The Tigers Are a Mess… But Look at What’s Coming

The Tigers are in crisis — and with eight straight losses, an injury list that keeps growing and a massive clash against the Roosters coming up, there’s plenty to talk about. Nick Hayes is joined by Josh Burnell to discuss: The injury crisis — Adam Doueihi is officially done for 2026 after shoulder reconstruction, Taylan May’s season is over after his third shoulder dislocation, while Kai Pearce-Paul and Royce Hunt begin their return-to-play protocols.Jock Madden’s bizarre injury — out for nearly a month after being kneed in the balls by Samuela Fainu at training before requiring emergency surgery! Our best possible 1–17 for 2027 — where do some of the boys fit? Who misses out?The Tigers Crisis Meeting — What is the biggest problem at the club? Who is responsible? What would we change tomorrow? And, most importantly… is Benji Marshall still the man to take the Tigers forward?Tigers v Roosters preview — Can the Tigers stop the rot against the red-hot, ladder-leading Roosters? Or are we staring down the barrel of nine straight losses?Wests Tigers Podcast Episode 489 is out now! Listen, watch and let us know what YOU think needs to change at the Wests Tigers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.