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Behind The Roar
by Wests Tigers
Behind The Roar Wests Tigers Podcast : The official podcast of the Wests Tigers
Episodes
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77. NRLW Star Emily Bass & PWA Wrestlers Join BTR ft. WWE’s Grayson Waller | Behind the Roar
NRLW star Emily Bass joins Behind the Roar alongside PWA wrestlers Billy Preston and Frankie B in a huge crossover episode.Behind The Roar is proudly brought to you by @ProWrestlingAustralia They talk about the hardest hits they’ve ever taken, the challenges of balancing part-time wrestling and...
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76. Wingmen - Sunia Turuva & Jeral Skelton
Behind the Roar | Wingmen Special Wests Tigers wingers Sunia (Tito) Turuva and Jeral Skelton join host Tim Grant for a high-energy episode all about life on the edge of the field. From finishing tries to putting on those highlight-reel hits, the boys break down what it really takes to be a modern...
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75. The Uso's - Laulilii Brothers
Behind the Roar is back with a brand new episode filmed inside the PWA training facility in Campbelltown.This week, host Lachy McIntyre is joined by Wests Tigers duo Luke and Kit Laulilii, plus special guest — PWA superstar Robbie Eagles. Expect plenty of laughs, inside stories, and the boys…
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74. Captains - Jarome Luai & Api Koroisau
In this special episode of Behind the Roar, proudly presented by @ProWrestlingAustralia Wests Tigers co-captains Jarome Luai and Api Koroisau sit down for an honest and entertaining conversation about leadership, growth, and the season so far.With this weekend's Members Appreciation Round fast...
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73. Persistence | Tristan Hope & Charlie Murray
This week on Behind the Roar, brought to you by Pro Wrestling Australia @ProWrestlingAustralia we sit down with Wests Tigers debutants Tristan Hope and Charlie Murray - two players who’ve taken the long road to the NRL.Hosted by Tim Grant, this episode dives deep into the challenges both men...
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72. Evie McGrath & Montana Clifford | NRLW Draw | Behind The Roar Podcast
This week on Behind the Roar, proudly brought to you by Pro Wrestling Australia (PWA), Kezie Apps is joined by two of her Wests Tigers NRLW teammates, Montana Clifford and Evie McGrath, for an episode full of laughs, insight and reflection as they gear up for Round 1. The duo open up on their...
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71. Shane Richardson | CEO UPDATE | New Signings + Club News
In this special episode of Behind the Roar, Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson provides an in-depth update on key developments both on and off the field.Richo reflects on the club’s recent performances, acknowledging the 5-8 record but praising the team’s growth, effort, and the exciting style of...
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70. Terrell May & Fonua Pole | The Pack | Behind The Roar Podcast
On this episode of Behind the Roar Wests Tigers front-rowers Terrell May and Fonua Pole sit down for a candid, wide-ranging chat hosted by Tim Grant.Sponsored by @ProWrestlingAustralia this episode is packed with insight into life on and off the field, with the boys discussing the tough…
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69. Locked In | Sarah Togatuki & Christian Pio | Behind The Roar
On this episode of Behind the Roar, Kezie Apps hosts two of her Wests Tigers NRLW teammates, Sarah Togatuki and Christian Pio. This episode is must-with, with 'Sala' and Chris reliving their paths to the NRLW, revealing how community support, family, and resilience shaped their journeys. The duo...
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68. Milestone Men | Alex Twal & Adam Doueihi | Behind The Roar
In this week’s edition of Behind the Roar, Lachy McIntyre sits down with the club’s most recent milestone men, Adam Doueihi and Alex Twal.In this special episode, The Milestone Men reflect on their journeys so far, share stories from their careers, and answer questions submitted by you – the…
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68. Backing Campbelltown | CEO Update | Behind The Roar
In this week’s episode of Behind The Roar, Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson delivers an update on the future of our club - with a special focus on our long-term vision for Campbelltown Sports Stadium.Richo outlines the club’s strategic push for a $50M short-term and $100M long-term investment…
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67. Creator Takeover | Behind The Roar | New Signing News
Lachy McIntyre hosts Hammy Goodman, ShakTV and Lachie Pringle to discuss their experiences supporting our great club. The group outlines their first memories of attending Wests Tigers matches, reviews the weekend’s tough loss to the Warriors and gives their thoughts on the performances of some of...
