@mike yes but that would make 3 players in maybe 4 years that get the captaincy when only being here 5 minutes. Last 2 haven’t fared well either. Don’t get me wrong I honestly don’t think Nofa should even be in the team but through adversity he couldn’t be such a bad choice.
Nofo is not a leader. Doueihi is. I also think Hastings is. I have feeling Hastings will be the one leading the team around the park with or without the ‘C’ next to his name. Might as well make it official.
Doueihi is the only good option. Nofo, Twal and Brooks are the other options. I'm dead set against giving it to any player who is new to the club.
Brisbane Wests Tigers Fans on Facebook are saying they believe Adam Doueihi will be named Club Captain this week.
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I cant see a better option than AD. Obviously an issue that he will be missing for up to 10 rounds. I also dont know if he has a "best" position but is assured selection somewhere IMO
Another professional and stimulating discussion in Ep.141.Well done gentlemen.
Re the interim captaincy(AD a shoe in on return),wouldn’t be against Alex Twal nor Tyrone Peachey,but let’s see how Hastings goes against Roosters.Agree with you that James Tamou hasn’t really cut the mustard on or off the field and suspect he’s already been relieved of the position.I would normally support giving the job to someone who’s been with the club,but agree that the candidates aren’t exactly jumping off the page.
@helmesy what could have dispelled these rumours now was for Madge yo have appointed AD last year as captain
He was my first choice last year… and this is where I find our coach is a step or two behind all the time. Because he should have seen what a dud call to appoint Mbye and then to do the same with another player who had been here 5 minutes.
Good chat though boys on 141 and I’m agreeing with Eddie as to a potential coach change at seasons end or earlier. It’s got Jason Taylor written all over it I reckon.
So AD becomes the 6 then ?
you can't make AD caretaker captain because if we are well placed come mid season what happens you move Brooks or Hastings yo accommodate AD ? or he plays at centre
if AD plays at centre then we give up on going for a gun centre for 2023 and run with gildart and AD
No guarantees where AD will be playing elt alone captain
I have no problem with AD being captain from the centres.
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Doueihi is the only good option. Nofo, Twal and Brooks are the other options. I'm dead set against giving it to any player who is new to the club.
None of the 3 players that you mentioned have enough leadership skills to be captain of this club.
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@helmesy what could have dispelled these rumours now was for Madge yo have appointed AD last year as captain
He was my first choice last year… and this is where I find our coach is a step or two behind all the time. Because he should have seen what a dud call to appoint Mbye and then to do the same with another player who had been here 5 minutes.
Good chat though boys on 141 and I’m agreeing with Eddie as to a potential coach change at seasons end or earlier. It’s got Jason Taylor written all over it I reckon.
Something Madge and I have in common - neither of us will be coaching the Wests Tigers in 2023.
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Doueihi is the only good option. Nofo, Twal and Brooks are the other options. I'm dead set against giving it to any player who is new to the club.
None of the 3 players that you mentioned have enough leadership skills to be captain of this club.
I agree. The pickings are extremely slim.
Doueihi is the only good option. Nofo, Twal and Brooks are the other options. I'm dead set against giving it to any player who is new to the club.
None of the 3 players that you mentioned have enough leadership skills to be captain of this club.
I agree. The pickings are extremely slim.
That is why I would go with one of the new guys until AD is back.
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@garry 100%. Peach or Hastings would be our best options for sure
Doueihi is the only good option. Nofo, Twal and Brooks are the other options. I'm dead set against giving it to any player who is new to the club.
None of the 3 players that you mentioned have enough leadership skills to be captain of this club.
I agree. The pickings are extremely slim.
That is why I would go with one of the new guys until AD is back.
That’s right,it’s an interim scenario, and Garry,as you stated in the podcast,if the Peach has shown his voice and temperament,he’s definitely worthy of consideration.Was a pretty definitive 25 minutes on his part.
Doueihi is the only good option. Nofo, Twal and Brooks are the other options. I'm dead set against giving it to any player who is new to the club.
None of the 3 players that you mentioned have enough leadership skills to be captain of this club.
I agree. The pickings are extremely slim.
That is why I would go with one of the new guys until AD is back.
That’s right,it’s an interim scenario, and Garry,as you stated in the podcast,if the Peach has shown his voice and temperament,he’s definitely worthy of consideration.Was a pretty definitive 25 minutes on his part.
I wish we could hold off making AD captain for another 12-24 months but there just isn't any other options.
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What a joke of an article!
Dean Ritchie
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February 21, 2022 - 8:00PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
0 commentsA powerful band of Tigers old boys has initiated a strong push for 23-year-old Adam Doueihi to immediately assume the Wests Tigers captaincy for this season.
The club is yet to endorse incumbent skipper James Tamou amid increasing speculation the former Test and Blues prop, who turns 34 later this year, may be replaced.
“I think it’s time for someone younger,” said former Tigers fullback Garry Jack. And ex-Balmain Test star Larry Corowa said: “I wouldn’t go with Luke Brooks.”
News Corp spoke to multiple sources in and around the club but each was perplexed about who’d be named 2022 captain. Even board members say they haven’t been told.
Despite the club’s round one match fast approaching – it’s against Melbourne on March 12 – Tamou told Fox Sports last Friday night he was unaware whether he would be retained as the club’s leader.
Wests Tigers are the only Sydney club yet to formally announce their skipper for this year.
Tamou, Doueihi and Brooks would be frontline contenders although Alex Twal could gain some support.
But it is Doueihi who has secured some heavyweight backing from a core of former Tigers legends.
Brooks was a stand in captain ahead of Doueihi last year when Tamou was out with a foot injury. There is a suggestion Brooks may start the year as skipper before Doueihi returns from a knee injury some time after round 10.
“The club needs to do something different and they need to test the waters. They can’t keep doing the same thing. It’s been over a decade since we played in the finals,” said Tigers great Ben Elias.
“We can build a club around Doueihi. Adam is the complete footballer and is highly regarded and respected by the players.
“He is also presentable off the field. He is articulate and has a great image. We could do a lot worse than a kid like him.
“I’d go for one of the halves – Brooks or Doueihi. One of those two has to be the captain. If pushed, I’d go with Doueihi.”
While Brooks is highly regarded, Jack was another to support Doueihi as captain.
“Doueihi is a very good player,” Jack said. “He is going to be in your first grade side every week, that’s the big thing, he can read a game and he’s one of your best players.
“I think he’s a player of the future and seems quite a respectful young player. Hopefully he will be at the club long-term.
“He has grabbed his opportunity since coming from Souths.”
Legendary winger Corowa added: “Doueihi would probably be the prime contender. For the last three years, he has consolidated a first grade spot.
“He has the respect and is starting to play good football.
“But if Adam was injured, I’d look at Jackson Hastings. He is a good organiser and he talks on the field. He’s not afraid to say his piece.
“I wouldn’t go with Brooks for the big ‘c’.”
Former Tigers champion Tim Brasher said the club needed a leader more than a veteran voice.
“A captain has to be a leader and someone not afraid to make a hard call because his mates might not like it,” Brasher said.
“I would go more with a leader than someone else who has been there longer.”
“If he (Doueihi) has the boys behind him, and they think he’s a leader, then they will follow him. I have seen him play but don’t know what he’s like.
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