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Thank fook Webster saw sense.

No team we roll out is likely to win.

What kind of club would this be if the guys who ground their way loyally to get us into this game were dropped for it on the whimsical notions of fans who don't have to pick up the pieces next season and convince the whole playing roster that if you do as you are asked you will be the ones rewarded.

I know, we would have the same fooked Warriors that fires coaches for losing the dressing room.

Good luck and congratulations to the chosen.

We are gonna lose.

Do it with pride.

No strapping as well

Some stats varying from useless to mildly interesting..

• The Warriors have played more finals against the Panthers than they have against any other team.

• This will be the Warriors' third consecutive finals series playing the Panthers in Week One.

• As of this weekend, the only teams to have played the Panthers more in the finals during their dynasty period than the Warriors are the Rabbitohs, Storm, and Eels

• The Warriors are 0W-3L in the finals against the Panthers, with a PD of -39, and an average score of 29 - 12.6

• The Warriors are 3W-1L in finals played at Mount Smart Stadium, with a PD of +51, and an average score of 29 - 13.7

• The Panthers are 3W-5L in finals played outside of Sydney, with a PD of -53, and an average score of 17.6 - 11

• The Panthers are 3W-1L in finals played outside of Sydney during their dynasty period, with a PD of +2, and an average score of 10.5 - 10

• The Warriors have made a preliminary final every season they have finished 6th.

• Both the Panthers and the Warriors are undefeated on the 13th of September

• A left winger and a hooker have scored in every finals match between the Warriors and Panthers

• The Warriors' last 5 finals games have been decided by 13+ margins

Noitall said:

Think an experienced outside back could be handy because I’d hate anyone to block Leiataua, surely he’s not far away? Them putting him on the left before he he disappeared would indicate he will potentially replace Pompey at some point, be I really thought he looked so much better on the right in the early stages of the season. They’re being patient with Metcalf and his injuries so perhaps they do the same with Berry and look for a good depth centre and try ride out his unlucky run?

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It’s been mentioned a few times..

But Berry needs to start training at fullback and wear the number 1 jersey for us next year

I think everyone can agree that neither CNK or TT is the answer next year (although probably the best with what’s available). I can’t imagine a team winning the GF with either CNK or TT at the back..

We are a better team when we have Berry’s ball playing and his kick pressure. He’s great under the high ball.

It would also reduce the workload, traffic and collisions he has put his body through which reduces chance of injury.

Seen a lot of sentiment of the Warriors making up the numbers, us overachieving… stuff all that noise

We are here, we earned our spot and I don’t give a flying frog who we’re facing; I’m getting on sloshed on Fritz Wieners, Lion Red, V energy (FULL SUGAR!!) and I’m going to cheer the house down. Win or lose, I loved the ride. LESSSSGGGGOOOOOOOOOO

See Brent Read on nrl 360 day he bumped into Andrew Webster and Webster said he’s just gotten through showing the boys footage of Read saying we can’t win. Looks like we going with siege mentality

My buzz is starting to build now.

I'm up for it this week. We are officially in the finals and let's hurt a lot of people's feelings by causing a boil over and advancing to week 2

These poor Panthers boys are going to cop an absolute ass whooping, oh boy I almost feel sorry for them

Thanks to Juju I have some tickets. I'm the oldest guy on this forum,age 80 and found the process quite stressful even though nothing really ever really worries me,except maybe when I get onto the internet. Thanks again JuJu

I showed my daughter the last 3 minutes of the 2008 1 v 8

Anythings possible...

Expect the Metcalf resigning to be announced in the next couple of weeks , end of season.

tajhay said:

People acting like TMM is some sort of saviour if he starts, but forget he has been on the field in 16 games this year for:

2 try assists
2 line breaks
Tackle rate 85%
10 kicks (193m)

He can plug gaps if someone is injured. A jack of all trades, master of none.

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Whilst I don't necessarily disagree, I think if we are going to hang him on the 16 game stat, we should acknowledge he has played in a variety of positions (sometimes in desperate circumstances), played 80 once and had a total of 6 and a half games worth of time in the middle. He has hardly had the opportunity to put his best foot forward.

We're not talking about a half who is not doing his job over a run of starts. He is doing what the coach is asking of him satisfactorily, which is plugging gaps.

Whoever is named.

Our team is already written off.

We were meant to nose dive out of the 8 when Barney and Metcalf were out for the season.

Performances haven't set the world on fire.

Yet your still here at the end of the day brothers,finals footy in your sights.

Thank you for the ride!!! no matter what the result.

Hit the switch,change the script.
Play like its your last.
You can do it!!!

Dannevegas said:

This guys quickly becoming the biggest myth. Yes he has 4 premierships, but put Jacko Ford in that panthers side instead of fish, he’d have 4 rings as well.
His biggest highlight for us was his pukana the other week.

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I disagree and so does chatgpt.

Tackles: At the Warriors he’s averaging around 34 tackles a game, compared to about 31 a game at Penrith. That’s actually an increase in defensive work.

Tackle Rate: His tackle efficiency has hit a new career best at 24.6%, higher than the 22.0% he managed at Penrith.

Running Metres: His running numbers are slightly down, 116 metres a game this year versus roughly 123 at Penrith, but still strong and well above average for a prop.

Tries/Attack: He’s scored 2 tries in 18 games, which is pretty much what he’s always done – usually 2 to 4 a season. Add in 26 tackle breaks and 5 offloads, and he’s still contributing with the ball.

Consistency: In total he’s already chalked up more than 2,000 running metres and over 600 tackles this year, plus averaging 45 fantasy points a game. Those are solid, workmanlike numbers that match his career standards.

The reality is he’s still delivering what he always has. He might not look as dominant without Penrith’s pack around him, but on an individual level his 2025 stats are right in line with his past seasons. The perception that he’s been “poor” for the Warriors is more about the team’s overall platform than his own output.

Noitall said:

Manly in danger of losing Reuben Garrick as NRL club circles

He is a former Dally M Winger of the Year.

www.zerotackle.com

There’s a bit of talk that Reuben Garrick won’t be offered another contract by manly. I’ve got real concerns for Berry and his career with how he’s picking up serious injuries constantly. If we were able to pick Garrick up for 2026, that would be ideal I reckon. Needs someone fit and to lead that kick chase that the right centre does and he kicks also

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Take him now please for 2026-2028. 3 year deal

There’s a bit of talk that Reuben Garrick won’t be offered another contract by manly. I’ve got real concerns for Berry and his career with how he’s picking up serious injuries constantly. If we were able to pick Garrick up for 2026, that would be ideal I reckon. Needs someone fit and to lead that kick chase that the right centre does and he kicks also

Interesting listening to that bit on Metcalf that the initial offer was $900k per season and that offer was pulled when he picked up his latest injury. Would expect to see somewhere in the eight hundred thousands that sees him extend? That’s about right I reckon

Good to see there are extension discussions going on and we’re looking to extend Metcalf before November