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66. Meet our NEW hosts | Behind The Roar | Wests Tigers Podcast
Behind the Roar is back in 2025!Behind the Roar is back in 2025, along with three new hosts!Wests Tigers’ resident intern Lachy McIntyre, NRLW Captain Kezie Apps, and Wests Tigers Player #189 Tim Grant are all jumping on board to help steer the BTR ship this year.In their first episode, the trio...
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65. Jarome Luai | Welcome to the Jungle
Welcome to the Jungle, Jarome Luai, our special guest on this week’s summer series edition of Behind The Roar. Wests Tigers' marquee signing covers plenty of ground on the club’s official podcast, telling us how much he’s looking forward to the challenges ahead. Jarome reveals his first taste of...
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Wests Tigers 2025 Draw | Shane Richardson | Behind The Roar
On this special edition of Behind The Roar we speak to Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson. Richo give's us some insight into the strategy behind this years draw requests. He also announces a big re-signing at the club.
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64. Football Review | Matthew Betsey | Behind The Roar
On the final episode of the 2024 season, we speak to Head Of Football Matthew Betsey.
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CEO Update | Shane Richardson | Behind The Roar
In a special edition of Behind The Roar, Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson sets the record straight about some key issues at the club ahead of Friday’s sold-out match against the Eels at Campbelltown.
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63. Wayne Pearce | The First Coach | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
On this week’s episode of BTR, as we celebrate Wests Tigers 25th season in the NRL, we chat to the team’s very first coach and Balmain Tigers legend, Wayne Pearce. Junior’ covers plenty of ground as our NRL and NRLW teams prepare for big games at Leichhardt Oval over the next few days. We chat...
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62. Reuben Porter | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
On this week’s episode of BTR we chat to Wests Tigers Player #287 Reuben Porter, who made his NRL debut this season at the age of 27. After eight seasons in the NSW Cup, Reuben had almost given up on his dream to play NRL, before a call from Benji changed all that. This is a story about a...
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61. Tim Johannssen | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
On this week’s episode of BTR we chat to Wests Tigers Player #291 Tim Johannssen, who made his NRL debut last week against the Cowboys. BTR is proudly sponsored by Pro Wrestling Australia. This is a story about a young fella who walked away from rugby league, giving up on a childhood dream, who…
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60. The War Chest | Shane Richardson | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
In episode 60 of Behind The Roar we speak to Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson.
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59. Fainu Brothers | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
On this week’s episode of Behind the Roar we chat to the Fainu brothers who last weekend became the first trio of brothers to play NRL together for Wests Tigers. It’s not often three brothers all get to play NRL, yet alone at the same time, and in the same team. So rare in fact, only ten times…
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58. State Of Origin | Tim Grant & Brett Kimmorley | The Decider
This week’s episode of Behind The Roar is a special State of Origin preview as we count down to Wednesday’s series decider at Suncorp Stadium. We chat to a couple of fellas who know a thing or two about Origin deciders at Suncorp having experienced all that the Queensland cauldron has to offer.…
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57. NRLW Captains | Botille Vette-Welsh & Kezie Apps | Behind The Roar
In this episode of BTR we speak to NRLW co-captains Botille Vette-Welsh and Kezie Apps.
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56. Justin Olam | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
On this week’s episode of Behind the Roar we chat to Wests Tigers Player #281, Justin Olam, ahead of the team’s Round 18 match against Melbourne Storm.Adored in his homeland Papua New Guinea, Olam has also developed a big following here in Australia since his arrival in 2017, following six…
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55. Debutants | Jordan Miller, Luke Laulilii, Heath Mason | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
On this episode of Behind the Roar we speak to debutants, Jordan Miller, Heath Mason & Luke Laulilii.
