And Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad at the back organizing the dfence readiness like Slater (I dream)
General 2023 NZ Warriors Preseason
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Agree. So many of the great half’s were captains as well, interesting that Shaun Johnson was never really bought up as a Warriors captaincy option during his career.
I could be remembering that wrong though??
TheMorningEmu
Outside of captaining in Nines for us and the Kiwis, the only time I can recall Captain and Shaun Johnson being mentioned in the same sentence was Nathan Brown explaining why Wayde Egan was named captain instead of him when Addin Fonua-Blake and Tohu Harris were injured early last year.
I can't find the video, but I think it was leading up to the Cowboys game that we won in golden point, and Brown said that Shaun will still be a leader on the field but he didn't need the tag/responsibility bogging him down? Obviously I am paraphrasing there based on a memory from 9 months ago though.
Ultimately, Addin wound up playing the game in the end though if I remember right.
YeahNah 4020
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Culture, Mana, Experience and Respect wise I’m all G
But he 100% needs ref communication training
We can’t be nice guys on and off the green
We need to draw the line and challenge and yes even complain to get our side across the line
So is he the right choice ….. ?
Defence
He captained cronulla for a few games.
Didn’t Elliot say his big regret was not making Shaun Johnson captain?
I remember early in his career there was talk he tried to take ownership of the side but there was push back from some of the senior players or something.
Stalefish540
Has anyone looked at the draw?
Cows twice, Rorts twice, Sharps once, Storm once, Penrith once in the first 10 rounds.
Cows twice, Rorts twice, Sharps once, Storm once, Penrith once in the first 10 rounds.
Blackdot
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General - 2023 Warriors Draw
2023 Warriors Draw Warriors have Knights at Mt Smart Round 1 2023.
Cces
Tough start but a wet sail coming home with 7 very winnable games to finish
wizards rage
As long as we have some fans left to watch the run home after the soul destroying mauling to start the season!
Baptism by fire...bring it on I say!!
If we show some mettle in the first 10 rounds it'll bode well going forward. At the very least we'll see if Webster, and this team, can think on their feet and have a foundation to build off.
Which I believe they have and will...not confident enough to say this year (that would be a huge bonus) but I like to think there's something special building. Call me delusional 🤪 if you like
If I have to eat my words I'll be pissed as so Go The Warriors!!!
No surprise. Tough draw, no extra games in NZ, sums up the attitude of the NRL towards the warriors. However I agree, we need to play up to the opposition.
Ref
It’s like horse racing. It’s only a bad draw after the race.
And at this moment in time those teams exploits are last years fish and chips wrapping.
And at this moment in time those teams exploits are last years fish and chips wrapping.
Warriorsitsouryear
Agree...Egan would be a good choice - he is smart / a good link between the Kiwis and Aussies, Committed to the club / is a talker / commands a start and at least 60 to 80mins in the game .......with Toho and Addin Fonua-Blake as his deputies. Surely all won't be off at the same time.
I don't think Tohu Harris is a bad choice, I critiqued him last year but I've noticed he does speak up to the ref more often than I previously thought. He does get caught out a bit with players encouraging him to use captains challenge poorly though.
We really need to let him know when Casey Badger is in the bunker so he knows to not use it that game!
We really need to let him know when Casey Badger is in the bunker so he knows to not use it that game!
AlexM
Tohu Harris retained as Warriors captain for upcoming NRL season
New Warriors coach Andrew Webster has made the not so surprising call to stick with Tohu Harris as club captain for the 2023 season.
i.stuff.co.nz
But more of the interview than the NRL article has
Noitall
Sounds like the players are buying in.
Canadian_WarriorFan
Issues with the link
NRL: New NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster stamping his mark on Kiwi club before homecoming season
The 41-year-old is about to embark on his first season in charge of an NRL side.
www.newshub.co.nz
Stalefish540
Not sure how true that is, we have always been given pretty reasonable draws and done sweet f'all with it.
mt.wellington
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Does anyone know what sort of camp the team are going on next week for a couple days? I'm hoping it's a boot camp...
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