Pick Your Team Warriors v Eels - [Round 26, 2025]

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The discussion centers on the Warriors' upcoming match against the Eels, with much debate focusing on team selection and strategy. Recent posts highlight the consensus that Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad CNK should remain at fullback, Zaggo #210581 emphasizing the importance of sticking with a winning team and questioning why the discussion of moving CNK is still ongoing. sydneywarrior92 #210658 outlined a game plan similar to the Titans game focusing on high completion rates and putting pressure on Moses. The Undertaker #210685 frames the game as an elimination final, emphasizing the need for a win to stay in the top four and preparing for finals-level performance.

Much of the discussion surrounds the performance of certain players and their roles within the team. There was some disagreement initially regarding CNK's value at fullback, Dannevegas #210210 suggesting Roger Tuivasa-Sheck RTS might be a better fit, though this sentiment was quickly countered by others. Several posters lauded CNK's contributions, timburgesstheonlyoneiknow #210354 stating CNK proved his value. Canonball #210398 raised concerns about Boyd's defensive reads and kicking accuracy, though also noted his improving combination with CHT, sydneywarrior92 #210450 criticized Boyd's previous team due to their impact on Boyd's development.

Recent posts also touched on the significance of the upcoming home game and potential farewells to long-serving players. 1995warriorsfan #210772 mentioned the game is a sell-out. kos #210804 questioned whether there will be any acknowledge of Bunty Afoa's contribution, given his likely departure next year. Beastmode #210818 echoed this sentiment, suggesting that Webby should give Afoa a farewell opportunity by selecting him for the Friday game.

Warriors v Eels - [Round 26, 2025]
PICK YOUR TEAM
Friday 29th August 8pm NZST
Go Media Stadium, Auckland

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Here's your chance to select your dream team for the next rounds match so don your coaches cap on and lets hear it.

This thread will be closed without notice once the TEAM LIST thread opens for this game...
 

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Did you not see the difference CNK makes for us at the back? Wtf lol.
Honestly no. I thought our middles stood up big time today.What did he do? Had a few carries saw him throw a pass, but again our attack is struggling and he’s had 4 try involvements all year in a key position. a X factor type like Roger would really help us in that area.
If we’re in the opposition 20 running a block play would you rather have Charnze or Roger when it comes down to that 3 on 2 situation. Charnze dies with the ball too often. Roger will make something happen
 
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Honestly no. I thought our middles stood up big time today.What did he do? Had a few carries saw him throw a pass, but again our attack is struggling and he’s had 4 try involvements all year in a key position. a X factor type like Roger would really help us in that area.
If we’re in the opposition 20 running a block play would you rather have Charnze or Roger when it comes down to that 3 on 2 situation. Charnze dies with the ball too often. Roger will make something happen
If you remember, RTS was always being criticised for not being involved in our attack as well.
 
Honestly no. I thought our middles stood up big time today.What did he do? Had a few carries saw him throw a pass, but again our attack is struggling and he’s had 4 try involvements all year in a key position. a X factor type like Roger would really help us in that area.
If we’re in the opposition 20 running a block play would you rather have Charnze or Roger when it comes down to that 3 on 2 situation. Charnze dies with the ball too often. Roger will make something happen
You're underestimating CNKs importance at the back. He fixed the defensive issues opposition teams found via Taine. He organiser's his team mates well on defense. He's fearless in the tackle. He'll keep doing hitups when everyone else is tired. And his motor is huge & can handle the workload.

Why waste Rts doing all that stuff when we can use his dancing feet to score tries & conserve his energy for attacking plays.

Just because we don't see the flashy stuff from CNK doesn't make him any less important to the team.
 
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Honestly no. I thought our middles stood up big time today.What did he do? Had a few carries saw him throw a pass, but again our attack is struggling and he’s had 4 try involvements all year in a key position. a X factor type like Roger would really help us in that area.
If we’re in the opposition 20 running a block play would you rather have Charnze or Roger when it comes down to that 3 on 2 situation. Charnze dies with the ball too often. Roger will make something happen
What did he do? Lol just 20+ runs for near on 200m.. half the reason our forwards were able to stand up is because of his assistance in getting sets started and getting us going forward. Not to mention he was so safe under the high ball

Lineup is easy, same team next week as tonight.
 
If you remember, RTS was always being criticised for not being involved in our attack as well.
Honestly, I'd say it's only really Aussie pundits who don't really watch us closely that keep pushing the RTS to FB storyline. Those who watch us closely know that CNK is much more suited to our style. He's also not without a passing game as he was instrumental in the DWZ slingshot move with SJ that was so successful in 2023.

RTS doesn't have a passing game but that is ok. He's an elite running back, probably one of the top 5 wingers in the yardage department. We win the ruck more often than not when RTS/CNK/DWZ are our back 3. Many people forget that RTS was an elite winger at the chooks before coming to us. It's his natural position in many ways.
 
Honestly no. I thought our middles stood up big time today.What did he do? Had a few carries saw him throw a pass, but again our attack is struggling and he’s had 4 try involvements all year in a key position. a X factor type like Roger would really help us in that area.
If we’re in the opposition 20 running a block play would you rather have Charnze or Roger when it comes down to that 3 on 2 situation. Charnze dies with the ball too often. Roger will make something happen
You didn’t see CNK take the first kick return then RTS then DWZ then CNK again?

That back 3 combo matched up the field a good 30-40m right back to where the ball was kicked

It’s a huge help to our forwards when they can make yardage like that. Thats a fantastic platform they set.

I loveTaine at fullback but he’s a sideways runner and just can’t make post contact meters with his size. CNK’s best spot is definitely at fullback.

That combo with RTS underrated.
 
You're underestimating CNKs importance at the back. He fixed the defensive issues opposition teams found via Taine. He organiser's his team mates well on defense. He's fearless in the tackle. He'll keep doing hitups when everyone else is tired. And his motor is huge & can handle the workload.

Why waste Rts doing all that stuff when we can use his dancing feet to score tries & conserve his energy for attacking plays.

Just because we don't see the flashy stuff from CNK doesn't make him any less important to the team.
Spot on mate post of the night!!
Charnze is so valuable out there not just his motor but his communication on D.🙏
 
The talk of who should be FB needs to be put to bed until the off season. CNK proved last night his value to the team in that position. Noting, he was only moved to centre because of injuries.

The metres gained by him last night was awesome, it gave the team momentum and put the team in better positions with the kicks. How good was Berry with the chase.

It is the one percenters that CNK and Berry bring to the team.

Last night should have given the team a further confidence boost. The Parra will be difficult to beat. But the Warriors can and i suspect will win.
 
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Honestly no. I thought our middles stood up big time today.What did he do? Had a few carries saw him throw a pass, but again our attack is struggling and he’s had 4 try involvements all year in a key position. a X factor type like Roger would really help us in that area.
If we’re in the opposition 20 running a block play would you rather have Charnze or Roger when it comes down to that 3 on 2 situation. Charnze dies with the ball too often. Roger will make something happen
I swear some people are watching a totally different game..
 
Can't shake doubts about Boyd - probably had his best game with us last night, but his defensive reads are slow and yeah I still have an issue with his in game kicking, his accuracy is off - however we're not going to see anyone else at 7 now, it's too late to experiment personnel-wise so we're going to have to settle and back him so what I want to see are more options running off him -- the combination of him and CHT on the left side was great last night, let's throw a few 2nd rowers in and around that too
 
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