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Player Rocco Berry

Date of Birth
May 17, 2001
Birth Location
Masterton, New Zealand
Nationality
  1. 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Height (cm)
191 cm
Weight (kg)
95 kg
Position/s
  1. Centre
  2. Winger
Nickname
GOAT
Warrior #
258
NRL Debut Date
Apr 5, 2021
NRL Debut Details
NRL 2021, Round 7, NZ Warriors Vs Melbourne Storm
Warriors Debut Date
Apr 5, 2021
Warriors Debut Details
NRL 2021, Round 7, Melbourne
Warriors Years Active
  1. 2021
  2. 2022
  3. 2023
  4. 2024
  5. 2025
College/s
St. Patricks College
Junior Club/s
St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, Wellington (Rugby Union)
Current Club
New Zealand Warriors
Status
Active
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocco_Berry
Rugby League Project
https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/rocco-berry/summary.html
Overview instagram Gallery Discussion
Theking267 said:
I think Berry & Leiataua provide a better balance when Berry plays on the right. Having Capewell as the left back rower and Ali on the left you have a worker and a ex factor player. Which is balanced on the right with Berry as the worker & Leka as the ex factor player.
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Good theory, kind of the opposite of where I had them placed.

But my position was predicated on the idea of liking what Ali did as a right Center in attack as an individual running center.

I am however a big fan of balance and you have thought it out well for the defensive pairings.
 
sup42 said:
Good theory, kind of the opposite of where I had them placed.

But my position was predicated on the idea of liking what Ali did as a right Center in attack as an individual running center.

I am however a big fan of balance and you have thought it out well for the defensive pairings.
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I think at the end of the day Pompey has to stay now, I had him as third centre behind berry and Ali but Pompey has pulled up to second (maybe best) to Ali.

Good problem for the team however unfortunately for Berry probably need to sit in NSW cup for a little bit
 
Naynay said:
I think at the end of the day Pompey has to stay now, I had him as third centre behind berry and Ali but Pompey has pulled up to second (maybe best) to Ali.

Good problem for the team however unfortunately for Berry probably need to sit in NSW cup for a little bit
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Question would be how long would he hang around if he falls down the order? Would he knuckle down and fight for it or drop his lip? There were rumours he asked for a release at the beginning of the season a few seasons ago, think that’s when Vailea was released and Berry prioritised?
 
Noitall said:
Question would be how long would he hang around if he falls down the order? Would he knuckle down and fight for it or drop his lip? There were rumours he asked for a release at the beginning of the season a few seasons ago, think that’s when Vailea was released and Berry prioritised?
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The rumor was when the team was in a bad spot in 2022 but then we had an amazing 2023 and when Vailea was released later.

If he wants to go then I'd let him go, CNK and Cape can both play centre and apparently there is a promising junior centre coming through, and we have Moala too. If he's our 3rd centre then he's not gonna get a starting spot elsewhere unless for a bottom 4 team across the ditch, guess will those clubs stay loyal to him when he's injured half the time?

Although Webby will probably put him above Ali and/or Pompey unless he's going boss mode this year....
 
CWC said:
The rumor was when the team was in a bad spot in 2022 but then we had an amazing 2023 and when Vailea was released later.

If he wants to go then I'd let him go, CNK and Cape can both play centre and apparently there is a promising junior centre coming through, and we have Moala too. If he's our 3rd centre then he's not gonna get a starting spot unless for a bottom 4 team across the ditch, guess will those clubs stay loyal to him when he's injured half the time?

Although Webby will probably put him above the Ali and/or Pompey unless he's going boss mode this year....
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He only plays right side, so if he’s in in front of Pompey it’s because they’ve got Leiataua on the left. Certainly not counting him out and great to have him at the club, competition for spots in your depth is exactly what you want. Would never death ride him and always want who’s best for the club and back who’s selected but injuries have been of concern too. There was a joke around the club about him being the top dog, so he obviously didn’t lack confidence, but these run of injuries would have dented that. Genuinely hope he can get back to his best and still think with Pompey being that bit older than the others that there could be a chance they transition him to second row
 
WahsaurusRex said:
If Ali locks up the spot, I hope Rocco gets some time on the Wing in Cup, and maybe a taste of playing Fullback when Taine is out.

I don't watch the Cup games, so maybe I am naive, but Tu and Doyle surely can't be seen as genuine first-grade chances at 27 and 28 years old, so can't hurt giving him time elsewhere at their expense.

The club is already in a golden era for centre options by our standards at least, so why not give it a go? Worst-case scenario: He gets some experience out of position if a mid-game reshuffle is needed. Best-case scenario: He can become a Proper Mr.Fix-it for 1-5 or, even better, finds a long-term home on the wing.

Do not take this as my faith in the Church of Berry wavering- every religion evolves over time 🙏 🙏 🙏
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I agree mate! Put him at FB and wing, and find out a bit more. I think he could be interesting to watch at FB.
 
Noitall said:
He only plays right side, so if he’s in in front of Pompey it’s because they’ve got Leiataua on the left. Certainly not counting him out and great to have him at the club, competition for spots in your depth is exactly what you want. Would never death ride him and always want who’s best for the club and back who’s selected but injuries have been of concern too. There was a joke around the club about him being the top dog, so he obviously didn’t lack confidence, but these run of injuries would have dented that. Genuinely hope he can get back to his best and still think with Pompey being that bit older than the others that there could be a chance they transition him to second row
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Ideally 3 quality centres to rotate with injuries given how injury prone these younger dudes are (funny both on the injury list at the same time right now) and like Luai's IG post - team first 🤣 if there are no ego issues everything should be fine
 
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