Post Match Warriors v Dolphins - [Round 22, 2025]

Warriors vs Dolphins

Warriors

18 - 20

MATCH COMPLETE

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01 Aug 2025

Dolphins

Match Stats

Warriors Dolphins
3 Tries 4
3 / 3 Conversions 2 / 4
0/0 Field Goals 0/0
0/0 2P Field Goals 0/0
3 Try Assists 3
Warriors Dolphins
52% Possession 48%
5 / 36 Set Completion 6 / 32
65 Time in Opposition Half 35
1651 Metres Gained 1423
1 Dropouts 2
10 Dummy Half Runs 9
24 / 626 Kicks/Kick Metres 21 / 646
0 40/20 0
0 20/40 0
10 Offloads 9
0 1 on 1 Steals 0
7 Line Breaks 9
5 Line Break Assists 6
8 Support Play 7
Warriors Dolphins
5 / 36 Set Completion 6 / 32
5 Penalties (Conceded) 6
4 Set Restarts 2
7 Errors 8

Player Stats

# Warriors T Pts TA LB TB OFF Ta MT IT Pos DR K KM M E P
14 T. Tuaupiki 0 0 2 0 6 0 6 1 0 38 0 0 0m 178m 2 0
2 D. Watene-Zelezniak 2 8 0 3 7 1 4 3 1 22 1 1 8m 163m 1 1
3 A. Pompey 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 7 1 15 1 0 0m 55m 0 0
1 C. Nicoll-Klokstad 0 0 0 0 4 0 10 2 1 16 0 1 23m 79m 0 0
5 R. Tuivasa-Sheck 0 0 0 1 10 0 2 3 0 30 0 0 0m 268m 0 0
6 T. Martin 0 0 0 0 3 1 19 4 1 52 1 5 109m 94m 0 0
7 T. Boyd 0 6 1 0 0 0 15 8 2 71 0 16 454m 10m 0 0
12 M. Niukore 0 0 0 0 1 0 23 6 3 11 0 0 0m 81m 1 0
9 S. Healey 0 0 0 1 7 2 37 5 0 97 6 0 0m 95m 0 1
10 J. Ford 0 0 0 1 5 0 37 3 0 20 0 0 0m 124m 1 1
11 L. Halasima 1 4 0 0 1 0 37 4 1 13 0 0 0m 73m 1 0
4 K. Capewell 0 0 0 1 6 2 32 3 0 19 1 0 0m 118m 0 0
13 E. Clark 0 0 0 0 6 2 28 4 2 25 0 0 0m 176m 0 1
15 J. Laban 0 0 0 0 2 0 9 0 1 6 0 0 0m 53m 0 1
16 F. Lussick 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 1 1 30 0 1 32m 0m 1 0
17 T. Stowers-Smith 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 3 1 6 0 0 0m 40m 0 0
18 E. Ieremia-Toeava 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 1 0 7 0 0 0m 44m 0 0
# Dolphins T Pts TA LB TB OFF Ta MT IT Pos DR K KM M E P
1 H. Tabuai-Fidow 0 0 1 0 4 0 7 1 0 33 0 0 0m 57m 0 0
2 J. Isaako 1 8 0 1 4 0 6 5 0 20 0 0 0m 109m 0 0
5 J. Averillo 0 0 0 1 13 1 3 1 0 30 0 0 0m 162m 1 0
4 H. Farnworth 1 4 0 3 5 1 1 0 0 6 1 0 0m 114m 0 0
3 M. Feagai 0 0 0 0 8 0 7 3 0 26 0 0 0m 162m 1 0
6 K. Nikorima 0 0 0 0 2 3 19 3 0 60 3 4 73m 57m 2 0
7 I. Katoa 0 0 1 0 0 1 21 3 1 61 0 16 553m 10m 0 0
8 F. Molo 0 0 0 0 2 1 26 2 2 17 0 0 0m 127m 0 1
9 J. Marshall-King 1 4 1 2 5 0 41 6 1 91 3 0 0m 55m 1 0
10 F. Kaufusi 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 2 0 7 1 0 0m 49m 0 1
11 C. Lemuelu 0 0 0 0 1 1 33 5 1 14 0 0 0m 80m 1 0
12 O. Keeley 1 4 0 2 5 0 34 7 3 12 0 0 0m 114m 0 2
13 K. Donoghoe 0 0 0 0 0 1 52 8 4 50 1 1 20m 71m 1 0
14 R. Stone 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 3 1 8 0 0 0m 64m 0 0
15 A. Tawha 0 0 0 0 1 0 39 6 1 8 0 0 0m 67m 0 0
16 M. Nicholls 0 0 0 0 4 0 12 3 2 6 0 0 0m 58m 0 1
17 J. Kerr 0 0 0 0 3 0 12 0 1 8 0 0 0m 67m 1 1
 

🤖 Thread Summary

The Warriors' recent loss to the Dolphins has sparked extensive discussion among fans, with many acknowledging the team's valiant effort given a depleted roster. Despite the narrow defeat, some, Stalefish540 #202636, highlight Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's outstanding performance, and others are impressed with debutant EIT’s performance. Others expressed concern over the team's inability to close out the game, particularly in the final minutes, with several posters noting how players seemed to be standing around passively, failing to pressure ball carriers, Beastmode #202491. There's also debate regarding specific player performances, particularly Jackson Ford, sydneywarrior92 #202577 defending his contributions amidst some criticism, while others are not convinced by his impact.

