Team List Warriors v Dolphins - [Round 22, 2025]

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The thread focuses on the Warriors' disrupted lineup for their clash with the Dolphins, driven by multiple key injuries including JFH #2 and CHT #6. Members debate Andrew Webster's controversial selections, notably Freddy Lussick's potential shift to prop #3 #26 and frustrations over bench choices like Taine Tuaupiki's utility role over starts #201100 #250. Many predict a lopsided loss, with betting references favoring the Dolphins due to the makeshift squad #15 #112, though optimists cite past underdog wins and propose tactical adjustments like moving CNK to center and Tuaupiki to fullback #24 #232. Significant posts include critiques of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's defensive stats #147, strategic lineup revisions suggested by users #143, and injury updates like Demetric Vaimauga's late withdrawal #212. The discourse blends resignation over selection dilemmas with lingering hope for an improvised upset.

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I’m not trying to start something but that seems like a convenient cherry pick of stats. Any reason for using that specific 4 game span as the basis for wanting him in?
Nothing wrong with a bit of healthy debate when holding different opinions.
I could have just said he averaged 22 mins for 68m across last season and that would've showcased his output too. I just thought his final block of the season, after not being involved in the teams prior 5 NRL matches, was relevant as it's his most recent appearances. The fact that I'm an Ale fan played a part too
 
The new hooker might be on the bench if Lussick is supposedly injured then
If Lussick is out maybe TMM is Hooker cover again and TT becomes halves cover.
Then maybe EIT becomes centre cover should there be a domino effect.
Kosi on the extended bench.
Maybe CNK and Capes didn’t pull up so good.
So many possible changes.
I don’t think he would have dropped Marata or Dallin if we didn’t have the major outs so less likely to shuffle either of them out now.
Scary but kind of exciting.
 
On a couple of different occasions in recent times we have fielded a no-hoper side full of changes we have had great-character building wins. Lots of guys are getting their shot here and they have been playing with confidence in Cup.

Hopefully the Dolphins recent try scoring blitzes have them expecting a bloodbath and we catch them out, which happens regularly enough in the NRL when you turn up thinking you are the shit. I know this is wishful thinking, but we have only been truly smashed once this year; it is a team with some steel.

The specific players our injury woes have affected is just ridiculous though. This team is undeniably cursed.

Lussick had to play once CHT went down. Webby was never going to not have hooker cover on the bench. I am picking a late change though with Capes shifting from centre. Dunno how it will go though
It’s pretty much the same team tho. That’s why everyone’s pissed off. All forced changes.
 
I just posted the other day how Lussicks the forgotten man after an admirable job in 2023 and people were negative on him.

Time to step up and show us what you have got Lussick!
Fucking eh - let's get in behind the beleagured Kent. Go get em' Freddy. I can't wait for you to do a kick return hit up off the back fence!!!! As I posted in private I hope all of you will be on the sauce for this match as this game can't be watched sober. No smiley face or exclamation mark at the end of that sentence. It is what it is. Our backs are against the wall and the boys need our support. Let's fire up the support for the team and players.
 
Fucking eh - let's get in behind the beleagured Kent. Go get em' Freddy. I can't wait for you to do a kick return hit up off the back fence!!!! As I posted in private I hope all of you will be on the sauce for this match as this game can't be watched sober. No smiley face or exclamation mark at the end of that sentence. It is what it is. Our backs are against the wall and the boys need our support. Let's fire up the support for the team and players.
Pre Anzac game 2026 Party at Wrighty or Evil Mush palace.
 
Fucking eh - let's get in behind the beleagured Kent. Go get em' Freddy. I can't wait for you to do a kick return hit up off the back fence!!!! As I posted in private I hope all of you will be on the sauce for this match as this game can't be watched sober. No smiley face or exclamation mark at the end of that sentence. It is what it is. Our backs are against the wall and the boys need our support. Let's fire up the support for the team and players.
It’s tough being a Saturday ref when the Warriors play Friday and the Wahs games mean compulsory drinks at Ref HQ.
Better the 8.00 kick off than 9.50.
 
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Taine Tuaupiki 14
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Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2
5.9 (45)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 1
5.2 (45)
Adam Pompey 3
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6.3 (45)
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5
8.6 (45)
Te Maire Martin 6
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Five-Eighth
6.0 (45)
Tanah Boyd 7
Tanah Boyd
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5.8 (45)
Jackson Ford 10
Jackson Ford
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7.2 (45)
Sam Healey 9
6.7 (45)
Marata Niukore 12
5.7 (45)
Kurt Capewell 4
Kurt Capewell
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7.3 (45)
Leka Halasima 11
Leka Halasima
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6.3 (45)
Erin Clark 13
7.6 (45)
Jacob Laban 15
Jacob Laban
Interchange
6.4 (45)
Freddy Lussick 16
Freddy Lussick
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Tanner Stowers-Smith 17
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Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 21
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Edward Kosi 18
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Andrew Webster HC
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