Gameday Warriors vs Titans - [Round 8, 2024]

[Defence]

Some pretty good games on today, Roosters and Dragons will absolutely give it to each other. I'm all over it!
I'm really hoping for a disciplined performance from the boys, Tits will be here to play. We've played panic football when the pressure has been on. Trust THE PROCESS

And if we win I’ll be watching every one of them.
Lose and the remote will be going through the tv.

 

[The Salary sombrero 2]

I have a bad feeling about this game but I hope I'm wrong.

 

[Pop Dukez]

I’ve got a date with a stunning woman this afternoon, going to be a tough decision whether to cut it short with enough time spare to get to the stadium.

Let’s go boys, going to feel good finally winning an Anzac game!

Definitely cut it short bro, no Betas on this block…..priorities.

If she’s stunning in heart, mind and spirit too her feminine energy will recognise your masculine energy and you’ll get a 2nd date.

Wahs 13+

Ta
Dr Phil

 

[Zaggo]

I don't ask for much, just a 50 point win and no injuries. Thanks in advance.

 

[run_it_str8_again]

Working today. Deep bush and behold a starlink connection so I'm live and ready.

Respect to all those who serve/d. To those who grieve their loved ones on this day.

Kei wareware tatou (Lest we forget)

 

[redpowergod]

I have a feeling our edge defence might be exposed with the speed of Khan Pereira and Fifita. Really hope I am wrong but there have been troubling signs lately.

 

[regenerated borg]

Well picked 12+ to the wahs... I think Webby would of given them a big ass rocket about attitude and commitment..
Probably why there's next to no changes in the team.
Full respect to the vets and current serving forces. Hope its a great game around, worthy of an ANZAC day.

 

[~Navigator~]

I just hope Dwz stays on his wing instead of rushing in otherwise the titans could be up 13 +

 

[WahsUltras]

I have a feeling our edge defence might be exposed with the speed of Khan Pereira and Fifita. Really hope I am wrong but there have been troubling signs lately.

I agree, but luckily their left edge defensive has been fairly dodgy as well. DWZ for a double

 

[mrblonde]

Hasler has lost his last 13 games as a coach.
Titans flew over Monday to get over the 2 hour time difference.
Titans desperate to win this one.
Fifita a bully some posters say.
I see him play live at Robina 13 times a year- he is a big softie but yeah he can bust through some times.

Heres the keys
Bully Tanah Boyd
And wear out Fifta by making him tackle tackle

Taking 4 days to get over the 2 hour time difference...
Next time they'll fly over 5 days beforehand to get over the accent...
Desperate teams do desperate things.

Warriors 13+. Hopefully no more injuries...

 

[Tookey 2.0]

I dunno, I had a terrible feeling before last week but I don't have the same this week.

Fifita will do something awesome at some point. Khan-Periera will score at least one (maybe two), but with our rookies and injuries I think that will keep the Titans in the game up until the 60th minute before we blow them out the water. I'm picking 14-36 to the good guys

 

[Inruin]

Taking 4 days to get over the 2 hour time difference...
Next time they'll fly over 5 days beforehand to get over the accent...
Desperate teams do desperate things.

Warriors 13+. Hopefully no more injuries...

Probably a good move to get away from the Gold Coast for a few days and try and build some team dynamics

 

[snake77]

Time to put a good score up in front of the fans instead of getting beaten up by the Storm every Anzac day.Enjoy the game everyone and my namesake Dylan Walker will have a blinder here's hoping.Warriors 13+for me.

Not sure you share the same name with Dylan this week. He's going by saviour this week.

Not sure if its Dylan Saviour or Saviour Walker or just Saviour.

Anyway I hope he lives up to it. We have struggled for a full 80. It will be good to have him back coming on and picking up the tempo.

 

[kos]

You should take your date to the game, or do you get feral during the game?

Get your priorities sorted
Warriors come first

 

[Noitall]

Get your priorities sorted
Warriors come first

They can sort themselves, if I’m on a date my goals to come at some point. Preferably not at the end of the night on your own

 

[Stalefish540]

Fifita a bully some posters say.
I see him play live at Robina 13 times a year- he is a big softie but yeah he can bust through some times.

