Team List [2023, Finals Week 1] - Penrith Vs Warriors

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rugged #3435 kicked off the discussion by analyzing the 2018 Warriors versus Panthers finals clash, noting the impact of 40/20 kicks and DWZ's dominant performance for Penrith. The conversation quickly evolved into a comprehensive analysis of the upcoming finals matchup between the Warriors and Panthers. Playdaball #3154 shared rumors about SJ potentially being unavailable, sparking immediate debate among forum members about the halfback situation.

Aman 2.Aman 2.0 #3326 expressed frustration with referee Adam Gee's assignment to the game, arguing that the NRL favors a Broncos-Panthers finals scenario. The discussion revealed significant concern about the officiating crew, Bay39er #2851 confirming Gee as referee and Ashley Klein as Senior Review Official. Several members, sup42 #2855 shuffle #2857, predicted unfavorable officiating for the Warriors.

Team selection analysis dominated much of the discussion, particularly around Jazz Tevaga's inclusion over Bunty Afoa. Makasene #2974 questioned the bench composition, preferring more leg-drive impact from forwards. However, sup42 #2893 supported Jazz's selection, emphasizing his defensive capabilities and the psychological advantage of having the Walker twins together. MrFrankWhite #2975 interpreted the selection as Webby choosing the most mobile, up-tempo team possible to maintain high intensity for 80 minutes.

Strategic discussions emerged around how to defeat the Panthers, with multiple references to Parramatta's successful approach. sup42 #2945 highlighted Frank White's observation about the Eels surrendering in tackles to avoid Penrith's defensive advantages. The conversation also focused on the importance of limiting unforced errors and maintaining defensive pressure. Several members noted the Warriors' statistical advantages in certain areas, particularly in the forward pack matchups, while acknowledging Penrith's superiority in the centers.

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What if......it's all just one huge stitch up and he runs out completely fine.

We can dream right? :ROFLMAO:
Would love that to be the case however, if he played and it was all smoke and mirrors with us still losing.....The fallout would be embarrassing to say the least.
 
Gee that was a rough twenty four hours.

Talk about Warriors depression, which is not real depression but feels the same, low mood irritability, difficulty going off to sleep, apettite changes (did the ROMCOM thing and pigged out watching movies last night, Dracula and shit to cheer me up).

Sorry to the good oil posters yesterday, I did not mean to slur anyone there, anger and denial is part of the reaction to the constant bad news eh, did not mean for it to sound like I was aiming it at the messanger, well that is my excuse and I am sticking to it.

Today the sun is shining the birds are singing the Warriors are still playing and there is the possibility of a glorious battle, even losing well is a badge of honor in unwinnable scenarios.

Feel ok today, it helps knowing you are not the only person bummed out.

I think it is time to embrace the realist and say, well...well...well....ahhh.... Penrith with all their advantages should win easy, so if we give him hell then shame on their undies and Slava Wahkraine!
 
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Gee that was a rough twenty four hours.

Talk about Warriors depression, which is not real depression but feels the same, low mood irritability, difficulty going off to sleep, apettite changes (did the ROMCOM thing and pigged out watching movies last night, Dracula and shit to cheer me up).

Sorry to the good oil posters yesterday, I did not mean to slur anyone there, anger and denial is part of the reaction to the constant bad news eh, did not mean for it to sound like I was aiming it at the messanger, well that is my excuse and I am sticking to it.

Today the sun is shining the birds are singing the Warriors are still playing and there is the possibility of a glorious battle, even losing well is a badge of honor in unwinnable scenarios.

Feel ok today, it helps knowing you are not the only person bummed out.

I think it is time to embrace the realist and say, well...well...well....ahhh.... Penrith with all their advantages should win easy, so if we give him hell then shame on their undies and Slava Wahkraine!
Dracula is your version of a romcom?
 
Is what it is now folks, time to get excited.

Biggest game in years, if the club has learnt anything this year, its to adapt in the face of adversity.

Better than having johnson go off half way through the game and out for next week as well.

Bring it on win or lose, as long as its a close contest, bodes well for the rest of the finals IMO
 
When interviewed on arrival, Webby looked seemed flustered.
I thought so also, might have been a bit annoyed at the media for rushing them although I can't see how they wouldn't expect that to be the case.
Could've also been some annoyance as if it's disrespectful to suggest we're no chance without SJ playing.
 
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