Post Match [Round 3, 2023] - Cowboys vs Warriors POST MATCH

[Inruin]

Interested to see how the boys backup this week. Previous years this would be a banana skin game for us

yes, hoping the return to Mt Smart will give them the lift they might need

 

[Bangbros 2023]

Just a side note i feel we might need walker or Jazz to spell Egan during games. Egan is the most important player for the Wahs this season and the fresher he is will make the difference at the back end of games. Same for lussick this week.

Could definitely run this bench,

14 F Lussick
15 B Afoa / Ale
16 J Tavaga (middle)
17 D Walker (anywhere)

 

[Bangbros 2023]

Tab has $1.87 each for Warriors and Bulldogs.
Be interesting to see how it goes by kick off

Overs for warriors!

 

[john nick]

Overs for warriors!

Just good to see that we are being taken seriously for a change

 

[john nick]

Could definitely run this bench,

14 F Lussick
15 B Afoa / Ale
16 J Tavaga (middle)
17 D Walker (anywhere)

I like the fact that first time for many years we have depth.
Even Siro filled in capably at DH v. Cowboys

 

[Since95]

Just seen the Bunty rating. I think he completed his role admirably. We are forgetting Curran and Ford was out this week and he didn't stick out as under performing.

 

[Sup42]

The more I watch highlights etc I believe this has to be our best win in the last 4 or 5 years.

Everything was against us - injuries from the week before, several injuries during the game, the heat, the travel, not having won in Oz in 11 months. The adversity our boys fought through and to only give up 2 tries through quite opportunistic tries, I think that's pretty amazing actually.

We've started to build a really solid base, hopefully were able to capitalize and put the Doggies away this week, or it essentially wipes out the amazing effort of this week

Dunno about losing to the Dogs undoing the last game.

Bulldogs look much improved.

They choked in their game against Manly but they gave the Storm a good going over.

It's gonna be a very tough game probably, two desperate teams on the improve.

 

[john nick]

Dunno about losing to the Dogs undoing the last game.

Bulldogs look much improved.

They choked in their game against Manly but they gave the Storm a good going over.

It's gonna be a very tough game probably, two desperate teams on the improve.

Catch Burtons bombs and nullify Fox would be a great start

 

[Geoff Public]

Dunno about losing to the Dogs undoing the last game.

Bulldogs look much improved.

They choked in their game against Manly but they gave the Storm a good going over.

It's gonna be a very tough game probably, two desperate teams on the improve.

I'm picking that too. Add in both coaches were assistant coaches at Penrith last year.
Wether they get on well or not It's got the makings of a cracker.
Our lads should be in great spirits after the Cowboys game.

 

[Mr Frank White]

I'm picking that too. Add in both coaches were assistant coaches at Penrith last year.
Wether they get on well or not It's got the makings of a cracker.
Our lads should be in great spirits after the Cowboys game.

I rate the Dogs a bigger challenge than the Cows....

 

[Since95]

Catch Burtons bombs and nullify Fox would be a great start

Pretty good start to that would be to maintain a 91 percent completion rate like this week.

And I feel their forwards are slightly less powerful than the cows. But potentially more mobile unit. So if we can win that tussle we in with a shot.

 

[Miket12]

Chris Rattue’s winners and losers: One moment said it all about Andrew Webster’s Warriors revolution​

Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.

WINNER: The Warriors​

The revolution is here.

Under new coach Andrew Webster, the Auckland league club is unrecognisable from theerratic rabble of the past three decades (give or take the odd good season).

There have been so many extremely encouraging signs in the first three rounds of the NRL.

Nothing speaks more to the point than Manly recruit Dylan Walker, whose energy, speed and angles in the middle of the field are a revelation.

Players are finding new levels — even wobbly wing Ed Kosi looks the part.

One moment stood out in Townsville, where the Warriors ended a 13-match losing streak in Australia.

Muscular Adam Pompey has his limitations as a centre but the way he destroyed the classy Valentine Holmes to create a try against the Cowboys said it all about Webster’s new broom.

Every team gets the chance of its day in the sun under the NRL’s salary cap, player-go-round system. For once, the Warriors look capable of grabbing the opportunity.

This punter can’t wait for the team’s return to Mt Smart Stadium, where they play the Bulldogs on Sunday. I haven’t felt this confident for a very long time, if ever.

If only Webster had been in charge when booming Brisbane prospect Reece Walsh was at the club.

Chris Rattue: One moment said it all about Webster's Warriors revolution

OPINION: Warriors are unrecognisable from the erratic rabble of the past three decades.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[john nick]

Chris Rattue’s winners and losers: One moment said it all about Andrew Webster’s Warriors revolution​

Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.

WINNER: The Warriors​

The revolution is here.

Under new coach Andrew Webster, the Auckland league club is unrecognisable from theerratic rabble of the past three decades (give or take the odd good season).

There have been so many extremely encouraging signs in the first three rounds of the NRL.

Nothing speaks more to the point than Manly recruit Dylan Walker, whose energy, speed and angles in the middle of the field are a revelation.


Muscular Adam Pompey has his limitations as a centre but the way he destroyed the classy Valentine Holmes to create a try against the Cowboys said it all about Webster’s new broom.

Every team gets the chance of its day in the sun under the NRL’s salary cap, player-go-round system. For once, the Warriors look capable of grabbing the opportunity.

This punter can’t wait for the team’s return to Mt Smart Stadium, where they play the Bulldogs on Sunday. I haven’t felt this confident for a very long time, if ever.

If only Webster had been in charge when booming Brisbane prospect Reece Walsh was at the club.

