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

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Sydney City Roosters v NZ Warriors - [Round 1, 2026]
TEAM LIST
Friday 6th March 8:00pm NZDT
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This is your NZWF thread for discussion on this weeks official NZ Warriors team list. Team list will be posted as soon as its released by the club.

This thread will be closed without warning once the GAME DAY thread opens 7am NZST on the day of the match...

 

[tajhay]

Welcome to the first team list thread of the year.

 

[Kaos A.D.]

yay cant wait to see what we going with

 

[Tookey 2.0]

yay cant wait to see what we going with

You picking any shock selections for rd 1 Kaos?

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Gannon a bolter for the bench?

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Forwards:
Fish
Ford
Laban
Capewah
Clark

Demi
Leka
TSS
Marata
Gannon

Barney

If Barney is still injured - he and one of the above forwards will miss out. If Barney is fit then 2 others will miss out.

Really tough decision, IMO Marata and then either Gannon/TSS miss out if Barney's back.

I feel like if Barney was still at least a few weeks away, Webby would have made this really clear and stated he won't be selected as he's quite upfront with these things

 

[Beastmode]

Forwards:
Fish
Ford
Laban
Capewah
Clark

Demi
Leka
TSS
Marata
Gannon

Barney

If Barney is still injured - he and one of the above forwards will miss out. If Barney is fit then 2 others will miss out.

Really tough decision, IMO Marata and then either Gannon/TSS miss out if Barney's back.

I feel like if Barney was still at least a few weeks away, Webby would have made this really clear and stated he won't be selected as he's quite upfront with these things

Where’s Egan, Healey and EIT in this strong list ? , the young guns stepping up

Quality pack

Even leaving out Barnett.


Gannon for Capewella
Laban for Nikoure
Demi for Mitch

Leka has great hands - mould him into a 13 and we set for the forward dynasty

 

[Kaos A.D.]

You picking any shock selections for rd 1 Kaos?

Emmmm No not really, I think we know Webster to well to know he'll stick with his true, tried and tested squad, injuries will be the only main changes l think, maybe Healey on the bench to give another point of attack and maybe Gannon... But who knows Webster might surprise us all...

 

[Playdaball]

A major shock would be seeing Mitch Barnett named in the 1st round team!

 

[WAH MAN]

Doesn't matter who. Let's rip in for the first proper game of the season.

Getting real now.

 

[tajhay]

A major shock would be seeing Mitch Barnett named in the 1st round team!

I dont think we will. Last weeks injury report on warriors site listed him at best round 2 but more likely upto round 4. Similarly with Metcalf round 7 is best case scenario but more likely upto round 10 etc. A bunch of players came off the injury ward (were all at round 1 as expected) so temper expectations - we wont see Barnett in team this week unless hes listed in extended bench (could be a way to use a spot on the 6 man bench but not play rather than take a player out of NSW cup etc).

Maxigesic Recovery Report: Trio on track for round one

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Marata Niukore and Chanel Harris-Tavita all set for season opener.

www.warriors.kiwi

 

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

No suprises with the teamlist

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

View: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVaOUYbkQem/?igsh=cjR0NzJ2enEweGFv

 

[Beastmode]

A bench full of Rookies aye

Good on you Webby. I see he got my message.

Beastmode APPROVES.

 

[BlackToko88]

Is ali up aginst billy smith or toia ?

 

[Naynay]

Is ali up aginst billy smith or toia ?

Up against Toia I believe

 

[Tookey 2.0]

No Marata...still injured or sent to reserve grade?

I like it. Its the best we have available and I think we can give the Roosters a good shake. Jeeze DCE and Walker are a combination tho aye...

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

No Marata...still injured or sent to reserve grade?

I like it. Its the best we have available and I think we can give the Roosters a good shake. Jeeze DCE and Walker are a combination tho aye...

not named in reserve grade either, must still be injured

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

No Marata...still injured or sent to reserve grade?

I like it. Its the best we have available and I think we can give the Roosters a good shake. Jeeze DCE and Walker are a combination tho aye...

Marata still TBC

Casualty Ward

Check the Official NRL Casualty Ward, which players are injured, and who is expected to make their way back onto the field and in the game.

www.nrl.com