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Tiger Town Podcast
by Toby Burke
Toby and Zac talking all things Wests Tigers; juniors, development, admin, squad, performance and predictions.So grab a cold one, sit back and enjoy a good yarn.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 149 – Our Season Is Slipping Away
Another week, another game that was there for the taking. The boys dissect yet another frustrating defeat, where poor game management and a clunky attack proved costly when it mattered most. Why do the Tigers keep finding ways to lose winnable games, and what needs to change before it's too late? We also preview a must-win clash against the Dragons, with the season hanging by a thread and the finals dream beginning to slip away.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 148 – When It Rains, It Pours
Just when it looked like the Tigers were building momentum, another cruel night of injuries and bad luck derailed the campaign. The boys unpack a frustrating loss to the Dolphins, where key setbacks once again disrupted the side and swung the game away from us. Was it bad fortune, bad execution, or a bit of both? Then we turn our attention to a crucial trip to Newcastle, where the Tigers will be looking to get back in the winners' circle against the Knights.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 147 – One Last Roar at Leichhardt
The Tigers sent Leichhardt Oval off in style with a gutsy, passionate performance against the Titans in what was the final game at the famous ground until 2028. The boys relive the atmosphere, the standout moments, and the players who stood tall on a memorable day for the club and its supporters. Then it's onto another tough challenge, with the high-flying Dolphins looming as the Tigers look to keep their momentum rolling into the back end of the season.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 146 – What an Embarrassment
It was ugly. Really ugly. The Tigers turned in one of their worst performances of the season against the Panthers, and the boys don't sugarcoat it. We break down where it all went wrong, who needs to take responsibility, and why the result was so disappointing—while also providing some important context around the club's current situation and injury toll. Then attention turns to an emotional afternoon at Leichhardt Oval, with the Titans coming to town for what will be the Tigers' last game at the ground for at least the next 12 months. A chance for redemption before saying goodbye to the eighth wonder.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 145 – Answering the Call
With the season on the line, the Tigers stood up and delivered a hard-fought win over the Bulldogs. The boys break down the gritty performance, discuss who rose to the occasion when it mattered most, and who still has questions to answer. Then it's onto the ultimate challenge—a clash with the Panthers. Can the Tigers back up their biggest win of the season against one of the competition's benchmark sides?
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 144 – Make or Break
No more excuses. No more moral victories. Coming out of the bye, the Tigers face what could be the defining game of their season against the Bulldogs. The boys discuss why this clash feels like a genuine crossroads—win and the finals dream stays alive, lose, and the mountain becomes incredibly steep. We break down the key match-ups, selection calls, and what the Tigers must get right if they're to keep their season on track.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 143 – Limping to the Bye
Three straight losses, a casualty ward that keeps growing, and a team desperately in need of a reset. The boys unpack another tough week for the Tigers and how the mounting injuries are exposing cracks across the squad. Thankfully, the bye has arrived at the perfect time. We also take a step back at the midway point of the season to look at what’s working, what’s missing, and whether this team is still on the right track heading into the back half of 2026.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 142 – Battered, Bruised & Blown Away
The injury toll is starting to bite hard, and the Tigers were torn apart by the Sharks in a brutal reality check. The boys break down how the mounting casualties are impacting combinations, confidence, and consistency—and whether there’s still enough fight left in this squad. Next up? A hungry Melbourne Storm outfit. Doesn’t get any easier.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 141 – Luai Leaves, Tigers Lift
Big news and a big response. The boys unpack the shock departure of Jarome Luai and what it means for the club moving forward, before diving into a strong win over the Raiders at Leichhardt. Who stepped up, what clicked, and where to from here? Then it’s all eyes on the Sharks as the Tigers look to keep the momentum rolling.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 140 – Reality Check & Raiders at the Eighth Wonder
The Tigers came crashing back to earth with a humbling loss to the Broncos, and the boys unpack what went wrong—and what it means for where we’re really at. Was it a blip or a warning sign? Then it’s all eyes on Leichhardt Oval as we take on the Raiders in a massive test at home. Time to respond.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 139 – TOP OF THE LADDER, BABY!
Three on the trot. First time in eight years. And somehow… we’re sitting on top of the ladder after six rounds. The boys soak it all in after a strong win over the Knights, breaking down what’s clicking and why this run feels different. Then it’s onto a wounded but still dangerous Broncos side—can the Tigers keep the dream alive?
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 138 – Grit Over Glamour & Knights on Notice
The Tigers dug deep on Easter Monday to grind out a tough win over the Eels, and the boys are loving the resilience. We break down the moments that mattered, the players who stood up, and why this win says a lot about this side. Then we turn our attention to the Newcastle Knights—this year’s surprise packet—and what it’ll take to keep the run going.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 137 – Warriors Statement & Easter Showdown
Now that’s a response. The Tigers turned in a massive performance across the ditch to take down the Warriors, and the boys are buzzing. We break down what clicked, the standout performances, and why this one feels like a real step forward. Then it’s all eyes on Easter Monday against the Eels—can we carry this form into another big test?
