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Hardyman's Yugo
It's live on Sky in England so I'll drag myself up for this one. One less pint on Friday
Raw Power
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I personally dislike him, I think hes an aussie pretending to be a kiwi. Ive come to accept that over time. I just really hated seeing him on the footy show etc, he just lacks the humble attitude of most kiwis. Hes in it for the money imo.
Totally disagree... this guy has always been very proud to call himself a Kiwi foremost!
And I would call him a Confident and Positive Person, which are great traits to have.
I personally dislike him, I think hes an aussie pretending to be a kiwi. Ive come to accept that over time. I just really hated seeing him on the footy show etc, he just lacks the humble attitude of most kiwis. Hes in it for the money imo.
Totally disagree... this guy has always been very proud to call himself a Kiwi foremost!
And I would call him a Confident and Positive Person, which are great traits to have.
BiggerD
Here in Sydney, I have met quite a few Australians who are Warriors supporters.
There are Lots of NZ Bulldogs, Roosters & Storm supporters btw
Not every Kiwi supports the Warriors.
Not every Aussie supports an Australian Rugby league team.
jonno
It seems as if we're all individuals.
I realize that we all have to be categorized by the left wing governments, into slaves and masters, Maori and Pakeha etc... but in reality it's not quite correct.
Any Aussies who support the Warriors get my vote. I put them in the 100% good cont category.
jonesy101
And lets not forget that when he was at his brilliant attacking best the State Of Origin eligibility rules were a joke. He could have easily knocked back the Kiwis to seek a spot in the QLD squad.
Fazz
From NRL.com's late mail:
Most of us suspected this, but still good news he's training and considered a chance. Should mean a return next week or the week after.
Most of us suspected this, but still good news he's training and considered a chance. Should mean a return next week or the week after.
Gizzyfan
RizNz
I am fizzing for this game tomorrow! 10 days between games is too much for me!!
at my work a few of us are warriors supporters, one for the roosters, one broncos and one doggies
at the end of the day the more league fans around me than union fans cant be a bad thing regardless of your club side !
ToiletDuck
Administrator
Agree there seems little to be gained by risking Luke.
You trust your squad, and play with what you have. Trying to force a clearly hampered Luke into the starting side will likely result in him coming off early, or aggravate his injury, or both.
If we can't beat the Tigers at home without Luke on one leg then we have much bigger issues to worry about.
You trust your squad, and play with what you have. Trying to force a clearly hampered Luke into the starting side will likely result in him coming off early, or aggravate his injury, or both.
If we can't beat the Tigers at home without Luke on one leg then we have much bigger issues to worry about.
Gizzyfan
Inruin
Contributor
"yeah, um, you know, he is running ok at training, you know, he has a few fitness tests to get through. We will, you know, give him as much time as, um, we can'
* this is not a picture of Issac Luke's knee
i get your logic but im of the opinion no game is more or less important than any other, we are 1/3 the way through this season, this imo is make or break time for us, we have games that we need to win to cement our spot in the top 4 and have to capitalise pre-origin time. its also a position which we probably lack the most amount of depth in, if hes 60-80% fit play him i say. if hes 50/50 sit him out, which is what i expect to be the case.
Roacheclip
Chats271
I would assume Lino gets the bench spot then, as mentioned he can cover for Lawton and Shaun Johnson just in case.
Im not mad with that at all. Seems like a logical plan if thats the way SK does indeed go.
Does anyone know if Lino has ever played at Hooker before?
shuffle
Would they consider Shaun Johnson at Hooker. Lino to half back. For those rest periods for Lawton. Shaun’s probably better at defending and is a bigger body to sort of slow down the tigers.
Stalefish540
Warriors Recruitment Manager
Contributor
The NRL is so close this year, a lot of games are literally coming down to 1 decision or mistake. Carrying someone at 60-80% at hooker the focal point of your attack and defence would be asking for trouble.
If we were stumbling through the season with a team lacking experience/stars, then you may look to risk a 70-80% Luke to try edge out a much needed win. We are lucky to have decent experience across the park this year and also sit 6-2, it would be almost season suicide to risk injuring Luke long term.
We are already carrying 2 strapped up knees with Paasi/Papali'i, who it looks like are still working their way back to 100%.
If Cooks off to ISP in Syd and Luke fails his fitness test, surely we can make do with Lawton/Lino combo for a week or 2.
If we were stumbling through the season with a team lacking experience/stars, then you may look to risk a 70-80% Luke to try edge out a much needed win. We are lucky to have decent experience across the park this year and also sit 6-2, it would be almost season suicide to risk injuring Luke long term.
We are already carrying 2 strapped up knees with Paasi/Papali'i, who it looks like are still working their way back to 100%.
If Cooks off to ISP in Syd and Luke fails his fitness test, surely we can make do with Lawton/Lino combo for a week or 2.
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