General Warriors Preseason 2026

[snake77]

I actually like the Bellamy approach during pre-seasons. Not sure if he still does it but I remember it being mentioned years ago that in addition to the military style camp preparations, he would send his players out to the construction sites or work other muscle jobs part time. Not just for the physical toil but also to keep them grounded in the real world.

I'm pretty sure that is mainly just for new recruits. Think it was their manager who would organise it and get a report, pass that through to Bellamy.

Can't recall who it was maybe Inglis or another high profile player. The report said he better be a gun player cause he is a shit worker.

Most of it is to check their work ethic.

Someone posted an article about Tafua from our development system working night shifts. I mentioned Gould telling a story about Moses Leota nearly getting sacked as coaches though he was slack turning up to training late. Turns out he was working long hours then catching the bus/train from across town. I suppose you get a similar thing to the Storms system with some of the younger guys when they are supplementing their income. You can see their work ethic. Also like the Leota situation there may be other things going on affecting their football/training.

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Barney is on track to return in round 1 according to the Sydney morning herald

 

[John Nick]

Barney is on track to return in round 1 according to the Sydney morning herald

Sounds good. Any updates on how Metcalf is coming along please

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Sounds good. Any updates on how Metcalf is coming along please

Haven’t seen anything about Mets yet

 

[John Nick]

Haven’t seen anything about Mets yet

Cheers mate

 

[WAH MAN]

Barney is on track to return in round 1 according to the Sydney morning herald

That would be awesome. I'd be happy if he's on the bench and plays limited minutes in a bid to get him to the sharp end of the season. Pending is getting there and all that.

 

[watcher]

Is there anyone on the Forum who has contacts at the Warriors so that such questions can be addressed.

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Sounds good. Any updates on how Metcalf is coming along please

Webby said rd 7 in that interview on DSPN a few weeks ago.

 

[Rick O’Shay]

Any news on Rocco's status, full training?

 

[Blain]

Webby said rd 7 in that interview on DSPN a few weeks ago.

That podcast was recorded before pre season. It hasn't been officially stated by the Warriors yet though, but it looks like his training is going well looking at the pre season photos.

I'm pretty sure Metcalf could play round 1, but it's about conditioning requirements rather than actually being unable to play.

 

[WAH MAN]

Insider knowledge could be gained through direct email or phone Cam and say you're interested in Marata for 1.4mill. Or ask the Mrs. Warriors on their socials who seem to like leaking news.

 

[WAH MAN]

That podcast was recorded before pre season. It hasn't been officially stated by the Warriors yet though, but it looks like his training is going well looking at the pre season photos.

I'm pretty sure Metcalf could play round 1, but it's about conditioning requirements rather than actually being unable to play.

Would rather we be patient (again) with Metty.