Pick Your Team Sydney City Roosters v NZ Warriors - [Round 1, 2026]

[BrisbaneWarrior]

Are we naming 1-18, then 20 or are the Wahs going to have to un-retire the Mad Butchers #19 jersey

 

[Te Mana-wah]

1. TT
2. RTS
3. Leiataua
4. CNK
5. AKP
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Niukore
11. Halisima
12. Capewell
13. Clark

14. Healey
15. Laban
16. TSS
17. EIT

Assuming CHT and Niukore fit and Barney unavailable

 

[Playdaball]

CHT is one of the best defensive halves in the comp. That alone gives him precedence over Hanson at this stage, given our defense oriented game plan. If CHT is ready to go, Webby picks him ahead of Hanson no doubt.

The Warriorholic loves Hanson however a no brainer , CHT offers far more than Hanson.

 

[WarriorsNrlFanatics]

The Warriorholic loves Hanson however a no brainer , CHT offers far more than Hanson.

Hanson will probably be backup option to CHT. If he does get injured during the season.

 

[WarriorsNrlFanatics]

Does DWZ keep his spot in the starting team come Round 1 is the big question. Or will AKP take his place

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Does DWZ keep his spot in the starting team come Round 1 is the big question. Or will AKP take his place

We haven’t had the all clear on RTS yet. Might be DWZ and AKP.

 

[tajhay]

is the full team list for round 1 announced today or is it split due to the vegas games? i cant remember what happened last year.

 

[juju]

is the full team list for round 1 announced today or is it split due to the vegas games? i cant remember what happened last year.

It's split.

My brain wasn't working and expecting our team list Tuesday too. We must wait.

 

[Sammyw]

dont risk RTS, hammy's are dangerous. Assuming CHT is fit, and noting the log jam of forwards we have id probably not risk Niukore and Barney either tbh.

1. CNK
2. DWZ
3. Leiatau
4. Pompey
5. AKP
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Ford
11. Capewell
12. Laban
13. Clarke

14. Healey
15. Vaimauga
16. TSS
17. Halasima
18. Gannon
19. EIT

very nearly put TT at 1 and CNK at 3. we just need points and xfactor, wont get either from pompey or CNK

 

[WAH MAN]

It's split.

My brain wasn't working and expecting our team list Tuesday too. We must wait.

I came here for this too

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

id probably not risk Niukore and Barney either tbh.

I’d play Barnett as wary and much as possible (obviously only if cleared to play) to get maximum leadership out of him.

 

[Noitall]

Warriors confirm star trio to return for their season opener

It has been an injury plagued offseason for the Warriors.

www.zerotackle.com

RTS, CHT and Niukore back

 

[Dannevegas]

1.Roger
2.Dallin
3.Adam
4.CNK
5.Alofiana
6.Chanel
7.Tanah
8.James
9.Wade
10.Mitchell
11.Kurt
12.Jacob
13.Erin

14. Morgan (utility halves, center, hooker, stand off - Erin's sub)
15.Jackson (Prop)
16. Leka (where ever - he could play prop)
17.Dimetric (Middle/prop or Lock if Erin or Gannon go down).

I am happy with whatever Webster does, he knows these guys. Can't wait, all in on the Warriors bus.

That’s a good side, Just need more strike in the centres

 

[skinnydippng]

Warriors confirm star trio to return for their season opener

It has been an injury plagued offseason for the Warriors.

www.zerotackle.com

RTS, CHT and Niukore back

just a side note, people have been rightly critical of zero tackle’s quality before but I find it embarrassing that a so called news site can’t spell a player’s name right (tevita instead of tavita)

 

[Sammyw]

Warriors confirm star trio to return for their season opener

It has been an injury plagued offseason for the Warriors.

www.zerotackle.com

RTS, CHT and Niukore back

in that case..

1. CNK
2. DWZ
3. Leiatau
4. Pompey
5. RTS
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Niukore
11. Capewell
12. Laban
13. Clarke

14. Healey
15. Vaimauga
16. Ford
17. Halasima
18. TSS
19. Taupiki

20. Gannon

 

[The Warrior Waka]

in that case..

1. CNK
2. DWZ
3. Leiatau
4. Pompey
5. RTS
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Niukore
11. Capewell
12. Laban
13. Clarke

14. Healey
15. Vaimauga
16. Ford
17. Halasima
18. TSS
19. Taupiki

20. Gannon

When is the team being named?

 

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

When is the team being named?

next Tuesday at 4pm aest 6pm nzst

 

[Boston Boy]

dont risk RTS, hammy's are dangerous. Assuming CHT is fit, and noting the log jam of forwards we have id probably not risk Niukore and Barney either tbh.

1. CNK
2. DWZ
3. Leiatau
4. Pompey
5. AKP
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Ford
11. Capewell
12. Laban
13. Clarke

14. Healey
15. Vaimauga
16. TSS
17. Halasima
18. Gannon
19. EIT

very nearly put TT at 1 and CNK at 3. we just need points and xfactor, wont get either from pompey or CNK

I think this team will be closest to what Webby chooses. I think however he leaves Ford on the bench who comes on with defensive intensity when Fish goes off. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the young ones like TSS starts.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

in that case..

1. CNK
2. DWZ
3. Leiatau
4. Pompey
5. RTS
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Niukore
11. Capewell
12. Laban
13. Clarke

14. Healey
15. Vaimauga
16. Ford
17. Halasima
18. TSS
19. Taupiki

20. Gannon

That's the team I think we go for too (maybe Ford starting and Marata on bench), with the only other option I'm thinking Webby might go for is CNK to center for Ali, with Taine at fb.
Webby is conservative and I think it comes down to how worried he is with Ali's D.

Im also hoping there's a nice surprise with Barney being named but I don't think Webby will rush him

 

[The Warrior Waka]

next Tuesday at 4pm aest 6pm nzst

Oh stink! I was excited for this weekend! Lol. Cheers bro.