Players are finding new levels — even wobbly wing Ed Kosi looks the part.

One moment stood out in Townsville, where the Warriors ended a 13-match losing streak in Australia.

Chris Rattue: One moment said it all about Webster's Warriors revolution

OPINION: Warriors are unrecognisable from the erratic rabble of the past three decades.

www.nzherald.co.nz

Nice review by CR who has been a perennial Warriors basher.
Tv 1 never gives us a mention even when we win.
Typically like to sink the slipper when things are going bad.

 

[6Again]

Chris Rattue’s winners and losers: One moment said it all about Andrew Webster’s Warriors revolution​

Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.

WINNER: The Warriors​

The revolution is here.

Under new coach Andrew Webster, the Auckland league club is unrecognisable from theerratic rabble of the past three decades (give or take the odd good season).

There have been so many extremely encouraging signs in the first three rounds of the NRL.

Nothing speaks more to the point than Manly recruit Dylan Walker, whose energy, speed and angles in the middle of the field are a revelation.

Players are finding new levels — even wobbly wing Ed Kosi looks the part.

One moment stood out in Townsville, where the Warriors ended a 13-match losing streak in Australia.

Muscular Adam Pompey has his limitations as a centre but the way he destroyed the classy Valentine Holmes to create a try against the Cowboys said it all about Webster’s new broom.

Every team gets the chance of its day in the sun under the NRL’s salary cap, player-go-round system. For once, the Warriors look capable of grabbing the opportunity.

This punter can’t wait for the team’s return to Mt Smart Stadium, where they play the Bulldogs on Sunday. I haven’t felt this confident for a very long time, if ever.

If only Webster had been in charge when booming Brisbane prospect Reece Walsh was at the club.

Chris Rattue: One moment said it all about Webster's Warriors revolution

OPINION: Warriors are unrecognisable from the erratic rabble of the past three decades.

www.nzherald.co.nz

Rattue saying some nice things but can't help but feel he's staring us in the eyes only to kick us in the shins again at the next opportunity.

 

[Noitall]

The next challenge surely is to try and string some wins together after we notoriously in the past have had a win loss win loss form going. Would love to see us back that great win up this weekend. Hopefully Lussick can provide good service, that’s all he has to do. Can see Shaun Johnson wanting to put on a show.

 

[Stalefish540]

Its funny right.

Its the same bombs he's been putting up all year and getting stick for. The only difference being for the first time this year we made less errors than our opposition and won the possession stakes.

Pending field position on the 5th every half tries to do the same - get the bomb coming down in the 10......make the opposition work deep off their line......back into the grind,,,,,,guess that's not sexy enough for some, looking at the make up of our squad tho it's probably the way we'll win most games - in the grind.

Still say we need to mix it up a bit more on the 5th in that it needs to go through Te Maire a tad more.

Also got to say apart from that soft early miss in the Newcastle game Shaun's been defending like a man possessed....for a half.

Giving him a bit too much credit there. If we are behind and hes putting up those half cooked bombs that our players can't get to the contest then they are worth less. The fact is he's either lost or shelved the height he once had on his kicks.

Mind you I thought he'd lost the spring in his step which he showed he still has somewhat on the weekend, so maybe we'll see the bombs return. But as we saw with Green as he was coming to the end, the watermelons become a constant on cooked legs.

 

[Warriorsitsouryear]

Giving him a bit too much credit there. If we are behind and hes putting up those half cooked bombs that our players can't get to the contest then they are worth less. The fact is he's either lost or shelved the height he once had on his kicks.

Mind you I thought he'd lost the spring in his step which he showed he still has somewhat on the weekend, so maybe we'll see the bombs return. But as we saw with Green as he was coming to the end, the watermelons become a constant on cooked legs.

Definitely must be the instructions he has been given at the moment. Sends a message to the boys... we are backing our D.... It's business time....do work!

I'm sure when a few more things are ironed out - more variation will be added. While it is predictable - a good thing is also that it is predictable for our lads too. He is playing his current role. I did notice a bit more height in the weekend - hopefully this will continue!

 

[Ref]

IMO Johnson has exceeded everyones expectations yet he still gets gyp on here.
I challenge anyone to say they expected better from him.
And each match he has gotten better.
He subliminally makes Te Maire Martin more of a threat.
We have smart players who handle the ball the most. Shaun Johnson, Tohu Harris and Egan.
It's the most even year yet and we are looking pretty decent.

 

[Boats n Hoes]

Giving him a bit too much credit there. If we are behind and hes putting up those half cooked bombs that our players can't get to the contest then they are worth less. The fact is he's either lost or shelved the height he once had on his kicks.

Mind you I thought he'd lost the spring in his step which he showed he still has somewhat on the weekend, so maybe we'll see the bombs return. But as we saw with Green as he was coming to the end, the watermelons become a constant on cooked legs.

You realize not all kicks are put up to be contested right? We're not talking about the last tackle kick when we're on attack in the opposition 20/30, (which i agree i'd like to see him take better options in the type of kick he uses)......we're talking about the 5th tackle kick after we've rucked it off our goal line and barely made halfway.....

In that instance your kicking for field position, and if u can get it coming down in the opposition 10, get a flat line defence up there, make them work it out deep off their line, your going to go someways to winning the territory battle.......this is the one he was getting stick for when in fact he was doing a good job getting us to the parts of the field we need to be in.

He had a great game on Saturday but, however as sometimes with S J he sometimes lets himself down by not backing it up,,,,,and that;ll be key......however id have to say the 3 games so far he's been by and large on point.....long may it continue.

 

[Defence]