Team List NZ Warriors v Newcastle Knights - [Round 3, 2026]

[JustLikeStartingOver]

probably means leka centre and Niukore back row. Whenever we want to declare marata a specialist middle we seem to get a run of injuries that put back him on the edge, even though he’s too slow for it.

Gannon a chance to debut off the bench

 

[Makasene]

This is rather simple isn't it?

Outside back is not available

We have an outside back in the reserves

Bring outside back, into outside backs position

Profit?

 

[watcher]

The logical replacement is AKP. Another is EIT. I discount Leka. A thought came to me, hiw about Gannon to Centre, he has played in the Halves in Super League?

 

[sydneywarrior92]

weather forecast is scattered showers and thunderstorms for Saturday. Think this plays into our hands if it neutralizes their running gameplan and forces the game into a war of attrition like last week where Tanwah can kick them to death.

 

[Makasene]

Sharpe is yet to be ruled out but can't see him being risked if he isn't 100%

 

[Garry Saloon]

Pompey out. Didn’t travel with the team

Pompey out. Didn’t travel with the team

Maybe? Maybe he's arriving a little later?

 

[Playdaball]

Am I the only person a little concerned about tomorrow's game vs the Knights?
I suppose I've been like that since 1995!

 

[Offsider]

Am I the only person a little concerned about tomorrow's game vs the Knights?
I suppose I've been like that since 1995!

I'm concerned. It has all the hallmarks of a banana skin game.

 

[sup42]

it’s been used as slang since the 1800s in different ways, starting from a music term (low key being deep and soft musically). You might’ve familiar with the term “low key party”?

 

[Spence]

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The local Loki lookalike low key likely likes loquats.

 

[jonesy101]

According to Mick Ennis there's a Hoilum Lowkey playing second row for the Cowboys this year.

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

Don't move RTS, keep him where he's one of the best in his position in the NRL, rather than move him to a position he's mediocre.

 

[WAH MAN]

So who are we picking on with our kicking game this week? Marzhew or Young?

Young is 12ft 9 so high kicks will be contestable. Just put pressure on all of them.

wonder if it means we may see a RTS/AKP pairing on the left.

I hope we get to see Lofi get a run. Injuries are conspiring to reignite his assault on Alex Johnstone's try scoring record.

 

[snake77]

Am I the only person a little concerned about tomorrow's game vs the Knights?
I suppose I've been like that since 1995!

I forgot this. Someone earlier mentioned that they struggled to field a team last year due to a gastro bug going around the squad. That game, we were lucky to escape.

They are on the improve. Even with some adversity last week, they kept scoring. Yes, Manly weren't great, but you still need to beat who is in front of you. It was at Brookvale, which is a tough place to win.

They have a new coach, improved atitude and aren't expected to win. Sounds like us the last few years and we've managed to frustrate opponents and find a way to win.

We just need to maintain our level of performance. The amount of points we have scored the last few weeks has been great (and less stressful) compared to the grind every game has been the last few years. The main thing I want is our performances to be consistent. Any team that beats us will have to earn it.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Sharpe is yet to be ruled out but can't see him being risked if he isn't 100%

Why risk it on a game against an elite side you have no chance of beating….

Damn, it’s good to be that elite side!

 

[WAH MAN]

Am I the only person a little concerned about tomorrow's game vs the Knights?
I suppose I've been like that since 1995!

Not at all bro. I think THIS IS our biggest test yet because of who is missing. Mr Durable. Mr Glue. Mr Dependable.

Knights forum seems a bit resigned to a thrashing or a close loss or possibly a small margin victory.

My confidence is in our ability to cope with wet weather and adversity.

I'm hoping we give them a full blown nuclear hiding built on the current foundations of fitness, clarity of game plan and high riding confidence.

 

[WAH MAN]

Why risk it on a game against an elite side you have no chance of beating….

Damn, it’s good to be that elite side!

It's good not to be doom posting as we so regularly are prone to.

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Did we not ban the word "banana skin" last year?

 

[Sammyw]

This is rather simple isn't it?

Outside back is not available

We have an outside back in the reserves

Bring outside back, into outside backs position

Profit?

So play with two wingers on one edge or a backrower and a winger. Roger looked worse at center than Leka ever has imo. My main concern is defensive chemistry, feel like we would be more comfortable with EIT or Leka at center than RTS with AKP..

 

[sydneywarrior92]

goes to show you how strong our depth is. We still have faith in our side despite the fact we are on our 4th and 5th string halves, our 2nd string FB, our 2nd and 3rd string centers and missing two of our pack leaders in Capewah and Barney. Yet we have complete faith in our team. Conversely the Knights fanbase are only missing their 1,6,7 and they are resigned to not just losing this game but basically the next month of footy until one of them comes back.

Not at all bro. I think THIS IS our biggest test yet because of who is missing. Mr Durable. Mr Glue. Mr Dependable.

Knights forum seems a bit resigned to a thrashing or a close loss or possibly a small margin victory.

My confidence is in our ability to cope with wet weather and adversity.

I'm hoping we give them a full blown nuclear hiding built on the current foundations of fitness, clarity of game plan and high riding confidence.