Team List Preseason 2025 Trial 1 - Warriors vs Sharks

[wizard of Tauranga]

One other thing form me. I would have loved Ali to start on the left so he was paired with RTS. It would worry me defensively which is why Pompey is likely there. When on attack though it gives us a left edge that would trouble teams.

Typically your strongest attacking plays are down the right and he’s an attacking threat that can be used on set plays.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

A whole thread and I can’t see when the games played:

Friday 7th Feb at 9.30pm (NZ time) - Shark Stadium.

 

[Damo]

I don’t think it’s that’s conservative from AW.

Ali, Metcalf, Laban, Demetric.

Yeah, I was thinking its a great mix of youth and experience. Who else would you pick?!

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Typically your strongest attacking plays are down the right and he’s an attacking threat that can be used on set plays.

Actually going to have to agree. Just checked and last year in his NRL games the only time he didn't play on the right was when CNK played in the Centres. That will make it interesting when Berry returns as he was always favoured on the right.

 

[Noitall]

Actually going to have to agree. Just checked and last year in his NRL games the only time he didn't play on the right was when CNK played in the Centres. That will make it interesting when Berry returns as he was always favoured on the right.

Thought Leiataua and TMM struck up a great combination on the right from the games in nsw cup that TMM played, and then in that panthers game. Will be interesting to see if Metcalf and Leiataua can build a strong combination, super threatening attacking right side though with Metcalf, Leiataua and DWZ, does need a strong second rower as bodyguard though I reckon

 

[mrblonde]

I never knew either mate and I’m a day one as well lol.

No, I don't wanna watch the bloody Warriors!
Always goin' on, they gonna win the Premiership!
JUS' SHADDUP!

As I recall RTS's opening lines from the Facebook skit he and little bro JTS made in 2018. Before he became Genuine Day One..

And it's Bad Mutcher. I think that sounds much better and describes what he does more accurately.

 

[Noitall]

Just looking at why Zyon Maiu’u was released and our interest in strengthening our outside backs, wonder if that’s why the likes of MGT and Kali feature so highly on the bench? I know all reserves are able to be used but we could be seeing if either of these two or Amituanai can fill the position? Is Pasikala injured at the moment?

 

[Inruin]

Thought Leiataua and TMM struck up a great combination on the right from the games in nsw cup that TMM played, and then in that panthers game. Will be interesting to see if Metcalf and Leiataua can build a strong combination, super threatening attacking right side though with Metcalf, Leiataua and DWZ, does need a strong second rower as bodyguard though I reckon

I hope Metcalf can form a good combination with them. That is my biggest concern with Metcalf, whether he can provide the ball playing and creativity to get us enough points. Hopefully he shows us a good attacking output with the majority of ball he will get. I prefer TMM and Metcalf being switched around for that reason because I feel we get a better attacking return that way.

It does make that right edge vulnerable defensively. Left edge of RTS, Pompey, Capewell and TMM looks okish.

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Actually going to have to agree. Just checked and last year in his NRL games the only time he didn't play on the right was when CNK played in the Centres. That will make it interesting when Berry returns as he was always favoured on the right.

I don’t see Berry returning.

 

[Noitall]

I hope Metcalf can form a good combination with them. That is my biggest concern with Metcalf, whether he can provide the ball playing and creativity to get us enough points. Hopefully he shows us a good attacking output with the majority of ball he will get. I prefer TMM and Metcalf being switched around for that reason because I feel we get a better attacking return that way.

It does make that right edge vulnerable defensively. Left edge of RTS, Pompey, Capewell and TMM looks okish.

To be fair we didn’t get much of a sample with these two in the halves. TMM certainly looked best on the right, but was with either CNK or CHT on the left. Metcalf had 3 tries and 4 try assists over 7 games so definitely a threat

 

[John Nick]

I hope Metcalf can form a good combination with them. That is my biggest concern with Metcalf, whether he can provide the ball playing and creativity to get us enough points. Hopefully he shows us a good attacking output with the majority of ball he will get. I prefer TMM and Metcalf being switched around for that reason because I feel we get a better attacking return that way.

It does make that right edge vulnerable defensively. Left edge of RTS, Pompey, Capewell and TMM looks okish.

Simply LM is not a 7 and also TMM's not a 6

 

[Inruin]

To be fair we didn’t get much of a sample with these two in the halves. TMM certainly looked best on the right, but was with either CNK or CHT on the left. Metcalf had 3 tries and 4 try assists over 7 games so definitely a threat

Yes and Metcalf had those stats with SJ dominating the play and possession. Lets see if he can increase those with more ball and the added responsibility of leading the team around

 

[roguei]

Simply LM is not a 7 and also TMM's not a 6

We'll have to see matey. Don't think LM has had much of a chance at 7 to prove for or against it.

 

[Canonball]

We'll have to see matey. Don't think LM has had much of a chance at 7 to prove for or against it.

Yeah, I'd like to see it, potentially large upside if he does click there

 

[Ref]

I don’t see Berry returning.

I don’t see Berry returning.

Simon Dwyer of the Wests Tigers was never able to play again due to nerve damage.

 

[run_it_str8_again]

Simply LM is not a 7 and also TMM's not a 6

Not with SJ on board but at least now there is space for them to become one

 

[Inruin]

Simon Dwyer of the Wests Tigers was never able to play again due to nerve damage.

That was a really bad one. I don't think he regained full function in his arm either which is why his career was cut short

 

[John Nick]

Not with SJ on board but at least now there is space for them to become one

LM needs to be one off the ruck to be most effective. Tmm struggles at 6.

 

[run_it_str8_again]

LM needs to be one off the ruck to be most effective. Tmm struggles at 6.

I get that. I've always struggled with the 6 and 7 roles being so separate and different.

 

[WarriorsForever]

I reckon Metcalf will go good at 7. He played there coming through the pathways age grades and stared for the junior NSW team there. It’s not like it’s a completely new position to him. Hopefully his long kicking game has been a point of emphasis over the pre-season.