There are now just three sleeps to the Wests Tigers Round One clash against the Titans at Leichhardt Oval. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto takes the reins and is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson. On the agenda, is a short discussion on Mitch Moses, but a more comprehensive chat about other recruitment options now that it seems we have missed out on signing the former Tiger, now Eel. Also, with this game being Tim Sheens' 250th game in charge at the Wests Tiger...
Mar 01, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 235
There's a whole lot of different Wests Tigers news and issues to discuss on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. With the Wests Tigers season starting in just days, Joel Helmes is in the host seat and is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. First up, one word to describe the arrival into Australia of our new international backrower, John Bateman . There's a look at the side we expect Tim Sheens to name for the round one clash with the Gold Coast Titans at Leichhard...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 234
It's that funny dead zone between the trials and Round One of the NRL season, but that's a perfect time to talk 2023 predictions. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson for a look into the future. The boys make some fearless Wests Tigers predictions, including: Wests Tigers Rookie of the Year Wests Tigers Top Tryscorer Best Wests Tigers recruit in 2023 And, the big one too - where the Wests Tigers will finish on the table at the en...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 233
How good is it to be in the winner's circle! The Wests Tigers proved much too strong for the Raiders today at Belmore. Under sunny skies, Wests Tigers ran out 36-4 winners over Canberra in our final trial match of 2023 . Joel Helmes, Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson were on-hand to witness the seven tries to one win and convened under a tree just outside of Belmore to record this post-match edition of the pod. Some of the key talking points to come out of the match include: The moving of AJ Ke...
Feb 19, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 232
The Wests Tigers NRL squad, or at least a very big chunk of that squad, is finally in action this weekend. We travel to Belmore Oval to take on the Canberra Raiders in our last trial match of the 2023 off-season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton to preview that trial. There's a look at the backs and the forwards, what we want to see in that trial, and who needs to impress to get a shot at that round-one team...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 231
Ok, it wasn't the result we had hoped for, but how much should we take away from last night's trial match? This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast was recorded immediately after a Wests Tigers team filled mostly with youngsters and fringe NRL players suffered a heavy loss to the Warriors . Eddie Otto jumps into the host's seat and is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon for a discussion over the good, the bad, and the ugly from the trial. Some of the key talking points include the side'...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 230
Are we ready to declare the off-season over? NRL 2023 is just weeks away and the Wests Tigers will be in action this week! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, and Steve Stretton with a look at the latest Wests Tigers news. Naturally, there is talk about the future of Mitchell Moses with the Wests Tigers now seemingly being in a strong position to get his signature. One thing that can't be denied in the drawn-out Moses negotiations has been the way ...
Feb 05, 2023•53 min•Season 6Ep. 229
Are we there yet? The NRL preseason continues to drag on with Wests Tigers fans counting the days to see the new-look team in action. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Declan McCutcheon has jumped into the driver's seat and is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton. The football-hungry crew talk John Bateman and reports he's having some issues with a Visa, either for him or one of his family, to come to Australia . How will the delay in getting the new recruit into Sydney affect hi...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 228
It's the last edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast for 2022...well, that is unless there is some massive Mitch Moses news in the next two days! For what we think is the last edition of the 2022 year, Eddie Otto is joined by Garry Watson and Declan McCutcheon. On the agenda of the edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is the exciting news that John Bateman has joined the club . The British International will be with the Wests Tigers for the next four years, starting in 2023. The boys look at what th...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 227
It's eerily quiet in Tiger Town at the moment...meaning either something big is cooking, or absolutely nothing is happening! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto is back in the host's chair and is joined by Garry Watson and Joel Helmes. So, is there something happening behind the scenes? Are Tim Sheens and his team working away studiously around the clock to secure the signature of Mitch Moses? Or, is an announcement on where the Eels halfback is going to land still weeks away...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 226
The Wests Tigers Podcast continues coverage of one of the most exciting off-seasons in recent memory for the club. After adding key players like Isaiah Papali’i , Api Korisau , and David Klemmer , the club could be about to sign up Wests Tigers player number 175, Mitchell Moses. A decision by the now Eels halfback looks set to be made this week and the Wests Tigers are reportedly right in there with a chance. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a deep dive into what Moses would b...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 225
We're doing some things a little differently over this NRL off-season on the Wests Tigers Podcast. As you might have noticed, we've been publishing pods on a regular basis, mainly because there has still been plenty of Wests Tigers news to discuss. And, normal programming will recommence as soon as some fresh news drops. But, what about the people that are on the Wests Tigers Podcast? We thought you might be interested in finding out more about us, in particular, how we came to be Wests Tigers f...