SJ palmed Fafita into another dimension last year, he fell backwards like my 90yo nan falling over in the garden.

It was some of the softest defence I saw all year.

 

[Inruin]

MATCH PREVIEW

Cause for celebration: CNK hits 100, Zyon Maiu’u debuts​

AuthorRichard Becht

Opposite ends of the experience scale will be celebrated when the One New Zealand Warriors host Gold Coast in today's Anzac Day match at Go Media Stadium (4.00pm kick-off).
On one hand fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad completes his long journey to 100 NRL appearances while, on the other, tyro prop Zyon Maiu’u has been called in to make his first grade debut.

The 28-year-old Klokstad started his career with seven games for the Warriors in 2017 and wasn't used again in 2018 before joining the Canberra Raiders.
After two outstanding season in 2019 and 2020, injury hampered him in 2021 while his signing with the Warriors from 2023 saw him effectively banished to reserve grade for much of 2022.
It meant the hugely popular Nicoll-Klokstad clocked up only 66 appearances for the Raiders across four seasons but today, seven years after his debut against the Roosters, he plays his 100th.
The 20-year-old Zyon Maiu’u is just starting out, earning his debut as Warrior #287 after impressive form for the club's New South Wales Cup side over the past two seasons.
After last week's upset loss to the Dragons, the Warriors face more challenges from a dangerous Titans side today.
They have fought bravely in the past fortnight but still sit 0-6.
While coach Des Hasler has praised his team's commitment in narrow losses to Canberra and Manly his side still has nothing to show for its efforts.
The Warriors will look to hit back hard in front of their home fans as they host an Anzac Day game for the first time since 2015, having faced the Storm at AAMI Park for the past eight seasons on April 25.
On the back of three wins, three losses and a draw, the Warriors are still searching for the form that took them on an emotional charge to a preliminary final in 2023,
The Titans have played finals just once in the past seven seasons and have set themselves a near impossible task of being part of the September action this year.

Conceding 30 points per game in 2024, the Titans will need to find some defensive resolve if they are to contain a potent Warriors outfit led by Shaun Johnson and boasting an array of strike weapons out wide.

Match: Warriors v Titans​

ROUND 8 - THURSDAY 25TH APRIL
4.00pm

Match Officials​

• Referee: Wyatt Raymond
• Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
• Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Team news​

One New Zealand Warriors: Kurt Capewell will miss the Anzac Day game after suffering a throat injury against the Dragons. He is replaced in the starting side by Jacob Laban. Veteran utility Dylan Walker returns from an ankle injury on the bench alongside Zyon Maiu’u who makes his NRL debut. Adam Pompey is 18th man with Ali Leiataua the other player remaining in the squad when it was trimmed to 19 on Wednesday.
Titans: Coach Des Hasler is sticking with the same 17 that pushed Manly all the way in round seven with David Fifita again named to start as he was last week before a late switch to the bench. Phil Sami (ankle) and Keenan Palasia (quad) remain sidelined. Joe Stimson and Aaron Schoupp were the two platyers retained when the squad was trimmed 24 hours before kick-off.

Stat attack​

• The Warriors have lost their past eight Anzac Day games.
• The Titans have won three of their past four games against the Warriors.
• Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored 11 tries in his past 10 games at Go Media Stadium.
• The Titans have won only one of their past five games in New Zealand.
• Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will make his 100th NRL appearance.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.

Cause for celebration: CNK hits 100, Maiu'u debuts

One New Zealand Warriors celebrate opposite ends of the NRL experience scale today.

www.warriors.kiwi

 

[KPWarrior]

I hope it doesn't turn into a high scoring tit for tat game.

Come out with some intent like the Dragons did to us, drag them into a grind if we have to, then cut loose.

 

[Spence]

Get your priorities sorted
Warriors come first

I sent her off and am on my way to the grounds. Let’s gone!

 

[Citygirl]

Get your priorities sorted
Warriors come first

Ken oath