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    Need to avenge last years game where it felt like they basically buried our season, even though it was early days

    It was such a soul-less performance, no celebrations, no smiling, body language was off - and we got punished after SJ scored.

    This group seams like a team willing to go to war for each other. 2023, as good as it was, wasn’t even like that as we relied on our stars a bit more heavily.

    Warriors 1-12
     
    Christchurch_Warrior said:
    Ed going for a MRI as the Xray didn't show a break. We tend to give him shit but this guy bleeds Warriors. Respect.

    Stuff

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    He suffered severe pain in the 7th minute, saving a try but played on bravely even scoring a try. He had his arm in a sling after the game joking with the guy (Vaimae) who caused it (by accident).
    This guy is a true warrior.
     
    Dlenai said:
    The fact that we have RTS DWZ and JFH out and are still 6-2 astounds me

    Been thinking about it for a while now even if it’s been stated a few times. Feels really nice to be a warriors fan at the moment.
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    The reffing in our games has been oddly consistent too so far, incorrect calls and howlers pretty evenly split for both sides.
    Haven't actully noticed any bias against us at all, if anything it's been quite favourable. That astounds me too.
    I can't get used to it, is this what not being a basket case feels like?
     
    Ferdie said:
    Apologies, this is more about retention than recruitment.
    But who would be our best 13 players (as in a starting lineup) of players that should be our highest priority to retain?
    From the conversations here, I'll have a crack, but other opinions are welcome.
    Note: This lineup excludes anyone in the top 30 or who have played NRL before.

    1. Jeremiah Lemana
    2. Raphael Sio
    3. Kahu Capper
    4. Caelys Putoko
    5. Motu Pasikala
    6. Jack Thompson
    7. Jett Cleary
    8. Jason Salalilo
    9. Makaia Tafua
    10. Rodney Tuipulotu Vea
    11. Bishop Neal
    12. Kayliss Fatialofa
    13. Lennox Tuiloma
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    I've had a go ranking each player's potential by position and put the age they are turning/have turned this year.

    I'm sure I've missed a bunch but tried to include everyone that i think has some sort of first grade potential. This is obviously not a list of who's better right now also.

    Fullback
    1. Jeremiah Lemana (17)
    2. Joseph Ratcliffe (18)
    3. Caelys Putoko (20)

    Wing
    1. Ezekiel Davidson-Faaiuaso (18)
    2. Alexander Pua (17)
    3. Kaian Olsen (16)
    4. Motu Pasikala (20)
    5. Conor Bowden (19)
    6. Raphael Sio (20)
    7. Kairus Booth (18)

    Center
    1. Soane Ma'asi (17)
    2. Sio Kali (20)
    3. Patrick Moimoi (21)
    4. Nganaiaiafu Vake (20)
    5. Hiraka Waitai-Haenga (19)
    6. Kahu Capper (19)
    7. Hinckley Ioka (17)

    Halves
    1. Jack Thompson (18)
    2. Tyson Hansen (17)
    3. Tusi Alapati Soagia (17)
    4. Jett Cleary (21)
    5. Luke Hanson (21)
    6. Christiano Elia (16)

    Prop
    1. Lucian Mikaele (17)
    2. Jason Salalilo (19)
    3. Krushil Koteka (17)
    4. Kenny Lafituanai (16)
    5. Rodney Tuipulotu Vea (20)
    6. Paea Sikuvea (19)
    7. Harry Durbin (20)
    8. Toby Crosby (22)
    9. Tepatasi Laumalili (19)

    Second Row
    1. Bishop Neal (17)
    2. Satali Fretton (16)
    3. Eddie Ieremia (21)
    4. Kayliss Fatialofa (20)
    5. Tusi Fanolua (16)
    6. Militoni Sikuvea (18)
    7. Dougal Grant (17)

    Lock:
    1. Lennox Tuiloma (18)
    2. Ronan Byford (17)
    3. Augustino Filipo (19)
    4. Gordon Afoa (18)

    Hooker:
    1. Makaia Tafua (20)
    2. Dreytin Marriott (17)
    2. Jacob Auloa (20)
     
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    FormerlyJamesW said:
    It's a bit tough at the moment, because every Aussie player is stepping it up for origin auditions.

