General YOUR Team for 2026
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I think losing the yard of pace has also affected him on defense. Unless he can get his pace back he unfortunately isn't gong to be effective anymore.
Now that revised backline is something I could get behind.
I wonder about CNK in the centres. If Berry is fit would you still select CNK Wrighty and what would be your reasoning. Is it because Berry is injury prone or do you think CNK is the better player if both are injury free?
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Yeah prob best option in our squad on ability, but would also be a stop gap for one year. Do we want to put a temporary band aid for just one season?
He came back and struggled at centre. Has made wing his own and now we want to move him again for his final season?
We need speed, and attacking or playmaking ability in our fb. Tuaupiki is probably the closest to that, but jury still out.
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I think CNK is a one year short gap option as well, Father Time is catching up fast.
CNK vs Berry at centre
1) In his last match Berry dislocated his shoulder just attempting a tackle. 'Nuff said. I think he needs a year off league to get his body right. I also think if this was America he could consider legal action against the Warriors for rushing him back when he clearly needed more time on the sidelines.
Do you trust Berry to make it through any game he starts?
2) CNK has more accoloades at centre. Charnze has played for his country at centre.
3) Charnze more likely to do the one percenters like dive on a loose ball and put his body recklessly on the line.
4) Charnze will be better hitting it up in our own half.
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Realistically, this year we finished top 6, and would have been even higher had we not lost our best forward and best back.
Webby won't be chucking all of that away and starting from scratch, so imo well largely be running with the same team as we did last year, with a few players getting a chance early in the year to press for a spot once our injured gets back.
This year has to be up there for our worst performed backline ever. CNK and DWZ were extremely poor and Ali and Rocco were both injured for most the time, with several in-game injuries that really cooked us.
Law of averages, SURELY means we're due a little bit of luck. We don't even need those 4 to play 10/10 all year, but if they were decent with out being spectacular, and had solid 7/10 performances I think we improve dramatically. So with that being said I don't think Webby will change the team too much
I think if our backs improve even 10% over last year, plus the experience and development of our younger guys, and the addition of a Gannon and AKP means the needle moves even a little more in the positive direction, we'll be looking good at the end of the year.
Webby won't be chucking all of that away and starting from scratch, so imo well largely be running with the same team as we did last year, with a few players getting a chance early in the year to press for a spot once our injured gets back.
This year has to be up there for our worst performed backline ever. CNK and DWZ were extremely poor and Ali and Rocco were both injured for most the time, with several in-game injuries that really cooked us.
Law of averages, SURELY means we're due a little bit of luck. We don't even need those 4 to play 10/10 all year, but if they were decent with out being spectacular, and had solid 7/10 performances I think we improve dramatically. So with that being said I don't think Webby will change the team too much
I think if our backs improve even 10% over last year, plus the experience and development of our younger guys, and the addition of a Gannon and AKP means the needle moves even a little more in the positive direction, we'll be looking good at the end of the year.
Couple of Warriors in top 10 most improved for 2025
1. Jye Linnane
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Rocco Berry
4. Kayliss Fatialofa
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. Mitch Barnett
9. Wayde Egan
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Leka Halasima
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Erin Clark
14. Sam Healey
15. Demitric Vaimauga
16. Jacob Laban
17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Rocco Berry
4. Kayliss Fatialofa
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. Mitch Barnett
9. Wayde Egan
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Leka Halasima
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Erin Clark
14. Sam Healey
15. Demitric Vaimauga
16. Jacob Laban
17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
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Has Ali fallen that far behind, he has a preseason to impress selection..
So you have faith in Kayliss's capability to transition to a center in the NRL, much like Issac Tago has for Penrith. Define balances the depth between backrowers and centers in the squad, is this also a pathway for Moimoi and where to now for Ali in your opinion..
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He has experience in both positions. Yes Izack Tago is actually a great example of what Kayliss' pathway could look like. Tago played second row all through NSW cup in 2021 then moved to center when he debuted in first grade. There's a chance Tago moves back to second row in the next few seasons imo.
Ali needs to work hard, stay injury free and most importantly show improvement.
I'm a big Moimoi believer. He's big, skilled and aggressive. I back him to claw his way into the top 30 over the next 2-3 years from a train and trial next year.
Ali needs to work hard, stay injury free and most importantly show improvement.
I'm a big Moimoi believer. He's big, skilled and aggressive. I back him to claw his way into the top 30 over the next 2-3 years from a train and trial next year.
Hope Moimoi comes good and we can have big Ali Leiataua & Pat Moimoi teaming up in the centres.
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Moi-Moi reminds of a young bj Leilua
1. Jye Linanne
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Rocco Berry
4. Kayliss Fatialofa
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Luke Metcalf
8. Mitchell Barnett
9. Wayde Egan/Sam Healey
10. Erin Clark
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Leka Halasima
13. Demetric Vaimauga
14. Sam Healey/Chanel Harris-Tavita
15. James Fisher-Harris
16. Jacob Laban
17. Marata Niukore/Jackson Ford
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Rocco Berry
4. Kayliss Fatialofa
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Luke Metcalf
8. Mitchell Barnett
9. Wayde Egan/Sam Healey
10. Erin Clark
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Leka Halasima
13. Demetric Vaimauga
14. Sam Healey/Chanel Harris-Tavita
15. James Fisher-Harris
16. Jacob Laban
17. Marata Niukore/Jackson Ford
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This Cleary won two titles in 2025. Then he went and did something really special
The youngest member of the famous rugby league family moved across the Tasman to escape the Sydney spotlight, before achieving a family first.
Nice story on Jett Cleary playing for Ukraine
We need that move to happen