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54. Junior League Appreciation | Lachlan Galvin, Kit Laulilii, Tallyn Da Silva | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
This week’s guests on Behind The Roar are three rising stars who have recently made their NRL debuts with Wests Tigers, as we celebrate Junior League Appreciation Round.Joining us for episode 54 of BTR is Wests Tigers Player #270 Tallyn Da Silva, WT Player # 275 Kit Laulilii, and WT Player # 277...
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53. Keith Galloway | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
This week’s guest on Behind The Roar is Wests Tigers Player #94 Keith Galloway. One of the best props to have pulled on a Wests Tigers jersey, Galloway played 173 games for Wests Tigers over 10 seasons after joining the club from Cronulla Sharks in 2006. A good old-fashioned prop who had a cult...
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52. Alex Lobb | The Early Riser | Behind The Roar
This week’s guest on Behind The Roar is former Dragons’ winger Alex Lobb, who will make his first starting appearance in the NRL on Friday night in Wollongong. Lobb, a 22-year-old Wollongong local, joined Wests Tigers in the off-season looking for an opportunity. He was unexpectedly called on to...
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Indigenous Jersey 2024 | Uncle Richard Campbell | Behind The Roar Podcast
On this week’s episode of BTR we chat to the man behind the design of our 2024 Indigenous Jersey which will be worn on Friday night against the Cowboys. It’s a special bitesize edition of BTR where we recognise and celebrate the immense contribution indigenous players – past and present – have…
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51. Shaun Mielekamp | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
This week’s guest is a highly regarded sports administrator who was CEO of Central Coast Mariners for nine years and has previously worked in the NRL at both Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs. He was recently appointed to the position of GM Community, Foundation and Affiliates and his...
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50. Aaron Payne | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
Joining us this week on our 50th episode of Behind the Roar is former Cowboys hooker, now Wests Magpies NSW Cup Coach, Aaron Payne. Payne joined Wests Tigers in the pre-season, uprooting from Townsville for a sea change in the big smoke, and a fresh challenge. After playing 219 NRL games across…
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49. Fonua Pole | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
On this week’s episode of BTR we learn a lot more about 21-year-old middle forward, Fonua Pole. We chat about preparations for Saturday’s game against the Bulldogs, how some divine intervention helped him switch from Aussie Rules to Rugby League, and he also tells us about his ‘first true love’.…
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48. Shane Walker & John Skandalis | The Originals | Wests Tigers Podcast
On this week’s episode of Behind the Roar turn back the clock with two of Wests Tigers ‘Originals’ who played in the club’s first season in the NRL, and in the very first match against the Broncos at Campbelltown. We chat to WT Player #8 Shane Walker – who zooms in from his worksite – and WT…
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47. Tim Grant | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tiger Podcast
This week’s guest on BTR is former Panthers, Wests Tigers and NSW prop, Tim Grant. Much of the chat with Tim is about his role at the Wests Tigers as head of wellbeing, and we take a deeper dive into the link between mental wellbeing and player performance. He talks openly about his own battles...
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46. Darren Senter | The Originals | Behind The Roar Podcast
In this week’s episode of Behind the Roar we chat to Wests Tigers very first captain, Darren Senter. Senter played 226 NRL games in total over 13 seasons. He made his debut with Canterbury Bulldogs in 1992, playing three seasons at Belmore before joining Balmain in 1995, where he played five...
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45. THE PLAN | Shane Richardson | Behind The Roar Podcast
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson joins us on this week’s episode of Behind the Roar to talk through some key elements of the club’s new strategic plan, and a whole lot more. We talk about the importance of increasing Wests Tigers’ focus on the southwest corridor, our plan to be the number one...
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44. Aidan Sezer | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
In episode 44 of Behind the Roar we chat to veteran half Aidan Sezer ahead of Easter Monday’s match against the Eels. Aidan has played more than 150 NRL games and made his first starting appearance for Wests Tigers in Saturday night’s glorious win over the Sharks at Leichhardt Oval. He’s a...