Nov 29, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 224
Almost all of the Wests Tigers' first-grade squad reconvenes at Concord this week for the official start of pre-season. But, there appears to still be some question marks over who, and who might not be, Wests Tigers in 2023. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson and Steve Stretton for a look at the latest Wests Tigers news. We start off with a discussion around the Phil Rothfield 'Shoosh' piece that came out in the Daily Telegraph yesterday. The veter...
Nov 20, 2022•51 min•Season 6Ep. 223
It's been a big couple of days in Concord with the Wests Tigers again active in the NRL play market. The big cleanout of the 2022 wooden spoon-winning side has continued with the departure of Jackson Hastings. Hastings has inked a deal with the Knights to play halfback, in return, Wests Tigers get representative forward, David Klemmer . On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson dissect that player swap. Some of the questions that...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 222
There's plenty to discuss on this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast! First of all, thank you to our listeners for not just making us the most listened-to Wests Tigers podcast around, but also making us the most listened-to club-specific rugby league podcast in Australia. Those results really are very humbling, thank you all again for your support. On to business, on this edition we discuss the reported moves that will see Jackson Hastings in Knights colours in the coming weeks . In retu...
Nov 13, 2022•57 min•Season 6Ep. 221
Another off-season edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is good to go! This time, with a slimmed-down team of just Garry Watson and Joel Helmes, we take a look at the latest Wests Tigers signings. Well, at the time of recording, unfortunately, we're really only talking about signing rumours. These, of course, include reports that former Wests Tigers Captain Aaron Woods is set to return home for one final season . We take a look at what the former Blues and Kangaroo representative prop might be ab...
Nov 06, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 220
There's some fresh air blowing through the Wests Tigers Podcast this week with the start of a new podcast season. We've thrown off the shackles of a trainwreck of a year for the Wests Tigers and are looking forward to a (hopefully) brighter future. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is in the host chair and is joined by the Three Amigos of Wests Tigers discussion - Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton. On the agenda, first up, the latest news, rumors, and sug...
Oct 30, 2022•59 min•Season 6Ep. 219
Don't worry what Eddie says, this is actually episode number 218 of the Wests Tigers Podcast! Eddie Otto regains his composure to lead Steve Stretton and Garry Watson on a one-hour journey through the latest Wests Tigers news. On the agenda is the recent signing of Penrith flyer, and Premiership winner, Charlie Staines . The boys take a look at what Charlie brings to the Tigers, and what his signing might mean to existing Wests Tigers such as Daine Laurie and Ken Maumalo . Going the other way, i...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 218
The Wests Tigers yesterday released the latest edition of a concept not seen for a couple of years "Ask the Boss". Hosted by Wests Tigers CEO, Justin Pascoe, the segment was a fairly regular offering when Ivan Cleary coached the Tigers. Naturally, the version released this week features the incoming Wests Tigers Head Coach, Tim Sheens. If you missed "Ask the Boss" you can view it here . On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson respond to the s...
