General Warriors SG Ball 2023

[Warriorsitsouryear]

Would love to see the club actively promote how to watch/ follow stream these games which will only improve engagement.

The cost to field this team, the soon to be NSW Cup side and next years additional junior sides- the club should be encouraging fans to following all teams within the club, not just first grade.

I would be happy to pay $5-10 dollars a week watch all of the Warriors Games not including the NRL side (SG Ball / Reserve team and the two extra teams next year) -if the money is pumped into the development pathways. Add other peoples' subscriptions - it might add up to a bit. Maybe corporate can match it??

However, It is important for young NZ league players to have access to these games - all part of the attraction and retention strategies you would think. . (I do also realize that teenagers often won't be in a position pay money to subscribe). So maybe scrap my first paragraph concept. Free for all!

 

[eudebrito]

there are so few broadcasting jobs in NZ someone would probably do if for free if the warriors helped out with gear and access and stuff. on the other hand when toyota cup was live on sky every week, everyone got a bit carried away that every player was a future superstar, and SG ball is even further removed than that.

 

[Brother Faisal]

Went and had a look at the game, 34-24 in the end I think. The club is in good hands, we’ve got some impressive guys coming through. Not sure if Patrick Moimoi is any relation to Fuifui Moimoi but he runs just like him, powerful and straight. Few lapses in defence but looked the better team. Dragons have some good young players coming through too, some big forwards.

Hey bro does it cost to go to the games at puke? Keen to go up next time

 

[Noitall]

Hey bro does it cost to go to the games at puke? Keen to go up next time

Was $13 for adults and free for kids but I arrived about 10 minutes late and walked straight in.

 

[Noitall]

Hey bro does it cost to go to the games at puke? Keen to go up next time

In saying that, the sign I saw that said those prices was down at the car park entrance and you couldn’t get in there. As I say, I just walked in at the main entrance without any charge so I’m not sure it costs at all?

 

[Brother Faisal]

Would love to see the club actively promote how to watch/ follow stream these games which will only improve engagement.

The cost to field this team, the soon to be NSW Cup side and next years additional junior sides- the club should be encouraging fans to following all teams within the club, not just first grade.

They really could develop a youtube arm for the club. If we're looking at u17's u19's u21's and NSW Cup you could definitely get a subcription for 59.99 a year or even more I reckon, Probs a 2.99 a week deal.

Definitely a lot of potential in the lower tier media content.

 

[warriorsfan92]

I’d watch for sure

 

[Canadian_WarriorFan]

One thing to be aware of at this point is that the three wins we've won so far have been against the bottom three teams in the SG Ball comp. Next weeks's game against the Knights who are 3 and 1 and then the Roosters and along with the Panthers should give a better indication of our team's fortunes for the season.

 

[Bangbros 2023]

Considering Adam Blair is the coach of this SG Ball team, would you progress him up to Flegg and keep the continuity of him caching these kids up another level?

 

[mrblonde]

Considering Adam Blair is the coach of this SG Ball team, would you progress him up to Flegg and keep the continuity of him caching these kids up another level?

It's an interesting idea, but sometimes it can be the absolutely worst thing you can do - keep promoting someone until they get to a level where they can't handle it and then it's either demote them back to where they were or give them "the full support of the Board" ie fire them.

I hope Adam would be sensible enough to know whether he'd be capable of doing well at Flegg, in the same way Stacey Jones has basically said he'd rather have root canal surgery than be an NRL coach...

 

[Five&Last]

Considering Adam Blair is the coach of this SG Ball team, would you progress him up to Flegg and keep the continuity of him caching these kids up another level?

Nah id keep him at SG ball, he’s instilling professionalism and grit into these guys. Have someone a bit more technically sound at Flegg level.

 

[francis]

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[francis]

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so if this is right..would'nt it be 42-24

 

[Defence]

so if this is right..would'nt it be 42-24

I think you’re counting Ratu Saimone
Naborisi as 2 people…

 

[Brother Faisal]

Considering Adam Blair is the coach of this SG Ball team, would you progress him up to Flegg and keep the continuity of him caching these kids up another level?

Adam is a high profile person in league circles and his opinion will mean alot to those young players because they see him as a recent success story. That is half the challenge for kids these days is seeing examples of success amongst them so that they are able to believe in what the coach is teaching them. I would keep him in that age range but anywhere in our development systems I believe Adam would be an asset.

