R12 // Warriors 38-18 Knights @ Mt Smart // Sun 2.00pm

[Jobdog]

1. Sam Tomkins
2. David Fusitua 3. Konrad Hurrell 4. Ngani Laumape 5. Manu Vatuvei
6. Chad Townsend 7. Shaun Johnson
8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Nathan Friend 10. Suaia Matagi
11. Jayson Bukuya 12. Ben Matulino
13. Simon Mannering

Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili 15. Sam Rapira 16. Feleti Mateo 17. Sebastine Ikahihifo 18. Tuimoala Lolohea 20. Agnatius Paasi

1. Darius Boyd
2. James McManus 3. Dane Gagai 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Akuila Uate
6. Jarrod Mullen 7. Tyrone Roberts
8. Kade Snowden 9. Kurt Gidley 10. Willie Mason
11. Beau Scott 12. Robbie Rochow
13. Jeremy Smith

Interchange: 14. Adam Clydsdale 15. Korbin Sims 17. Adam Cuthbertson 18. Chris Houston 19. David Fa'alogo

Referee: Gavin Badger
Assistant Referee: Gavin Reynolds
Sideline Officials: Chris James, Adam Reid
Video Referees: Luke Phillips, Steve Folkes


VB NSW Cup Round 12
SUN 9:40AM AEST | New Zealand Warriors (WAR) v Newcastle Knights (NEW) @ Mt Smart Stadium

Holden Cup Round 12
SUN 11:45AM AEST | Warriors v Knights @ Mt Smart Stadium​

 

[Frederick]

I petition that jobber changes the format of these posts for the rest of the year to make NYC the main focus, with NRL hidden down the bottom

 

[Frederick]

Also, NYC will be live on fox. I look forward to watching it

 

[Allstar Knights]

Also, NYC will be live on fox. I look forward to watching it

Looking forward to this more than FG.

The Warriors U20's looked shit hot a few weeks ago against the Raiders. They have a big and explosive pack like ours.

Should be a quality match.

 

[perverse]

When was the last time your post was longer than your signature, Fred? lol.

 

[Frederick]

When was the last time your post was longer than your signature, Fred? lol.

Considering I pretty much post exclusively from my mobile now, where there are no signatures, every post is longer than my sig ;-)

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

We got dis. Brett Mullens man of da match

 

[K-Man]

There is one silver lining in a wretched season like this. It applies to this match and every match to come.

And that's the stress and tension you feel wash away when you truly accept your season is already over in terms of making the finals. You don't hang on every tackle and curl up in the foetal position every time a decision goes to the video ref.

Personally I start to focus on the little things like watching some of the junior players more closely, concentrating on their defensive work, trying to work out where I see potential and where I see potential shortcomings etc.

The highs are less high and the lows are less low, it's like you've been put on the meds to get you through the rest of the year. Sure you're not smiling, but you don't feel suicidal either. Thanks doctor.

 

[jamaman]

should be a goody!

 

[Rod]

Going to this one, last time I went up there was 2 years ago when we won after being 18-0 down.

Will be interesting to see the boys' attitude after another weird week or so off the field. They got up for the Manly game, if they can get up again I hold out hope we at least won't get flogged. Warriors are an unknown quantity still although appear to be steadily improving, they did enough against the Titans without setting the world on fire.

 

[Frederick]

NRL plus #GotYourBack

1. Darius Boyd - @mshaines73
2. James McManus - @Arabella04
3. Dane Gagai - @fuzzy_95
4. Joey Leilua @boy_from_oz
5. Akuila Uate @Nath_Ryan
6. Jarrod Mullen @TinaBindi
7. Tyrone Roberts - @doomascoot
8. Kade Snowden - @Keldavis7
9. Kurt Gidley (c) - @melswane
10. Willie Mason - @darndaddy12
11. Beau Scott - @cboole88
12. Robbie Rochow - @SaintlySammi
13. Jeremy Smith - @Spexicano
Interchange
14. Adam Clydsdale - @senorbarnesy
15. Korbin Sims @RussBear82
17. Adam Cuthbertson - @kayze17
18. Chris Houston - @Thomsen_26
19. David Fa’alogo - @NRLKnights

 

[Rod]

Pretty good side TBH.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

What has Tapine done wrong to lose his spot? And what the hell does Houston keep doing right to keep getting picked? Reminds me of Cameron Ciraldo....

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

In saying that but, this would have to be our best team on paper. Hopefully we can notch up some wins now.

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

Yeah this is the best possible team we could field. But I would definitely drop house for faalogo or tapine. Wouldn't be surprised to see Boyd rested and mamo to come it depending on origin. Same with beau Scott for tapine.

 

[slotmachine]

What has Tapine done wrong to lose his spot? And what the hell does Houston keep doing right to keep getting picked? Reminds me of Cameron Ciraldo....

Well, Houston outplayed Tapine against Manly for a start.

 

[mozza91]

Well, Houston outplayed Tapine against Manly for a start.

This. Houston has had some shockers but he's unfairly maligned at times. If Bennett keeps him in the middle of the field I'm happy for him to be there. He was one of our best in the finals last year.

 

[aqua_duck]

Well, Houston outplayed Tapine against Manly for a start.

Houston played 58 minutes and made 75m, Tapine only got 22 minutes and made 73m

 

[Misanthrope]

Mason and Smith back on deck gives me some hope that we might actually win a game

 

[aqua_duck]

Smith has been deadset ordinary this years and I actually think we're worst off having him cut into Cuthbertson's game time