Pick Your Team Warriors v Panthers - [Round 16, 2025]

[MXRecord]

This has a real banana skin feel about it. Lets see what happens.

 

[Dannevegas]

Maybe a stupid thought, but should we think seriously about capewah as first choice center even when Berry is available? He's much more durable and just as, if not more, secure in defense if the last few games are anything to go by. He's also one of the first to rain down on a kick chase as well. So I'm not sure we lose much by persisting with Capewell at center.

It’s a definite option. I’m a big advocate for Ali but I watched the first 30 of cup and I don’t think he even had 1 run in that time. don’t know what’s happening there as he looks like a determined, aggressive kid hopefully not kicking rocks and locks in, as a fit and fired up Ali and Berry in the centres will be huge for us come finals time.

Capewells doing a hell of a job defensively at centre but he can do that at second row. We need centres that are threatening both sides of the ball if we want to win this thing

 

[3rdstriker]

This has a real banana skin feel about it. Lets see what happens.

We should be allowed a slip up, but i don't think jfh Lm cnk and the young fellas will allow it!

 

[3rdstriker]

It’s a definite option. I’m a big advocate for Ali but I watched the first 30 of cup and I don’t think he even had 1 run in that time. don’t know what’s happening there as he looks like a determined, aggressive kid hopefully not kicking rocks and locks in, as a fit and fired up Ali and Berry in the centres will be huge for us come finals time.

Capewells doing a hell of a job defensively at centre but he can do that at second row. We need centres that are threatening both sides of the ball if we want to win this thing

There's a big amount of competition for some spots in certain positions, so he could be dropping his lip.

 

[Dannevegas]

There's a big amount of competition for some spots in certain positions, so he could be dropping his lip.

Hope not doesn’t look like that kind of kid. He’s high energy which I like

 

[3rdstriker]

Hope not doesn’t look like that kind of kid. He’s high energy which I like

Yeah he's super valuable to our depth, Webster did say he was moving to cup so he could work on a few things.

 

[CWC]

Maybe a stupid thought, but should we think seriously about capewah as first choice center even when Berry is available? He's much more durable and just as, if not more, secure in defense if the last few games are anything to go by. He's also one of the first to rain down on a kick chase as well. So I'm not sure we lose much by persisting with Capewell at center.

I prefer Berry who does the same thing and can hit holes on the right and unlock DWZ, Cape still clunky with his passing game. If Berry pulls up lame again we have Cape to cover straight away

Cape at second row also means Leka and Laban share the minutes to preserve energy

 

[CWC]

Ali probably needs to work on his fitness, lead the kick chase and get back to take a good hit up at kick returns

Defensive reads and tackling probably next on the list

 

[sydneywarrior92]

I prefer Berry who does the same thing and can hit holes on the right and unlock DWZ, Cape still clunky with his passing game. If Berry pulls up lame again we have Cape to cover straight away

Cape at second row also means Leka and Laban share the minutes to preserve energy

if capes goes back to second row, I'd imagine Leka goes back to the bench and Laban drops out entirely. I'd like to see Laban get more game time. My patience is wearing thin with Berry.

 

[CWC]

if capes goes back to second row, I'd imagine Leka goes back to the bench and Laban drops out entirely. I'd like to see Laban get more game time. My patience is wearing thin with Berry.

You have TSS over Laban on the bench?

 

[sydneywarrior92]

You have TSS over Laban on the bench?

I just think webby leans that way since he probably views Laban as an edge, not a middle. I'd prefer Laban.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Ali probably needs to work on his fitness, lead the kick chase and get back to take a good hit up at kick returns

Defensive reads and tackling probably next on the list

I trust webby can get him going.

 

[Canadian_Warriors_Fan]

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

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He deserves it.

 

[sup42]

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Good time to have a bye then.

Good on him. Just shows how much he has stood out for us this year.

 

[Fangrl1234]

Ali probably needs to work on his fitness, lead the kick chase and get back to take a good hit up at kick returns

Defensive reads and tackling probably next on the list

Didn’t Ali get injured in cup?

 

[roguei]

Gotta assume capes doesn't line up against the panthers. As that kind of turn around is insane... So prefect time for rocco to come back, but NSW cup side also plays over our bye period so it gives the opptunity for Ali to fight his way back. But weirdly he was subbed off like 60 mins in?

 

[CWC]

Full strength Panthers beat Tigers by 4, probably not the scary side from the past especially without 5 key players

 

[Five&Last]

Maybe a stupid thought, but should we think seriously about capewah as first choice center even when Berry is available? He's much more durable and just as, if not more, secure in defense if the last few games are anything to go by. He's also one of the first to rain down on a kick chase as well. So I'm not sure we lose much by persisting with Capewell at center.

I think we need both Berry and Capwell on the edges to shore up the defence. Berry comes straight in when fit and Capewell to second row, Laban to bench.

If Capewell is playing Origin they may play him at center to reduce his workload.

 

[Warriorsfan92]

Said during the week one of the scenarios is fast tracking Laban and lock Marata as a full time middle to replace Barney, looks like they revealed that plan last minute lol

TSS is our workhorse guy next off the rank

Would be good if Berry returns and we can move Cape back and Leka off the bench

Ford 60min and increased minutes for Demi so Clark doesn’t need to play 70min and Fish/Marata both under 60min


Nicoll-Klokstad
Tuivasa-scheck
Berry
Pompey
Watene-zelezniak
Harris-Tavita
Metcalf
Fisher-Harris
Egan
Niukore
Capewell
Laban
Clark

Healey/TMM
Ford
Leka
Vaimauga
18. TT/TSS

This is the team. 100%