Team List Redcliffe Dolphins v NZ Warriors - [Round 8, 2026]

[sydneywarrior92]

Hope there isn't a late change to bring Pompey in- NSW cup team lists can change on a dime. He was given an absolute bath by Herbie last time at MSS. Lucky for him, he broke down after 10 minutes with a season ending injury. A rejuvenation of that match up gives me chills so I hope Webby isn't going down that route.

It's quite fascinating that most of the Phins tries go down Averillo's edge. Seems like Herbie is more of a solo act rather than being part of the phins main attacking shape. So RTS/AKP have a big job on their hands.

Interesting bit of gossip from Billy Slater's podcast: Trey Fuller has been training in the centers. So they might have a late switch with Averllo into 6 and Fuller into the centers.

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Hope there isn't a late change to bring Pompey in- NSW cup team lists can change on a dime. He was given an absolute bath by Herbie last time at MSS. Lucky for him, he broke down after 10 minutes with a season ending injury. A rejuvenation of that match up gives me chills so I hope Webby isn't going down that route.

It's quite fascinating that most of the Phins tries go down Averillo's edge. Seems like Herbie is more of a solo act rather than being part of the phins main attacking shape. So RTS/AKP have a big job on their hands.

Interesting bit of gossip from Billy Slater's podcast: Trey Fuller has been training in the centers. So they might have a late switch with Averllo into 6 and Fuller into the centers.

Herbie is a crazy ‘individual’ talent. Dosent really make the players around him better but can win you the game

 

[Beastmode]

That Phins team on paper looks really good

They should be toasted with all the travelling and playing OT in Darwin last week so expect us to get the W but these are the that ends up with pie on our faces

 

[sydneywarrior92]

That Phins team on paper looks really good

They should be toasted with all the travelling and playing OT in Darwin last week so expect us to get the W but these are the that ends up with pie on our faces

There's also the Penrith factor: teams playing Penrith, win or lose, have lost the next week. Dogs had a shocker last weekend and Melbourne arguably still haven't recovered. The only outlier is the chooks who had the DCE return to Manly the week after to pump them up.

 

[Beastmode]

There's also the Penrith factor: teams playing Penrith, win or lose, have lost the next week. Dogs had a shocker last weekend and Melbourne arguably still haven't recovered. The only outlier is the chooks who had the DCE return to Manly the week after to pump them up.

Yeah that’s a good point

We’re also at home, there are worse places than Wellington ie Napier(!).

Absolutely no reason why we shouldn’t walk away with the W. and bank those 2 points

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Yeah that’s a good point

We’re also at home, there are worse places than Wellington ie Napier(!).

Absolutely no reason why we shouldn’t walk away with the W. and bank those 2 points

I think we have the clear edge in the forwards. We play with >=90% completion rate again, I think our physicality will be too much for them to handle. It could end up being like the chooks game where it is close until the last quarter but ultimately they fall away at the end due to the travel and ET. Also Nikorima being out is big for them. He is central to everything they do on attack and they did become a little clunky when he got injured last year.

 

[juju]

Their backline is all Ferrari's

Pretty amazing assortment of talent really.

 

[Noitall]

Their backline is all Ferrari's

Pretty amazing assortment of talent really.

Jayden Campbell gave me the impression on the weekend he just didn’t want to be there. He looked cold and didn’t have his normal impact at all. Kini was the heart and soul or I think we could have gone to town but his jumping up pumped up after a couple of carries that saw him smashed pumped them up a bit I reckon. Farnsworth will be used to it but some of the other guys might be a bit like Campbell

 

[CWC]

There's also the Penrith factor: teams playing Penrith, win or lose, have lost the next week. Dogs had a shocker last weekend and Melbourne arguably still haven't recovered. The only outlier is the chooks who had the DCE return to Manly the week after to pump them up.

I think we might have a bye after our game against them (panthers)?

