The planned return of Doueihi has also caused some angst in the Tigers ranks.
Doueihi has been medically cleared to play his first game of the year against Manly next Sunday.
The plan is for Doueihi to potentially start from the interchange bench, with Maguire and Doueihi keen for the pivot to return to the field as soon as possible.
However, News Corp has learnt there is some resistance from within the club in Doueihi returning as early as round 14. There is a thought that some want him to rehabilitate for the rest of the season to preserve his long-term future.
The 23-year-old is on the comeback trail from a second knee reconstruction on his left knee and has not played since round 23 last year.
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Tim Sheens’ review which will decide the fate of Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire remains ongoing but more pressing for the club could be the contentious return of star Adam Doueihi.
Sheens is continuing with the mid-season stocktake into the Tigers fortunes, which will eventually decide if Maguire stays on as coach.
It is expected the Tigers head of football will sit down with Maguire this week to get a gauge on exactly how the season has progressed and if there is any hope the coach can turn the side’s fortunes around.
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Sheens commenced his review last week and has already met with some staff.
Those inside the Tigers camp insist nothing was to eventuate this weekend after Maguire and the playing squad returned from a few days break last Friday.
It is understood Sheens’ recommendation will be taken on face value – either Maguire has his support or he does not and the board will act accordingly.
The next scheduled board meeting is towards the end of this month but it is expected the board will convene before then and make a decision on the coach.
There is little doubt there is a push from some at the club for Cameron Ciraldo to be offered the job long-term, despite Maguire having another season left on his deal.
Ciraldo was spoken about at the end of last season but wanted to focus on Penrith’s premiership quest. There is a suggestion that Ciraldo is considering the job more vigorously this time around but does not want to put his hand up for the position until it is vacant.
If the Tigers part ways with Maguire and Ciraldo opts against taking the position, plan B would be going to market and exploring the potential candidates including Kristian Woolf, John Morris, Shane Flanagan and Brett Hodgson. An interim such as Brett Kimmorely could be put in place for the rest of the season.
The planned return of Doueihi has also caused some angst in the Tigers ranks.
Doueihi has been medically cleared to play his first game of the year against Manly next Sunday.
The plan is for Doueihi to potentially start from the interchange bench, with Maguire and Doueihi keen for the pivot to return to the field as soon as possible.
However, News Corp has learnt there is some resistance from within the club in Doueihi returning as early as round 14. There is a thought that some want him to rehabilitate for the rest of the season to preserve his long-term future.
The 23-year-old is on the comeback trail from a second knee reconstruction on his left knee and has not played since round 23 last year.
Doueihi wants to play five-eighth so it remains to be seen how Maguire will work him into the squad with Jackson Hastings arguably the team’s best player this season at halfback and million-dollar man Luke Brooks shining at five-eighth.
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The Tigers have won only three games this season and sit just ahead of Gold Coast and Canterbury on the ladder.
After Manly they have winnable matches against the Bulldogs and Warriors but Maguire’s future is expected to be decided by then.
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Surely this Doueihi thing is in jest. He is fit to play but don't want to rush him back? Surely the best thing is for him now is to get confidence in the knee?
If someone in the club feels the season is over they should return half the membership money and adjust ticket prices to reflect they feel the season is finished.
Surely this Doueihi thing is in jest. He is fit to play but don't want to rush him back? Surely the best thing is for him now is to get confidence in the knee?
If someone in the club feels the season is over they should return half the membership money and adjust ticket prices to reflect they feel the season is finished.
That is a good point 👍
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Surely this Doueihi thing is in jest. He is fit to play but don't want to rush him back? Surely the best thing is for him now is to get confidence in the knee?
If someone in the club feels the season is over they should return half the membership money and adjust ticket prices to reflect they feel the season is finished.
Re Doueihi - at a recent interview at Sackville Hotel, Tim Sheens apparently said that Doueihi would not play this year. Coincidence?
Not playing AD is a bad idea on so many levels.
1. AD would be keen to play asap, to help the boys, claim a position and has a world cup at end of year. Not playing him would not go down well with AD. We need to resign him before Nov and want to show how important he is to the team.
2. We have lots of players playing with injury Kenny on one leg, Hastings in a moon boot, Stef and AJ both rushed back from injury. Showing AD special treatment won't go across well in the group.
3. St George had a fit De Belin training but not playing and everyone said it killed morale in the group. Having our best player fit but sitting on the sidelines while the rest of the boys are fighting for the club....
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Not playing AD is a bad idea on so many levels.
1. AD would be keen to play asap, to help the boys, claim a position and has a world cup at end of year. Not playing him would not go down well with AD. We need to resign him before Nov and want to show how important he is to the team.
2. We have lots of players playing with injury Kenny on one leg, Hastings in a moon boot, Stef and AJ both rushed back from injury. Showing AD special treatment won't go across well in the group.
3. St George had a fit De Belin training but not playing and everyone said it killed morale in the group. Having our best player fit but sitting on the sidelines while the rest of the boys are fighting for the club....
So the logic is, give him another 9 months to heal? Coming back in 2023 means he wouldn’t have played a match in 18 months! He’s either fit and ready to go or not, what is going on with this club??
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Twal commented on a photo of AD on Insta 'Welcome to the middle'
Do you think that means AD will play a bit of 13 this weekend
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Twal commented on a photo of AD on Insta 'Welcome to the middle'
Do you think that means AD will play a bit of 13 this weekend
Sounds that way, that’s interesting.
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Twal commented on a photo of AD on Insta 'Welcome to the middle'
Do you think that means AD will play a bit of 13 this weekend
Sounds that way, that’s interesting.
Twally might be saying that Adam looks like a beast after being in the gym for a year, and he should become a middie
I reckon not playing Douehi again this season will do more harm to his confidence than good
Basically the club is saying we think you will redo your ACL .....Douehi doesn't need those thoughts going through his head
This is nothing like a concussion injury .....Dr clears him ....he plays
Let me guess someone from above is making this call ...same people making all the dumb ass calls around this club at the moment
