Was titanica juggling chairs due to our injuries kept it interesting.
Post Match Dragons v Warriors - [Round 10, 2025]
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Another hard fought game.
At least we're grinding the win but the lack of points in the second half needs work,
Clarke, Barnett, klockstad, all played solidly tonight.
Dragons had us figured out in the second half and started to expose Dallin and Metcalfs defensive frailtiies even the commentary was like Dallin does love to jam!.
He really does Need to sort out his shit hopefully he comes right in a few more games.
Still what a solid start to the season with plenty to work on great depth with Rts and Jfh back next week up the wahs.
At least we're grinding the win but the lack of points in the second half needs work,
Clarke, Barnett, klockstad, all played solidly tonight.
Dragons had us figured out in the second half and started to expose Dallin and Metcalfs defensive frailtiies even the commentary was like Dallin does love to jam!.
He really does Need to sort out his shit hopefully he comes right in a few more games.
Still what a solid start to the season with plenty to work on great depth with Rts and Jfh back next week up the wahs.
That was very mediocre but outright 2nd so WGAF
Not many teams are stopping.the opposition in the 2nd half once they have a roll on and their tails are up. This is a momentum game. The last two weeks in particular we’ve won the last 20 minutes after being beaten up after halftime.
Raiders today couldn’t do that. Several other teams couldn’t this weekend. We have and are.
That’s the most promising thing. We still have levels to go to. But we have so much grit we just won’t be beaten.
That’s how premierships are won.
Raiders today couldn’t do that. Several other teams couldn’t this weekend. We have and are.
That’s the most promising thing. We still have levels to go to. But we have so much grit we just won’t be beaten.
That’s how premierships are won.
Was shouting at the TV to take the FG that set, and thank f* they did.
In the context of the game, Drags attack wasn't flash. The game still had 10mins left, so the teams not going to kick off short. Admittedly if you miss it's a 7 tackle set, but you have no kick pressure with that long left on the clock so taking the nice cheeky dab early feels like a good idea.
No idea why we are playing this shooter wing defensive structure. The numbers are usually fine, just push and slide FFS. It's painful to watch, and downright stressful for my heart.
In the context of the game, Drags attack wasn't flash. The game still had 10mins left, so the teams not going to kick off short. Admittedly if you miss it's a 7 tackle set, but you have no kick pressure with that long left on the clock so taking the nice cheeky dab early feels like a good idea.
No idea why we are playing this shooter wing defensive structure. The numbers are usually fine, just push and slide FFS. It's painful to watch, and downright stressful for my heart.
Just finished watching the replay.
Last year we kept losing really close games, this year we are winning the really close games.
This shit is stressful, but Cs make degrees baby. When we win the grand final by 1 point in a nail biter my heart will explode but it still counts.
Let's gone you beautiful Wahs.
Last year we kept losing really close games, this year we are winning the really close games.
This shit is stressful, but Cs make degrees baby. When we win the grand final by 1 point in a nail biter my heart will explode but it still counts.
Let's gone you beautiful Wahs.
Glass half full now is it mate?It's our year
8-2 is strange but true.
We are no fluke.
We are no shoe in for a premiership.
But signs of improvement are there. A better balance of youth and experience is showing. A resilience under pressure is showing.
A growth in Metcalf is showing. Very near exponentially.
We have deficiencies galore but those things being our work ons are the things that will keep us grounded.
A fast and in form Dolphins next.
We are no fluke.
We are no shoe in for a premiership.
But signs of improvement are there. A better balance of youth and experience is showing. A resilience under pressure is showing.
A growth in Metcalf is showing. Very near exponentially.
We have deficiencies galore but those things being our work ons are the things that will keep us grounded.
A fast and in form Dolphins next.
The second half nail biters are getting really hard on the old heart hah!
Please please please can we just score like 10 tries to 1 next week, I implore you rugba league gods
Just so glad for the boys turning up for each other and the hard yards leading to good things, long may this continue (but with more annihilation of other teams please & thank you
)
UP DA!!!!
Please please please can we just score like 10 tries to 1 next week, I implore you rugba league gods
Just so glad for the boys turning up for each other and the hard yards leading to good things, long may this continue (but with more annihilation of other teams please & thank you
)UP DA!!!!
I'd be thrilled to finish a game with a full 17. it's been awhile.The second half nail biters are getting really hard on the old heart hah!
Please please please can we just score like 10 tries to 1 next week, I implore you rugba league gods
Just so glad for the boys turning up for each other and the hard yards leading to good things, long may this continue (but with more annihilation of other teams please & thank you
UP DA!!!!
We’ll will make the 8 for sure now - I feel it in my bones!
Top 4
Our defensive game-plan will be a problem for other teams in finals time. Don’t know if we will win it this time?. 26 might be our year. But we’ll tip over some teams that lean heavy on attack in that finals furnace. For sure.
Top 4
Our defensive game-plan will be a problem for other teams in finals time. Don’t know if we will win it this time?. 26 might be our year. But we’ll tip over some teams that lean heavy on attack in that finals furnace. For sure.
We are the kings of clutch. 2 pt victory against tigers. 2 pt victory against broncos. 4 pt victory against cowboys. 1 pt victory against dragons. 4 victories by a combined total of 9 pts. That's the difference between us at 2nd (16 pts) and the titans in 15th (8pts). Last year we lose all 4 games and we would be sitting in 13th behind the dolphins instead of 2nd.
