‘Nowhere else I’d rather be’: Adam Doueihi commits to Wests Tigers long term after signing contract extension
Benji Marshall’s long-term vision for the Wests Tigers has received a major boost with one of his biggest stars agreeing to a new deal.
Wests Tigers halfback Adam Doueihi says “there’s nowhere else I’d rather be” after he signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.
It’s a major boost for the Tigers just a day before they open their season against the Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval.
Doueihi was already locked in until the end of 2027 but has extended his stay for a further two seasons, which rules him out of any potential move to one of the NRL’s two new franchises.
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But his long-term future is now sorted, with the 27-year-old keen to build on his partnership with five-eighth Jarome Luai as the pair continue to evolve under coach Benji Marshall.
“I’m really excited to be locked in with the Tigers for the next four seasons. It’s a special place for me and my family. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be,” Doueihi said.
“We’re building something special here amongst this group and I’m looking forward to ripping in this year and putting all our hard work into practice.
“I’m loving playing alongside ‘Romey’ (Luai) in the halves and working with Benji. We’re in a great position as a group to continue growing and improving.
“I’m grateful to Benji and the club for the faith they’ve shown in me over the last few years, I’m looking forward to repaying that on the field.”
Doueihi has played several roles in the backline and even spent time at lock forward, but he is settled in the No.7 jersey and shapes as a key part of the Tigers’ squad as they continue their journey to the finals under Marshall.
“Really happy for the club that we get to extend Adam until the end of 2029,” the coach said.
“It’s a credit to Adam’s character and work ethic to bounce back from injuries and put himself in a position to sign an extension with us.
“Not only do we value what Adam brings us on the field, his leadership and influence off it are just as important.
“We’re so pleased to have Adam and his amazing family stay on with us.”
