Team List Wests Tigers v NZ Warriors - [Round 4, 2026]

[MrFrankWhite]

I wonder if this has been in the works for awhile. I mean doesn’t the preseason dictate the year? CHT still unsigned next year too

 

[Makasene]

I don't see how there is any possibility TT can be left out of the 19.

He has shown already this year the value of his versatility on the bench, not to mention his performance when starting.

I'm expecting a late change, can't see why Webby would change that plan when he has already spoken about how they have put extensive planning into how best to use the 6-man bench.

My gut says it's a saving face exercise and that one of Healey or CHT is not going to be there game day

 

[Five&Last]

I may be way overthinking it but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Lukey met drop back to the bench. I wonder if the naming of the 6 and 7 was around signalling to Tannah that he has currently won the jersey - that might be important if other clubs are sniffing around

Agreed, I back CHT with a full preseason under his belt to perform better than Metcalf in the week that he's medically cleared to play.

Metcalf to get 30 minutes off the bench.

 

[Sammyw]

Think the makeup of the bench changes on game day.. Riccio said there’s a training session tomorrow that will determine if LM plays or not. if he’s deemed fit and plays then I think CHT likely drops out of match day and TT retains bench spot. I’d personally drop Healey and have CHT at 14 and TT as 19

 

[Beastmode]

This team is so fucking STACKED

 

[ToiletDuck]

Great side.

I would have kept TT at 1 but don't think it'll be the difference between a win and loss.

In theory Boyd at 7 and Metcalf at 6 makes sense. Boyd is a natural 7, Metcalf looks more like a 6 that was asked to play 7 due to lack of other options - and he did it well. However his primary strength is his running game and at 6 he should get more time and space to exploit his strength. They will take time to gel no doubt, but if they can find a balance and Boyd can keep playing at his current level then sky is the limit.

Unlucky on CHT but we have to play our best players and he is currently #3 in the halves pecking order.

 

[Mr Drag]

The coach named Gannon to start vs the Knights, that would suggest he'd showed enough to earn the right..

The defence he showed was weak, he's a grabber! Needs to be in the NSW cup

 

[rugged]

Whatever the final make up of the bench is - one of the huge positives this year that we need to continue is that Egan has been averaging 65mins per game - in the early rounds last year he was playing 80 every week. I think the cumulative effect on his body of back to back to back 80 mins really hurt him.

 

[Mr Drag]

Whatever the final make up of the bench is - one of the huge positives this year that we need to continue is that Egan has been averaging 65mins per game - in the early rounds last year he was playing 80 every week. I think the cumulative effect on his body of back to back to back 80 mins really hurt him.

60 minutes should be his limit for his age and injury history!

 

[Five&Last]

Played his junior SOO footy at 6 iirc

 

[france]

I don't see how there is any possibility TT can be left out of the 19.

He has shown already this year the value of his versatility on the bench, not to mention his performance when starting.

I'm expecting a late change, can't see why Webby would change that plan when he has already spoken about how they have put extensive planning into how best to use the 6-man bench.

My gut says it's a saving face exercise and that one of Healey or CHT is not going to be there game day

i'd say Healey

 

[RiceOwl]

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What year was that? Any stats from that game?

 

[Garry Saloon]

Agreed, I back CHT with a full preseason under his belt to perform better than Metcalf in the week that he's medically cleared to play.

Metcalf to get 30 minutes off the bench.

He'll start. If Hansen can do a decent job then Metcalf is good enough. Especially against a depleted Tigers. Webby names guys on the bench and then starts them sometimes, I don't think I've ever seen him do the reverse. Not to mention how all in they went on social media about Luke's return.

 

[sup42]

Geeze I hope Webby makes the right call, supposedly a shit load of rain coming, hate to see Luke tweak summit on the wet field. Boyd should be able to kick us out of trouble.

People with medical degrees make the call whether or not a player can play.

The coach makes the call on whether to select them.

Dunno why people think the Warriors medicos with their long and intimate knowledge of Luke Metcalf's leg would rush to break something they have carefully rebuilt for the umpteenth time.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Dunno why people think the Warriors medicos with their long and intimate knowledge of Luke Metcalf's leg would rush to break something they have carefully rebuilt for the umpteenth time.

For sure, plus I wouldn't really wanna run him out against the Storm or whatever as his first game back.

Obviously every game is tough, but some a tougher than others.

 

[Five&Last]

What year was that? Any stats from that game?

2017

Metcalf completely outplayed him. Had a first half hat trick.

Boyd was playing up a year though.

 

[Lance155]

You guys are freaking me out, whenever this forum is this confident we lose...

 

[Evil_Mush]

Was it the Knights game Taine got a pretty hefty slam into the ground which he got up a bit slowly from? He certainly didn't do anything wrong otherwise (beyond being a bit short for the Fletcher try!) so maybe they are giving him a bit of extra rest unless something happens to another player pre-game?

I'm OK with doing some rotation throughout the year to allow for a bit more recovery time for knocks n niggles (wonder if Jackson will get a bit of that!)

 

[CWC]

Was it the Knights game Taine got a pretty hefty slam into the ground which he got up a bit slowly from? He certainly didn't do anything wrong otherwise (beyond being a bit short for the Fletcher try!) so maybe they are giving him a bit of extra rest unless something happens to another player pre-game?

I'm OK with doing some rotation throughout the year to allow for a bit more recovery time for knocks n niggles (wonder if Jackson will get a bit of that!)

Ya like MLB pitchers I think Taine's body is suited for 2-3 games then rest for a week

 

[1995warriorsfan]

Another sold out stadium.
With this weather coming hopefully everyone turns up.