It's a much happier group of boys on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.Why are they happy? Because the Wests Tigers once again grabbed the two points on offer at Suncorp Stadium against the Broncos.Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson take a look at the positives and negatives from the match, including: Is the Mbye at five-eight experiment finally over? Has Ken Maumalo finally found his groove? Did the debutants do enough to keep their spots? Did Stefano Utoikamanu cement that starting front-row spot? The boys also look at whether the win was enough to secure Michael Maguire's job for the rest of this season, at least.There's also discussion around the first episode of the new Fox Sports Wests Tigers documentary and the latest recruitment news too, including discussion around Luke Brooks and Tevita Pangai Jnr.We hope you enjoy this marathon edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with Eddie, Declan and Garry...

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The Wests Tigers might not have played a match last weekend but there's still plenty to talk about.On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon cover all the latest Wests Tigers news, including: The possible effects of the COVID-forced shift of the NRL to Queensland. NRL debuts for Junior Pauga and Tukimihia Simpkins. Should Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire have made more changes? Why did he drop Shawn Blore and Alex Seyfarth? Is there player disharmony in the ranks? The latest Wests Tigers signing news and rumours. The release next week of the Fox Sports Wests Tigers doco - Wild Wests: Tales from Tiger Town. And the boys preview this make-or-break match this weekend against the Brisbane Broncos.We hope you enjoy this big lockdown edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast!

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The Wests Tigers 2021 season continued on with another loss at the weekend, this time against Souths.On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson look at what went wrong.Michael Maguire has hinted at making changes to the team for the Wests Tigers next match, which players should get the axe?The boys also put on their optimistic hats and try and find some positives from the latest game.There's also a discussion around the social media activities of Wests Tigers winger, David Nofoaluma, and ask if some recent posts of his are appropriate?A hot topic on the Wests Tigers Forum is also discussed - will you still renew your membership for 2022 if things don't improve?What is the future of Wests Tigers coach, Michael Maguire? What are the clubs coaching options.There's also discussion around a rare bright spot for the club this week - the inclusion of Stefano Utoikamanu in the NSW state of Origin squad.And the boys discuss whether the game of rugby league is losing fans over some of the recently introduced new rules.We hope you enjoy this bumper edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast...

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It's a marathon edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast this week. Join Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson for a full unpacking of the nightmare that was the Storm match. Some tough questions are asked, including: Is it time for a new Wests Tigers coach? Who is to blame for the club's seemingly endless on-field struggles? Is it time for a club-wide review of operations and staff? Can the 2021 season be retrieved after such a poor showing? The boys also talk 2022 recruitment, including the pros and cons of reported targets Tavita Pangai Jnr. and Dale Finucane. There's also discussion around the continuing rule changes being implemented into the game by the NRL. We hope you enjoy this mega edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast...

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The somewhat rocky 2021 Wests Tigers season continued last weekend with a frustrating loss to the Eels. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon look at what went wrong against Parramatta. Was it just the poor refereeing? Is the Tigers forward pack muscling up and do we have the right mix of forwards? There's also discussion around the recent form of Jacob Liddle and Daine Laurie. Can the Wests Tigers still make the 2021 NRL finals? Two members of the podcast team believe we aren't dead and buried just yet. On a positive note, Wests Tigers have welcomed a new player - long-time NZ Warrior, Ken Maumalo. The lanky winger joins the Tigers after a three-try haul against the Storm last weekend. We also look ahead to see if the Tigers have a chance against the Melbourne team...

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The Wests Tigers finally got a bit of revenge against Ivan Cleary and his Panthers on Friday night. In front of a passionate crowd, that included Wests Tigers Podcast hosts Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson, the Tigers got the job done in style. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, the boys look back at the highlights of the Panthers match. Who were the Wests Tigers best players? What are some areas that improvement could still be made in? Then the focus turns to some big Wests Tigers News - the return of our Grand Final winning coach, Tim Sheens. Sheens will take on a new role in the organization, Eddie, Garry and Declan try to work out exactly what he will be doing, and where potential problems might arise. And there's also talk about the upcoming match against another Wests Tigers arch-rival, the Parramatta Eels. We hope you enjoy another post-victory edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast...

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The Wests Tigers got the job done against an understrength Dragons last weekend. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon look back at the positives from the performance. They try to answer the questions around what is starting to work, and what areas are there still improvements to be made. Then the attention turns to the Panthers and the Wests Tigers big chance to get one back over Ivan Cleary. It will be a State of Origin impacted Penrith that we face on Friday night. Will the Tigers rise up and claim their first back-to-back win of the season? Or are we talking the infamous 'baby Broncos' debacle again? There's also talk around the rumoured potential signing of former Panther, now Bulldog, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and the official signing of UK centre, Oliver Gildart. Some origin discussion too, and a look at whether the recently introduced NRL rule changes are working. We hope you enjoy this week's edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast...

