The Warriors' victory over the Roosters is being celebrated by fans in this forum, with much discussion focusing on the team's "grind" and defensive effort that reminded some of the 2023 season. Several contributors highlighted individual performances, such as Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad's CNK impressive running game and the impact of young players like Ali Leiataua and Leka Halasima, Boats n Hoes #154773 suggesting Leka was man of the match. The improved bench and the energy the young players brought to the team are considered key factors in the win, Canonball #154789 pointing to a play highlighting the "yung bloods." There are varying perspectives on the halves pairing, with some criticizing their attack and others praising their improvements and potential, MrFrankWhite #154802 noted CHT is improving.
A significant part of the discussion revolves around the contributions of specific players, particularly the forward pack. MrFrankWhite #154892 provided detailed running meter statistics, praising CNK's "godlike" performance and Clark's consistent impact, while noting Capewell and Marata's relatively weaker contributions. The contributions of Leka were a hot topic; Wrighty #155017 highlighting Capewell's post-match quote, "It will be scary if Ali Leiataua discovers how good he can be," suggesting Leka could have a very high ceiling. The impact Fish had on defense was mentioned, Makasene #154978 said the impact Fish had on defense was big.
Concerns were also raised regarding the team's attacking shape and the performance of certain players. However, the overall sentiment remains positive, with many expressing excitement about the team's potential and the resurgence of their home ground advantage, while still noting the inexperience in the halves pairing and the need for continued improvement in attack, as pointed out by several posters. Boats n Hoes #155113 noted the team's strong performance towards the end highlighted their growth, stating "Saw towards the end Ali got swamped by 4 defenders and went backwards in our own half, Leka took the next hit up and blew them apart 😂 This is how top teams do it". Recently, Wahs_Ultras #15707 shared a breakdown of the game, noting that the team was deadly within the opposition's 10m line.
Keywords:
Warriors, Roosters, NRL, CNK, Leiataua, Leka, Halves, Metcalf, CHT, Defense, Attack, Grind, Bench, Forward Pack, Clark, Fish
