Team List Warriors v Tigers - [Round 19, 2025]

[snake77]

I know we are coming off two losses, and some of the play in both games was a bit of a concern. But overall, the team has been going well this year.

The team will be confident that they can turn things around. This helps with Boyd and Tuaupiki coming in to replace Metcalf and CNK. Coming into a team going well is a lot easier than a team low on confidence.

Boyd has been biding his time. Barring injury, he's going to have a good chance to impress. Webster will likely have him locked in for a few weeks. I'm a fan of that as chopping and changing halves is typically done by teams at the bottom of the ladder**. Bulldogs are currently an outlier for that statement.

 

[Dippa]

This upcoming run provides the perfect storm not to panic about change. If Tanah Boyd can settle in and find rhythm in these next few weeks, the Warriors could be entering the finals with both momentum and flexibility. If there had to be a change in the halves, this really is the best stretch to do it. Facing teams like the Tigers, Knights, Titans, and Dolphins, while never easy games, does allow for a more manageable transition for a new chief playmaker. Had it been a run of games against the Storm, Broncos, or even the Bulldogs at Belmore, that pressure would’ve forced a "sink or swim" scenario from day one. Instead, this run gives room to build combinations, manage confidence, and sharpen systems ahead of the finals push.

Webster has cultivated a belief system that allows for new players like Tanah Boyd to step in without needing to be a miracle worker overnight. The team’s structure and systems are solid, so it becomes about slotting in and executing rather than overhauling. Many fans will probably view Boyd through the lens of his Titans stint. But this is a completely different scenario: better coaching, a more consistent forward pack, and a much more disciplined team around him. He doesn’t need to overplay his hand—just direct traffic, play short sides well, and kick smart.

The real concern for me is the Bye. we have looked sluggish post-Bye already on both occasions, and the Tigers can sting you early if you're not ready. Their up-tempo style can catch teams on the back foot, so matching that early energy and completing sets cleanly in the first 20 will be key.

That Bulldogs game away is shaping up to be a litmus test. If the Warriors can bank some points in the next 4 weeks and then give a good account of themselves in that fixture, it will say a lot about their finals readiness—not just from a ladder position, but in terms of grit, control, and execution under pressure.

 

[JustLikeStartingOver]

will be a nervous watch, if they look pretty good then can be hopeful of a solid end of the year, if they lose 3 on the bounce including two home games to panthers shorn of 5 internationals and the team running 14th (their team does not lack talent but are prone to shooting their foot off) then alarm bells.

It's really on the forwards to fire up and off the back of that Egan, Boyd will do a job, the rest of the backs are all in their preferred positions.

I like the sunday timeslot, can see in my minds eye a lot of good memories of wins finishing in the winter twilight hour, we seemed to play then a lot in the past, but since moved most home games to that early friday night slot.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

This upcoming run provides the perfect storm not to panic about change. If Tanah Boyd can settle in and find rhythm in these next few weeks, the Warriors could be entering the finals with both momentum and flexibility. If there had to be a change in the halves, this really is the best stretch to do it. Facing teams like the Tigers, Knights, Titans, and Dolphins, while never easy games, does allow for a more manageable transition for a new chief playmaker. Had it been a run of games against the Storm, Broncos, or even the Bulldogs at Belmore, that pressure would’ve forced a "sink or swim" scenario from day one. Instead, this run gives room to build combinations, manage confidence, and sharpen systems ahead of the finals push.

Webster has cultivated a belief system that allows for new players like Tanah Boyd to step in without needing to be a miracle worker overnight. The team’s structure and systems are solid, so it becomes about slotting in and executing rather than overhauling. Many fans will probably view Boyd through the lens of his Titans stint. But this is a completely different scenario: better coaching, a more consistent forward pack, and a much more disciplined team around him. He doesn’t need to overplay his hand—just direct traffic, play short sides well, and kick smart.

The real concern for me is the Bye. we have looked sluggish post-Bye already on both occasions, and the Tigers can sting you early if you're not ready. Their up-tempo style can catch teams on the back foot, so matching that early energy and completing sets cleanly in the first 20 will be key.

That Bulldogs game away is shaping up to be a litmus test. If the Warriors can bank some points in the next 4 weeks and then give a good account of themselves in that fixture, it will say a lot about their finals readiness—not just from a ladder position, but in terms of grit, control, and execution under pressure.

Deffo agree with this. We're all a bit guilty of it at times.

For me, Webby's had almost every recruit to our club playing better than they have at their last club.
If Tannah follows suit I think we're all going to be pleasantly surprised with the outcome moving forward.
As you said, he doesn't need to come in from the get go and play out of his skin, he just needs to execute Webby's game plan...which actually play to Tannah's strengths

 

[steakncheese]

Really think Boyd will do a job for us, most worrying for me is the fwd packs regression since Barney went down, hoping JFH and Erin can pull the others over the line.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Why are we worried about the tigers!? They are fucken shithouse and we should smash them to pieces!

Release the hounds!