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 136 – Bounce of the Ball & Bodies on the Line
Another one that got away. The Tigers go down in a winnable clash against the Bunnies, with a few cruel bounces and our halves dropping like flies proving the difference. The boys break down where it slipped, what’s hurting us most, and how we respond. Next up, a tough trip across the ditch to face the Warriors—never easy, but a chance to bounce back.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 135 – Statement Made, Bunnies Next
What a way to kick things off. The Tigers opened their 2026 campaign with a convincing win over the Cowboys at Leichhardt, and the boys are up and about. We break down what clicked, who stood out, and why this performance feels different. Then it’s eyes forward to a big clash with the Bunnies—can we keep the momentum rolling?
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 134 – Finally Footy: Leichhardt Awaits
After the Round 1 bye, the Tigers finally kick off their 2026 campaign, and it all starts at the eighth wonder of the world—Leichhardt Oval. The boys preview the Round 2 clash against the Cowboys, run through the likely line-up, key match-ups, and what the Tigers need to do to start the season the right way in front of a packed hill. Footy’s back.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 133 – Bye Week Breakdown: Outside Backs Under the Microscope
With the Tigers sitting out Round 1 thanks to the bye, the boys take the chance to assess the squad as it stands heading into the season. This week, the focus is on the outside backs—who’s locked in, who’s pushing for a spot, and where the strengths and vulnerabilities lie before the season properly kicks off. Plenty of selection talk as Round 2 edges closer.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 132 – Final Trial Fallout & Our Top 19 Revealed
The last hit-out against the Panthers gave us plenty to think about. The boys break down the key takeaways from the final trial—who stood tall, who’s on shaky ground, and what it all means heading into the season proper. Then we name our predicted Top 19 for Round 2 and debate the spots that are still up for grabs. Selection headaches are back—and we’re here for it.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 131 – Trials by Fire
The boys go deep on our opening trial against the Roosters—who impressed, what combinations showed promise, and where the cracks appeared. Then it’s all eyes on the final hit-out against a full-strength Panthers outfit. What did we learn, who cemented a spot, and are we ready for Round 2? Plenty to unpack as the real stuff gets closer.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 130 – Trial Run: Roosters First Up
Footy’s nearly back. The boys preview the first trial of the year against the Roosters, breaking down the squad named, who gets their chance, and what we’re most keen to see early doors. Selection chats, combinations to watch, and a few early vibes as the Tigers roll out for the first hit-out of the season.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 129 – Spine Check & Media Drip
The Tigers might not be making headlines, but there’s still plenty to talk about. This week, the boys wrap up the latest bits and pieces from the media cycle before diving into a full breakdown of our 2026 spine—who’s locking it down, who’s under pressure, and where we need to lift to compete.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 128 – New Year, New Expectations
We’re back! The first episode of 2026 is here and the boys are blowing off the cobwebs. It’s a laid-back chat to ease into the new season—early thoughts, off-season rumours, and what we’re hoping for (or bracing for) in another year of riding the Tigers rollercoaster.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 127 – Emergency Pod: Holman Barnes Blow-Up
This one wasn’t planned—but it had to happen. The boys jump on the mic to unpack the unfolding Holman Barnes Group drama and what it means for the future of the club. Power struggles, board tensions, and fan frustration—where to from here, and is there a way out of this mess? Raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 126 – Season Ends in Frustration
Up at the half, but nowhere near it by full-time—the Tigers closed out 2025 with a tough-to-swallow loss against the Titans. The boys break down what went wrong in the second half, the emotions of another year gone begging, and what needs to change in 2026. It’s raw, it’s real—one last ride for the season.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 125 – Brave, But Beaten in Canberra
The Tigers went toe-to-toe with the top-of-the-table Raiders and didn’t back down—but in the end, it wasn’t quite enough. The boys reflect on the spirited performance, the signs of growth, and who stood tall in tough conditions. With one game left in 2025, we preview the season finale against the Titans and what a strong finish would mean heading into the off-season.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 124 – Heartbreak at Leichhardt
In front of a packed Leichhardt Oval, the Tigers fell just short in a gut-wrenching loss to the Cowboys. The boys unpack the key moments, missed chances, and what could’ve been on a day full of passion and pain. With the ladder-leading Raiders up next, we look at what needs to lift to pull off a massive upset in Canberra.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 123 – Fired Up & Flying: Sea Eagles Clipped
The Tigers showed grit, intensity, and serious intent to put the Sea Eagles away—and the boys are fired up. With special guest Gary Watson from the Wests Tigers Podcast, we break down what clicked, who stood up, and why this momentum matters. Plus, we're heading to Leichhardt this Sunday as the Tigers take on the Cowboys—expect passion, predictions, and plenty of fan talk.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 122 - Bye Week Banter & 2026 Vision
With no game on the weekend, the boys take a step back to assess the Tigers' growing depth and what the squad might look like heading into 2026. Who’s part of the long-term spine? Who’s knocking on the door? Plus, a look ahead to this Sunday’s clash with the Sea Eagles and how we match up.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 121 - Doueihi Dazzles as Dogs Get Done
The Tigers bounced back in style to dismantle the high-flying Bulldogs with a clinical display—and Adam Doueihi was at the heart of it all. The boys break down the tactical shift, individual standouts, and what this win means for our run home. Plenty to be proud of in this one.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 120 - Mauled by the Mountain Men
The Tigers were humbled by a clinical Panthers outfit, failing to cross the stripe in a sobering defeat at Penrith. The boys unpack where it all went wrong, what this says about our spine, and how we regroup before taking on a Bulldogs side brimming with confidence. Strap in—this one gets honest.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 118 - Ugly Win, Beautiful Finish
It wasn’t pretty, but the Tigers got the job done at Leichhardt—thanks to an Adam Doueihi field goal that snatched victory from the Titans. The boys break down the scrappy performance, what needs fixing, and whether that kind of form will hold up against the red-hot Panthers next week.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 117 - Well That Fight Was Short Lived....