    I'll give pomps his flowers though, hes throwing punches with the best of them at the minute.
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    Pompey has a thing for Val, like Olsen Filipaina had a thing for Wally Lewis.

    In fact very few Centers get the better of Pompey, as a defensive center he is one of the best in the NRL.

    It shits me that he is so underrated around here coz he doesn't break tackles or go the length of the field.

    Also Pompey is growing in attack.

    Pompey is our best outside back. The first picked. I wouldn't trade him for anyone in the NRL, he has personal qualities that this team will need moving forwards.

    He is humble, and these young bucks are gonna need some of that around them. He is hard working. They need that around them too. And he punches well above his weight and everyone at the Warriors knows it.

    They All know he is the ugly duckling. He has got where he is today through his work ethic.

    Role model much.

    The Warriors are in the top four because of their defence. The hardest position to defend is Center.

    Pompey is their best defensive player period. CHT and Erin Clark are in the same conversation but for lateral movement and reading the attacking plays Pompey is the best we have (CHT and CLark have people running straight at them trying to out muscle them, Pompey has multiple guys running quick shifts and angle changes).
     
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    Noitall said:
    www.nrl.com

    Holy Leka: Warriors young gun rising with each opportunity

    Taking his cues from his co-captain James Fisher-Harris, Warriors teen sensation Leka Halasima might not say too much, but has been making a statement with his on-field performances.
    www.nrl.com www.nrl.com

    Halasima keen on a premiership here
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    Pretty f*cking cool that Taumalolo and Fifita have almost singlehandedly revived the Pacific Islands rugby league - for someone like Leka who has the world at his feet to say he's repping Tonga from day one.

    If we think Tonga and Samoa are looking good now, imagine what they'll be like in 10 years.
     
    I’m a bit confused by how Wiremu Griegs name pops up so often. Beside I-Pap, Brown, and Manu, his name is probably the most persistent in the recruitment thread since I have had an account on here.

    The dude has played 27 career games in what is now his 5th season of NRL, on a team that, for most of his time there, has been poor.

    He should be so lucky to get a reserve grade contract with us the way I see it at least.
     
    On paper this team was bottom 5 heading into the season. Astonishing losses in Tohu/SJ/AFB with able but not equivalent replacements. Then losing Monty, and later Walker with no replacements. Pre season my rating of Webby was a top 8 finish means he's one of the top coaches in the league. A top 12 finish a solid pass.

    We're currently 6 - 2 in 3rd while playing most of the current top 8 teams. Unbelievable performance. We've had shit injury luck as well, not as bad as last year's horror show, but certainly worse than average. I feel we fade out of the top 4 before season end when some of the stacked teams get their shit together and go on a run, but we likely comfortably finish in the 8. If Webby gets this squad a home final, he deserves coach of the year far more than Ciraldo.

    We've got ourselves a real one here. Seems to be learning from his mistakes. Far less cute with the bench this year. Just like in 2023 everyone seems to be performing at near peak form. Fantastic.
     
    Wrighty said:
    I think even though I know no details my leaning is to be on David's side having seen people be targeted in the work place before where yes they made a few mistakes but not worthy of their outcomes afforded to them.
    He is too good for NSW cup I wouldn't risk getting injured if I were him either,
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    Yet look at someone like TMM. Putting in player of the game matches week in week out and showing he’s too good for that grade. Actions speak loudest
     

    View: https://youtu.be/Q5drhPLq6DE?si=bg9St7Rjt_5oJVXs

    A really nice piece on Sam
    Healey here. Seems a good young guy who is grateful to be part of the squad and getting his opportunity. He was a great watch on Sat and I believe could grow into an integral part of the side off the bench in the next couple of years and possibly a heir apparent to Egan long term. I can only wish him the best and will look forward to seeing him develop.
     
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