Pick Your Team Warriors v Manly - [Round 2, 2025]

[JustLikeStartingOver]

I think realistically Berry will wait until the first injury to the current back 5 (won’t take long given our luck)

The coach will ask those same players to redeem themselves – they might.

Who starts at lock and bench make up won’t be known until an hour before kick off.

 

[Canonball]

I think realistically Berry will wait until the first injury to the current back 5 (won’t take long given our luck)

The coach will ask those same players to redeem themselves – they might.

Who starts at lock and bench make up won’t be known until an hour before kick off.

Yeah I get that - I don't like it, but I get it - personally I think Laban has played himself in and one of Niukore or Capewell has played them self out ... I can't get past that, it was bleedingly obvious how poor they were, and it had consequences, completely fucked our structures on both sides of the ball .... you'd need a massive turnaround to retain both as starters ...and I don't think we should, as there's ready replacement there ... I'd also persist and give more minute to the other yound forwards

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Yeah I get that - I don't like it, but I get it - personally I think Laban has played himself in and one of Niukore or Capewell has played them self out ... I can't get past that, it was bleedingly obvious how poor they were, and it had consequences, completely fucked our structures on boths sides of the ball .... you'd need a massive turnaround to retain both as starters ...and I don't think we should, as there's ready replacement there ... I'd also persist and give more minute to theotehr yound forwards

To play devil's advocate - the whole team were poor in Vegas, so I wouldn't be making wholesale changes if the coach is confident it was a once off and the team can play to the plan this Rd.

I'm hoping that Laban was one of the 50/50 calls he left out initially. If there was already thought that Laban was close before, and the other players were so poor in Vegas, you can justify a couple of small changes and being Laban in, but I wouldn't go ditching the game plan and changing multiple positions based on one poor showing.

I didn't watch the NSW team - what was everyone's thoughts about Berry? Did he look match fit and get involved, or was he a bit gun shy? He's a favourite of Webby and could see him either coming into the team this week or next. I feel Berry is rated quite highly in the squad so he could be rushed back

 

[Naki73]

Much chat on TMM at 6 over CHT ??

CHT can't be the first choice 6 surely ?

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

To play devil's advocate - the whole team were poor in Vegas, so I wouldn't be making wholesale changes if the coach is confident it was a once off and the team can play to the plan this Rd.

I'm hoping that Laban was one of the 50/50 calls he left out initially. If there was already thought that Laban was close before, and the other players were so poor in Vegas, you can justify a couple of small changes and being Laban in, but I wouldn't go ditching the game plan and changing multiple positions based on one poor showing.

I didn't watch the NSW team - what was everyone's thoughts about Berry? Did he look match fit and get involved, or was he a bit gun shy? He's a favourite of Webby and could see him either coming into the team this week or next. I feel Berry is rated quite highly in the squad so he could be rushed back

I think someone mentioned that Laban didn’t travel as he had a minor injury

 

[defensivebomb]

I can’t think of a team that we could field that would even hold manly to a 20 point differential.

I’ve run all the permutations and the best we could hope for is getting beaten by 26 points

 

[The Undertaker]

I can’t think of a team that we could field that would even hold manly to a 20 point differential.

I’ve run all the permutations and the best we could hope for is getting beaten by 26 points

Remember Penrith, Magic Round 2024.
Anything is possible.

Manly could show up and play like duds. We could play like kings.

Expect the unexpected.

 

[Dippa]

I think the go-to plan has to be to rattle the master Cherry-Evans. Getting up in his face and limiting his opportunities would naturally limit Turbo's involvement as well.

I'm not 100% confident in Luke Brooks orchestrating the team, so target Cherry-Evans.

Easy said then done, but its the best chance to stay in the game I reckon.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

I think the go-to plan has to be to rattle the master Cherry-Evans. Getting up in his face and limiting his opportunities would naturally limit Turbo's involvement as well.

I'm not 100% confident in Luke Brooks orchestrating the team, so target Cherry-Evans.

Easy said then done, but its the best chance to stay in the game I reckon.

Yeah absolutely.

Gain parity against their forwards.
Pressure DCE.
Target Saab in defence. Hopoate also looks like he's got a mistake in him too.

It's hard to see anything other than a Wahs victory

 

[defensivebomb]

Hopefully Manly thinks the game is on Saturday and defaults

 

[Noitall]

Looks like the club will be acknowledging Tohu in this home game

 

[kos]

Anyone heard when Manly is flying over?
Early arrive play well
Late arrive play not so well

That’s my theory anyway

 

[Zaggo]

I didn't watch the NSW team - what was everyone's thoughts about Berry? Did he look match fit and get involved, or was he a bit gun shy?

I've heard he was blowing hard at half time. Wouldn't be surprised if they built his fitness up via a full NSW game or two.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

I've heard he was blowing hard at half time. Wouldn't be surprised if they built his fitness up via a full NSW game or two.

Far out, who was the lucky guy?!

Haha nah, thanks man I appreciate it. Maybe still a few weeks away then

 

[Ref]

Far out, who was the lucky guy.

Capewell again

 

[Ref]

Far out, who was the lucky guy?!

Capewell maybe

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Looks like Cuddles will keep the same line up as Vegas.

Warriors eye chance to 'right wrongs' after Las Vegas letdown

Coach Andrew Webster hints he will give his humbled players a chance to make amends, rather than wield the axe.

www.rnz.co.nz

 

[roguei]

Looks like Cuddles will keep the same line up as Vegas.

Warriors eye chance to 'right wrongs' after Las Vegas letdown

Coach Andrew Webster hints he will give his humbled players a chance to make amends, rather than wield the axe.

www.rnz.co.nz

I don't think it should really surprise anyone. I'd think he'd always give people a 2nd shot, especially considering it was round one, in another country etc. I think round 3 was always going to be the interesting one, to see if he truly cannot get rid of the dumpster players after they've played badly for 2 rounds.

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

I don't think it should really surprise anyone. I'd think he'd always give people a 2nd shot, especially considering it was round one, in another country etc. I think round 3 was always going to be the interesting one, to see if he truly cannot get rid of the dumpster players after they've played badly for 2 rounds.

Yep doesn't surprise me. Just somewhat old school where if you played badly the guy behind you would take your spot.

 

[Noitall]

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Hope this is the team