 

[mt.wellington]

Revival seals third straight victory​

Richard Becht & photosport.nz
Sun 26 Feb 2023, 08:16 PM


Two tries in the closing minutes secured a thrilling 34-24 win – and a third straight victory – for the One New Zealand Warriors in their fourth-round SG Ball clash against St George Illawarra at Pukekohe’s Navigation Homes Stadium on Sunday.

After being ahead just 12-10 at halftime, the home side sparked up in the opening minutes of the second spell with converted tries from centres Patrick Moimoi and Siale Faeamani taking them 24-12 clear in the club's first home match of the season.

But the Dragons belied their winless start to the season by responding with three tries in the space of 10 minutes to level the contest at 24-24 entering the final 10 minutes.

Facing a challenge to make it three from three for the season, the One New Zealand Warriors found another gear, lifting for fullback Ratu Naborisi to score his second try of the match, hooker Etuate Fukofuka converting to put the locals 30-24 ahead.

Then in the final minute winger Raphael Sio sealed success with an unconverted try.

While Sio's try wasn't converted, goal-kicking was a key factor in the victory with the One New Zealand Warriors kicking five of their six goals while the Dragons managed just two from five.

The win leaves the One New Zealand Warriors fifth on the ladder with six points with a game in hand.

They’re one of four unbeaten sides so far but face their stiffest test next weekend when they take on fourth-placed Newcastle.

Match details​

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Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe​

One New Zealand Warriors 34 (Ratu Saimone Naborisi 2, Sio Kali, Rapheal Sio, Sialetili Faeamani, Patrick Moimoi tries; Etuate Fukofuka 3 conversions; Sefanaia Cowley-Lupo 2 conversions).

St George Illawarra Dragons 24 (Nicholas Tsougranis, Joven Gyemore, Shadi Hammoud, Nicholas Quinn, Jonty Perestrelo tries; Shadi Hammoud 2 conversions).

Halftime: 12-10 One New Zealand Warriors.

One New Zealand Warriors | Ratu Saimone Naborisi; Raphael Sio, Patrick Moimoi, Siale Faeamani, Sio Kali; William Piliu, Sefanaia Cowley-Lupo; Tanner Stowers-Smith (c), Etuate Fukofuka, Harry Durbin; Jacob Laban, Eddie Ieremia; Leka Halasima Tuakalu-Tavalu. Interchange: Makaia Tafua, Ben Peni, Presley Seumanu Tigafua, Taimana Whakatau.

Late revival seals third straight SG Ball Cup victory

One New Zealand Warriors' late revival extends unbeaten run in SG Ball Cup.

www.warriors.kiwi

 

[Gizzyfan]

I think we neeed to be cautious of the SG Ball success and what it means. Truthfully how many of our gun U20s teams transitioned higher really.

I think we have to realise thst this is at the start of development before going to higher levels. That applies to Coaches too. Army and Police talk the value of time in rank

 

[francis]

I think you’re counting Ratu Saimone
Naborisi as 2 people…

sorry..my bad lol

 

[Five&Last]

I think we neeed to be cautious of the SG Ball success and what it means. Truthfully how many of our gun U20s teams transitioned higher really.

I think we have to realise thst this is at the start of development before going to higher levels. That applies to Coaches too. Army and Police talk the value of time in rank

From our first SG ball team the following have played first grade or have had a first grade contract (top 30/development)
- Taniela Otukolo
- Zyon Maiuu
- Otukinekina Kepu
- Valingi Kepu
- Viliami Vailea
- Ali Leiataua
- Josiah Karapani (with Souths now)

7 of the starting 13 essentially will play (or already have played first grade) that’s quite a high percentage. How many will kick on to be stars is a different story but that’s a high enough percentage to make it worth discussing them now.

There’s also others that are in reserve grade set ups that could also play first grade in the future such as Daeon Amituanai and Lleyton Finau with Panthers, Eric Vaafusuaga with Bulldogs, Vaka Sikahele with Titans. Unrelated but also Jeremiah Asi with the Highlanders

 

[Gizzyfan]

Just trying to highlight the risks of promoting plsyers and coaches to higher levels too quickly. The development pathways have to be there.