Adam Doueihi marked his return to the NRL with a try, but Parramatta Eels scored late to snatch a win over Wests Tigers, according to SMH.com.au.
The match, reported by SMH.com.au, saw Doueihi make his comeback after a period out of the side. His try was described as silencing critics, with the performance drawing praise from Tigers coach Benji Marshall, who said he was "really proud" of the player, per nine.com.au.
Doueihi's return came after what Fox Sports described as a "horror week" for the club. Marshall responded to questions about the player's future by saying the situation was "not about a lot of people," according to the same report.
The Eels' late try denied the Tigers a fairytale result, with the match ultimately going Parramatta's way. The result was part of a day that also saw Cronulla Sharks defeat South Sydney Rabbitohs, as noted in NRL.com's live coverage.
Doueihi had been sidelined from the top grade, and his try on return was a highlight for the Tigers despite the loss. Marshall's comments suggest the coach was focused on the player's effort rather than external noise around the club.
The loss leaves Wests Tigers looking to bounce back, while Parramatta will take confidence from the late victory. The focus now shifts to whether Doueihi can build on his return performance in the coming rounds, with the Tigers needing results to climb the ladder.
