Benji Marshall has total control at the Tigers. The club thinks that needs to change
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is facing internal pressure to change his management style following a fallout with halfback Adam Doueihi. The club is concerned about Marshall's reliance on 'yes men' and the impact of player departures on team dynamics.
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The situation reflects broader organizational instability within the Wests Tigers and the challenges of coaching in the high-pressure NRL environment.
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Share A A A 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.
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