Just winning our home games gives us 13 wins which probably gives us a top 8 spot. Other than the Raiders, who seem very beatable now, all other home games are against current bottom 8 teams. In 2023 we won 16 games in the regular seasons, so we probably need 3 more away wins to land top 4. We have 4 away games towards bottom 8 teams: Dolphins, Rabbits, Newcastle, Titans. So top 4, not just top 8 is now possible, though still not probable. Need a couple more wins to move that needle.We’ll will make the 8 for sure now - I feel it in my bones!
Top 4
Our defensive game-plan will be a problem for other teams in finals time. Don’t know if we will win it this time?. 26 might be our year. But we’ll tip over some teams that lean heavy on attack in that finals furnace. For sure.
Bulldogs went alright today.
I want their scalp.
I want Melbourne and Canberra as well.
And I think we have it in us.
I want their scalp.
I want Melbourne and Canberra as well.
And I think we have it in us.
2 points, sitting outright second. This team beat the storm a few weeks ago, they’re a decent side & definite bogey match for us.
DWZ was rusty as fuckkk, but he’s earned that jersey & will be better for the run. With troops returning & players playing above expectations in his absence there’s pressure on his spot, but I know he’ll respond.
Capewell never statistically the best but man he’s all heart & im stoked he’s in our side.
Barnett showing why he’s a locked origin player.
Clarke is the kiwis lock & so fucking awesome to be in our colours, he IS a warrior, through & through
DWZ was rusty as fuckkk, but he’s earned that jersey & will be better for the run. With troops returning & players playing above expectations in his absence there’s pressure on his spot, but I know he’ll respond.
Capewell never statistically the best but man he’s all heart & im stoked he’s in our side.
Barnett showing why he’s a locked origin player.
Clarke is the kiwis lock & so fucking awesome to be in our colours, he IS a warrior, through & through
Happy Mothers Day to All you Mums out there! We Know your day will have good vibes after that close win (I was... gonna post "We Know your day will have good vibes after that close shave" but, ehm 
). Just Friendly banter, Man down, Medic!
Just quietly, this could Actually be Our Year. Keep it in-house, ok, shhhh.
This game. Hough! Wasn't pumped up like the usual, me... drags are mid bottom 8 and have everything to play for so I wasn't too sure how this one would pan out, tbh. Got the result though, 2pts by 1pt is relieving... yep that's Gold!
Capewell was, again, Monster! And Truly the slowest most bad'est beard'est mf'in center in the game, Love 'is effort/passion/work! Egan made some try saving tackles, I can't remember the last time he got injured (even though I could google it) ribs are NO joke and I hope he'll be ok for next week. Barnett lead the way like Captain America. He's a place in that NSW team for sure. Can't praise 'em enough for deciding to come over here, from a decent club, to better Our Club. Laban, Leka and Demi are in a great position/team and gaining the momentum from 'em. DWZ's first game back was ok for mine. Tough game back but as MFW posted "Dal wins it with a knock on."
was so true and crack-up, hard! Dust the rust off, Dallin, and go at it like you can do. Pompey's our #4! Earlier I hoped for a #3 Ali and #4 Berry. Berry battles injury, Leiataua's learning left-side, Adam's mastered both!
A Special thanks to Temepara Bailey (Happy Mothers Day) for her roll in the concealed plan for our very First GF. Her son, well, he's Off The Fu(kin Hook!!! Looks like he can Sledge with the best and proofs in the pudding he's the Best buy in the game. Onya Girl!
Up The WAHS!
and again, Happy Mothers Day Mums! 
). Just Friendly banter, Man down, Medic!Just quietly, this could Actually be Our Year. Keep it in-house, ok, shhhh.
This game. Hough! Wasn't pumped up like the usual, me... drags are mid bottom 8 and have everything to play for so I wasn't too sure how this one would pan out, tbh. Got the result though, 2pts by 1pt is relieving... yep that's Gold!
Capewell was, again, Monster! And Truly the slowest most bad'est beard'est mf'in center in the game, Love 'is effort/passion/work! Egan made some try saving tackles, I can't remember the last time he got injured (even though I could google it) ribs are NO joke and I hope he'll be ok for next week. Barnett lead the way like Captain America. He's a place in that NSW team for sure. Can't praise 'em enough for deciding to come over here, from a decent club, to better Our Club. Laban, Leka and Demi are in a great position/team and gaining the momentum from 'em. DWZ's first game back was ok for mine. Tough game back but as MFW posted "Dal wins it with a knock on."
was so true and crack-up, hard! Dust the rust off, Dallin, and go at it like you can do. Pompey's our #4! Earlier I hoped for a #3 Ali and #4 Berry. Berry battles injury, Leiataua's learning left-side, Adam's mastered both! A Special thanks to Temepara Bailey (Happy Mothers Day) for her roll in the concealed plan for our very First GF. Her son, well, he's Off The Fu(kin Hook!!! Looks like he can Sledge with the best and proofs in the pudding he's the Best buy in the game. Onya Girl!
Up The WAHS!
and again, Happy Mothers Day Mums! 
Best things about the position we're in: A)We are not at 100% Warriors Best - had bits here and there but still improvement to go - yet and B)We've shown we can go "Aw, shit. No panic. Let's just grind this thing out, yeah?" rather than than drop our bundle 'cos things aren't going the way we'd planned for or like. Yes our PD of 1 is frankly Gawdawful for a Top 4 team, but PD is the cherries on the chocolate cake made by the number of Ps you've got...
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