Gameday Knights v Warriors - [Round 20, 2025]

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Warriors fans expressed strong pre-game confidence against the Knights, anticipating a dominant win to boost ladder position #5 #6, though concerns lingered about potential complacency given Newcastle's health issues #11. The match unfolded chaotically, with sharp criticism directed at Dallin Watene-Zelezniak DWZ for repeated defensive errors and handling mistakes that conceded tries #181 #205. Controversial refereeing decisions, particularly the disallowed try for Wayde Egan deemed valid by analysts #300, shifted momentum. Despite extended periods in attack, the Warriors struggled in the red zone #345, trailing until Halasima's try secured a dramatic late win. Key tactical discussions centered around adapting to Knights' weaknesses #28, while pivotal moments included critical try-saving tackles by Tauapiki and Halasima during Newscastle surges #166.

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Who will win?

  • Warriors 13+

  • Warriors 12-

  • Warriors JANFIN Special by 6

  • Knights 12-

  • Knights 13+


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Two things can be true at the same time.

We have a history as a club of not winning the so called "banana skin" games.

But we also need to recognize that we have turned the corner as a club. Under Webby, we are winning the banana skins this year: other than the Penrith game, we've won all the games that the tab had us favorites for. Even in Australia, we've won 6 of 8 games this year, at tough parochial grounds like Wollongong, Shark Park, Campbelltown that we've traditionally struggled at.

PTSD is difficult to overcome. But based on evidence during the Webby era, this game is a game we should and I believe we will win well. I'm certainly not expecting anything like 50-12 like others are suggesting. It'll probably be like the tigers game where it is 12-4 or 16-8 at half time before we wear them down towards the end to finish something like 32-16.

But for all practical purposes, a 2pt win vs 20 pt win is irrelevant. We just need to come away with the pts and keep the buffer on the broncos and keep track with Melbourne and Dogs.
 

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Just bring the intensity and we will get the job done.
Knights without Ponga, Sharpe, and Lucas arguably their 3 best players.
Just like us without Metcalf, Barnett and CNK.
They also have Elliott missing.
We have Berry injured.
Our “ fill ins” are better than theirs and they don’t have the game breakers and flair that will make a difference that we have with Taine, Leka, Demi and Jacob.
 
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Newcastle Knights
Knights Newcastle Knights
15 - 20
NZ Warriors
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6.5
NZ Warriors
Team Ave Team Average
Leka Halasima
9.0
Leka Halasima
Best Best Performance
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3.3
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Lowest Needs Improvement
TEAM LIST
Taine Tuaupiki 1
6.6 (52)
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2
3.3 (52)
Adam Pompey 3
Adam Pompey
Right Centre
7.3 (52)
Kurt Capewell 4
Kurt Capewell
Left Centre
5.7 (52)
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5
7.4 (52)
Chanel Harris-Tavita 6
5.3 (52)
Tanah Boyd 7
Tanah Boyd
Halfback
5.6 (51)
James Fisher-Harris 8
James Fisher-Harris
Right Prop Captain
6.7 (52)
Wayde Egan 9
7.0 (52)
Jackson Ford 10
Jackson Ford
Left Prop
6.6 (52)
Leka Halasima 11
Leka Halasima
Right Second Row
9.0 (54)
Marata Niukore 12
Marata Niukore
Left Second Row
6.2 (51)
Erin Clark 13
7.8 (53)
Te Maire Martin 14
Te Maire Martin
Interchange
6.1 (53)
Jacob Laban 15
Jacob Laban
Interchange
6.2 (53)
Demitric Vaimauga 16
7.9 (51)
Tanner Stowers-Smith 17
6.3 (53)
Sam Healey 18
Sam Healey
18th Man
COACH
Andrew Webster HC
Andrew Webster
Head Coach
7.1 (44)
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