International Pacific Championship

[Lenrat]

I would have liked Crossland to run from dummy half more last night. Became too transparent and as a result runners got shut down with numbers in the tackle.

I was at the game, great atmosphere, I thought the man on the mic and whoever was spinning the decks through the game also did a good job too. 170005 in attendance.

Totally agree, we needed more options from dummy half. Harry Grant was threatening us all night in comparison. The more options in attack we have the better our opportunities to score. Crossland was sound, but he left to too late to start taking runs from dummy half.
Pains me to say it, but CNK is not the answer at 6. He hasn’t looked himself this year. Jones should’ve bought Kodi on sooner. We became too predictable with going to Johnson for kicks etc.
Take a bow Keano Kini. Absolute pocket rocket.

 

[Warriorsfan92]

Someone tell Wendy that.
I’ve been saying it all season.

And not just Taine.

All our youngun’s need more time on the field as a collective group. Not just the odd cameo.

We saw what they did to Penrith and the Dolphins.

2025. It starts.

You mean Ali who got an extended run? Or taine who got numerous opportunities when the injuries struck? MGT? Sifakula locking down a bench spot? Jacob laben debuting, zyon, leka? He gave them opportunities.

we’ve been a club in the past that rushed the development of our ‘superstar’ juniors. Fisiahi, slaimankel, hurrell, lekileki, tuimavave, Lino, vete, , kata etc. The list goes on and on. Very few have kicked on to even make a career in rugby league.

I think the model of introducing the players subtly, over time, is a more sustainable model. Players might physically be ready, but can they handle the weekly grind of nrl football, travel, media duties & the pressure that comes when they have a bad game? From not allowing their egos to blow up & think they’re gods gifts like previous warriors juniors who never amounted to anything?

The players I first mentioned now have a taste of nrl, they know their work ons, and they know if they continue working hard more opportunities will come. We need to be a club that develops first graders continuously, and not rely on recruitment ala the panthers model. I’m personally behind the current strategy, knowing that the previous strategy didn’t work, despite the abundance of talent coming through our system.

 

[Beastmode]

You mean Ali who got an extended run? Or taine who got numerous opportunities when the injuries struck? MGT? Sifakula locking down a bench spot? Jacob laben debuting, zyon, leka? He gave them opportunities.

we’ve been a club in the past that rushed the development of our ‘superstar’ juniors. Fisiahi, slaimankel, hurrell, lekileki, tuimavave, Lino, vete, , kata etc. The list goes on and on. Very few have kicked on to even make a career in rugby league.

I think the model of introducing the players subtly, over time, is a more sustainable model. Players might physically be ready, but can they handle the weekly grind of nrl football, travel, media duties & the pressure that comes when they have a bad game? From not allowing their egos to blow up & think they’re gods gifts like previous warriors juniors who never amounted to anything?

The players I first mentioned now have a taste of nrl, they know their work ons, and they know if they continue working hard more opportunities will come. We need to be a club that develops first graders continuously, and not rely on recruitment ala the panthers model. I’m personally behind the current strategy, knowing that the previous strategy didn’t work, despite the abundance of talent coming through our system.

Yes I get all that.
But the boys had momentum on their side and deserved to be picked ahead of the more snr players who who slotted straight back in at their expense. If you’re more snr you get first dips even when you make mistakes and play shit. Two rule books. Double standards. Me don’t like.

Anyway.Hopefully everyone gets treated equally regardless of seniority. That’s all I want. Consistency aye. You play shit snr or not you get dropped…

 

[Noitall]

Yes I get all that.
But the boys had momentum on their side and deserved to be picked ahead of the more snr players who who slotted straight back in at their expense. If you’re more snr you get first dips even when you make mistakes and play shit. Two rule books. Double standards. Me don’t like.

Anyway.Hopefully everyone gets treated equally regardless of seniority. That’s all I want. Consistency aye. You play shit snr or not you get dropped…

All for the greater good brother

 

[PhilsySH35]

Scott is Kurt's nephew right?

