think we need to fill and who do we fill them with

Do we take 2 of our own like Tavana and Bunty and upgrade them to Top 30. Its probably most likely but where is the fun in that for the forum.

So give me your 2 positions that need filling and realistically who could fill them ? Imagine you have $700k to spend across the 2 spots so no Nathan Cleary and Payne Hass but perhaps more Matt Timoko, Bronson Xerri, players who should top 13 but aren't or like me you think we need more hooker depth and the Raiders having 3 nrl class hookers presents an opportunity

Forget the Eggs...Wests Tigers Want Two Points this Easter!

Admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:51:29 +0000

Wests Tigers, fresh off one of the club's best-ever victories, meet the Eels on Easter Monday afternoon.

Playing against a team that will likely start as favourites, and who are proving a bit unpredictable this year, will the Wests Tigers get the job done? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Nick, Josh, and Jordan look at how we match up against Parramatta. The boys discuss the positives of a settled team, a strong bench, and the positive attributes guys like Jock Madden have brought into the team. There are some fearless predictions too, dare we say it, that confidence is up, but then so are the nerves! Outside of the Parra game, there's also a look at some really interesting Wests Tigers topics, including:

What we can take away from the Jahream Bula interview with Terrell May
Starford To'a is set to return in the NSW Cup. What does that mean for our backline?
If Wests Tigers stay in form, who drops out when Jarome Luai comes back from injury?
And what do we see the future being for Latu Fainu?

There's also a quick look at the latest dramas around the Holman Barnes Group, with Gaming NSW launching another probe into whether the antiquated "debenture" governance model used by Wests Ashfield complies with the Registered Clubs Act. And don't forget to leave your 'One Word' responses to Monday's game on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum. Let's hope for a memorable Easter for Wests Tigers fans. Stay safe, and we'll see you for the next installment early next week!

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