Pick Your Team NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels - [Round 9, 2026]

[sydneywarrior92]

According to the judiciary report, only CHT got cited and he will get off with a fine. So DWZ and Leka are fine to play it seems:

NRL Judiciary: More Dragons drama as Leilua faces ban

Dragons forward Luciano Leilua has been charged with a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact offence for his late shot on Roosters halfback Sam Walker and faces a week on the sideline.

www.nrl.com

 

[Shauns_Johnson]

1. Tuaupiki
2. DWZ
3. Pompey
4. RTS
5. AKP
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Ford
11. Halasima
12. Capewell
13. Clark
14. Tafua
15. Vaimauga
16. Laban
17. Gannon
18. Niukore
20. Hanson

TMM and Metcalf to get through a game in cup before the bye. Healey did well yesterday but think he needs to build some minutes, so do that in cup and give Makaia a crack in FG. Picking Gannon over EIT on a hunch but need Niukore on extended bench in case a big body is needed after 30 mins.

CNK, TMM, Metcalf, Healey and EIT to be the most OP spine seen in cup history.

 

[Inruin]

1. Tuaupiki
2. DWZ
3. Pompey
4. RTS
5. AKP
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Ford
11. Halasima
12. Capewell
13. Clark
14. Tafua
15. Vaimauga
16. Laban
17. Gannon
18. Niukore
20. Hanson

TMM and Metcalf to get through a game in cup. Healey did well yesterday but think he needs to build some minutes, so do that in cup and give Makaia a crack in FG. Picking Gannon over EIT on a hunch but need Niukore on extended bench in case a big body is needed after 30 mins.

CNK, TMM, Metcalf, Healey and EIT to be the most OP spine seen in cup history.

Agree with TMM and Metcalf to spend a few games in cup.

Not sure why we would bring them in to the first team without testing them out in a game or two first. Both terribly injury prone and in need of gametime first

 

[Cces]

Whoever the #14 is, I'd like to see them introduced before halftime. Obviously it's an extra Interchange to bring Egan back but in the last 2 weeks we've only used 7 interchanges (granted HIAs have played a part) but our last one in both games was a 5 min stint from a forward and against the Storm our final sub was Niukore on for CHT with 5 to go

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

1. TT
2. DWZ
3. CNK
4. Roger
5. LoFi
6. CHT
7. Tanwah
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. V8 Ford
11. Leka
12. Capewah
13. Erin
14. Healey
15. Demi
16. Big Jacob
17. Bigger Marata
18. EIT
19. TMM

CNK at centre when Pompey is available?

 

[3rdstriker]

According to the judiciary report, only CHT got cited and he will get off with a fine. So DWZ and Leka are fine to play it seems:

NRL Judiciary: More Dragons drama as Leilua faces ban

Dragons forward Luciano Leilua has been charged with a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact offence for his late shot on Roosters halfback Sam Walker and faces a week on the sideline.

www.nrl.com

Feel bad for Api koroisau he got smashed,
They're so unfair with their processes imo.

 

[CWC]

Any real info on Marata? If no injuries is he just dropped? I hope we play EIT cuz others said Marata’s lack of gliding is bad for the outside backs

He put up like 50m in his last game or something, he should really just be last resort depth especially he’s got his contract now

 

[steakncheese]

Wondering if TMM will take Hanson’s spot in the bench?

Hope he takes Healy’s

 

[The Undertaker]

1 CNK
2 DWZ
3 Pompey
4 RTS
5 AKP
6 CHT
7 Boyd
8 JFH
9 Egan
10 Ford
11 Capewell
12 Halasima
13 Clark

14 Metcalf
15 Niukore
16 Vaimauga
17 Laban
18 EIT
20 TT

21 TMM
22. Gamnon
23. Healy

Assume Barnett and Ali taking a week off; TSS Linnane Berry still on injured list

Boyd covers hooker with Metcalf on in Healy role this week

 

[Wrighty]

When TMM gets his fitness up would you play him over Healey on the bench?

No I don't Ryno I think they will give him Hanson's spot on the 6 man bench not Healey's. TMM is a superb injury cover on the bench covering halves and fullback.

 

[JaggedJ]

I wouldn't play any of the injured due back in round 9. We have a bye the next week. Give them the full two weeks, nothing wrong with extra healing time.

Pompey and EIT in for Ali and Barnett.

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Anyone think Fatialofa is a smoky for the bench against the Eels?

 

[JaggedJ]

Anyone think Fatialofa is a smoky for the bench against the Eels?

Probably not. EIT or Niukore can cover Barnett in the middle. Fatialofa not really built for that.

I could see him being named and then dropping off on gameday for whatever that's worth.

 

[Ref]

I can't see a way back for Charnze and Marata.

 

[CWC]

Anyone think Fatialofa is a smoky for the bench against the Eels?

If Laban used as bench prop with demi

 

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

Hey

I'm heading to the game with the family and just wondering what the parking is like around Commbank or am I better off taking public transport from the inner west, Picnic Point.

 

[RobRoyMcCoy]

CNK at centre when Pompey is available?

Yes. If my memory serves me correctly CNK played right centre this year with the Pompadour exclusively on the left. I watched Pomps play NSW cup and he didn't blow me away.

I really like him as a player for his consistency and durability. However, I am loving Roger and Lofi on the left so for the sake team stability and keeping a winning team I went with CNK at centre. The obvious corollory is that I generally prefer TT at fullback. However, stoked with out depth such that we could equally put CNK to fullback and Pompinator to right centre and still have a decent backline.

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Yes. If my memory serves me correctly CNK played right centre this year with the Pompadour exclusively on the left. I watched Pomps play NSW cup and he didn't blow me away.

I really like him as a player for his consistency and durability. However, I am loving Roger and Lofi on the left so for the sake team stability and keeping a winning team I went with CNK at centre. The obvious corollory is that I generally prefer TT at fullback. However, stoked with out depth such that we could equally put CNK to fullback and Pompinator to right centre and still have a decent backline.

Understand your argument but CNK arguably played his worst ever games for the club while at right Centre. I don’t see why Webby can’t make the call to put CNK on the extended bench until either TT starts to see a drop in form or until he works on his deficiencies which were exposed badly while he was playing in the centres.

 

[RobRoyMcCoy]

Understand your argument but CNK arguably played his worst ever games for the club while at right Centre. I don’t see why Webby can’t make the call to put CNK on the extended bench until either TT starts to see a drop in form or until he works on his deficiencies which were exposed badly while he was playing in the centres.

I think CNK has also played right centre for the Kiwi's. Yes, I can't remember him doing well this year at centre and I would be happy enough with Pompey at right centre if he can play that position. Has Pompey played on the right? I am just keen that Webby doesn't disrupt the left side where RTS and LoFi and building a good partnership and I think Taine should retain fullback.

SO if CNK doesn't play centre, would I have him on the bench? Not sure, as I like TMM as cover but to leave a Kiwi's and Warriors great in CNK out of the team is testament to our depth. I also think Webby tends to favour the returning incumbents, but I hope our two losses have tempered that tendency a little.

 

[Cces]

I think CNK has also played right centre for the Kiwi's.

Solely left for Kiwis.
His only time on the right prior to his recent 2 game stint was Rd 26 2024, where he actually looked quite good with 1 try, 2 linebreaks, 120m, 6 tackle breaks & 15/16 tackles.
SJ put on a masterclass inside him though in his final NRL appearance