2023 R2 - Sydney 20-12 Warriors @ Allianz

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NRL 2023 - Round 2
Sydney Roosters v Warriors
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, Moore Park (TICKETS)
Saturday 11 March 2023

Gates 12:30pm / NSW Cup (SYD v WAR) 12:40pm Fox/Kayo
NRL starts 3pm, broadcast on Fox League/Kayo

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Lindsay Collins 9. Brandon Smith 10. Fletcher Baker 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Jake Turpin 15. Drew Hutchison 16. Naufahu Whyte 17. Terrell May 18. Corey Allan 19. Ben Thomas 20. Sandon Smith 21. Siua Wong 22. Elie El Zakhem

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Edward Kosi 3. Brayden Wiliame 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Bunty Afoa 16. Josh Curran 17. Tom Ale 18. Viliami Vailea 20. Freddy Lussick 21. Ronald Volkman 22. Taine Tuaupiki 23. Bayley Sironen

Referee: Adam Gee
Sideline Officials: Matt Noyen, Dave Munro
Video Referee: Ben Cummins


SYDNEY: v Warriors at Allianz, Sat - NSW Cup 12:40pm Fox/Kayo
v Canberra at Belconnen, Sun - Flegg 2pm
Norths^ v Canberra at Belconnen, Sun - NSW Cup 3:45pm

WARRIORS: v Sydney at Allianz, Sat - NSW Cup 12:40pm Fox/Kayo​

 

[footy75]

Roosters

 

[This Year?]

What if the....yeah nah.

 

[Valheru]

I expect a better performance than round 1 but this is still a big danger game. Lodge won't be there, Radley is long odds and there is no guarantee either JWH or Manu will be back.

I think we will get the job done but not in a convincing way.

 

[yobbo84]

Roosters would want to win this match. They play Souths, Eels, Storm and Sharks after this week.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Warriors had some grit about them last round, won't be easy for the roosters

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Hard one to tip. You would think the Warriors will take the momentum and run with it, but something tells me Robbo will be tearing the paint off the walls this week at training and the Sombreros will come out swinging.

 

[GongPanther]

Easts by 12 at the Olympic Hotel Sports Ground.

 

[Someone2]

Roosters by 10

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Lodge out for a while. Heartbreak for the kid on the $100k train and trial deal

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

Lodge out for a while. Heartbreak for the kid on the $100k train and trial deal

He gets paid in victims

 

[Captain Apollo]

Looks like Radley didn't pass the concussion protocols, he's been cut from the team.

Changes to the Roosters side are -

"Naufahu Whyte named to replace Victor Radley at lock.

Ben Thomas comes into the side to fill Whyte's spot on the interchange bench, while Suia Wong has been confirmed as 19th man."

Source: https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2023/03/07/nrl-line-up-for-round-2-vs-warriors/

 

[Valheru]

We look woefully short in the forwards now.

JWH, Lodge, Radley, Crighton and Topouniua all missing.

We should have too much class from 1-7 to get the job done... if they get the ball in decent field position.

This will be a tight one and the warriors with the start is the value of the weekend.

 

[Grapple]

Warriors looked full of life and energy last game. Good to see a Warriors team look like they're up for it at beginning of season with a nicely balanced squad, and they give it a good crack. Roosters win with a little more class to get their first win.

Rooster 22
Warrior 14

 

[THE CHAMP]

I reckon a few neutral fans will be cheering on the warriors in this one.
Probably because of their cool jerseys

 

[Valheru]

I reckon a few neutral fans will be cheering on the warriors in this one.
Probably because of their cool jerseys

You're kidding?

Here I was thinking that we captured the hearts of all the neutrals and was everyone's 2nd favourite team.

 

[THE CHAMP]

You're kidding?

Here I was thinking that we captured the hearts of all the neutrals and was everyone's 2nd favourite team.

Don't get too pooey mate. You're in my top 17.

 

[Fangs]

Only takes 20 minutes for the Roosters to start phoning it in. The Warriors just need to hang with them for a while. If they keep it close in the early game then they are a chance.

They should also use the Dolphins blueprint and bash them. I thought the Roosters bench didn't offer much last week. While the Warriors have Dylan Walker, Bunty Afoa and Josh Curran on the pine. That's plenty to trouble the Roosters.

I'll take the upset. Warriors by 1 with Shaun Johnson making everyone's weekend.

 

[Exsilium]

Warriors by 14

 

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