Oct 12, 2022•57 min•Season 6Ep. 217
The off-season has commenced, but that doesn't mean there aren't some burning Wests Tigers issues to discuss. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Garry Watson, Declan McCutcheon, and Steve Stretton. The boys talk about the confirmation that finally came through from the man himself - Isaiah Papali'i , that he will definitely be a Wests Tiger in 2023. What will the former Eel bring to our team? Which side of the field do we see him playing on? Speaking of new rec...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 216
The 2022 NRL Season is just about to wind up and many Wests Tigers fans might be quite glad to see the full stop put on proceedings. It has been, in many ways, the most trying season in Wests Tigers history . Now, perhaps just to rub a little more salt in the wound, we have to watch our two biggest rivals fight it out in the decider. Penrith and Parramatta, they've both been strugglers at different times, but why is it now they are kicking goals while we are at the other end of the spectrum? Edd...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 215
It is that time of year and the Night of Nights has arrived, that's right it is time for the Wests Tigers Podcasts Awards Night!! Eddie Otto is joined by Declan McCutcheon and Garry Watson to bring you all the awards for season 2022. Who will take out the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum player of the year? Which win was the clubs best win of the season? Who do the boys rate as the most disappointing player of 2022? There is also discussion around all the latest happenings from HQ at Concord including...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 214
Any way you cut it, yesterday's final game of the season at Leichhardt Oval was pretty disappointing. The Wests Tigers have now won a Wooden Spoon, running last after a season of frustration and turbulence. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Joel Helmes is joined by Steve Stretton, Declan McCutcheon, and Garry Watson. On the agenda of this wide-ranging Wests Tigers chat were some hot topics, including: What went wrong against the Raiders? Which area of the Tigers roster needs the most ...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 213
We're nearly there! The final Wests Tigers match for 2022 takes place on Sunday and we finish with the Raiders at Leichhardt. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, Eddie Otto, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon preview that Father's Day clash against the green machine. There's also a healthy debate about winning the Wooden Spoon this year, in particular, who or what is to blame? On the signings front, at this stage at least, there's very little to officially report. Though there are a nu...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 212
In a season that didn't have too many highlights for Wests Tigers fans, the form of Jackson Hastings was a bright spot. Returning to the NRL after a stint in the UK Super League, Hastings played both in the halves and at lock for the Tigers in season 2022. Proving his reputation of being one of the good guys of the game, Jackson gave a big chunk of his time to fans at the latest Ambush event on Sunday at CommBank Stadium. He also made himself available for a wide-ranging interview with Garry Wat...
Aug 30, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 211
In a season full of pain, Wests Tigers fans had some more heartbreak yesterday afternoon at CommBank Stadium. After a competitive, if not mistake-riddled performance, Wests Tigers managed to completely self-destruct in the final minutes of the game. The 24-22 loss to the Dragons means the Wests Tigers will definitely finish the season in last place. This edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast is a replay of our Sunday Night Live broadcast on Wests Tigers Radio . We discuss the main talking points f...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 210
It's a slimmed-down Wests Tigers Podcast crew for this edition with Eddie, Steve, and Declan all AWOL. That means it's Joel and Garry for a mid-week look at the latest goings on in Tiger Town. Cameron Munster, he's one of the best players in the NRL and there was a report out yesterday linking us to him on a huge deal. Sure, Tim Sheens has come out and denied he's on our radar, but what would the Storm, Queensland, and Australian five-eight bring to the Tigers? Is he the kind of player that coul...
Aug 25, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 209
It was a full house for last night's live broadcast on Wests Tigers Radio . Delayed by 24 hours, the live broadcast came in the wake of one of, if not the bleakest night in Wests Tigers history on Saturday. Joel Helmes is joined by Eddie Otto, Steve Stretton, Garry Watson, and Declan McCutcheon to take a look at what went so horribly wrong against the Roosters at the SCG. Some of the key points discussed on the show include: Are some Wests Tigers players already on holiday? Have these dreadful r...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 208
There's been no news on the signings front of late, but there's still plenty to discuss on this Wests Tigers Podcast. Eddie Otto is joined by Declan McCutcheon, Steve Stretton, and Garry Watson for an hour of Wests Tigers goodness. The boys look at the new Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence that opened this week in Concord. What will the new home base do for the club and the football team? How much difference might it make to our fortunes moving forward? There's also discussion around the now inf...
Aug 17, 2022•56 min•Season 5Ep. 207
It was another frustrating and disappointing outing for the Wests Tigers against the Sharks on Saturday. On this edition of the podcast, a replay of our live Sunday night broadcast on Wests Tigers Radio , we take a look back at that performance. Was there anything good to take from it? Or, was it just a game to erase from the memory bank? And, again, are we any closer to having a clear picture of what our spine/halves should look like next year and beyond? Joel. Declan and Garry also talk 2023 W...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 206
