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Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has rejected rumours of a falling out with coach Benji Marshall, insisting reports of a 'heated and aggressive' confrontation stemming from a training incident have been 'blown out of proportion.'
It comes as the NRL club are desperate to end a run of six successive defeats on Sunday against the Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
'It's been blown out of proportion,' the utility back told News Corp.
'Me and Benji (are) on very good terms; that's all I want to say.'
Earlier this week, it was widely reported Marshall was allegedly involved in a 'heated and aggressive' confrontation with Doueihi.
The alleged incident unfolded at a recent training session, with the former Rabbitohs star reportedly upset at the force of a tackle from Marshall in a drill.
Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has denied a falling out with coach Benji Marshall, insisting reports of a 'heated and aggressive' confrontation have been 'blown out of proportion'
The alleged incident unfolded at a recent training session, with Doueihi reportedly upset at the force of a tackle from Marshall in a drill
'A 'heated and aggressive' confrontation reportedly followed, with the fired up pair exchanging words as tension mounted.
It comes after the embattled NRL club raised eyebrows with footy fans after this week releasing promising hooker Tallyn Da Silva effective immediately to Parramatta - and fellow young gun Lachlan Galvin staged a dramatic move to the Bulldogs in June amid allegations of bullying.
Both standout local juniors were under contract until the end of 2026 at Concord.
Reports also claimed Galvin didn't buy into his former coach's ethos, and felt he could realise his potential under Canterbury mentor Cameron Ciraldo.
Da Silva's move to Parramatta offers the Eels a genuine No.9, after they have struggled to find a top-tier replacement for Reed Mahoney following his exit after the 2022 Grand Final.
Veteran Api Koroisau is off-contract at the end of next year, but the Tigers opted to prioritise keeping the 32-year-old over Da Silva.
'I still think Api has a lot more years left in his legs,' co-captain Jarome Luai said.
'He's a big part of our team.'
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is feeling the pressure as his team are desperate to end a run of six successive defeats in the NRL (pictured with wife, Zoe)
Fans want answers after young guns Lachlan Galvin and Tallyn Da Silva left the club for opportunities elsewhere
Meanwhile, Da Silva has also explained why he linked up with Jason Ryles at Parramatta.
'I've already been behind [Koroisau] for three years,' the confident 20-year-old told the Sydney Morning Herald.
'Leaving the club was the best thing.'
Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson also promised Da Silva and his family if the club retained Koroisau, the youngster would be free to negotiate with other rival NRL outfits.
Richardson was true to his word - but as many Tigers supporters fear, at what cost?
The former Panthers and Rabbitohs boss has backed Marshall to the tilt - but if they 'win' a fourth successive wooden spoon this season, the joint venture club may have a new head coach leading into 2026.