 

[Noitall]

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Bit of talk about Tanah Boyd

 

[Noitall]

View: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL1gf9DyO1K/

Would love to see him have a big one to clear any nerves

 

[Kav1]

I view this team as a high ceiling and low floor team. Results will be inconsistent. Somedays we will click other days we won't. Our best prognosis is if we can get some momentum and self belief. Ford either starting or off the bench is problematic with his complete and total lack of discipline. I probably would have had Bunty in for TSS and started Bunty with Ford on the bench.

I was really expecting TMM to get the nod at 7 so I need this decision to sink in for a while but will fully back and support Tannah. To give him a compliment he creates great shape in the NSW cup team. If he can create good shape in the First grade team then we could see some special unlocking of this teams potential more than Metcalf did. Metcalf generated offence himself. Ie he scored the tries. Boyd if he can play well,, which is a big if, as he panicked for the Titans last year and did not play with composure, will create a higher octane offence across the park. However as I mentioned there is also a low floor to this team. Will Boyd play well or will his insecurities and lack of runs on the board as a player at top level play on his mind, Will Taine pick up from where he left off. Will Dallin settle down and play well defensively and offensively. This team could swing in any direction. But surely with home town support roaring them on at Mt Smart we can be too much for Le Tiger. As for future weeks. Watch this space.

I think that, as we are playing the 14th ranked team, it is a good time for making the changes in the backs. I would like Capewell on the bench (the game is 5 days after origin so he should be ready to go)

 

[John Nick]

I think that, as we are playing the 14th ranked team, it is a good time for making the changes in the backs. I would like Capewell on the bench (the game is 5 days after origin so he should be ready to go)

We have to make changes as we have injuries.
Most teams do at certain times of the year
This is probably the best possible team we could field.
Good luck Tannah

 

[Kav1]

im happy with the team named, hopefully Capes is all good to play.... have we won after a bye? will be tough game but i just think we have more experience to get us over the top

I think we got over-confident after our big win over the Sharks and have been brought back to earth with two losses since. Now, we have to grind out a win with a good kick and chase game,

 

[Kav1]

We have to make changes as we have injuries.
Most teams do at certain times of the year
This is probably the best possible team we could field.
Good luck Tannah

These changes are necessary but all I am saying is I am glad it is against the 14th ranked team and not the first!

 

[Kav1]

Why are we worried about the tigers!? They are fucken shithouse and we should smash them to pieces!

Release the hounds!

With respect, that is the attitude I would seriously hope they don't adopt. No team are easy beats in this competition.

 

[3rdstriker]

Congratulations to Tanah he really has earnt this call up, 13 wins in a row in cup is no fluke.
I like the way he links/distributes and his kicking game is just brillianthopefully that translates into 1st grade and he doesn't do a 2024 sj and overplay his hand. I can only see positives moving forward lots of good patience on his part to just stay grounded here he must have good culture surrounding him.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

With respect, that is the attitude I would seriously hope they don't adopt. No team are easy beats in this competition.

Screw the respect, Bangbros pull your head in bro! I bet you were one of the ones saying we'd beat Penny by 50+ lol.

 

[John Nick]

These changes are necessary but all I am saying is I am glad it is against the 14th ranked team and not the first!

Agreed

 

[kos]

Agreed

This Tigers side should not be taken lightly
I think we took the Baby Panthers lightly and lost
Lot of talk about Tanah
Tanah will do the job
If Fisher- Harris, Nuikore and Ford pull finger.
If these guys don’t perform.
And we lose
Tanah will cop the blame.
But if these guys three aforementioned forwards perform let’s give credit to these guys and Tanah
I might add I have. Confidence in Demetric uncertainty in ability of TSS
Respect the Tigers and perform!

 

[mrblonde]

Happy with the team named.

Isn't it good we're not all freaking out and begging SJ (Or SJ The Younger as I annointed him!) to come out of retirement 'cos every other option just plain sucks!

I do kind of miss them both, but we're not really missing either Shaun or Tohu that much in the playing department, I don't feel. Sure, we lost a fair bit of experience and that's showing here and there, but it's hardly Operation Avoid The Wooden Spoon from here on in, is it?

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Screw the respect, Bangbros pull your head in bro! I bet you were one of the ones saying we'd beat Penny by 50+ lol.

I wasn't the only one my friend! But seriously if we are real about taking it to the top teams and wanting a real chance to at least play in the big dance, then they have to get real and show tigers the ultimate respect by blowing them away!

Come with an attitude like, im not letting you win this game and im going to try dominate you in every way possible!

You want to mix it with the big Dawgs then start showing it! If we turn up with a little doubt about the tigers at home then we will lose.

 

[Worried2Death]

I wasn't the only one my friend! But seriously if we are real about taking it to the top teams and wanting a real chance to at least play in the big dance, then they have to get real and show tigers the ultimate respect by blowing them away!

Come with an attitude like, im not letting you win this game and im going to try dominate you in every way possible!

You want to mix it with the big Dawgs then start showing it! If we turn up with a little doubt about the tigers at home then we will lose.

Every team says that every week, Benji probably said it to his boys today.