After a powerful performance against the Roosters 2 weeks ago, it looked like boys against men over in New Zealand. The boys discuss the woeful display against the Warriors last weekend while also looking at our upcoming game against the Titans at God's Country (aka Leichhardt).
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 116 - The Fight We Have Been Waiting For!
We did not get seven losses in a row after we fought hard to beat the Roosters on Sunday. The boys discuss the performance and look at our next game against the Warriors.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 115 - Who Has Cursed The Wests Tigers?
A seven-game losing streak is something that has us all a little nervous. Are we on our way back to another wooden spoon? The boys discuss all the news about the Tigers and also look at the past game against the Sea Eagles.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 114 - We Can't Hide Latu Anymore....
Another game lost by single digits, and boy, did we take a top-four team to the limits. The boys discuss the game against the Raiders, including the inevitable rise of Latu Fainu.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 113 - What Will We See In The Back Half Of The Season?
The boys are back discussing the upcoming game against the Raiders, Game 2 of State of Origin and also where we think the rest of the season is heading.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 112 - Was This The Most Complete Performance Of The Year?
Even though we lost again, what we saw on the weekend was arguably the most complete performance of the year, don't you think? The boys discuss the past game against the Panthers while also discussing the most recent signings of KPP and Taylan May.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 111 - It Seems To Be A Bit Of Groundhog Day At The Moment...
Another week, the same story. The Tigers continue to put themselves in a position where they have to claw their way back into games. Zac and Toby look at the frustrating yet promising game against the Cowboys, while also looking ahead at our matchup against the Panthers.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 110 - Back Into The Swing of Things
After having a week off, the boys are ready to rip into the second half of the year, starting with looking ahead at the upcoming game against the Cowboys. Oh, and they talk a little bit about the ever-developing Galvin situation.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 109 - That Was Boys Playing Against Men
We knew that the game against Melbourne was going to be a tough one, but you could see from the warm ups the boys were not ready for this game, and the final scoreline showed that. Toby and Zac discuss the 64-0 drubbing against the Storm and look towards the final game before the bye against the Bunnies.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 108 - It Wasn't Convincing, But A Win Is A Win
We have the best winning record to start the season since 2019, but it wasn't a convincing win by any means. The boys discuss the game against the Dragons while also looking at the toughest game of the year so far, when the Tigers face the Storm in Melbourne.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 107 - How Do You Like Them Apples!!
Holy cow! What a game! The Tigers produced an inspirational performance to win a golden point thriller against a near full-strength Sharks side. The boys discuss the game itself, along with Lachie Galvin's return, while also looking at the upcoming game against the Dragons.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 106 - Did The Emotions Get The Better of Us?
Another instance of the Tigers not playing to the occassion. The boys discuss the disappointing loss to the Eels and look ahead to a challenging match up against the Sharks.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 105 - The Team Will Come Together
After a win against the Knights on the weekend, the Tigers dropped a bombshell on us with Lachie Galvin declaring he will not be at the Tigers after 2026.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 104 - When Things Just Don't Go Your Way
There are times in rugby league where things just don't go your way, and another example of this popped up time and time again on the weekend against the Broncos.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 103 (Reupload) - That Was One Disappointing Loss....
The Tigers suffered a disappointing loss against the Warriors in Round 4, but there were still a lot of positives to take away from the game.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 103 - That Was One Disappointing Loss....
The Tigers suffered a disappointing loss against the Warriors in Round 4, but there were still a lot of positives to take away from the game.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 102 - Back To Back Baby! On The Road To Three In A Row!
The Tigers have recorded their second win a row; a rare feat for us over the last three years. The boys break down the game as well as look at our match up against the Warriors at Campbelltown Stadium.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 101 - What A Game! It Doesn't Get Much Better Than That
This week, Toby and Zac look at the emphatic victory over the Eels while also having a good hard look at the upcoming game against the Dolphins.
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Tiger Town Podcast Episode 100 - We Have Actually Hit 100 Episodes!!
It is crazy to think that we are at the 100-episode mark! To celebrate the occasion, the boys are promoting a special giveaway for our avid listeners while also discussing some football that happened over the weekend.
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