General Warriors Preseason 2026

[Five&Last]

Lemana could do what RTS did with the Roosters and break into first grade as a winger first, before switching to fullback. Having time in that position in the lower grades could be beneficial as well.

Agree strongly with the first sentence. Disagree strongly with the second sentence.

 

[Hitro]

Looking at his instagram page, I think you may be right

Taine was on the socials this morning coming off the training field, didn't look broken at all.

 

[Wrighty]

Taine was on the socials this morning coming off the training field, didn't look broken at all.

Great news. You are the bearer of glad tidings. This news had been on my mind.

 

[Noitall]

View: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRsi1TYk4zD/

Gannon fitting in well

 

[Neo]

View: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ3lG9DEatm/?igsh=MWxjdnl3dXY1cXlzYg==

 

[Noitall]

Who is the most overrated player at each NRL club?

Do you agree with the picks?

www.zerotackle.com

Cunty article from a bunch of cunts in the view of Capewell. JFH viewed as our most overrated though

 

[Defence]

Who is the most overrated player at each NRL club?

Do you agree with the picks?

www.zerotackle.com

Cunty article from a bunch of cunts in the view of Capewell. JFH viewed as our most overrated though

Almost a badge of honor to be named in that list- adam reynolds, dylan brown, liam martin, jayden campbell etc etc all gun players.

 

[Noitall]

On tour with community foundation in Rotorua

Capturing events from the Warriors Community Foundation's Road to Regions visit to Rotorua.

www.warriors.kiwi

Bit of footage of the Warriors in Rotorua

 

[Wrighty]

When are we hitting the sand dunes? Keen to see how AKP fares against all comers on the sand.

 

[Noitall]

When are we hitting the sand dunes? Keen to see how AKP fares against all comers on the sand.

They’re usually out and about those ways around the time it’s Sonny Fai’s anniversary

 

[mrblonde]

They’re usually out and about those ways around the time it’s Sonny Fai’s anniversary

Yeah, so first week of January.

 

[Noitall]

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Good to hear Niukore having an impact in preseason

 

[Falcon]

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Good to hear Niukore having an impact in preseason

New contract season … he’s probably going to turn back the clock and rip it up

 

[Noitall]

New contract season … he’s probably going to turn back the clock and rip it up

View: https://www.facebook.com/9Moley/posts/iron-man-marata-niukore-played-every-game-for-one-nz-warriors-and-has-returned-t/1431556834998334/

I’d be happy to see that to be honest, we’ve got enough at second row provided nobody regresses so he should play front row full time now I reckon. Think it’s the salary value that perhaps puts people off, but he’s a solid performer. We’ve probably had a healthier Niukore than a Barnett in their time in a Warriors jersey so we’re getting plenty out of him in regards to him being on the field more than not

 

[WAH MAN]

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I’d be happy to see that to be honest, we’ve got enough at second row provided nobody regresses so he should play front row full time now I reckon. Think it’s the salary value that perhaps puts people off, but he’s a solid performer. We’ve probably had a healthier Niukore than a Barnett in their time in a Warriors jersey so we’re getting plenty out of him in regards to him being on the field more than not

If he improves on D I'd be impressed. Not hating just noting that I'm hoping for a good change as in improvement

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Not sure if Erin Clark has returned to preseason, but I follow him on Insta and he seems to be putting in a fair bit of extra mahi - loads of boxing and fitness etc.

You'd think old mate has deserved a rest after the year he's had, but hes looking really good for 2026

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Marata gets a lot of hate at times but when he is on, he is close to our most physically imposing player in the middle. I'd say his days on the edges are over given his old legs are making him a bit slow on the lateral movement which was exposed at times last year. But when his role was simplified to the front row rotation, that's when we looked our best. Barney, JFH, Erin, Marata, Ford and Demi is a pretty solid middle rotation that largely worked last year. Looks like they are really ripping in.

 

[snake77]

Not sure if Erin Clark has returned to preseason, but I follow him on Insta and he seems to be putting in a fair bit of extra mahi - loads of boxing and fitness etc.

You'd think old mate has deserved a rest after the year he's had, but hes looking really good for 2026

Being involved in the international season, I doubt he is due back yet. Likely January.

There was a cool article on the Sydney Morning Herald site years ago about players doing a pre-season for their pre-season. Going to Thailand for Muay Thai camps or camps in rural NSW with specific trainers.

If Clark is doing extras before coming back, it is good to see. Obviously motivated. It is a good chance to do something different that keeps you mentally fresh. Train with a boxing camp etc.

Better than having players come back too out of shape.

 

[Tragic]

Whatever you think of marata, you got to say he is a professional, looks ripped asf even at the start of preseason

 

[kos]

Can we just call him Jake the Muss.