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NRL 2026: Benji Marshall has total control at the Tigers. The club thinks that needs to change
Benji Marshall’s contract gives him more power than almost any other coach in the NRL, but that is about to be challenged as the Wests Tigers realise he can no longer be surrounded by “yes men” after a tumultuous week for the club that could result in the loss of another quality half.
Regular halfback Adam Doueihi stood up to Marshall on Thursday, calling him out on issues at the club and standing down from Saturday’s clash against the Raiders after Marshall had moved him to lock – a stance for which Doueihi was called selfish in the meeting.
‘Doesn’t want to be the fall guy’: Twist in ugly Doueihi saga
Adam Doueihi’s decision to make himself unavailable for Raiders clash on Saturday night has nothing to do with being moved out of the halves, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
Doueihi on Thursday withdrew from the clash, reportedly following a blow up with coach Benji Marshall and the decision to move him to starting lock, allowing Javon Andrews to debut at No.7.
But on Saturday morning, the Herald reported that was not the case.
Doueihi first heard of the plan on Monday – before his judiciary appearance to fight a one-game ban – but was unable to get confirmation from Marshall until Thursday.
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‘Have to find a resolution’: Benji breaks silence on ‘unexpected’ Doueihi saga
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has addressed the Adam Doueihi controversy for the first time, revealing that they can repair their relationship as they look to “find a resolution”.
The ‘Doueihi Saga’ has dominated headlines over the past couple of days with the star playmaker deciding to make himself unavailable for this week’s match after being told that he would switch from the halves to lock.
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