Pick Your Team Raiders v Warriors - [Round 20, 2024]

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

 

[CWC]

This game I think will determine if we can push on and be a chance of making the finals with the next two games at home v Tigers and Eels.

As the ladder looks going into the round and the match ups and byes etc it could look something like this ( if we win)

4.Sharks (28)
5.Manly (25)
6.Dogs (24)
7.Dolphins (24)
8.Cowboys (24)
9.Dragons (24)
10.Warriors (21)
11.Broncos (20)
12.Raiders (20)
13.Souths (20)

Dolphins and Dogs have extra byes and we play them again, we're still well in contention mathematically wise

 

[CWC]

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Probably MTG centre RTS wing? Did Ali play in the weekend?

Metcalf probably the one 3 weeks away? Such awkward timing

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Didnt think we'd see Metcalf at all this season

 

[Jonesy69]

It’s weird we haven’t had a Berry return date yet. It’s been a few weeks since his injury

 

[Canonball]

You'd put Ali in wouldn't ya? Given his starring debut at canberra last season ... depends how he's holding up injury wise

 

[The Warrior Waka]

You'd put Ali in wouldn't ya? Given his starring debut at canberra last season ... depends how he's holding up injury wise

He didn't play cup this weekend gone. Looked like he injured himself again the weekend before tho? No updates on that one.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Shiet Luke and SJ both 3 weeks away.... If we win these next few, what do you do if you're Webby?

Anyways, still a few weeks away so we don't need to worry about that. Let's just smash these Raider f**ks

 

[CWC]

Shiet Luke and SJ both 3 weeks away.... If we win these next few, what do you do if you're Webby?

Anyways, still a few weeks away so we don't need to worry about that. Let's just smash these Raider f**ks

Straight swap if we're losing, keep the combo if we're winning, lol

 

[Noitall]

Yeah that would be great - I thought he was more of a front rower tho?

Not that it matters as Ale's been used exclusively as a front rower in first grade I believe?

Just recall some people or someone who had a bit of knowledge regarding some of the up and comers saying they saw Sifakula as Tohu’s successor? Think he has some ball playing ability? I thought the calls for him as a front rower were more to do with the size he now is? Others will know more where his best role is. Lock looks to me like it’s an evolving position, I don’t see the Tohu’s or Yeo’s as the ideal players for that role anymore because of the speed the games played at. Size doesn’t seem as critical as heart there now. If you’re smaller and a good defender, you can succeed. Just look at how Walker is in the role and the likes of Cameron Murray

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Just recall some people or someone who had a bit of knowledge regarding some of the up and comers saying they saw Sifakula as Tohu’s successor? Think he has some ball playing ability? I thought the calls for him as a front rower were more to do with the size he now is? Others will know more where his best role is. Lock looks to me like it’s an evolving position, I don’t see the Tohu’s or Yeo’s as the ideal players for that role anymore because of the speed the games played at. Size doesn’t seem as critical as heart there now. If you’re smaller and a good defender, you can succeed. Just look at how Walker is in the role and the likes of Cameron Murray

Sifakula has played lock a fair bit in cup. Not sure whether he can play that role in the NRL as he has only a few FG games. Add in the fact that Webster would rather play a senior player with an injury Sifakula and likely Ale would have next to no chance to play lock.

 

[Jonesy69]

Sifakula has played lock a fair bit in cup. Not sure whether he can play that role in the NRL as he has only a few FG games. Add in the fact that Webster would rather play a senior player with an injury Sifakula and likely Ale would have next to no chance to play lock.

I’d be curious to see how long Sifakula could even last at 13 these days. Bro is built like a freight train

 

[Noitall]

I’d be curious to see how long Sifakula could even last at 13 these days. Bro is built like a freight train

His minutes are building nicely. 58 minutes at the weekend

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

I’d be curious to see how long Sifakula could even last at 13 these days. Bro is built like a freight train

Played 58 minutes at prop in last weeks cup game but TBH would love to see him coming in at the 20th minute mark. Real aggressive player so could see him doing the impact role like Leniu does.

 

[Up the guttz]

Just recall some people or someone who had a bit of knowledge regarding some of the up and comers saying they saw Sifakula as Tohu’s successor? Think he has some ball playing ability? I thought the calls for him as a front rower were more to do with the size he now is? Others will know more where his best role is. Lock looks to me like it’s an evolving position, I don’t see the Tohu’s or Yeo’s as the ideal players for that role anymore because of the speed the games played at. Size doesn’t seem as critical as heart there now. If you’re smaller and a good defender, you can succeed. Just look at how Walker is in the role and the likes of Cameron Murray

Pretty sure he played 2nd 5/8 in high school union. He’s got a good pass and even a decent boot!!

 

[Jonesy69]

Looking at the training photos, would assume Ali is in this week, as he’s training in first team colours

 

[tyrael]

I'm super pumped for this team list. It's one where Webby is forced to make changes and not keep dad's army.

Will it be RTS to FB and MTG/Ali to center and Setu Tu on wing.

Or will TT get another chance at FB, then it's Tu on the wing.

We all know Walker to 13 and Halasima gets another crack surely.

 

[Jonesy69]

Just realised we are the only game on Friday night. Screw you NRL for making it at 10pm when the option was there to make it earlier

 

[Kav1]

On the right bus with this selection.
Sifakula and Halasima miss with the origin stars returning.
Bunty at ten tick from me.

I think we need to find space for Ford for his experience and ability to play long minutes. He may be prone to the occasional error but that can be put down to the length of his playing time.

 

[MrFrankWhite]

I think we need to find space for Ford for his experience and ability to play long minutes. He may be prone to the occasional error but that can be put down to the length of his playing time.

Only bloke to play every game all year