The trials are over, it's time for the Wests Tigers to get serious for the 2022 NRL Season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon wrap up the win over the Roosters in Gosford last Friday night . Questions that we try to answer include who secured a place in the team for the Storm match in Round One and which positions seem to still be up in the air. There's also discussion around the tackle and subsequent penalty for James Tamou . Then, atten...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 144
This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of our live broadcast following tonight's trial match. A new offering for Wests Tigers fans, we intend to jump online and broadcast live through Wests Tigers Radio after each and every Wests Tigers match this year. We also should have some exciting news shortly on new live programming options on the Wests Tigers only radio station. But, for the time being at least, here's what Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton were thinking about th...
Feb 22, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 143
The Wests Tigers Podcast introduces a whole new feature this week - actual listener interaction. We asked listeners to send in their questions and comments about the Wests Tigers and we're happy with the response. The questions and comments were so good we've decided to make this a regular feature. So, if you like what you hear this week, and want to contribute yourself, email us in your audio recordings to feedback@weststigerspodcast.com.au. Also on this edition, featuring Eddie Otto, Garry Wat...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 142
The Wests Tigers Podcast is up and running with the 2022 NRL Season just a few weeks from kick-off. And on this edition of the podcast, we have some football to discuss! Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon pick apart the Wests Tigers performance against the Sea Eagles in last Friday night's trial. Some of the questions that the boys try and answer include: What can we take out of the performance of the side? Who might have cemented their spot for round one? How did some of the new si...
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 141
On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we bring you our post-match comments from the Manly trial. Recorded in the moments just after the 28-4 loss to the Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval, this wrap went live to air on our streaming radio station - Wests Tigers Radio . In coming weeks, with the football back and the Tigers being in action, we will continue to broadcast live post-match reaction chats, and we will have better audio quality for you as well (we appreciate your patience). But, in th...
Feb 19, 2022•12 min•Season 5Ep. 140
The latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is warmed up and ready to go! On this edition of the podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton and Declan McCutcheon with Garry Watson taking on role of super-sub in part two. There's plenty of Wests Tigers news to discuss ahead of the Tiger's first game of the year tomorrow night. That trial match against the Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval is on the agenda. We go through what we would like to see from the different Wests Tigers players in the ...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 139
We're literally just days away from the Wests Tigers taking the field for the first time in 2022. But before a ball is kicked there's a big Wests Tigers issue that has fans talking - where the team should call home. It's a long-running discussion, true, however, things seemed to shift last week when the Sydney Morning Herald published a story that seemed to have the inside word on what the club is thinking . The report says after the 2023 season the Wests Tigers will go back in time and split ho...
Feb 15, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 138
The NRL season is now just weeks away and there are plenty of Wests Tigers issues on the boil. On this edition of the Wests Podcast Eddie Otto, Garry Watson and Steve Stretton take a deep dive into some of the latest Wests Tigers news . On the agenda is the season-ending injury for Shawn Blore . What does this mean for both the club's back-row stocks for 2022 and the young star's future? Speaking of back-row forwards, we're awaiting official confirmation that Kelma Tuilagi is off to Manly next y...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 137
This is a special edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with a small break in regular programming. Ahead of our latest full podcast edition due later this week, Eddie Otto has caught up with Joel Helmes to have a chat about some of our own recent developments. The Wests Tigers Podcast recently branched out into two new and exciting areas - our own Wests Tigers forum, and the creation of a new Wests Tigers-only online radio station. The new Wests Tigers Podcast Forum and Wests Tigers Radio are both...
Feb 08, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 136
It's February and that means we really are on the final straight heading to NRL season 2022. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton discuss some good news for the club - the re-signing of Stefano Utoikamanu . What does the young prop's signature on a new long-term contract mean to the club and we look at who should take the credit for having 'The Ute' make that commitment? Then it's time to fasten your seatbelts as Declan and ...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 135
The Wests Tigers Podcast is back from a well-earned summer vacation with plenty to discuss. On this edition, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton get the Wests Tigers 2022 campaign off to a start with some fearless 2022 predictions. The guys even try to come up with some potential newspaper headlines for the Tiger's season ahead - both positive and negative. There's discussion around the recent off-field driving indiscretions involving two Wests Tigers players. The boys also answer some ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 134
The final countdown is on to Christmas 2021 and that means we're inching closer to NRL season 2022. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton discuss the setting up of our new Wests Tigers Podcast Forum . The new forum gives podcast listeners and Wests Tigers fans, in general, a new place to discuss our team. Also on the agenda is the recent signing of Penrith hooker, Api Koroisau . What will the two-time Premiership winner bring ...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 133
After a short off-season break, the Wests Tigers Podcast is back with plenty to discuss. Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon talk Luciano Leilua and what his future is with the club after he reportedly signed a big-money deal with the Cowboys . Should we let him go? Do we get a player in return? And what does his departure mean for the Wests Tigers roster? Luciano's brother, Joey Leilua, has also fired another shot at the club and coach Michael Maguire, should we take any note of wha...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 132
The Wests Tigers are just getting back on to the training track this week for the 2022 pre-season. But will Luke Brooks still be wearing the Black, White, and Gold when the season kicks off? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we take a look at the ongoing rumours around Brooks and his mooted move to the Knights. We ask, is this a good move for Luke and the Tigers? Who would wear the seven jersey in his absence? And who could we fill his roster spot with? There's also discussion around ...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 131
