SQUAD v NZ WARRIORS

[Chook2]

Warriors have a decent side
but again when people expect big things from them in a year like this they seem to fail to click like they did last year
they still have a load of rep players with CNK, DWZ, RTS, Johnson, AFB, Egan, Barnett, Harris, Capewell and niukora (couple not avaialable this week)
So we can’t be complacent
with jwh 300th game this should be enough motivation
the strongest side with most avaialable we have probably made since 2019 grand final
only Billy smith missing
the front row rotation is scary and they all should be pretty fresh with none needing to play big minutes

[Bates]

Apparently we have a new set move that we're going to unleash this round called "The Monkey Grip"

There's also a variation of " The Monkey Grip" block play called "Pigs Will Fly"

Make sure you have your Sports Ears on if you're at the ground.

[QWERTY]

I’m not surprised by the team at all. It’s what I expected. What will surprise me if that’s the team that actually takes the field. Most likely there will be one or two that pull out as it seems to happen most weeks. Our biggest issue this week is that the players will look around themselves and may be complacent. Enter Mr. Robinson.

But….there is no way we aren’t winning on Jarred’s big day.

Wouldn’t be surprised if B Smith is left out due to Robbo being precautious of his Calf niggle last week.

[Waylander]

Wouldn’t be surprised if B Smith is left out due to Robbo being precautious of his Calf niggle last week.

Robbo said in his post game presser that he could have come back on last week, but Watson was doing so well he didn't see the need to risk it at the time. Cheese also said in the sheds afterwards when Joey Johns asked how it was "Nah, it's sweet". With 9 days since I'm sure he'll be fine.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

That squad can intimidate an opposition before a ball is kicked. Wahs could get a touch up. Drip predicted to pearce off by gametime on early forecasts which would help.

[Rocky Rhodes]

Our strongest squad so no excuses even if it rains.

Rain doesn't suit the warriors either, I remember beating them a couple of yrs ago in the wet, like 14-0.... in N.Z too.

[BondiBob]

So how do you tell her that she's a shite official without coming across as a chauvinistic pig?

Unfortunately she is not alone there and has plenty of mated however there is no game without them and the bunker doesn’t give the refs a lot of help

[Carlos Parra]

Jesus ****ing Christ what a team, this is what we’ve been waiting for.

18-22 players are better than most teams starting players.

fingers crossed we remain mostly injury cause that team is phenomenal.

they should get revved up for Jared’s 300th, what an exciting game

This listed team should beat the Warriors like a rented mule.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

This listed team should beat the Warriors like a rented mule.

Shouldn't you be backing the Warriors you weak carnt?

[ism22]

Kasey gets demoted from a Tigers vs Bulldogs game to our game. FFS.

Yeah people complain about Klein/Sutton but I'm always worried about the junior refs (e.g. that random, bearded ranger we had earlier this year was one of the worst). Klein/Sutton are consistently shyte because they know how to bend the rules such that their decisions are defensible (correct and defensible are two very different things and IMO it's possible to frustrate a game by making too many 'defensible' decisions that make zero sense).

PS - what's with all the families taking over the ref roles? Nepotism much? :P

[Rooster90]

Apparently we have a new set move that we're going to unleash this round called "The Monkey Grip"

There's also a variation of " The Monkey Grip" block play called "Pigs Will Fly"

Make sure you have your Sports Ears on if you're at the ground.

jeez i haven't seen sports ears mentioned since like 2005

[Easts75]

Roger out ? Hammy ?

[Carlos Parra]

Roger out ? Hammy ?

Is that true?

Good news if it is.

[Easts75]

Is that true?

Good news if it is.

Confirmed now

[Waylander]

PS - what's with all the families taking over the ref roles? Nepotism much? :P

Not in Kasey’s case. She has made it into the top ranks despite being married to Gavin, not because she is married to Gavin.