Post Match Wests Tigers v NZ Warriors - [Round 4, 2026]

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Wests Tigers v NZ Warriors - [Round 4, 2026]
POST MATCH​

The official NZWF thread for all post match discussion on this weeks game. Celebrate. Vent. Who were your stand outs? Who needs to be dropped? Man of the match (MOM)?

Rate the players for this match: Player Ratings

Discuss...

 

[rugged]

Who’s starting the sack Webby thread?

 

[Billyspleen75]

 

[BrisbaneWarrior]

That was unexpected.

In hindsight, did LM need to be eased in via reserve grade.

Back 3 were, well, not good

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Tigers fans backed their big forward before the game and it was a clash of style - tigers big powerful forward vs our speed and endurance forward game. Full credit to the tigers, their pack owned ours tonight.

Overall both teams played well in a quality game. We had our opportunities but the Tigers defence was up for it. The Tigers owned the air and it made a big difference.

Tuaupiki seemed like he was too small and was manhandled. Ford and DWZ regressed to 2025 form. Boyd’s o

kicking… Metcalf was clearly underdone. Lots to improve on.

Regroup, rest and bring on next week.

 

[Jamie]

50 odd missed tackles, disappointing

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Solid reminder that we're not the kings of the castle.

Nevermind.

We go again next week.

 

[Mr Drag]

Back to reality tonight!

 

[Barzak]

We looked liked it was the first time we met each other. I’d like to see specific players on their last chance or dropped even. A couple of unacceptable performances.

 

[tyrael]

That was unexpected.

In hindsight, did LM need to be eased in via reserve grade.

Back 3 were, well, not good

Yeah, rushing him back seem weird. Especially into 6 where he hasn't played in a while.

Hopefully this game just a blip.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Well that was shit!

 

[The Warrior Waka]

So we all voted E? Because F & G weren't available? First time this site has been in sync!

 

[MurrayTD]

Gross, not grouse, GROSS!

 

[sballer7]

Hot Garbage...

Need Capewell back desperately. Just don't think Leka is an 80min player. Laban a solid starter, but cant play the full 80 at the intensity required.

Pompey and Metcalf woefully underdone. Looked well off the pace.

Less said about RTS and DWZ the better. Maybe Rog shouldve been thinking about this game rather than trying to be a YouTube star with his brother.

Embarrassing.

 

[Mr Drag]

Sniffing our own farts won't win us a comp!

 

[Bluecat]

And this is why those of us who have been here for 30 years are quietly amused by the enthusiasm of new members after a couple of wins.
We actually do have PTSD. And grey hair and trembling hands.
Beaten by a better team tonight. It should never have been possible.
But we are The Warriors
It's going to be a busy week for Webby

 

[Riptide]

Embarrassing !

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Tigers matched us in the middle and then exposed our edges.

We tried, unsuccessfully, to play crash ball all night and when it didn’t work, we couldn’t do anything else.

Poor coaching.

 

[1995warriorsfan]

Reality unfortunately. The refs weren't on our side tonight.

 

[Warrior#138]