NRL 2017
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Strong words from Blair. If he can walk the talk, he may well be right. I did like his comments around the Kiwi squad defections too. Didn't pussyfoot around like Kidwell and co. Also clear that he's in super good condition, so hopefully the traditional Warriors preseason doesn't do him in.
Definitely a wait and see scenario though. Have seen far too many quality players come and get stuck in the Warriors-mud to have high expectations for a (potentially) good player like Blair.
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@paekakboyz I reckon Hoffman, despite his reducing output, was probably a strong trainer. Problem was he didn't totally have the ear of the other boys, and they probably looked at Pie Boy Isaac Luke and thought "More reps? Yeah nah". Hopefully Blair will lead by example at training and this flows on to the pitch
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@paekakboyz I reckon Hoffman, despite his reducing output, was probably a strong trainer. Problem was he didn't totally have the ear of the other boys, and they probably looked at Pie Boy Isaac Luke and thought "More reps? Yeah nah". Hopefully Blair will lead by example at training and this flows on to the pitch
I don't think Hoffman did enough on the field to make his gym sessions relevant. His form was declining the entire time he was here, and at the same time Mannering became who he was supposed to be. Mannering was more that workhorse 'Australian' that everyone claims the Warriors need, than he turned out to be.
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@Sneakdefreak Do the Kiwis have any warm up matches?
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Rugby League World Cup starts this weekend with NZ taking on Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night. Kiwis should win easily against a surprisingly weak Samoa team.
Kiwis: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Gerard Beale, Brad Takairangi, Jordan Rapana Kodi Nikorima, Shaun Johnson, Martin Taupau, Thomas Leuluai, Adam Blair, Kenny Bromwich, Joseph Tapine, Simon Mannering. Interchange: Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Russell Packer, Isaac Liu, Danny Levi. Reserves: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Peta Hiku, Te Maire Martin, Addin Fonua-Blake.
TOA SAMOA: Young Tonumaipea, Peter Mata'utia, Tim Lafai, Joey Leilua, Ken Maumalo, Joseph Paulo, Ben Roberts, Junior Paulo, Jazz Tevaga, Sam Lisone, Josh Papalii, Frank Pritchard (c), Leeson Ah Mau. Interchange: Pita Godinet, Herman Ese'ese, Suaia Matagi, Bunty Afoa, Zane Musgrove, Ricky Leutele, Frank Winterstein, Fa'amanu Brown
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I think a WC at least deserves its own thread...
I don't have a lot of time to watch League anymore but looking forward to this. From what I can tell there's been a pretty piss poor marketing campaign, I've bearly heard a whisper!
Should be fun, hoping PNG make it to the quarter as expected and cause an upset in he knockout stages.
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@canefan I wonder if the club operates as normal or waits until this is finalised in December? Because it is looking likely that Cronk will sign with the Roosters and Pearce will move to Manly which means Blake Green will be available to the Warriors.
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@sneakdefreak I don't know, but if we're guessing about the Warriors everything grinds to a halt and we miss out
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30 mins of this crap and England look unfit and inept. Australia can only throw forward passes the blind refs can't see.
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JT came up with the indigenous tribute opening. When I saw a news report during the week about it and some of the Kangaroo players getting instructions, I had visions of early 80s AB hakas and the overwhelming feeling that it was going to be awkward. It didn’t disappoint in that regard.
It was awkward, but good on them for embracing something like that.