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

I think we might have a bye after our game against them (panthers)?

You mean to say we might actually lose against the bye?

 

[sup42]

Not just Webby- our center spot has been a concern since day 1.

Pompey at his peak is serviceable but he’s still capable of making game breaking bloopers. Then we have the man made of glass and fruit Rocco followed by the very raw but talented Ali Leiataua.

The question is - how much better is Anderson ?? From what I’ve seen he’s serviceable like a Pompey 2.0 but that’s about it ??

I think this season has to be Roccos last chance. I’d love to see both Rocco and ALi playing to their full potential. That is how we win a premiership

If we run out next year with two serviceable centers sitting in NSW cup I will be finally satisfied that the short sighted Warriors of old are dead and buried.

Center is as we all know the most important defensive position in a rugby league team when full width attack is launched against you - these guys are the freaking Knights on a Chess board.

It shits me that this club hasn't understood that fundamental of this sport since Dean Bell.

The thing that really shits me, is that there are two of them! the maths is really straight forward, you need four players to cover those two spots - and if you respect and understand the role of a center (my real gripe with Warrior mindedness) then you bloody well have two genuine top centers with two tradesmen in reserve at all times!

If I get what I want, we would have Ali Leiatua sorted for one slot, the club would sign another exciting Junior on the cusp Center, and we would see Pompey and Anderson as their cover.

This is why I wasn't bummed out when we signed Anderson, because we need an Anderson plus one strategy - not no Anderson and window shopping for birds in the bush.

 

[John Nick]

If we run out next year with two serviceable centers sitting in NSW cup I will be finally satisfied that the short sighted Warriors of old are dead and buried.

Center is as we all know the most important defensive position in a rugby league team when full width attack is launched against you - these guys are the freaking Knights on a Chess board.

It shits me that this club hasn't understood that fundamental of this sport since Dean Bell.

The thing that really shits me, is that there are two of them! the maths is really straight forward, you need four players to cover those two spots - and if you respect and understand the role of a center (my real gripe with Warrior mindedness) then you bloody well have two genuine top centers with two tradesmen in reserve at all times!

If I get what I want, we would have Ali Leiatua sorted for one slot, the club would sign another exciting Junior on the cusp Center, and we would see Pompey and Anderson as their cover.

This is why I wasn't bummed out when we signed Anderson, because we need an Anderson plus one strategy - not no Anderson and window shopping for birds in the bush.

True

 

[WAH MAN]

If we run out next year with two serviceable centers sitting in NSW cup I will be finally satisfied that the short sighted Warriors of old are dead and buried.

Center is as we all know the most important defensive position in a rugby league team when full width attack is launched against you - these guys are the freaking Knights on a Chess board.

It shits me that this club hasn't understood that fundamental of this sport since Dean Bell.

The thing that really shits me, is that there are two of them! the maths is really straight forward, you need four players to cover those two spots - and if you respect and understand the role of a center (my real gripe with Warrior mindedness) then you bloody well have two genuine top centers with two tradesmen in reserve at all times!

If I get what I want, we would have Ali Leiatua sorted for one slot, the club would sign another exciting Junior on the cusp Center, and we would see Pompey and Anderson as their cover.

This is why I wasn't bummed out when we signed Anderson, because we need an Anderson plus one strategy - not no Anderson and window shopping for birds in the bush.

Putoko and Tia might be worthy soon

 

[Dannevegas]

Was hoping to see Pomps back, how good would it be having two centers that can pass a ball to their wingers - vital for unlocking AKPs not inconsiderate threat.

Dam. Still, 100% behind Websters selections, and I spose it is nice seeing guys hold their spots on form.

Did u watch the game? We do have 2 centres who can set up the wingers Ali and Rog

 

[Dannevegas]

Outrageous Pompey hasn’t been picked
I just hope Akp has really overcome his GCT defensive failures.

It’s outrageous that u think that’s outrageous