A major point of contention is the two-week suspension given to Felise Kaufusi for a tackle that resulted in a season-ending injury for Jacob Laban. Many, The Salary sombrero 2 #203499, consider the suspension laughably inadequate, given the severity of Laban's injury and the perceived intent of the tackle. Others, Boats n Hoes #203544, draw comparisons to other recent suspensions, arguing the NRL's inconsistency is glaring. This incident has intensified feelings that the league's disciplinary measures are insufficient to deter dangerous play.

Beyond player performances and controversial incidents, larger strategic issues were also discussed, including the play-calling in the final minutes and the team's overall attacking arsenal. Some fans, Dannevegas #203004, believe the Warriors are too content with mediocrity, arguing that the team needs to take more risks and adapt its play style. There's also discussion about the role of trainers on the field, with some, Boats n Hoes #203636, believing they are overstepping their boundaries and influencing the game too much.

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Yeah I get that. But it also eats up time, more than likely get the ball back and if we don't we are defending 12 but up by 4. If the plan was to keep them down their end then dying with the ball on the last isn't as smart as making them field a kick. They get one less tackle from fielding a kick than from a hand over. It could be the smallest of grubbers even.

Taking the 2 with a man up to go 4 points ahead and 5 minutes on the clock is brain dead.

No one does it and it would have been the wrong call.

The real issue is refusing to actually attack with the one man advantage
 
Taking the 2 with a man up to go 4 points ahead and 5 minutes on the clock is brain dead.

No one does it and it would have been the wrong call.

The real issue is refusing to actually attack with the one man advantage
Maybe. But in a tight game points count and there have been teams that have done that to get 4 in front with 5 to go. Takes a penalty and two points drop goal out of the equation and if the other team does score they have to convert it to win.

What about running it on the last and handing it over rather than a little kick to reduce the tackle count? Thoughts on that?
 
Maybe. But in a tight game points count and there have been teams that have done that to get 4 in front with 5 to go. Takes a penalty and two points drop goal out of the equation and if the other team does score they have to convert it to win.

What about running it on the last and handing it over rather than a little kick to reduce the tackle count? Thoughts on that?

Taking the 2 in that situation is criticised at the best of times. Certainly I can't recall seeing it with a man in the bin.

Turning it over in the corner is fine provided you actually attack on the previous 5 tackles.

You saw the difference between the two mindsets. With a man up we didn't even try to set something up.

With a man down and given the opportunity to tie the game, they decided to attack.

We played well enough to win which is why my feeling is we choked.
 
Our fan base is too happy with mediocrity. We’re all sweet with sliding down the ladder because no one expected us to be in the 8 even. But we’re here in top 4, let’s aim high, take risks. yes we have injuries but webby needs to adapt, we ain’t doing shit with his conservative, no thrills play style and his team selections
 
Taking the 2 in that situation is criticised at the best of times. Certainly I can't recall seeing it with a man in the bin.

Turning it over in the corner is fine provided you actually attack on the previous 5 tackles.

You saw the difference between the two mindsets. With a man up we didn't even try to set something up.

With a man down and given the opportunity to tie the game, they decided to attack.

We played well enough to win which is why my feeling is we choked.
They attacked because they had no one that could kick the goal

So why wouldn't we put a little kick in instead of taking the tackle? One less opportunity for the opposition to use the ball
 
Is it just me or it felt like CNK packed a sad yesterday and didn’t get involved as much?
Definitely didn't pack a sad.

He had the same niggle as last week, and some time in the first half down the Phins end it cut to him getting up slowly and limping back.

Most teams also use their wingers to cart the ball up out of their back end. Can't think of many centres that make bulk yardage metres and certainly not ours, so would be odd if he had 20 carries as game plans/stock sets are pretty well pre-structured.

There's the exceptions who get used more in attack like Herbie, but more of an outlier.
 
Our fan base is too happy with mediocrity. We’re all sweet with sliding down the ladder because no one expected us to be in the 8 even. But we’re here in top 4, let’s aim high, take risks. yes we have injuries but webby needs to adapt, we ain’t doing shit with his conservative, no thrills play style and his team selections
Is that not what Webby did yesterday?? Literally a different game plan, spreading the ball on early tackles, moved CNK to centre, Capewell back to 2nd Row etc etc.

It should have worked barring the meltdown at the end.
 
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Team Ave Team Average
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8.6
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Taine Tuaupiki 14
6.9 (45)
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2
5.9 (45)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 1
5.2 (45)
Adam Pompey 3
Adam Pompey
Left Centre
6.3 (45)
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5
8.6 (45)
Te Maire Martin 6
Te Maire Martin
Five-Eighth
6.0 (45)
Tanah Boyd 7
Tanah Boyd
Halfback
5.8 (45)
Jackson Ford 10
Jackson Ford
Right Prop
7.2 (45)
Sam Healey 9
6.7 (45)
Marata Niukore 12
5.7 (45)
Kurt Capewell 4
Kurt Capewell
Right Second Row Captain
7.3 (45)
Leka Halasima 11
Leka Halasima
Left Second Row
6.3 (45)
Erin Clark 13
7.6 (45)
Jacob Laban 15
Jacob Laban
Interchange
6.4 (45)
Freddy Lussick 16
Freddy Lussick
Interchange
6.0 (45)
Tanner Stowers-Smith 17
5.7 (45)
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 21
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Interchange Debut
6.1 (42)
Edward Kosi 18
Edward Kosi
18th Man
COACH
Andrew Webster HC
Andrew Webster
Head Coach
6.9 (45)
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