Crazy how two weeks ago everyone was talking about Doggies and Storm falling and we take 2nd spot!
Now it’s possible we don’t even make the 8?!!!!
Now it’s possible we don’t even make the 8?!!!!
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The forum discussion centers on the New Zealand Warriors' prospects for NRL finals qualification, particularly the feasibility of securing a Top 4 or Top 8 spot amid fluctuating form and injuries. Early optimism highlighted the team's strong start to the season, with members calculating points targets for finals contention and analyzing favorable run-home fixtures against lower-ranked teams #1#3. User analysis emphasized that winning 6-7 of their remaining games could secure a Top 4 finish #3#97, while statistical models projected an 80.4% probability of Top 4 and 98.4% for Top 8 #47#52.
The narrative shifted significantly following key injuries to players like Mitchell Barnett season-ending and later Luke Metcalf, which intensified concerns about depth and performance sustainability #8#147#170. Critical posts debated the team's resilience, with some arguing replacements like Dylan Walker and Taine Tuaupiki could maintain competitiveness #29#177, while others warned that further injuries could jeopardize their ladder position #94#163.
Ladder predictions evolved throughout the thread, initially favoring a Top 2 push but later acknowledging challenges after losses to Penrith and Brisbane #132#154. The Raiders were frequently cited as minor premiership favorites due to their soft draw and bye advantages #64#135. By the later stages, the focus pivoted to securing any finals berth, with users noting that even 2 more wins should suffice for Top 8 qualification given the congested lower half of the ladder #203351#213. Noteworthy analyses included breakdowns of opposing teams’ run-home difficulty #66#139 and reflections on the psychological impact of late-season slumps #186#205.
Finals Qualification, Injury Impact, Ladder Predictions
I just could not disagree more.To be honest fully fit I think we pretty much maxed out our talent. The only thing that could improve us next year is a breakout season by Jacob Laban similar to Leka this year.
This is what makes this weekends game even more dangerous. The Bulldogs will be out for blood.Hey, at 4PM Sunday the Bulldogs looked damn Not Worth Betting On Certainties to beat those Tigers and look how that turned out....
fair enough, look at it this way then, only one season in the last 10 years 30 points has not been enough to make the top 8. i think we make the 8 and we will win at least one of our last 5 fixturesRabbits are currently on a 9 game losing run, it can easily happen.
Yeah I don’t really disagree with you, although just remember that there’s one more bye round & 2 points since the Dolphins came into the comp.fair enough, look at it this way then, only one season in the last 10 years 30 points has not been enough to make the top 8. i think we make the 8 and we will win at least one of our last 5 fixtures
I thought we'd want to avenge this week at Accor where TMM got slapped with a salmon?Don't have much hope for the dogs game this weekend unless fish is back, but I have a feeling we'll be highly motivated to avenge last year's bloodbath at Ribina or Lucozade or whatever it is. That's one we could pick up, and Dragons. Eels are dangerous with Moses but beatable. Doubt it'll come down to the Manly game to decide our finals spot.
Dog's fans are really worried about this game. The Tigers loss stung them badly and admit they play better in dry conditions. It is our task to take advantage of that.Don't have much hope for the dogs game this weekend unless fish is back, but I have a feeling we'll be highly motivated to avenge last year's bloodbath at Ribina or Lucozade or whatever it is. That's one we could pick up, and Dragons. Eels are dangerous with Moses but beatable. Doubt it'll come down to the Manly game to decide our finals spot.
Dogs have been limping last month lost to broncos and tigers just snuck home against the dragons and cowboys we should still win this injurys included if we turn up to play when u go down the teams lists I think we win on paperDog's fans are really worried about this game. The Tigers loss stung them badly and admit they play better in dry conditions. It is our task to take advantage of that.
Though named at no7, Galvin is no certainty to play due to a hand injury.Dogs have been limping last month lost to broncos and tigers just snuck home against the dragons and cowboys we should still win this injurys included if we turn up to play when u go down the teams lists I think we win on paper
Galvin probably broke his hand learning Masonic handshakes from GusNot sure about that. I've heard Gus has been fishing in Tiger Town all year.