TeamList Warriors vs Storm - [Round 15, 2024]

[mt.wellington]

Warriors vs Storm - Round 15, 2024
TEAM LIST
Saturday 7:30pm NZST

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This is your NZWF thread for discussion on this weeks official NZ Warriors team list. Team list will be posted as soon as its released by the club.

This thread will be closed without warning once the GAME DAY thread opens 7am NZST on the day of the match...

 

[Inruin]

NRL: NZ Warriors star Shaun Johnson returns from injury against Melbourne Storm, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck given more time
Grant Chapman​

NZ Warriors star Shaun Johnson is poised for a return to the field against Melbourne Storm, but centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be kept back for another week, as coach Andrew Webster staggers changes to his in-form team.
Johnson has been sidelined a month with a shoulder injury suffered against Sydney Roosters, but was close to selection last week and will be named to make his comeback against the tabletopping Storm at Go Media Stadium on Saturday.
Webster suggests the time away has helped his veteran half return to near full health, after carrying a niggly Achilles injury for several weeks. Johnson was suiting up to play with very limited practice time under his belt, but his forced layoff may prove a blessing in disguise.
"He's got some really good reps over the past two weeks," said Webster. "He trained well over the weekend and trained well again today.
The pec has healed up really well and the Achilles is tracking well too.
"There's always a silver lining, isn't there? You're forced to make decisions and those decisions end up being the right ones.
"You get to showcase somebody else and they're confident. The player returns with confidence and Shaun just wants to fit in with what the team needs - I think you've got a threat both sides of the field."
Johnson's absence has thrust more responsibility on halves partner Te Maire Martin, who became the main playmaker in three straight wins against champions Penrith Panthers, the Dolphins and North QLD Morons Cowboys.
Webster is determined that Martin should continue to get the opportunities he has enjoyed during that streak, which was preceded by four consecutive losses, when things weren't quite clicking.

Warriors star Johnson poised for return against Storm, RTS given more time

The veteran will team with Te Maire Martin in the halves.

www.newshub.co.nz

 

[CWC]

Hmm so SJ's calves seem to be a chronic thing now, might never be 100% till retirement

 

[run_it_str8_again]

Hmm so SJ's calves seem to be a chronic thing now, might never be 100% till retirement

Its better than CTE. Stuff that

 

[Makasene]

Hmm so SJ's calves seem to be a chronic thing now, might never be 100% till retirement

Thought the Vegas article was interesting. SJ talking about being a blue shirt next season.

He may well be looking closely at retirement

 

[run_it_str8_again]

I feel like an alcoholic waiting for the pub doors to open. What time is the team list released? And yes I know this happens same time every round

 

[Inruin]

I feel like an alcoholic waiting for the pub doors to open. What time is the team list released? And yes I know this happens same time every round

9pm NZ time

 

[Wellington Warrior]

Thought the Vegas article was interesting. SJ talking about being a blue shirt next season.

He may well be looking closely at retirement

That was a quote from the start of the season

 

[Wellington Warrior]

Hmm so SJ's calves seem to be a chronic thing now, might never be 100% till retirement

The article doesn’t mention anything about calves… just that his torn titty (the article said shoulder) and Achilles are healing nicely. I’d be inclined to give him another week if anything was in doubt. But assume the coaching staff are more than confident that he is good to go!

 

[John Nick]

The article doesn’t mention anything about calves… just that his torn titty (the article said shoulder) and Achilles are healing nicely. I’d be inclined to give him another week if anything was in doubt. But assume the coaching staff are more than confident that he is good to go!

Slightest doubt yes

 

[Ever Hopeful]

RTS held back because of injury, or because of "staggered changes."

Tough decision delayed another week, though I have the feeling Webster is going to have Pompey make way, which would be a shame.

 

[WahsUltras]

SJ named at 7, TMM at 6, CHT to the bench for Lussick.
RTS in the reserves.

Remis smith out for the storm replaced by Iremia.

 

[1995warriorsfan]

 

[Inruin]

 

[jonesy101]

Amazing after being on the brink that we are near full strength again.

 

[1995warriorsfan]

This Storm team is beatable

 

[WahsUltras]

DWZ for a double. Calling it now.

 

[Ever Hopeful]

This Storm team is beatable

Not even in the stratosphere of how clinical and dangerous they used to be.

I think Hughes is their Moses/Ponga too...without him...

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Playing the role of the pessimist here…..

That’s a really small bench. Against the stronger teams I feel it’s been proven not to work. That’s where I think it’ll be won or lost.

This Storm team is under strength and ripe for the taking though.

 

[RiceOwl]

TAB has Storm only slight favourites.

That team is

Going to be one hell of a game.