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The Wests Tigers 2021 season of frustration and disappointment rolled on in Gosford last Friday night. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson take a look at what went wrong against the Warriors. Hit play or download for discussion around the controversial decision to take two penalty goals while the Warriors were down a man. They also look at whether the Moses Mbye at five-eight move has run its course. Once again the attention also turns to the future of coach Michael Maguire, is it time the club looked elsewhere? There's discussion around the possible/rumoured approach to Broncos players, Jamayne Isaako and Tevita Pangai Jnr. And some bold predictions around the upcoming match against the St.George-Illawarra Dragons. We hope you enjoy this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast...

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The Wests Tigers are back in the winner's circle after a Magic Round win over the Knights. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson look back at the Newcastle match, what went wrong and which areas there may still be some possible improvement. The boys also try to answer some pressing questions: Did the controversial switch of Moses Mbye and Adam Doueihi make a big difference? Was it the right call? Have the Wests Tigers turned the corner and found some spirit? Has Joey Leilua finally found his groove at the Tigers? Should Jacob Liddle stay at hooker? Eddie, Garry, and Declan also look at whether the Wests Tigers 2021 team has the ability to beat a team that turns up, and isn't injury-affected. How good is that Magpies Knock-On Effect Cup side going! Which players could make the jump into the NRL team.  And the boys share their opinions on the latest NRL rule changes. We hope you enjoy this big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast...

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It's been another tough week in Tiger town with the club looking for answers after a poor showing against the Titans. On episode 108 of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto and Garry Watson look back at the disappointing performance put up against the Gold Coast. They try to answer these questions: How bad is this team? Is a Wooden Spoon a realistic possibility this year? Which senior players are under the gun? And is Madge still the man to get the team moving forward? Plus more on Benny Elias and the controversial team changes for the game against the Knights in NRL Magic Round.

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How good is it to see the Wests Tigers get a win! And that always makes for a happier Wests Tigers Podcast. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon examine the main talking points from the hard-fought victory over the Dragons. The boys ask, and try to answer the questions - Was it a turning point for the Wests Tigers season? and Which players stepped up? Plus there Crystal Balls are out - the boys take a look ahead at a potential Round 1 Wests Tigers side for 2022. And there's a look at which of the eight Wests Tigers players that are currently off-contract should be re-signed by the club? We hope you enjoy this big post-win edition!

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Another round of NRL and another disappointing performance from the Wests Tigers. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon look back at the soul-crushing 40-6 loss to Manly at BankWest Stadium on Sunday. Amidst a tide of opinion pieces on where the club is going wrong, Eddie and Declan try to take a sensible dive into the issues with the focus being on trying to answer just what is wrong with this current side. Plus the boys take a deeper look at the future of this current Wests Tigers roster, as well as an assessment of the coach and administration. What exactly are the problems and are there any solutions? We hope you enjoy this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast.

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It was a vastly improved performance by the Wests Tigers against the Bunnies last weekend, but has the team turned the corner? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon dissect the golden point loss to Souths and try to get a gauge on where the team will go from here. With just one win and five losses so far in season 2021, the boys look at where improvements still need to be made. On big positive from the Bunnies match was the impressive debut of young Queensland hooker, Jake Simpkin. Will the rookie continue to be picked in front of the more experience, Jacob Liddle?  There is also discussion around the performance of referee Gerrard Sutton, the Tigers future spine and a look ahead to the big ANZAC weekend clash with Manly. Sit back and enjoy this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast...

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After the disappointments of Sunday against the Cowboys at Leichhardt, Wests Tigers will look to bounce back against the high-flying Bunnies this weekend. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Declan McCutcheon and Eddie Otto take a look at the team changes made for the Souths game, in particular, the call up of rookie Hooker, Jake Simpkin. Will the stand-out player from the Knock-On Effect Cup inspire the Tigers to improved performance? Other questions the boys look to answer on this podcast include: How is the club actually performing across the board? Is Michael Maguire in danger of losing his job? How does the club get more out of some of the highest-paid players? Why can't we get a big-name signing? What positions need to be strengthened? Is the Luke Brooks to the Cowboys rumours true? And Eddie and Declan also give their brave predictions for the Souths match.

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On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson for some soul-searching. Coming in the wake of the extremely disappointing happenings at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon, Eddie and Garry try to answer some of the tough questions, including: Is this side still playing for Michael Maguire? Are changes needed? Should youngsters be blooded?  And, was the crowd entitled to boo the team at halftime? There were not too many positives for either the club or fans from the grim afternoon against the previously winless Cowboys.

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