Post Match Warriors v Cowboys - [Round 9, 2025]

[3rdstriker]

That game of all games defined our identity. Barnett said as much in the post game. We have discovered what Warrior really is and who you need to be to wear the badge.

I said before the game defence wins championships. Sure our first half attack was the best I’ve seen in 2 years - but our defence, our grit, our hunger and our never give up attitude won us that game. This team IS special.

The Cows will be in the mix in the playoffs - they are a bloody good team. That was worthy of a prelim that game. Fast furious ferocious. Our team worked their asses off and defended like men possessed. Remember this is a full strength cows team. We not only had theee big outs but we had several wounded in game. Luke’s tackle will get all the plaudits. But Capewell almost pulled off another in the corner and he’s playing the best footie of his career.
We are now seeing the value of Capewah.

Many teams would have folded under that onslaught by the Cows. They had all the luck, several good calls and they played at playoff intensity. How we wrestled back some control with 17 minutes to go after those three tries was immense.

Well played Webby and coaching staff. They rolled the dice and got an 11 with Healy.

Almost all our players had good games. TT needs to flush the dunny in his second half performance - he just got smoked and his size doesn’t help. He’s a 6 really. Not a winger. Great cover but I’m looking forward to having DWZ And RTS back on deck.

Same for Bunty. Great servant but can’t wait to see JFH back on deck.

Overall I’m delighted to win that game.
In the context of our season, it rights the wrongs of Vegas on the big stage. It is an early taste of what it takes to win in big games and finals pressure. That second half performance and the adversity we handled will be one of our best teachers. Coupled with Broncos Tigers and Cows we are now winning the close games.

Team, we are a real shout this year. That premiership window is starting to crack open.

Assuming we get a few troops back next week, Dragons, Dolphins and Bunnies are there for the taking before we get to avenge the Raiders at home.

Dare to dream. This team is going places.

As long as we don't peak too soon.

 

[Get them onside ref!]

As long as we don't peak too soon.

Soak up the victory
Take the points
Move on
Looooooog season
We won

 

[Get them onside ref!]

Erin Clark is really effusive about the club culture here.
Twice he's said in media interviews he feels really valued.
And last night he his team mates are his best mates.

He used to have a chip on his shoulder about the warriors.

Good buy
Not that big
As Hazelton etc
But BIG
GR8 go forward go

 

[Get them onside ref!]

I’ve never been to a game where all the neutral Aussie fans were joining in on our chants and giving it to the opposition team all night. Was bloody awesome to see. I could be crazy but I feel like we are a lot of Aussies second team.

Stop it
I’m getting emotional

 

[Warriorshopeful]

I kind of want Tigers to lose most weeks so that we cement our status as the cinderella story of this year again. Every Tigers win, the media goes back to wanking off the tigers and talking about the Benji revolution.

Tigers were the only team to bring a home game to NZ to thank us for the shit the club went through during covid, hope they go well!

 

[sydneywarrior92]

SJ is just iconic in the pics. Also Wahs vs Dogs would be a mean gf. Crazier things have happened.

 

[The Undertaker]

SJ is just iconic in the pics. Also Wahs vs Dogs would be a mean gf. Crazier things have happened.

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Give me Melbourne in a GF. If we beat them to break the curse, it would atone for the last 10 years. That’s perfection

 

[Po11um]

The mainstream media will be covering the warriors now & will be into games as favorites rather than underdogs.

 

[MaybeTop8]

Mostly all said - second half concerning, but with the caveat of rocco going, who was looking quite good, and you have to feel for him for sure. TT had a difficult game and there's better cover on paper, but lots to learn for him if he wants it. Also not sure about CNK, but that was a wet game.

Not to mention Andrew Gee turned the game all by himself with that clanger of the cowboy catching the ball with his foot in the air. It really is the ref, not the long suffering wahs fans, but hey.

Capewell, another fine performance and he's been playing exceptionally well this year. You can definitely see a different pack and shape emerging, and it's starting to look bloody good. Shout out to Marata, that was a great performance from him too, and he looks far more suited to prop imo.

Again, we're performing like a great team and someone commented on MB's calmness and organisational skills as captain - couldn't agree more.

Metcalf came into his own last night, and there's a fine combination between him and CHT developing.

Good signs.

 

[Get them onside ref!]

Just rewatched the last 20 minutes this morning...way nicer viewing than stomping off stressed to max and turning the tv of about 5 times..maybe i just need to care less?? Yea right!!!

Healy is a goer!
Keep him long term
Bye bye Lussick

 

[MaybeTop8]

 

[Noitall]

He was a classic square up and pad my stats guy

Bro I went and started cooking my late night feed and had the game on my phone while I cowered in the kitchen.

Imagine what SJ was going through, he woulda been saying to himself please don't choke, Karma oh sweet Jesus....noooooooo

My coping mechanism was to chant come on brothers, hold on. Must have said it at least 100 times thinking it was making a difference

 

[Get them onside ref!]

Mostly all said - second half concerning, but with the caveat of rocco going, who was looking quite good, and you have to feel for him for sure. TT had a difficult game and there's better cover on paper, but lots to learn for him if he wants it. Also not sure about CNK, but that was a wet game.

Not to mention Andrew Gee turned the game all by himself with that clanger of the cowboy catching the ball with his foot in the air. It really is the ref, not the long suffering wahs fans, but hey.

Capewell, another fine performance and he's been playing exceptionally well this year. You can definitely see a different pack and shape emerging, and it's starting to look bloody good. Shout out to Marata, that was a great performance from him too, and he looks far more suited to prop imo.

Again, we're performing like a great team and someone commented on MB's calmness and organisational skills as captain - couldn't agree more.

Metcalf came into his own last night, and there's a fine combination between him and CHT developing.

Good signs.

Jury’s out on TT
only showing flashes of his step here and there
If you don’t show that type of player
Against these top teams
Your just another player in the competition

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Erin Clark what a beast. 170+ meters. He's probably on a third of Fifita's salary. Titans probably would have preferred now to keep him now and let Fifita walk to the chooks. Too late tho- he's ours and we're never letting him go!

 

[Evil_Mush]

Just watched the replay this morning having avoided the result, holy crap that was a nerve-wracking last 20 odd minutes, knowing that the comeback kings were never out of it..... phew

Proud of the boys doing enough on both attack and defence but goddamn can we just blow a team off the park for once to save our weary hearts

Also looking forward to getting our star wingers back, we just can't seem to stop getting decimated by centre/wing injuries huh, hopefully they help kick things up a notch going forward


Up da freaking Wahs!!!! THIS YEAR!!!!!

 

[Kaos A.D.]

Not going to lie - I went for a walk the final 5 minutes.
I can't handle the stress.

I forgot something in the car and had to go look, when CNK dropped that ball with about 10 to go... not sure what I forgot

 

[The Undertaker]

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We have a different Kosi this year. Fair play to him - I’m delighted for his contribution. Respect to him. He’s winning me over with his heart.

 

[The Undertaker]

Erin Clark what a beast. 170+ meters. He's probably on a third of Fifita's salary. Titans probably would have preferred now to keep him now and let Fifita walk to the chooks. Too late tho- he's ours and we're never letting him go!

Would he be this good at Titans? Culture and connection at warriors should not be underestimated

 

[juju]

Our fans own magic round.

Just imagine the scenes if we actually when a premiership one day. That would be a historic party

 

[MaybeTop8]

Would he be this good at Titans? Culture and connection at warriors should not be underestimated

Yeah that interview was telling, and heart warming