Post Match Pre Season Trial 2- Warriors vs Storm

[Canonball]

Well, fuck me, looks like our coaches had a plan

 

[Jonesy69]

23,500 people at the game today. Surely that’s a new NRL record for pre season

 

[Tookey 2.0]

The TMM to FB probably asks more questions than it answered:

Did TMM look that sharp at fb as it was his 2nd outing?
Did CHT play better because there was a 3rd play maker on the field?
Is TMM to fb a viable option theyve been practicing in training, or a late fuck around that paid off?

Imo it really muddies the waters as to 'what half played better', as Martin created from the back and also at half when he was there later on in the game, while CHT also looked really good too.

 

[Funky Ed Koosie]

Also, how good was Egan, we'll be in for a great season in he stays injury free

 

[roguei]

Great game, good atmosphere. Surprised to see the drummers so close to the field. At Mt smart they are quite a ways away. Team played well, something about that Waikato air...

Anyway found this tid bit cool:
View: https://www.instagram.com/blokeinabar/reel/DGFFYNhh78p/

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Can we give it up for Ali’s try. Jeez. He took off from outside THE FUCKING 25.. That would be impressive for a prop, but a centre? Kid could be top 3.

 

[JustLikeStartingOver]

Though blowing out reserve graders in a trial (feat. Uitokomanu (who’s always been a cat)) shouldn’t be frothed over - it was the purple filth - so loved it.

Sua Faalogo was sub-walsh level in defence, he’s been mentioned as a future target seeing as paps is still there - no thank you. Their number 7 got bounced almost every time.

TMM is a very disrespected player, creates a lot in a position he hasn’t touched in 2 years, and now we need to give his halves spot to known choker CHT?

Season basically hinges on Metcalfs health, this could be a real breakout, he's doing things at twice the speed of the crippled SJ we had last year

 

[MrFrankWhite]

TMM is a very disrespected player, creates a lot in a position he hasn’t touched in 2 years, and now we need to give his halves spot to known choker CHT?

TMM lost his spot to Metcalf. He then got put at 6, where he never plays well, and was just outplayed by CHT. TMM did look good at fullback as you said. The person you should be mad at is TMM...

 

[Stalefish540]

Would be shocking to them see them revert back to 6. Martin/7. Metcalf halves combo. It simply does not work.

Agreed.

If Metcalf is going to swing both sides and be dominant, CHT feels the better fit.

LM squaring up and playing out the back on the right, CHT diving deep into the line and playing out the back on the left. Was good to see them both playing their respective styles.

CHT also with the left foot boot, and always keen to push up around the ball.

LM/CHT feels the more natural combo.

 

[giffy]

Just got back home from the game after a long drive

The wife and I got invited on the field to do the guard of honour after half time! Buzzing!

Cracker of a first half, great to see a lot more polish but the Storm gave us a lot more than they should have.

LM looked a lot better this run. CHT was effective but so unorthodox at times.

I’m still unsure who will be 7/6 come Vegas.. I think I prefer CHT!..

 

[PhilsySH35]

No mention of ‘Dancing’ Bunty Afoa and some of his footwork just before the line!

bunnnttttiii da man, epitome of what it is to be a warrior, a man fighting against adversity, only talent he has is the ability to keep slogging away never giving up, persevering, dam anyone else would have given up ages ago, gotta love the dude, he is the toughest mentally at the warriors - no one tougher chiihoo!

 

[Wah's Up]

Loved how the forwards gave us go forward which allowed the ball to go through the backline to the wingers who both got doubles. Long time since we have seen the ball go all the way through the backline on both sides.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

I wanna show some love to Bunty. He looks so good(So far) this year! Did anyone see the late step before he hit the line ? I was shocked! And he's driving through players too! Looking fitter than ever. Keep it up Bunty!