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

[Evil_Mush]

Yeah, holding off on my ridiculous try scorer multi till game day (though Averillo/Herbie certainties to be included )

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Yeah, holding off on my ridiculous try scorer multi till game day (though Averillo/Herbie certainties to be included )

Why hold off? I expect us to lose by 30. Katoa will torment DWZ's edge so much that DWZ will go off for an HIA without being hit in the head.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Call the game off, tsunami warnings tonight!

 

[CWC]

Dolphins can't fly, forfeit 2 points

j/k

 

[John Nick]

I am expecting a huge game from tmm after I gave him a slagging yesterday
I am expecting 3/4 ,tries and a shitload of try assists and a couple of 40 20s.
But hey I would be so excited
Come on TMM

 

[Brightman]

And where is the master in our time of need?

Touch too dramatic, we have an opportunity to run other players and regardless of win or lose will still sit in 4 the place next week..

 

[Beastmode]

Touch too dramatic,

Yeah, you got the wrong guy
I’m not Sup.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

I am expecting a huge game from tmm after I gave him a slagging yesterday
I am expecting 3/4 ,tries and a shitload of try assists and a couple of 40 20s.
But hey I would be so excited
Come on TMM

Sort of feel sorry for TMM.

He’s said in post match interviews that he’s training as a utility and in all sorts of position. I doubt he’s trained or played a game as a half for a couple of months.

He’s a natural ball player but I don’t think he’s had the time recently in the position to get any form.

 

[jonesy101]

I just heard Slade griffin on SENZ radio and he is not a great liar . When asked about further changes he got nervous when speaking and said something about TT on the bench and avoided the question …..
I’m now thinking that team named wont be the team that runs out on Friday …. Stay tuned

Yeah, for two weeks now that right edge has been splashed all over the media. There's now so much public pressure to fit Taine into the starting lineup they will probably do it but want to keep the Dolphins guessing.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Looking forward to seeing TMM as a half, hoping that he's able to take the attacking reigns like he did in that period last year. Let Tannah kick, and give him the ball and allow him to play both sides of the field in the oppositions 20.

I think (or am hoping) there will be a few changes to the team before kickoff. Capewell looked quite knackered last week so I'm hoping he's brought back into the pack.

I'm excited to see what the young boys brigade in Demi and Healey bring to the starting side. Almost get that feeling of mum and dads gone away for the weekend, so the young fullas are looking to party and run amok.

We've been the underdog in many games this year and imo it feels like it suits us more. While we have 7 out I don't think there's any excuses. We've got enough muscle in Demi, Ford, Leka and Clark to get a bit of a roll on. Would be really, really cool if someone like Niukore can step up here, a real opportunity to be the senior leader in our pack with Fish and Barney out. Needs to aim up big time.

 

[Brightman]

Yeah, you got the wrong guy
I’m not Sup.

This is true. Whether I agree with @sup42 or not, he's mostly very thoughtful and considered in his posts.

And with or without JFH we'll still be in the top 4 next week..

 

[Rick O’Shay]

I am expecting a huge game from tmm after I gave him a slagging yesterday
I am expecting 3/4 ,tries and a shitload of try assists and a couple of 40 20s.
But hey I would be so excited
Come on TMM

And I expect Sam Healey to end up a 5/8 like his old man at some stage.
Reminds me a bit of John Sutton

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

This is true. Whether I agree with @sup42 or not, he's mostly very thoughtful and considered in his posts.

And with or without JFH we'll still be in the top 4 next week..

you ever read the game day thread?

 

[Noitall]

SJ with CNK on league lounge and hopefully given some food for thought showing footage of speedy dolphins outside backs against disjointed edges

 

[Stalefish540]

1. Tuaupiki
2. DWZ
3. Pompey
4. CNK
5. RTS
6. TMM
7. Boyd
8. Vaimauga
9. Healey
10. Niukore/Ford
11. Halasima
12. Capewell
13. Clark

14. Lussick
15. Laban
16. Niukore/Ford
17. EIT

Really hope it ends up something like this

Looks far more balanced, and a list that could jag a win with the right attitude.

 

[Wah's Up]

Sorry guys, not sure where to post this but "Bruce" and older members on this site will remember Neville Kiesha a referee from back in the day.
Sadly he passed away yesterday.

 

[John Nick]

Sorry guys, not sure where to post this but "Bruce" and older members on this site will remember Neville Kiesha a referee from back in the day.
Sadly he passed away yesterday.

Yes mate I posted it yesterday on a Warriors general forum
Sad news indeed
Very well respected and capable ref. RIP

 

[Wrighty]

I think people have always underestimated Lussick. Remember when he got into the ring with Taylan May? Sure he lost but damn by looking at the two, you would think that Lussick would have been mad to get into the ring. He's got balls. He trains hard. Remember Taniela Otukolo? He deserves his shot in first grade. He is a fighter and has deserved this opportunity.

Hard out. He is our dog in the fight this weekend. Let's back him 100%
He has been shafted around a fair bit being asked to play prop in reserve grade. Lock I could understand with his distribution skills but asking him to play prop is plain weird. But he didn't complain and here he is. A lesson in life for all of us. Inspirational in a small way.

 

[Noitall]

Hard out. He is our dog in the fight this weekend. Let's back him 100%
He has been shafted around a fair bit being asked to play prop in reserve grade. Lock I could understand with his distribution skills but asking him to play prop is plain weird. But he didn't complain and here he is. A lesson in life for all of us. Inspirational in a small way.

I always thought he had it in him to make a handy lock. I mentioned that he should add it to his arsenal a couple of years ago when we were carrying him on the bench but Egan was playing a whole game. Playing prop shows just how hearty is, can recall him getting absolutely smoked in a tackle and bouncing straight to his feet. Seems to be about the fittest each preseason too

 

[Wrighty]

I always thought he had it in him to make a handy lock. I mentioned that he should add it to his arsenal a couple of years ago when we were carrying him on the bench but Egan was playing a whole game. Playing prop shows just how hearty is, can recall him getting absolutely smoked in a tackle and bouncing straight to his feet. Seems to be about the fittest each preseason too

I hope he plays intelligent this week. In 2023 a younger version of Lussick was always good for an ill discipline penalty. One match he punched someone with the warriors leading by two points with two minutes left. We got a penalty against us and they kicked a long kick for yards and the scored with 60 seconds left. HE LOST THE GAME. After full time Aitken (or maybe this was 2022?) ran after him to confront him and someone had to hold Aitken away it looked like Aitken was going to thump him.