This game day thread discusses the Warriors' disappointing NRL season opener against the Raiders in Las Vegas, marked by defensive lapses and ineffective attack from the outset. Fans express frustration over questionable team selections, particularly the underwhelming performance of halves CHT and Metcalf #167#308, while critiquing Andrew Webster's bench management as impactful players like Leka and Demetric receive minimal minutes despite the team's struggles #335#487. Critical posts highlight key failures: CNK's costly errors at fullback #355, porous defense allowing frequent offloads and line breaks #133#396, and stagnant one-out attacking structures that squander opportunities #329#333. Optimistic users #29 predicting impact players like JFH see their hopes fade amid the collapse, with late tries from Pompey #283 and Tuaupiki #406 offering little consolation in the heavy defeat. Coaching decisions draw ire post-match, especially persisting with underperforming veterans like Niukore over energetic rookies showing promise in limited time #525#527.
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So disappointed in Metcalf for all the talk.
Looks so predictable him and CHT not asking any questions.
Metcalfs not using his biggest asset, his running game.
So disappointed in Metcalf for all the talk.
Looks so predictable him and CHT not asking any questions.
Metcalfs not using his biggest asset, his running game.
Not to fussed with the attack as we have new halves and combinations are to come. But fuck our defense and errors have been just beyond awful. Feels like we might have our highest miss tackle count since the titans game.
I wish they would ref the game the same regardless of where it's being played. Savage should have been in the bin for attacking the kickers legs and that no call drop ball early on was mind boggling.
Egan's option taking is extremely poor. Metcalf a deer in headlights. At least with TMM he's unpredictable...sometimes he's close to the best player on the ground, other times you can't even tell if he played.
Egan's option taking is extremely poor. Metcalf a deer in headlights. At least with TMM he's unpredictable...sometimes he's close to the best player on the ground, other times you can't even tell if he played.
Allowing too many offloads.
Don't see what CHT brings to 6 at present.
Think this is the most I've heard RTS mentioned in any half of Warriors football he's ever played.
Didn't think the Savage tackle was worthy of anything more than a penalty - accidental - but it's a precedent. CNK report will be interesting. How often do fullbacks - intentionally or otherwise - extend a leg when they're airborne taking a ball?
Met Webby on a flight from Sydney to Auckland, nice guy. Was in economy with the players. Putting that aside, if we don’t win a game in the first 5 he has to go.
I think we should give him some time, changing coaches every few years doesn't help.
In saying that I think it was stupid extending his contract after 1 good season as coach.
The warriors did the same with Kearny and next thing he's getting the sack.
