This game day thread discusses the Warriors' disappointing NRL season opener against the Raiders in Las Vegas, marked by defensive lapses and ineffective attack from the outset. Fans express frustration over questionable team selections, particularly the underwhelming performance of halves CHT and Metcalf #167#308, while critiquing Andrew Webster's bench management as impactful players like Leka and Demetric receive minimal minutes despite the team's struggles #335#487. Critical posts highlight key failures: CNK's costly errors at fullback #355, porous defense allowing frequent offloads and line breaks #133#396, and stagnant one-out attacking structures that squander opportunities #329#333. Optimistic users #29 predicting impact players like JFH see their hopes fade amid the collapse, with late tries from Pompey #283 and Tuaupiki #406 offering little consolation in the heavy defeat. Coaching decisions draw ire post-match, especially persisting with underperforming veterans like Niukore over energetic rookies showing promise in limited time #525#527.
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Yeah, I'm getting on your Marata train. I'd felt like he hadn't had a decent shot to show his class through injury and discipline crackdowns. He is proving to be a liability with not much upside.
Far out I felt we were just starting to gain a bit of ascendancy and that happens. Need to tighten up a bit more.
To me it looks like we're going to be a team that struggles to ice their opportunities all season. Well stay in the fight and that's more our strength, to out last other teams.
Yeah, I'm getting on your Marata train. I'd felt like he hadn't had a decent shot to show his class through injury and discipline crackdowns. He is proving to be a liability with not much upside.