The Wests Tigers might be having a break at the moment but there's still plenty to discuss. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Joel Helmes cast an eye over all the latest Wests Tigers happenings. Issues and topics up for debate this week include the recent dismissal of Wests Tigers General Manager of Football, Adam Hartigan . Was it the right decision? What was the thinking behind it? And what will be his legacy at the clu...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 130
The Wests Tigers are just a few weeks from the start of pre-season training for the 2022 NRL season. One fresh face to arrive at training will be former Shark, Panther, and Gold Coast Titan, Tyrone Peachey . On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon discuss the recent announcement that the versatile veteran would become a Wests Tiger. Where does he fit into plans? Where would he best suit our team? And what can he bring to make us a better side? There's also d...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 129
The NRL off-season has officially commenced but there's plenty of Wests Tigers news to discuss. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Steve Stretton, Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Joel Helmes to talk about the latest goings-on in Tigerland. Naturally, there's plenty of heated debate around the Daine Laurie Penrith jersey incident. Speaking of Penrith, did our Captain, James Tamou, get it all wrong with his public gushing over the Panther's Premiership? Also ...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 128
It's a big Grand Final edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with a stack of Wests Tigers discussion. In part one, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton for a chat about the Wests Tigers Head Coach position. Now that the dust has settled on the decision to stick with Michael Maguire in 2022, the boys reflect on the tumultuous last few weeks. They try to answer some burning questions too, including: Will Madge only be safe if the team makes the top 8 in 2022? How will the Madge an...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 127
It might be the NRL off-season but there's still a mountain of Wests Tigers News to talk about. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we have a full house in with Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, Garry Watson, Steve Stretton, and Joel Helmes on deck. The main point of discussion is, of course, the end-of-season review and the resulting Michael Maguire saga/fiasco. Was keeping Madge the right decision? Was Tim Sheens involved in the decision? What were the factors behind the decision to stic...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 126
On this big edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we announce our 2021 Wests Tigers Player of the Year. As voted by you, the Wests Tigers Podcast 2021 Awards also includes Wests Tigers Rookie of the Year, Wests Tigers Best Victory, and Most Improved Player. If you did vote in the awards, thank you from all of us here at Wests Tigers Podcast. There's also some discussion around the best try of the year and our individual favourite moments too. In part two of this edition, we take a look at the lat...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 125
The off-season has arrived and sadly the Wests Tigers kept their worst for last in season 2021. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Joel Helmes take a deep-dive into the big loss to the last-placed Bulldogs. Was the game a true reflection of where this club is at? Did the players hold back in a bid to put more pressure on Michael Maguire? And has that result made the coach's position untenable? There's also plenty of hearty discussion arou...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 124
The Wests Tigers Podcast this week again comes after another mostly disappointing Wests Tigers performance, this time against the Panthers. Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson look back at the Redcliffe loss to one of the 2021 Premiership favourites. The boys also discuss the final edition of the four-part Fox Sports production - Wild Wests, Tales from Tiger Town. There's also a look at the reasons why Wests Tigers fans might have some optimism for next season. Listen in for a debate...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 123
The Wests Tigers weren't able to make it a rare three wins in a row against the Sharks in Rockhampton. On this bumper three-part edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Ottie, Declan McCutcheon, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton take a close look at the Cronulla game . Was the disappointing result a good indication of where this team, and the club on a wider scale, is at? The boys share the one-word summary of the performance contributed by our Facebook followers and members of the Wests Tigers...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Another week and another win for the mighty Wests Tigers, this time beating the Cowboys at home. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson go through that Townsville clash with a fine-tooth comb. Did the performance instill confidence in you that the club is heading in the right direction? Or was it a clunky win against a struggling side? The boys look at some of the individual performances in the match, including rookie reserves Jake Simpkin and...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 121
It wasn't pretty but the Wests Tigers got the chocolates over the Bulldogs on the Gold Coast on Sunday. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton take a look back at the much-needed win. The boys look at how the different players are performing and are we missing any potentially positive positional changes? There's also a discussion around some of the lost opportunities of the 2021 season. Then, in part two of this edition, Joel Helmes joins the guy...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 120
The Wests Tigers 2021 season continued on in familiar territory last Friday evening with a horrendous loss to the Warriors. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson look at what went wrong against the struggling New Zealand team. There's also discussion around a number of timely Wests Tigers issues, including: Why isn't there more pressure on Michael Maguire in the media? Is the coach's time up? Just who is in charge of Wests Tigers recruitment?...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 119
It was another mostly disappointing performance from the Wests Tigers last weekend against Manly. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast Eddie Otto and Declan McCutcheon take a look back at the Suncorp Stadium clash with the Sea Eagles. Then the boys welcome back one of the founders of the podcast, Joel Helmes. Joel joins the boys for a bit of a look under the bonnet of the Wests Tigers, including a round of an old Wests Tigers Podcast favourite - Buy, Hold, Sell. There's also discussion ar...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 118
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 tha...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 117
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 dish...
Jul 14, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 116
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 activitie...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 115
