Week 2 Finals 2023

[the phantom menace]

I hope Joey enjoys his flight home to Sydney

He only pops his voice up after a Knights try on the sideline.

It was great when they first crossed to him at like 14-0 for his input...

 

[King-Gutho94]

It was great when they first crossed to him at like 14-0 for his input...

I think he is at Auckland Airport already having a nap.

 

[the phantom menace]

The Warriors backs actually look like they regularly practice taking high kicks under pressure... imagine if we'd been that smart at the start of the season.

 

[the phantom menace]

Classic dropped bomb from that man Ponga... and that's 40 points for the Warriors.

 

[Parra Cheeses]

I think the Craven Mild Cup was last played in 1981, before Canberra joined the NSWRFL.

Not sure what you're thinking about...?
#failedgotcha

I was just telling a friend about when Mal Meninga kicked for touch and I said to my school mate “I reckon he is kicking it to me” it landed in my lap and and nearly broke 8 of my fingers. I will never forget that.

 

[the phantom menace]

Ponga probably read this outright puff piece before the game, and decided he could phone it in today...

Why ‘life’s pretty easy’ for Kalyn Ponga

The normally reserved Knights captain has spoken for the first time about his girlfriend and the effect she has had on his football.

www.smh.com.au

 

[the phantom menace]

I was just telling a friend about when Mal Meninga kicked for touch and I said to my school mate “I reckon he is kicking it to me” it landed in my lap and and nearly broke 8 of my fingers. I will never forget that.

They don't sem to make blokes like big Mal anymore. He had huge power.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Considering we put 40 on Newcastle and the warriors put 40 on us.

It's a fair result.

Warriors deserve a prelim had a better season then Newcastle.

I think they will make the Broncos earn there GF next week.

But Brisbane will make the GF a closer contest with Penrith.

 

[the phantom menace]

I think the Warriors are close to an even chance against the Broncos. I'll be hoping they make it to another grand final.

But think the Panthers three-peat is now looking pretty good against whichever opposition.

 

[hindy111]

Same. If they play like this and score first they are a great chance. No pressure while Brisbane have a stack.
I expected more from Newcastle today.

 

[TheParraboy]

They don't sem to make blokes like big Mal anymore. He had huge power.

You will have to follow international cricket if you want them big..

I introduce you Rakeem Cornwell, west indies




and Sisanda Magala from South Africa

 

[Eelogical]

The Warriors backs actually look like they regularly practice taking high kicks under pressure... imagine if we'd been that smart at the start of the season.

That’s also the difference between lamingtons and rock cakes.

 

[emjaycee]

What was the pre season final where Canberra played. Must have been back in the late 80’s

I was just telling a friend about when Mal Meninga kicked for touch and I said to my school mate “I reckon he is kicking it to me” it landed in my lap and and nearly broke 8 of my fingers. I will never forget that.

If you were at Parra Stadium, it was probably 1990.
This was the Challenge Cup preseason comp, which replaced the Panasonic Cup mid-week competition.

 

[Gazzamatta]

Is it a coincidence The Wahs have got so many things right in the space of one season?
A fantastic roster yes but many of these players were also rans last season. The improvement in Johnson, DWZ, CNK, AFB Montoya, Harris, Ford, Egan etc, etc is incredible. They have an amazing bench full of threats probably the best bench in the comp. They know their game and everyone buys in. Then of cause RTS and CHT return next season. Great recruitment.
What else has changed other than a new coach? Hes proved what can be done. Well done Wahs.

 

[lucablight]

Is it a coincidence The Wahs have got so many things right in the space of one season?
A fantastic roster yes but many of these players were also rans last season. The improvement in Johnson, DWZ, CNK, AFB Montoya, Harris, Ford, Egan etc, etc is incredible. They have an amazing bench full of threats probably the best bench in the comp. They know their game and everyone buys in. Then of cause RTS and CHT return next season. Great recruitment.
What else has changed other than a new coach? Hes proved what can be done. Well done Wahs.

Nah the coach doesn’t matter. If a team is performing well it’s only because they have the best players.

 

[hineyrulz]

Nah the coach doesn’t matter. If a team is performing well it’s only because they have the best players.

Plus resources and stability ffs!!

 

[King-Gutho94]

Is it a coincidence The Wahs have got so many things right in the space of one season?
A fantastic roster yes but many of these players were also rans last season. The improvement in Johnson, DWZ, CNK, AFB Montoya, Harris, Ford, Egan etc, etc is incredible. They have an amazing bench full of threats probably the best bench in the comp. They know their game and everyone buys in. Then of cause RTS and CHT return next season. Great recruitment.
What else has changed other than a new coach? Hes proved what can be done. Well done Wahs.

Being settled back in NZ has probably helped.

Johnson best year as well.

Dylan walker is probably playing his best football as well as a roving bench player.

 

[Gazzamatta]

Being settled back in NZ has probably helped.

Johnson best year as well.

Dylan walker is probably playing his best football as well as a roving bench player.

Absolutely.

 

[hindy111]

Montoya was a reject as was DWZ. Right now DWZ is top 5 wingers in comp.
Johnson was washed up and back to his best.
The individual improvement across the park has been excellent.
One thing for sure is Egan should be in the origin mix next year. And Teddy shouldn't be close

 

[King-Gutho94]

Montoya was a reject as was DWZ. Right now DWZ is top 5 wingers in comp.
Johnson was washed up and back to his best.
The individual improvement across the park has been excellent.
One thing for sure is Egan should be in the origin mix next year. And Teddy shouldn't be close

The Dogs punted both DWZ and Montoya.

Still paying DWZ 500k a season.

While JAC bludges on the wing for 800k.

Well done Gus.