General Warriors Preseason 2026

[Riz]

View: https://youtu.be/m2z0oJgOwn8?si=3vu-KlMh40Fn5N9v

 

[Canonball]

View: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzwarriors/video/7575765555886460180

What’s the ceiling on this guy. Think he’s looking a bit bigger in that picture too

It's such a pity that the commentator's call on that knights buzzer beater wasn't more 'iconic' it's the one flaw in that clip

 

[Noitall]

It's such a pity that the commentator's call on that knights buzzer beater wasn't more 'iconic' it's the one flaw in that clip

Like old Keith Quinn lost for words over Lomu

 

[Canonball]

Like old Keith Quinn lost for words over Lomu

I prefer seeing the in living room shots of the broadcast of Leka's try - cos we were us, it was sheer joy

 

[Noitall]

I prefer seeing the in living room shots of the broadcast of Leka's try - cos we were us, it was sheer joy

Was in shock at what I’d witnessed

 

[Noitall]

View: https://youtu.be/m2z0oJgOwn8?si=3vu-KlMh40Fn5N9v

He’s got a great offload. What a talent overall though

 

[Wah's Up]

View: https://youtu.be/m2z0oJgOwn8?si=3vu-KlMh40Fn5N9v

18? crikey, he is going to be a big lad when he grows up. Only problem with these young guys who develop early is that they are so used to bullying the smaller guys that when they play against hardened NRL players they tend o quit. I think the team now has the structure in place to stop this happening.

 

[El Chuckie]

It's such a pity that the commentator's call on that knights buzzer beater wasn't more 'iconic' it's the one flaw in that clip

There's a couple. One is on Fox: "It's charged down, play on Warriors, charging through. Halasima...Halasima has scored for the Warriors." Bit dry.

The other one is Nine Wide World of Sport. That's the one I like: "Charged down, it ricochets, space here...look at him go! Halasima! It's on! Footwork! Trysaver! He's over!! With momentum!! Aw, Leka! Halasima for the Warriors. Can you believe what you have just seen?"
It's more like a radio commentator building up to totally losing his shit. Then Joey Johns, probably in tears, asks "Is there a defibrillator in here?"

 

[Ferdie]

He’s got a great offload. What a talent overall though

That "Sonny Bill" out the back of the hand offload has definitely reinforced for me that he's destined to be an edge forward rather than a middle.

 

[WAH MAN]

18? crikey, he is going to be a big lad when he grows up. Only problem with these young guys who develop early is that they are so used to bullying the smaller guys that when they play against hardened NRL players they tend o quit. I think the team now has the structure in place to stop this happening.

It would be marvellous to see him properly developed and reach max potential.

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

There's a couple. One is on Fox (the one above): "It's charged down, play on Warriors, charging through. Halasima...Halasima has scored for the Warriors." Bit dry.

The other one is Nine Wide World of Sport. That's the one I like: "Charged down, it ricochets, space here...look at him go! Halasima! It's on! Footwork! Trysaver! He's over!! With momentum!! Aw, Leka! Halasima for the Warriors. Can you believe what you have just seen?"
It's more like a radio commentator building up to totally losing his shit. Then Joey Johns, probably in tears, asks "Is there a defibrillator in here?"

This is the one has the last 8 minutes but go to 10:40

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=r_S0v_JSiqA

 

[sydneywarrior92]

18? crikey, he is going to be a big lad when he grows up. Only problem with these young guys who develop early is that they are so used to bullying the smaller guys that when they play against hardened NRL players they tend o quit. I think the team now has the structure in place to stop this happening.

The comparison with Sam Lousi might be apt. Huge lad too that killed in the earlier grades but never really made the transition to first grade where he was just one of many big units. I think we've learned from past development mistakes tho. When he comes up to first grade, Bishop will be ready.

 

[Brightman]

This is the one has the last 8 minutes but go to 10:40

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=r_S0v_JSiqA

Love that the commentators picked up on Hastings and Leka having a verbal joust just after Tannah missed the penalty.

Everyone knows Jackson was being a smug english twat and Leka didn't appreciate it,

SO HE F*#KED THEM UP..

 

[Defence]

View: https://youtu.be/m2z0oJgOwn8?si=3vu-KlMh40Fn5N9v

Which one is he?
Just joking- can’t miss him can ya.
Special talent- wouldn’t be shocked to see him get a run as 18th man late in the year just to get him amongst it.

 

[Boats n Hoes]

Wanna see how he goes against men. Where his size and power are largely negated.

Fair bit of developing yet i feel

 

[WAH MAN]

Wanna see how he goes against men. Where his size and power are largely negated.

Fair bit of developing yet i feel

You're right bro. Don't reckon he'll be fast tracked unless he pulls a Leka and dominates beyond his age.

In which case I'd back him. But patience is key.

 

[El Chuckie]

This is the one has the last 8 minutes but go to 10:40

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=r_S0v_JSiqA

Cheers, dead right. I've fixed up my links now.