Pick Your Team NZ Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons - [Round 12, 2026]

[Cces]

Metcalf is toast he has lost respect from his teammates

Why? Close to half of his teammates have bailed early on clubs before. Some mid-season.
They're adult professionals. Not children

 

[tyrael]

If the rumours of him being confronted behind closed doors are true you probably can’t play metcalf

Where can I read the juicy goss?

 

[juju]

Webby is the press conference Metcalf is available for selection going forward & is important to the team - but on next week has done no reps and needs to tidy up his contract situation.

 

[sup42]

Tonight the Metcalf vs Boyd pandemic was meant to be at an end.

But no just when I thought I was Metcalf'ed out.....along comes the Martin vs Metcalf strain which is ten times more virulent than the old strain.

Metcalf is in a really precarious position here, if he comes in for Te Maire and stinks it up he will get crucified. It may well be best if he does do that spell in cup first for his sakes, not ours, so he has a fair platform to come in from, and that NSW cup backline with him and Cleary and Linane (potentially even one of Charnze or Taine) would be insane watching (make it happen jesus).

Heart says pick Te Maire, but head say's I am glad I am not Andrew Webster coz this ain't about feelings it is about winning.

Honestly I would like to see all three, TMM CHT and Metcalf on that roster with maybe Luke off the bench, but that doesn't work because he needs minutes.

Thing is though, I do not think Webster sees Te Maire as anything more than a depth player and we have a lot of evidence for that, and I often have wondered why. I presume it either relates to his eyes up do my own thing style of play (talking at six here) and or his off field life style where he puts his career at risk going pig hunting when the team are supposed to be resting between trainings.

Epic Tuesday coming up eh people.

And if the Warriors have extended Tanah Boyd they better bloody officially announce it because our man was crying in the tunnel and We are better than that, screw Lukes feelings bloody give Tanah the call to honor, sound the Trumpets.

 

[Beastmode]

So we are back to TMM vs Metcalf again aye

I had to eat humble pie last year when defending him against the Metcalf masses but how ironic the tide has now changed ….

Its unfortunate Metcalf couldn’t have just waited a little longer

I’m sure he’s left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth

7. TMM

Our long kicking game becomes a problem again but let’s live and die with TMM.

 

[sydneywarrior92]

I guess we need to wait for the SOO official news. If the 4 players are gone, I'd bring Marata and TSS back in for Ford and Barney. If Egan is called in, Healey at 9 and Tafua to make his debut as 14. Either way, we'll still be able to field a team that can put a score on here.

Oh and TMM for Boyd.

 

[CWC]

1. TT
2. DWZ
3. Ali
4. Pompey/RTS
5. AKP
6. CHT
7. TMM
8. Fish
9. Healey
10. TSS
11. Leka
12. Gannon
13. Clark
14. Taufua
15. Demi
16. Laban
17. EIT

18. Fats
20. CNK

Marata for Gannon if HIA issues again, Gannon’s supposed to get big minutes to audition for No. 12 during this period with cape out

Hire a kicking coach to get another 10m out of TMM and Chanel, can Pompey punt lol. Clark!

 

[Ever Hopeful]

Setu Tu getting crucified on the Dragons forum. I wonder if he'll play us.

 

[CWC]

Setu Tu getting crucified on the Dragons forum. I wonder if he'll play us.

Player swap

 

[Inruin]

Dragons aren't going to be the pushover some are thinking next week. Particularly with our potential outs.

 

[WAH MAN]

You know how we retired jersey 19 for Mad Butcher? Well my idea is to retire jersey number 7 as well.

Just don't put that jersey anywhere near another knee.

Then we'll be sweet. Jersey 28 if you have to.

 

[mrblonde]

I mean provided our pack is healthy for the rest of the year I’m not too worried who plays 7. Just hoping Metcalf doesn’t have one eye on next season and hasn’t lost the respect of his teammates.

Well, depends on whether the public reason for Metcalf leaving is the real one, but at any rate I'd go for TMM and nail his contract for '27 at the very least, give him some clarity on his future.
Whatever the details on The Metcalf Situation, why help the Dragons develop any part of his game if we don't need to?
Keep Jett for the Panthers game, mess with the family's heads as to who they support On the other hand, see young Jett got sinbinned in the 46-4 win over the Drizzle, so maybe he won't be available...

7 Martin
9 Healey
14 Egan

Would be my bigs moves for the week so far...

 

[unclesteve]

7. TMM
18. Metcalf

Time to prove you are not just a primadonna and do what is best for the team. Or FO to the Drags now.

 

[CWC]

You know how we retired jersey 19 for Mad Butcher? Well my idea is to retire jersey number 7 as well.

Just don't put that jersey anywhere near another knee.

Then we'll be sweet. Jersey 28 if you have to.

In the name of Stacy Jones we thereby retire the Wahs 7 jersey, forever

 

[Te Mana-wah]

Mets can stay away from this team. Tutu hoha sookie la la. I'm sure the boys got no respect for him anymore and one would wonder if he comes back in would he have the right attitude and would his heart be in it? Imo will ruin team harmony and kotahitanga. Should ship him off to Dragons now and see if we can get someone in return.

My 17 would be.

1. Taine Super-Friki Tuaupiki
2. Dallin soulglow Wahtene-Zelesniak
3. Ali "not iti" Lauatiti Leiataua
4. Adam knee to head stomps Pomps
5. Alofiana from Ahitereiria Khan Periera
6. Channel Harris "just needs a hēnimita" Tavita
7. Te Mighty Maire "MMM" Martin (AURAH)
8. Tū Māori Hēmi Fisher-Harris
9. Sam Healey - too quick. Wheelies.
10. Demigod Vai-Hikurangi-Maunga
11. Leki the teke wrecker Hellsyeahsima
12. Kayliss Fats Fatialofa
13. Erin "big rarks and all heart" Clarke

14. Luke no mmmbop Hanson
15. Tanner Stowers Taro powers Smith
16. Morgan Gannon - fire cannon
17. Jacob "Wellyz" Wahban