TeamList [2023, Finals Week 1] - Penrith Vs Warriors

[Dlenai]

Shit that’s pretty much our first choice 1-17!! That bench, feels so good to have the Bald Brothers back. That Tevaga try vs cowboys with Dylan walkers assist is one of my top 3 moments this year

Sironen has been playing well barring last week, and Josh Curran is an absolute dawg

 

[John Nick]

We really cant complain about this team. Full strength to be honest !

Exactly. Luckily not affected by injuries at this point of the season

 

[Bruce]

We Can't afford to carry two players not game fit!

we cannot afford any players not game fit...but they put those who stayed behind through a torture test last week

 

[Warriorsfan92]

I would’ve picked the same team, but bunty over siro Personally. Just concerned with the size of our reserves, with jazz & walker both small middles & Curran an edge, siro utility. I also prefer Barnett off the bench. I also believe that walker can cover 9 if need be, Curran can move to centre, so no need to carry sironen. Just my 2c. However, it is the first time all year we’ve had everyone first grade worthy available & this is the side they’ve gone with. Fast, mobile & physical. Just hope when afb comes off, they can keep momentum up against Leniu & smith. Only reason I’m concerned is this is going to be a battle through the middle. Can AFB, tohu & Barnett stifle their attack long enough is the question. Panthers will keep coming and coming. I’m optimistic though, afb plays big mins but this is going to be ferocious, going toe to toe with Leota & JFH.

 

[Hatchet Harry]

Now THAT is a team. I’m bloody excited by what we can do here. Strongest team ALL YEAR. Engage Beast mode.

Calling it early. Wahs in a YUGE upset - win by 8 in a boil over.

 

[sup42]

Wow go Jazz.

Happy to see him there, Walker is far more impactful with his twin playing.

That is the best defensive line up we could have named and the defence is the key for us in this one.

Hopefully the flogging at training that the guys have been getting overcomes the rests and the injury returning players lack of fitness.

I imagine we would have been doing a lot of opposed sessions this week.

Hope we get through this one without losing anyone.

Jazz is the big talking point, but if they use him right he certainly will get a good blow out for game two.

 

[Dangerous]

Would like to have seen Ale or Bunty on the bench for a bit more mongrel, but otherwise happy with this team

 

[Bruce]

Ivan won't be thinking this is a piece of piss...for sure

 

[Inruin]

I hope Jazz is up for this and doesn't overplay the niggly shit.

I was hoping for Bunty starting and Barnett on the bench instead of Jazz but that's my only real thoughts on the side named. It's about as strong of a team as we can name and if we can absorb the early pressure, get at least a fair share of possession and hopefully finish over the top of them late.

 

[3rdstriker]

we cannot afford any players not game fit...but they put those who stayed behind through a torture test last week

I'm not saying put some nsw cup players thru.
But we have been winning well without Jazz until recently, I just really hope he returns this time far better than last.

 

[LeagueJunkie]

Awesome squad. We match up pretty well head to head with the Panthers. Should be a cracker!

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Likely our best side. AFB is better than either Leota or Fisher-Harris. That Centre pairing of the Panthers is deadly. Our bench looks better apart from Leniu. I hope the lads go out there and leave nothing behind.

 

[Makasene]

Makes you realise that we play on a short turnaround every single week with our travel obligations.

Cleary was quoted last year or year before that due to the travel, Warriors are not the sleeping giants everyone thinks they are.

That was before Sir Webby arrived though haha

 

[SamoanMetalhead]

Team List Tuesday (2023 Finals Week 1) - Penrith vs Warriors
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Thread for team list Tuesday.

 

[SamoanMetalhead]

Hopefully Rocco Berry is fully fit because he looked underdone during that Dolphins flogging

 

[Completion Rate]

This one will come down to the craft of the maestros Johnson vs his former ballboy. I think we get them on paper otherwise.

 

[Warriors4eva95]

Panthers to win 36-12 their just way to good and being finals now at home with a packed out crowd, I fear for us in this game could potentially make or break us for week 2 of finals hopefully not but anyway would be a great season none the less. ready for next year and hopefully a handful of great seasons ahead

 

[Ref]

Penrith do not have a big forward pack.
JFH and Leota not big props. Martin and Sorenson barely average size for 2nd row and Yeo decent enough for 13.

 

[Roadrunner]

Strong team now have to get thru rest of the week.Should be a big one we got nothing to lose.Better start storing supplies for Saturday.

 

[Worried2Death]

I would’ve picked the same team, but bunty over siro Personally. Just concerned with the size of our reserves, with jazz & walker both small middles & Curran an edge, siro utility. I also prefer Barnett off the bench. I also believe that walker can cover 9 if need be, Curran can move to centre, so no need to carry sironen. Just my 2c. However, it is the first time all year we’ve had everyone first grade worthy available & this is the side they’ve gone with. Fast, mobile & physical. Just hope when afb comes off, they can keep momentum up against Leniu & smith. Only reason I’m concerned is this is going to be a battle through the middle. Can AFB, tohu & Barnett stifle their attack long enough is the question. Panthers will keep coming and coming. I’m optimistic though, afb plays big mins but this is going to be ferocious, going toe to toe with Leota & JFH.

I was Team Bunty when he was out of first grade for a few weeks, but he didn't really make the impact I'd hoped when he got back in the top side, so I'm fine with Barny starting and Jazz on the bench, they both offer a lot more when they're mistake-free, and they'll need to be.