Canadian_WarriorFan
Yep happened one bay over from us in the east stand. Scared the %"£^% out of my daughter
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Sup42
You always get some idiots at a night time booze fest.
Should play in the day time, I know why they don't.
Shame really, this event is so wonderful with a great reputation for good vibes.
Sup42
Real strange watching a new generation Kiwi side I barely recognize.
As people have noted, very professional looking team.
We could finally have the best team bar none in this unit.
Apart from Kenny B there is very little of the usual Kiwi Vanilla in this side.
Full of genuine game breakers and Apex defenders.
Been far too long since a Kiwi side man handled their opponents, genuine tough guys.
As people have noted, very professional looking team.
We could finally have the best team bar none in this unit.
Apart from Kenny B there is very little of the usual Kiwi Vanilla in this side.
Full of genuine game breakers and Apex defenders.
Been far too long since a Kiwi side man handled their opponents, genuine tough guys.
Sledge
Wasn’t it nice to see a number 7 do his job properly, it makes you realise how far off the pace Shaun Johnson is at the moment.
The warriors were upset because they know the tigers game is barely going to be noticed as opposed to the vibe the Tongan people bought to Auckland for this game. There is no chance the warriors have fans driving around on game day with cars decked out on warriors flags, or wearing warriors colours.
Boats n Hoes
I dont disagree, it was nice.
However, u had a fullback who ran over 400 metres, a winger (Rapana) who ran for 200, the other winger and both centres all running over a 100.
A forward pack containing Bromwich, Fisher Harris, Asofa Solomona, Tapine and co with post contact metres, tackle breaks and offloads
Obviously he's playing shit but i think the current popular almost default "warriors poor form is all on Johnson" theme after this performance........it should make u realise how far off the pace the WHOLE team is at the moment.
1995Warriorsfan
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Raw Power
Missed the game live being at Eagle Farm races, but watched replay when I got home.
Very Proud of these guys!
GO THE KIWI
Very Proud of these guys!
GO THE KIWI
Damo
Sup42
CCTV at the ground for cops to identify offenders?
If not, should be installed this week.
Once A Warrior
A stadium full of drunk tongans!
no fucken thanks!!!Especially when their team is out of the game early.
playdaball
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This BS , 99% of the crowd were well behaved.
Nz supporters aren’t exactly squeaky clean - think back to the double header at Eden Park for evidence.
Nz supporters aren’t exactly squeaky clean - think back to the double header at Eden Park for evidence.
Sup42
Been trying to work out why the new look Kiwis look so different, and why their game is a lot more Australian in its DNA.
The main difference is the way the forwards play.
Kiwi teams of the past relied heavily on one ball playing forward like McGahan, Nikau, Kearney, Lauitiiti, Pritchard, Williams and others to create their attack through 2nd phase.
The problem of course is that it brands our game as a fifty fifty risk style of football.
And this comes about because the pack struggles with parity around the ruck, largely caused by the best international packs using line speed (Australia) or Manhandling in the wrestle (England/Brittish Lions) or being backed up by heavy contact (Tonga/Samoa).
So the first thing you notice is the Kiwi forwards dominate the ruck through their no nonsense straight running, no stupid offload (the old guard Jesse Bromwich threw one and turned over possession, his expression said it all, put the dumb old Kiwis away son).
These forwards all have footwork, so they're winning a running game, a fast and more importantly mistake free ruck.
The rest is pretty obvious, you have accurate backs, a lot of speed out wide, Dylan Brown backing up, a matching world class pair at half and hooker.
Our left edge defence will need to communicate better, their numbering is suspect.
Otherwise things look rosey, you have a Kiwi side that is sporting what could be it's finest pack ever.
The I.Q. factor of our engine room was always a weakness.
They look faster in the backrow than anything I can remember.
The passing two wide of the ruck in a shaped formation is new and very Australian, no fear of standing deep, no fear of anything.