Yes

 

[PhilsySH35]

I’m actually perfectly fine with what happened last night when you consider that the Convicts have already had a game and we haven’t. Traditionally we get significantly better throughout a tournament.

As long as we get past Tonga which we should but it will be tough I really like our chances in a final vs Australia.

The one thing that gives me pause is I’m far from convinced about Stacey as a head coach or even a coach at all

Totally agree, good guy and all, however bennett he is not.

 

[Tragic]

For Timoko. And the rest I'm with you.

I think CNK was the problem defensively on that side. Got caught out not able to slide fast enough which made Timoko look worse than he actually was. Kodi to 6, his tackling isn't as good but at least he is there as a speedbump for the inside option

 

[The Warrior Waka]

I think CNK was the problem defensively on that side. Got caught out not able to slide fast enough which made Timoko look worse than he actually was. Kodi to 6, his tackling isn't as good but at least he is there as a speedbump for the inside option

That was one instance. Timoko got caught out several times being to far in feild then getting smoked on the outside trying to cover. He's been out of form all year with Canberra. I wouldn't have Charnze or Timoko there. Rather blood a youngster like Casey McLean.

 

[Mr Drag]

How does Stacey Jones ever get to be coach?

 

[peewee]

How does Stacey Jones ever get to be coach?

His Name and nothing more

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Stacey must have complete lack of faith in Kodi Nikorima? Charnze was hardly a defensive rock on Sunday, and nothing went down that way on attack.

What does Stacey not selecting Erin Clarke say about him? For the Warriors even.

 

[Inruin]

Stacey must have complete lack of faith in Kodi Nikorima? Charnze was hardly a defensive rock on Sunday, and nothing went down that way on attack.

What does Stacey not selecting Erin Clarke say about him? For the Warriors even.

I think I would have had Kodi at 6, CNK at 1 and bring Kini off the bench

 

[Makasene]

That's a worry rolling out the same halves.

Not so much for this game as I think we will win comfortably. But it is an indication he will stick with it in the final.

I just don't see how some Kini spark is more important than a functioning left side attack

 

[Teets]

Stacey must have complete lack of faith in Kodi Nikorima?

To be fair to Stacey, this whole forum had a complete lack of faith in Kodi Nikorima during his Warriors stint.

 

[Makasene]

To be fair to Stacey, this whole forum had a complete lack of faith in Kodi Nikorima during his Warriors stint.

Yea but he has done well for the Kiwis.

And in a situation we have at the moment with so many out, surely the easiest thing to do is pick a 6 at 6.

I actually don't think this line up can beat Australia in the final if they stick with it.

 

[Teets]

Yea but he has done well for the Kiwis.

And in a situation we have at the moment with so many out, surely the easiest thing to do is pick a 6 at 6.

I actually don't think this line up can beat Australia in the final if they stick with it.

I agree mate.

Though I wouldn't put it past CNK to pull a blinder out of his ass if we make the final.

Thought Clark might get a call up because of his passing ability too.

Shame we could't cap McLean to lock him in, kid has the kind of gas to burn Kiwi sides aren't often blessed with.

 

[Zaggo]

Shame we could't cap McLean to lock him in, kid has the kind of gas to burn Kiwi sides aren't often blessed with.

If we lose on the weekend and end up playing PNG in the relegation game, I reckon he would be in.

 

[Makasene]

If we lose on the weekend and end up playing PNG in the relegation game, I reckon he would be in.

Would be a bigger upset than when Fiji beat us in the world cup.

I think this cobbled together line up is 20 points better than Tonga.

 

[Zaggo]

Would be a bigger upset than when Fiji beat us in the world cup.

I think this cobbled together line up is 20 points better than Tonga.

You would really have to think so, but stranger things have happened.

If I had to guess I'd say it might end up being something like 28 - 10.

 

[Makasene]

You would really have to think so, but stranger things have happened.

If I had to guess I'd say it might end up being something like 28 - 10.

Definitely! If we don't aim up we's will get what we's wanted - or something like that