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Wests Tigers Podcast

Wests Tigers Podcast

By: Joel Helmes
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Summary
 The Wests Tigers Podcast is a long-running, fan-run podcast and community that provides weekly coverage of the Wests Tigers, the NRL team. Established in 2018, the podcast, along with its associated forum, offers in-depth discussions on game analysis, team news, roster changes, and the club's future, aiming to connect fans and foster a harmonious environment for the Wests Tigers fanbase. The Wests Tigers Podcast is a popular platform for fans to stay updated and engaged with the team's performance and developments.

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Episodes
  • Wests Tigers Fans Name their Hopes and Fears for Season 2027

    Wests Tigers Fans Name their Hopes and Fears for Season 2027
    Nov 9 2026
    It's not even summer yet; however, Wests Tigers fans are starting to look at what could be in the 2027 NRL season.

    After an up-and-down 2026, what is in store for us long-suffering Tigers fans when the new season rolls around?

    On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Josh and Nick name what excites them about next season, but also what worries them.

    We also put the question out to the forums to get more Wests Tigers fans' contributions.

    Also, on this big off-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we discuss:
    • Will all the experience coming into the team help stop the customary mid-season Wests Tigers slump?
    • Would Jamal Fogarty be a good addition to the team?
    • Who would we have to sacrifice to get Fogarty into the Wests Tigers number 7 jersey?
    • Relief after the re-signing of Samuela Fainu, but what about Fonua Pole and his contract situation?
    • The contributions Mick Crawley and Ryan Carr might be able to make to Wests Tigers
    There's a fair bit to discuss on this big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast; don't forget that the invitation is always there for you to join in the discussion on the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum.

    We'll see you again soon!

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    55 mins
  • Wests Tigers Add More Experience To 2027 Squad

    Wests Tigers Add More Experience To 2027 Squad
    Oct 8 2026
    The off-season is officially underway, and the next time the Wests Tigers take the field, it will be in the USA!

    On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel, Mitch, and Josh take a look at some of the recent off-field developments at the club. After an end-of-season review, we reckon something the club is determined to avoid next year is that mid-season slump.

    And it looks like one of the ways of ensuring the team stays together and stays competitive is to have a more experienced squad. With the recent signing of Kurt Mann, the addition of Jayden Brailey and Jake Averillo, and the likely signing of Knights duo James Schiller and Tyson Frizell, the Wests Tigers look to have a lot more NRL experience to call on.

    We discuss some of the finer details on these signings, including whether Mann will get first shot at the number 13 jersey, whether Schiller is an upgrade on the departing Jeral Skelton, and what role Frizell might play.

    There's also some discussion about Josh Schuster and what role he might play, a chat that leads to a "tin foil hat" conspiracy theory around the future of Adam Doueihi.

    We hope you enjoy this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast and look forward to your comments regarding the Wests Tigers topics we've discussed.

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    55 mins
  • Wests Tigers - Better Than Last Year?

    Wests Tigers - Better Than Last Year?
    Sep 7 2026
    🐯 Wests Tigers Podcast – Episode 494.

    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

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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