Also our spine understands the tempo.
Fast team, fast ruck, fast reactions.
Gone are the days of Shaun Johnson and Benji standing around when NZ wins possession and there is a stoppage.
One of our biggest weaknesses has been giving opponents time to reset on every breakdown.
There is nothing special in our kicking game, just simple fast and professional league.
The test will come when they are playing from behind and being constantly frustrated.
Hopefully they learned from last night that they are built for that type of test match intensity and they can pressure anyone for long periods and give themselves every chance of exploiting cracks in the opposition....Ala Australia
The main difference is the way the forwards play.
Kiwi teams of the past relied heavily on one ball playing forward like McGahan, Nikau, Kearney, Lauitiiti, Pritchard, Williams and others to create their attack through 2nd phase.
The problem of course is that it brands our game as a fifty fifty risk style of football.
And this comes about because the pack struggles with parity around the ruck, largely caused by the best international packs using line speed (Australia) or Manhandling in the wrestle (England/Brittish Lions) or being backed up by heavy contact (Tonga/Samoa).
So the first thing you notice is the Kiwi forwards dominate the ruck through their no nonsense straight running, no stupid offload (the old guard Jesse Bromwich threw one and turned over possession, his expression said it all, put the dumb old Kiwis away son).
These forwards all have footwork, so they're winning a running game, a fast and more importantly mistake free ruck.
The rest is pretty obvious, you have accurate backs, a lot of speed out wide, Dylan Brown backing up, a matching world class pair at half and hooker.
Our left edge defence will need to communicate better, their numbering is suspect.
Otherwise things look rosey, you have a Kiwi side that is sporting what could be it's finest pack ever.
The I.Q. factor of our engine room was always a weakness.
They look faster in the backrow than anything I can remember.
The passing two wide of the ruck in a shaped formation is new and very Australian, no fear of standing deep, no fear of anything.
Also our spine understands the tempo.
Fast team, fast ruck, fast reactions.
Gone are the days of Shaun Johnson and Benji standing around when NZ wins possession and there is a stoppage.
One of our biggest weaknesses has been giving opponents time to reset on every breakdown.
There is nothing special in our kicking game, just simple fast and professional league.
The test will come when they are playing from behind and being constantly frustrated.
Hopefully they learned from last night that they are built for that type of test match intensity and they can pressure anyone for long periods and give themselves every chance of exploiting cracks in the opposition....Ala Australia
Mr Dragon
Great to see every player knowing what their job was and doing it as a team, Like night and day compared to the Warriors.
Diesel
Early days but Mal & the Australian selectors woildve taken notice
Yep, it was Tonga who resembled the Warriors, with many of the same issues.
Sup42
Yeah for sure, looking like there's is not a lot they can do about it either, the team is very composed.
Madge learned a valuable lesson too, he was right to choose players on form and not past experience.
Maumalo and the small Bromwich (he played well, useful test match grinder) were the only sentimental picks.
No retarded bench use like SK or petting ergo Tommy L. type favoritism.
Future looks bright if Madge keeps going off form and club combos.
playdaball
Heritage Member
I was in the lounge at MSS surrounded by Kiwi legends.
It was a great feeling to see international RL back and the likes of Ah Koui , O’Hara, Leualai , Wiki, Tamati, Nikau all present.
When you see Sir Michael Jones there excited to see of his old heroes and getting photos , you know you’re on a good place.
It was a great feeling to see international RL back and the likes of Ah Koui , O’Hara, Leualai , Wiki, Tamati, Nikau all present.
When you see Sir Michael Jones there excited to see of his old heroes and getting photos , you know you’re on a good place.
bruce
Contributor
That is it in a nutshell, so either we are well prepared for Australia, or we aren't...serious comment if you get what I mean
bruce
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The Kiwi jersey has always been a bond. People know about the All Blacks, they forget the Kiwis have pride as well.
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