Team List Dolphins vs Warriors - [Round 11, 2025]

[run_it_str8_again]

Just suggesting we made better use of dry conditions a couple of years ago (faster backline). The tougher and younger forwards are our strength now

We have a better blend of the necessary stuff

 

[Dlenai]

We are 2 wins away from equalling last years total wins (9). Mental.

 

[Worried2Death]

Part of me feels like it's a false dawn and our luck will run out soon, I keep telling myself one more win and I'll be a believer, one more and it's real. But if it all comes crashing down on Saturday, we've already exceeded our expectations and we should all give ourselves big goup Andrew Webster.

 

[Noitall]

Part of me feels like it's a false dawn and our luck will run out soon, I keep telling myself one more win and I'll be a believer, one more and it's real. But if it all comes crashing down on Saturday, we've already exceeded our expectations and we should all give ourselves big goup Andrew Webster.

As long as we keep going into each game believing it’s a banana skin game, we’ll be alright. Put in a big shift for this one and we get to come home and play in front of a raucous home crowd

 

[chrisnz]

rd 11 already years going fast !!
Another game that has a nervous feel to it can see the score being 28-22 or there abouts whoever can ice the moments will win
glad to have some room for error a lot of other teams hopes are starting to fade with 14 chances to get some wins on the board and origin disruptions
pray for a clean win and will take em any way they come
overall I hope this is the round where injurys begin to slow we can build on some form of continuity in the squad feel like it will help with the clunky attack that has been a feature at times we have proved we are a top 4 side i pray we show signs of being a contender soon.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Part of me feels like it's a false dawn and our luck will run out soon, I keep telling myself one more win and I'll be a believer, one more and it's real. But if it all comes crashing down on Saturday, we've already exceeded our expectations and we should all give ourselves big goup Andrew Webster.

It came crashing down vs Melbourne. But we got right back on the bus. We may have a few more shockers this season. But this year's squad is playing as a team that is united & confident

 

[chrisnz]

It came crashing down vs Melbourne. But we got right back on the bus. We may have a few more shockers this season. But this year's squad is playing as a team that is united & confident

for me it didn't completely crash because we won the 2nd half of that game and storm are the benchmark of the comp when they are getting it right the raiders round 1 was shit loads more shocking for mine.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Part of me feels like it's a false dawn and our luck will run out soon, I keep telling myself one more win and I'll be a believer, one more and it's real.

Look at the stats.

We have the highest completion rate and the lowest error/penalty rates.

We also rate better than the dogs for inneffective tackles.

I would argue that this is the most consistent we've ever been. If the scores weren't pants shittingly close, I'd say we were almost kinda... boring.

 

[chrisnz]

Fun Fact and for those worried about this being a day game. Dolphins suck at day games: they only won 3/9 games last year for day games (before 5pm AEST).

and we lost around 6 games by a try or less last year stats can often be misleading especially ones from years past.
I have watched every one of there games this year and they are a good chance of winning this game.

 

[Canonball]

Reading these threads has driven me to praying for a hard and fast dry track.

If we are to grow, we need an attacking surface to practice our attack.

And for that matter what kind of cowardly team are we wanting here if they are afraid of a little sunshine???

Bah Humbug piss off with the rain dances, bring the best attack the Dolphins can muster and attack them with our defence, attack them with our new Metcalf inspired running game, attack them with the fast legs of our highly mobile forward pack lead by the JFH Barnett Clark trinity.

I get that the rain was handy when we were in the early part of our rebuild, scrapping wins, but we are plus ten rounds people, we are at the point where we start to evolve into a team that justifies our ladder position.

It is time, bring the sunshine coz feck Redcliff and Seahorse they rode in on.

I'm sure the staff will be all over this but on some very cursory looks at the dolphins' defence they're very leaky around the edges - the connections either side with the second row and the centre are exploitable - I want see some that sweet interplay between egan and our halves as well - but i'd definitely be throwing it to halasima one or two wide in in good ball

 

[Five&Last]

If its raining an hour before kick off, I'd feel more comfortable with Capes staying at center.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

for me it didn't completely crash because we won the 2nd half of that game and storm are the benchmark of the comp when they are getting it right the raiders round 1 was shit loads more shocking for mine.

I don't believe in "2nd half wins " when we lost the game lol. My point is the 2025 Warriors seem to be mentally stronger than past years. Winning the close ones , Fighting til the end and not choking.

 

[Warrior#138]

Fun Fact and for those worried about this being a day game. Dolphins suck at day games: they only won 3/9 games last year for day games (before 5pm AEST).

Love a stat! Especially one that increases the UTWI score going into a game.

No that doesn’t mean it hurts when you take a pi$$ during the game.

U p
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It’s a proper measure. Pretty sure.

 

[Worried2Death]

I don't believe in "2nd half wins " when we lost the game lol. My point is the 2025 Warriors seem to be mentally stronger than past years. Winning the close ones , Fighting til the end and not choking.

You're right, we are mentally stronger under captain Fish and Barney. I worry too much about our outside backs, it's good to have this forum for reality checks and interventions when doubt creeps in.

If we win this we get a table-topping clash with the Raiders at home, we'll see who the real chokers are. One more game and it could truly be our year.

 

[Warrior#138]

It came crashing down vs Melbourne. But we got right back on the bus. We may have a few more shockers this season. But this year's squad is playing as a team that is united & confident

I only have one point I’d like to make in relation to that game against the Storm.

 

[Worried2Death]

I only have one point I’d like to make in relation to that game against the Storm.




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Storm couldn't even beat the Dolphins lol. Oh hang on, let's not get ahead of ourselves

 

[sydneywarrior92]

and we lost around 6 games by a try or less last year stats can often be misleading especially ones from years past.
I have watched every one of there games this year and they are a good chance of winning this game.

I didn't suggest it wouldn't be a close game. Just a fun fact to add to the conversation. There's a gap between Melbourne and the rest of the comp imo. But the gap between all other teams is incredibly tiny, so any team can beat any other team as has been demonstrated all year. That's what makes our 7-2 record so incredible: in a year that has been so crazy, we're quite possibly the epitome of consistency this year.

 

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

according to warriorholic, tss is debuting this weekend

 

[Worried2Death]

according to warriorholic, tss is debuting this weekend

Very wise of Webby to keep that quiet so there's not too much attention and pressure on the kid. Stand by for the second coming of Sam Rapira if he scores though.

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Part of me feels like it's a false dawn and our luck will run out soon, I keep telling myself one more win and I'll be a believer, one more and it's real. But if it all comes crashing down on Saturday, we've already exceeded our expectations and we should all give ourselves big goup Andrew Webster.

We need to stop death riding this team. In a season where every team, including the storm, has had incredibly bad moments, we've been the symbol of consistency. Crazy but it's true. Vegas was almost 3 months ago now and we've only lost once since then and risen on the ladder for every week bar one. Boys have earned our faith that they will turn up each and every week. We got this bro.