'15 | R1 | Sat | NEW 24-14 WAR | Hunter

[KeepingTheFaith]

Very good chance Sam Tomkins and Sam Rapira don't play. Laumape already confirmed out with Fusitua and Fish. As well as that Matagi hasn't impressed during pre-season and likely will be dropped. Warriors team could look a whole lot different than people think. May be up to 3 debutants.

 

[kia ora storm]

Warriors by 2...

 

[Noname36]

I don't think I've ever seen Solomone Kata play but just by his name alone I reckon he's gonna be an absolute monster.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

I don't think I've ever seen Solomone Kata play but just by his name alone I reckon he's gonna be an absolute monster.

I'll try and explain it.

Let's say Hurrell and Kata are the same base mould of Tongan league players. Hurrell was given a little more power, Kata a little more speed and agility.

Here he is at the Nines for a bit of an idea (even if a bit misleading due to the format.)

[youtube]YqnI_2gpsU8[/youtube]

 

[Noname36]

Knights bench is absolutely horrendous but fingers crossed there will be some changes there before kick off like Stone alluded to. I think Sione will probably start at centre and BJ will go to the bench for starters. Houston, Stockwell and Fa'alogo offer zero impact.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Don't know what to expect from our bench, two of them are making their debut. Hope they don't let the occasion get to them.

Fortunately they'll have some experience around them.

 

[Noname36]

I'll try and explain it.

Let's say Hurrell and Kata are the same base mould of Tongan league players. Hurrell was given a little more power, Kata a little more speed and agility.

Here he is at the Nines for a bit of an idea (even if a bit misleading due to the format.)

[youtube]YqnI_2gpsU8[/youtube]

He reminds me a lot of Joey Leilua but with a better passing game (although it's hard to tell in the 9s granted). Shame they won't be lining up opposite one another. Would be an interesting match up.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Tomkins to be given until game day to be right. If he doesn't play Ken Maumalo will debut on the wing, so we'll be running with 4 debutants and another guy who still qualifies as a rookie.

Round 1, away from home, I wouldn't be betting a dollar on us.

 

[MrAnonymous]

Flopkins lol. Why do Warriors continue to put him at fullback? He is deadset the one of the worst running around atm. Put him in the halves ffs.

 

[kia ora storm]

Flopkins lol. Why do Warriors continue to put him at fullback? He is deadset the one of the worst running around atm. Put him in the halves ffs.

Really ?...on what basis ?.

 

[jamaman]

The Pressure is on The Knights to perform at home

 

[jamaman]

Flopkins lol. Why do Warriors continue to put him at fullback? He is deadset the one of the worst running around atm. Put him in the halves ffs.

probably because he is a fullback...:crazy:

 

[WithTheDawn]

Flopkins lol. Why do Warriors continue to put him at fullback? He is deadset the one of the worst running around atm. Put him in the halves ffs.

You clearly don't watch many Warriors games. He adds a very important element in attack, and reads the situation well and inserts himself into the line at good times. His defence isn't great at times, but he is easily one of the better fullbacks with his attacking game.

Having said that, if push came to shove and he was forced into the halves, I'm sure he would do well there as well.

I'll be at this game tomorrow, expecting a cracking match.

 

[Card Shark]

The Pressure is on The Knights to perform at home

That's not pressure, that's inspiration.

You obviously don't know the Knights.

 

[Meth]

I think I tip the warriors round 1 every year, the by the 60mim mark swear multiple times and tell myself to not make the same mistake next year.

Warriors by 10.

:lol:

 

[Meth]

Flopkins lol. Why do Warriors continue to put him at fullback? He is deadset the one of the worst running around atm. Put him in the halves ffs.

This was boring when it was novel and original. It's a dead horse in 2015

 

[God-King Dean]

The Warriors.

Bane of all tipping.

 

[God-King Dean]

f**k it, Newcastle by 10.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Tomkins out, 5 rookies, away from home, round 1. I would be content with a close loss.

 

[Rosetta]

Tomkins is out with a hammy problem.