Player Addin Fonua-Blake

[run_it_str8_again]

McInnes hit the ground three times on contact with AFB. I think he lost another four teeth.

He only had three to start the game

Tamerin Mitinniss

 

[run_it_str8_again]

Massive loss but it may also force a rethink of our team and bench rotation. Need to cover his minutes and output somehow. That may mean more impactful minutes from some of our bench players. Maybe?

Yes that's about all we can do. With Fish arriving and young blokes developing I see no reason to panic and every reason to plant our feet and get ready for another shot next year.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

AFB has set a platform every week that other clubs would dream of.
IMO he is in the conversation of “the best props that have ever played the game”.

Price or AFB as the best prop to ever play for the Warriors?

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Price or AFB as the best prop to ever play for the Warriors?

I personally pick Addin for his on feild performances. Pricey was the man too. Even better off it. But addin was a absolute monster for us. Will miss the big doko!

 

[Ever Hopeful]

Price or AFB as the best prop to ever play for the Warriors?

So hard to separate

Price was a leader, made HUGE metres at a time that you had to create the roll on (it seems a lot easier these days with the speed of the game), surprisingly quick on his feet, and his pressure on the kickers was awesome.

AFB very dynamic footwork, strong, durable, huge motor, great defence, ultra-consistent, best prop in the modern game.

Price by a whisker for me due to the tougher environment (he played in cauldrons that don't exist anymore) and leadership, though I could easily be convinced to flip due to AFB's motor and fitness.

Both the starting props in the All time XIII though.

 

[Canonball]

that Sharks pack is going to be scary... god, he was good this year

 

[run_it_str8_again]

that Sharks pack is going to be scary... god, he was good this year

Its a good thing because it will provide the reference for how high our defence has to lift

 

[Inruin]

Price or AFB as the best prop to ever play for the Warriors?

Good thing we need two props for the all time Warriors team.

 

[defensivebomb]

Gutted to be losing AFB. The guy has the biggest motor in the NRL. Every opposition player fears him. Every run = guaranteed metres. Completely owns the middle. Absolute animal

Ah well

 

[Tookey 2.0]

I wonder if Addin will win Daly M prop of the year this year.

Most meters by a prop (as per Fox stats), great D, loads of tries for a front rower. Not too far off last year's stats, aside from a few more tries.

I wonder if Mitch Barnett will also get a look in, he's listed as 3rd most meters for a prop which is pretty nuts. Debut for NSW, played like an absolute demon.

 

[run_it_str8_again]

I wonder if Addin will win Daly M prop of the year this year.

Most meters by a prop (as per Fox stats), great D, loads of tries for a front rower. Not too far off last year's stats, aside from a few more tries.

I wonder if Mitch Barnett will also get a look in, he's listed as 3rd most meters for a prop which is pretty nuts. Debut for NSW, played like an absolute demon.

I rate them both but rate Addin higher as prop measures go. Barney on psycho nut never back down measures.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I wonder if Addin will win Daly M prop of the year this year.

Most meters by a prop (as per Fox stats), great D, loads of tries for a front rower. Not too far off last year's stats, aside from a few more tries.

I wonder if Mitch Barnett will also get a look in, he's listed as 3rd most meters for a prop which is pretty nuts. Debut for NSW, played like an absolute demon.

I think we get both Dally M prop awards. They’ve both been awesome.

 

[Inruin]

I think we get both Dally M prop awards. They’ve both been awesome.

doesnt it get decided on Dally M votes each game though? AFB should be right up there. Not sure Barney would have collected enough?

 

[jonesy101]

Price or AFB as the best prop to ever play for the Warriors?

Freddy Lussick

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

doesnt it get decided on Dally M votes each game though? AFB should be right up there. Not sure Barney would have collected enough?

No, only top 3 players in overall Dally M scoring are guaranteed selection (unless their position is already filled), otherwise positional awards are voted on during & at the end of the season.

 

[Inruin]

No, only top 3 players in overall Dally M scoring are guaranteed selection (unless their position is already filled), otherwise positional awards are voted on during & at the end of the season.

Left field thought. Would AFB be in contention for the overall award? Or is that a bridge too far for a front rower?

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Left field thought. Would AFB be in contention for the overall award? Or is that a bridge too far for a front rower?

Nope he won’t get near the likes of Hughes or Teddy.

 

[John Nick]

Left field thought. Would AFB be in contention for the overall award? Or is that a bridge too far for a front rower?

Before voting went behind closed doors AFB was well down the list. Only about 7 points.
Leaders were on high 20s iirc.

 

[John Nick]

Nope he won’t get near the likes of Hughes or Teddy.

I think Edwards and Hynes were leading .
Might have to check out

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I think Edwards and Hynes were leading .
Might have to check out

Edwards & Hynes have barely got on the field since Rd 12