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

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Oh man! Metcalf is out injured again!

Apparently he's torn a bicep answering the phone when webby gave him the call up!

 

[Falcon]

TSS back which I like. His speed hitting the line and fast play the balls are going to be important as we get deeper into the season.
Most improved this year with Tanah Boyd.

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Jack Thompson back in flegg so would assume TMM to cup and Metcalf remains on the extended bench? Would be good to see TMM at FB in cup also.

 

[Est95]

Good team. I'd like to see Laban start with Leka off the bench

 

[sydneywarrior92]

What are the chances of Healey dropping off and Mets warming back into the team as the 14? I think it is unfair on young Healey who's been given barely any minutes to make an impact. But I could see Webby seeing this as a way of adding impact from the bench and some extra speed to back up any future line breaks from the middle.

 

[WAH MAN]

Agree, but Pompey is typically a right centre. They both normally play on the same side so who’s is switching?

I think it would be Pompey on the right to replace Leiataua. I'd loathe to switch that left edge around now that it has found some shape

 

[WAH MAN]

They are probably there as possible cover for CHT after his head clash last week but I thought Hansen would have been a better option but the medical staff would have had the last say. If anyone could do with a bit of time off it would be CHT

Available Metty and TMM are senior to Hanson at this point but that's also a nod to the blokes that Webby (right or wrong) sees value in them getting their bums on seats. Also with Mr. Metcalf, I love that he's not played many games. This is a prime time to get him back and iron out the wrinkles.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

What are the chances of Healey dropping off and Mets warming back into the team as the 14? I think it is unfair on young Healey who's been given barely any minutes to make an impact. But I could see Webby seeing this as a way of adding impact from the bench and some extra speed to back up any future line breaks from the middle.

I could deffo see the impact off the bench being Mets into 6, and CHT into 9 in the last 20 minutes instead of Healey coming on.

For a game or two at least. Might be good for Healey to play 60 min in Cup to freshen him up a wee bit too. I feel hes coming on and knowing hes only got less than 20 min a game so is trying to force the game a little

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

I could deffo see the impact off the bench being Mets into 6, and CHT into 9 in the last 20 minutes instead of Healey coming on.

Call me insane, but if we're up by alot, with 20 to go - I'd love to bring Tanah off and put Metcalf on.

Just to see, ya know?

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Call me insane, but if we're up by alot, with 20 to go - I'd love to bring Tanah off and put Metcalf on.

Just to see, ya know?

Yeah I wouldn't mind injuring him again.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Yeah I wouldn't mind injuring him again.

Bro.

 

[Inruin]

I could deffo see the impact off the bench being Mets into 6, and CHT into 9 in the last 20 minutes instead of Healey coming on.

For a game or two at least. Might be good for Healey to play 60 min in Cup to freshen him up a wee bit too. I feel hes coming on and knowing hes only got less than 20 min a game so is trying to force the game a little

Do you think the same might apply to Mets only coming on with 20 minutes and trying to hard.

I'm not a fan of changing our halves mid game but that's probably what will happen.

 

[roguei]

Do you think the same might apply to Mets only coming on with 20 minutes and trying to hard.

I'm not a fan of changing our halves mid game but that's probably what will happen.

I hope he is not there to be a wishart/TMM type player off the bench. As that's not a easy role to fill IMO. It would also not surprise me to see him play for NSW cup. As i doubt there has been a game this year where that 5 man bench has stayed the same as TLT.