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43. Joel Caine | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
In Episode 43, we sit down with Wests Tiger number one Joel Caine. Joel takes us on a journey through his career, sharing insights from his time with the inaugural Wests Tigers team and his transition into the world of media. But that's not all - we introduce a brand new segment called Turnbuckle...
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42. John Morris | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
Wests Tigers assistant coach John Morris is our guest on the first episode of Behind The Roar for the 2024 season. We also welcome to our new sponsor of Wests Tigers official podcast, Pro Wrestling Australia. Morris covers plenty of ground on this episode of BTR, talking about the rigours of...
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41. Josh Feledy | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
In our final episode of Behind The Roar’s pre-season series we chat with rising star and former development player, Josh Feledy. Josh talks about his hopes and dreams for 2024, his pre-season goals and achievements, and how important it was to him making his NRL debut at the end of last season. A...
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40. Shane Richardson | Behind The Roar | Official Wests Tigers Podcast
On Episode 40 of Behind The Roar, we speak to Shane Richardson Recently appointed CEO Shane Richardson wants to make Wests Tigers the best sporting club in Sydney, outlining here some key changes that will form part of a new business strategy for the club. He also issues a challenge to Wests…
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39. Solomona Faataape | Behind The Roar | Wests Tigers Pre-Season Series
This week we chat to Solomona Faataape, a 23-year-old centre from Brisbane who was a standout in the Queensland Cup last year, helping Brisbane Tigers win their first premiership in more than 30 years. He talks about what it means to be given this opportunity, the benefits of being able to train...
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38. Solomone Saukuru | Behind The Roar | Pre-Season Series | Official Wests Tigers
This week we chat to Solomone Saukuru, a 19-year-old centre who has played the past few seasons in Wests Tigers pathways teams, and well on the mend after post-season shoulder surgery. He talks about the challenges he faced when entering pre-season but unable to train with the main squad, his…
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37. Tony Sukkar | Behind The Roar | Pre-Season Series | Official Wests Tigers
This week we chat to Tony Sukkar, a local junior and edge forward who has climbed his way through Wests Tigers pathways teams, and is now patiently for that next big opportunity. Tony talks about his junior footy where he played for three clubs in the Balmain district, the influence his father…
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36. Kit Laulilii | Behind The Roar | Pre-Season Series | Official Wests Tigers
This week we chat to Kit Laulilii, an exciting young lock who made his NRL debut for Wests Tigers in the final round of the 2023 season against Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval. Captain of the premiership-winning Wests Magpies Harold Matthews team, Laulilii explains how leadership has...
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35. Alex Lobb | Behind The Roar | Pre-Season Series | Official Wests Tigers
This week on BTR we chat to Alex Lobb, a goal-kicking winger who joined Wests Tigers from the Dragons at the start of pre-season. Still living in Wollongong, Lobb wakes most mornings at 4:30 ahead of his trip to Concord. The early riser talks about his transition to his new club, how playing…
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34. Jordan Miller | Behind The Roar | Pre-Season Series | Official Wests Tigers
Episode 34 of BTR is with Jordan Miller, another player who has emerged from the Western Suburbs premiership winning Harold Matthews team from 2022. Jordan talks about pre-season and his goals for 2024.
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33. Justin Matamua | Behind The Roar | Pre-Season Series | Official Wests Tigers
This week we chat to ball-playing forward, Justin Matamua who is preparing to enter his third season in the NRL. He talks about the growing number of pathways players in our top-30 squad, how he's handling pre-season training, his expectations for next season, and a whole lot more.
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32. Lachlan Galvin | Behind The Roar | Pre-Season Series | Official Wests Tigers
Episode 32 of BTR is with Lachlan Galvin, another player who has emerged from the Western Suburbs premiership-winning Harold Matthews team from 2022, to a top-30 contract in 2024. He talks openly about the challenges faced by an 18-year-old in his first NRL pre-season, how he loves learning off...
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