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Beastmode said:

Sorry to sound like a broken record.

Again if you analyse where those points are coming from… outside backs…. we solve a lot of the problems if DWZ knew how to tackle and CNK saved his energy more for defending the line. Montoya is a bit of a strange one for me - total rocks and diamonds at times..

I get the strategy of rushing in quick to kill the space. Heck even RTS was doing it on the wing.

But surely you have to assess and make a judgement call. Invite the ball carrier to the line and then back yourself to get him. Have a go and don’t die wondering. DWZ has zero confidence in himself and it’s so glaringly obvious. CNK is the backup if DWZ misses his man.

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I loathe to say Webby was right but when he said they are losing the rucks as in we get slowed down which screws our attack. Then they get speedier play the ball so it ignites theirs. Against every and any team such dominance is paramount to setting your attacking platform. Our defence starts from dominating the tackles, so when we don't our edges and wings HAVE to compress to compensate.

As an example. When I watch Berry miss his defensive assignment it has been (sometimes) due to the middles losing the tackle and his inside blokes (SJ and Capewell) compressing in to compensate. By then every backline has a numerical advantage and Berry or DWZ have to choose which of the 2 or 3 runners they tackle

3 games in 12 days is a heluva' effort from the boys. The Aussie's wouldn't have a clue as to how tough we've had it over the past week as they don't lose 2 days to solely travel while on the road. To make it even worse, 3 away games in a row and the NRL give us the home game in magic round. They can fuck right off!

A much needed long weekend off for the boys to recover and spend with their families. The season is far from being out of our hands but the boys need to hit the ground running hard on Monday and "wake the fuck up" IYKYK....

I also hope all the Bandwagoners fall off. There's nothing that pisses me off more than those lifelong warriors haters who attend the games and have to share their narky comments mentioning the warriors of old. Tell me to grow a pair, but what's the point in even showing up!

Clearly we are missing Niukore and Afoa. While it is obvious that Niukore is our sole enforcer Afoa’s defence is extremely effective. Our replacement middles are just too far off the pace. I don’t know what has been said to Ford but his confidence is shot. I would drop Montoya and put RTS on the wing as he plays more like a winger and Pompey is a much better passer than RTS. It is amazing how quickly things can turn and our depth which 3 or 4 weeks ago was a strength is now close to being a disaster. Team morale will be at a low but if we can beat a depleted Newcastle and pull off an upset win in either of the subsequent two games we are right back in the mix. It will be interesting to see how the coach responds as it is the first time he has had some real pressure to deal with.

I'm surprisingly calm about all of this.

I'm not quite ready to put a line through them, long way to go in what is shaping up to be a tight comp. Top 4 we can forget about for a while but pushing up into 6th / 5th is still a real chance.

I'm feeling this way based on the Zyon performance, he lifted us and it is what we have been missing with Niukore's injury.

Zyon ran like how the Dragons ran at us last week, like how Tof ran at us 2 weeks ago.

Certainly it is time for some personnel change out wide, absolutely no reason not to bring Ali in for a game now, Pompey too.

As much as Fisher-Harris is a great signing and will add a lot. We are going to miss Fonua-Blake.

That guy has a big motor. Does some great runs, gets big metres and gets some good lines inside the opposition 20.

On a good note. Zyon played well. Brought a lot of energy.

Our kick and chase game plan is not the problem. It's effective.

Our issues defensively are absolutely killing us. Pin them for a big defensive set, capped off with a Laban special on Mo - only for DWZ to be beaten for a 70m try.

25 missed tackles in the first half. 79 points leaked in the last 3 games. Can't do shit in this comp with efforts like that.

Webster's game plan is very one trick pony.

Repeating the same stupid thing over and over again.

Working today. Deep bush and behold a starlink connection so I'm live and ready.

Respect to all those who serve/d. To those who grieve their loved ones on this day.

Kei wareware tatou (Lest we forget)

First time at Mt Smart today. Let’s gone warriors! Where do people go for pre match refreshments?

Walker telling everyone to call him Saviour is hilarious. You need guys like that around a team to add some banter and help with the morale of the team. As long as they concentrate and mean business at the right times. He's experienced enough to do that.

It's cheeky guys like this that make me miss playing sport and being in a team environment.

The thing with Jett signing, is that we have several avenues of recruitment and this is one: young potential. JFH is the other: star marquee signing of established talent. I believe these are connected but also separate - and that Jett was an ongoing convo whereas JFH was random out of the blue. Wanna tip my cap to Cappy - he is managing this cap in a way that is so impressive.

To the point of potential marquee signing, we are probably done BUT knowing Cappy there is room to wriggle with for next year (and definitely a long-term plan)

For the young talent, wow, how fortunate are we to have the ability to recruit ON TOP OF the ridiculous talent that is now wanting to be part of the Wahs. Adding a sprinkling of aussie talent (especially in spine positions) seems like a very astute move.

All up, recruitment-wise, we are FINALLY on a part that seems sustainable and potentially fruitful. Up the Wahs, Up Cappy, Up Webby and even... Up CG haha.

Did anyone see how much Jetts contract is worth? Haven't seen that anywhere so far.

I get how there's a lot of talk of Jett pulling a Walsh down the track, or that his return is pre-planned to return back to Penrith. But at the end of the day what are we meant to do? The younger brother of arguably the best half of all time has agreed to come to your club, of course were going to take that.
As far as I'm concerned, we've got 3 years to convince him to stay. He's here with his old halves mate, I'd be doing everything in my power to get him connected to the culture, get him a beautiful long term wahine, and the keys to the Warriors (who should be playing consistent finals footy the next few years) on top of a massive bump in pay...it's gonna be hard to turn all of that down.

He's ours to lose imo

Wrighty said:

Someone said he jokingly made the team call him "the saviour" all week long at training. And wouldn't respond to any other name.

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He better bloody live up to that then haha. Just at airport waiting for my flight, Avsec guy up the Wahs'd me let's go

WahsUltras said:

It’s official.


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This is nuts!

The fact you have kids wanting to come here long term is incredible

Speaks volumes about the reputation of this club.

It’s always been the other way round

This plus getting into the Harold Matthews GF in the first year

Take my hat off to you CG and Robson for what you have achieved

Sad to hear. Just heard it on 360

PLayed during the time i really got into the NRL. Always a shock when any of this generation pass on.

Big strong powerful centre is what i remember. Real character too, funny bugger, Real sledger as well, but not dumb sledging, real clever funny stuff.

That Manly team in the 90s was full of great sledgers, Terry Hill, Toovey, Ridgey, Hopoate......i remember the Johns boys saying if they didnt bash you physically they'd do it verbally.

R.I.P

Good move by Jett. Gets out from under big brother and dads shadow. Prove he has earned it not just cause dad coaches the first team. Gets to experience living in his home country. Be part of the warriors culture and learn under Webster, Jones, Johnson. Ultimately if he is good enough and wants it enough there is a 7 spot that is going to be available in 2-3 seasons.

Thank you to Ivan for letting Jett come back to NZ. His dad would have given the final approval for him to come here.

Cces said:

At the same age Nathan had a year of first grade under his belt & Australian Schoolboys/Junior Kangaroos on his CV where as Jett is yet to play Jersey Flegg. Have injuries slowed down his development to date?

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I know you're not saying it in a negative way, but most young guns are going to pale in comparison to what Nathan was doing at that age. Nathan will likely go down as one of, if not the greatest half of all time.

If he becomes half as good as Nathan has, we'd have an Origin (or Kiwi) star at about 24 or 25 years old