Round 1 v Knights

[Cold Roses]

That's a rather large bench named!
4 to drop off!

New rules introduced by the Nrl this year. Whittled down to 19 players 24? Hours before? And the playing 17 has to come from that 19 man squad.

Interesting that Papali’i is listed so far up on the bench. You'd have to think he may have a shot.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Manu starting in the ISP, with a view to get a bit of game time before playing first grade.

Makes sense, better to have him get some match fitness.

 

[ozbash]

You'd have to think he may have a shot.

I think he earnt it going on the trial v Titans.

Good team, I'm happy.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

10 Gubb pffft

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

Congratulations to our 17. Condolences to the Knights but your just in the way.

 

[JJ]

The Knights are road kill for everyone, this isn't a game to judge anything by imo - unless we lose, then it's a disgrace

 

[Fufu Andronez]

The Knights are road kill for everyone, this isn't a game to judge anything by imo - unless we lose, then it's a disgrace

we absolutely suck when we are expected to win so I'm a bit nervous haha

 

[TheDMC]

Newcastle paying $5.50 for the win. I'm too lazy to gamble, but that would be worth a punt surely.

 

[Meth]

10 Gubb pffft

he's had a hair cut. probably won't notice him now

 

[ozbash]

Knights: 1 Dylan Phythian 2. Ken Sio 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata’utia 5. Nathan Ross 6. Brock Lamb 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Danny Levi 10. Josh Starling 11. Sione Mata’utia 12. Jamie Buhrer 13. Mitchell Barnett

Interchange: 14. Luke Yates 15. Jack Stockwell 16. Sam Stone 17. Jacob Saifiti

Reserves: 18. Brendan Elliott 19. Tyler Randell 20. Josh King 21. Anthony Tupou

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Not looking at knights to compare, but feel light in our front row both on size and experience.
Only Mutts, Manu and Foran to add to team for top team.

 

[Cold Roses]

I think he earnt it going on the trial v Titans.

Good team, I'm happy.

Lino, Gavet And Ayshford have all been named in the ISP Cup team, so you'd have to imagine that if Thompson is out the young guy will get a shot.

 

[Meth]

Warriors Round 1 2016- Wests 34- 26
Warriors Round 1 2015- Newcastle 24-14
Warriors Round 1 2014- Parramatta 36-16
Warriors Round 1 2013- Parramatta 40-10
Warriors Round 1 2012- Manly 26-20
Warriors Round 1 2011- Parramatta 24-18
Warriors Round 1 2010- Gold Coast 24-18

Warriors- killing pre-season optimism since aaaaaages ago.

 

[Fufu Andronez]

worst one I can remember was the Parra 40-10.. that was so painful, Sandow carved us up

 

[JJ]

worst one I can remember was the Parra 40-10.. that was so painful, Sandow carved us up

LOL yeah, Sandow, that kind of makes it extra sad

Look at that Newcastle team though, OMG as per last year they're in for some season

 

[LeagueNut]

Warriors Round 1 2016- Wests 34- 26 @ Campbelltown
Warriors Round 1 2015- Newcastle 24-14 @ Newcastle
Warriors Round 1 2014- Parramatta 36-16 @ Parramatta
Warriors Round 1 2013- Parramatta 40-10 @ Parramatta
Warriors Round 1 2012- Manly 26-20 @ Eden Park
Warriors Round 1 2011- Parramatta 24-18 @ Eden Park
Warriors Round 1 2010- Gold Coast 24-18 @ Gold Coast
Warriors Round 1 2009- Parramatta 18-26 @ Mt Smart!!

I'm going to take the optimistic view that the lack of Mt Smart games in Rd 1 is the real problem

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Warriors Round 1 2016- Wests 34- 26
Warriors Round 1 2015- Newcastle 24-14
Warriors Round 1 2014- Parramatta 36-16
Warriors Round 1 2013- Parramatta 40-10
Warriors Round 1 2012- Manly 26-20
Warriors Round 1 2011- Parramatta 24-18
Warriors Round 1 2010- Gold Coast 24-18

Warriors- killing pre-season optimism since aaaaaages ago.

we will win
Becos ive attended the last 4 round 1 games and we have lost. Not going to this one

 

[Meth]

we will win
Becos ive attended the last 4 round 1 games and we have lost. Not going to this one

thanks

 

[Blair]

Knights: 1 Dylan Phythian 2. Ken Sio 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata’utia 5. Nathan Ross 6. Brock Lamb 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Danny Levi 10. Josh Starling 11. Sione Mata’utia 12. Jamie Buhrer 13. Mitchell Barnett

Interchange: 14. Luke Yates 15. Jack Stockwell 16. Sam Stone 17. Jacob Saifiti

Reserves: 18. Brendan Elliott 19. Tyler Randell 20. Josh King 21. Anthony Tupou

They look and feel like giant-killers. Until proven otherwise (i.e. a round one win in the can) then expect someone like Nathan Ross to get over for the match-winner at the siren, 20-18 to the visitors.

We might even have to suffer Willie Mason's leering mug on the field again too, if he's turned himself into a trainer.

Once we get over this round one hurdle then I'm gonna be a lot more positive, I promise.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

A round one win and a solid showing against Melbourne in round two (even if we lose) will go a long way to giving me some confidence.