NRL 2021

[aucklandwarlord]

Wasn't there a member of the very early Warriors squad (circa 1995) who died from a similar injury? Surprised throat injuries aren't more common in rugby and league, given the high impact of both sports.

[mariner4life]

shocking news about Fifita, those injuries are always a risk with the front on, upright nature of RL. I am actually shocked they don't happen more often.

In other, far less serious news

It appears Jimmy Maloney, super pest, king grub, and serial winner is retiring. Team mates all over the world are breathing a sigh of relief.

[Dice]

Still early, but Storm down 10 - 0 to the Titans.

Storm will probably win in the end, but they've been a bit off for about a month now.

[Dice]

Waratah's legend, Tepai Moeroa, on the field for the Storm.

[mariner4life]

@dice said in NRL 2021:

Still early, but Storm down 10 - 0 to the Titans.

Storm will probably win in the end, but they've been a bit off for about a month now.

Storm down on a lot of usual starters, seemingly at the end of a heavy training load, playing the backup fullback at halfback, and the Titans were up an about. Upset definitely on the cards

aaaaaand the storm take care of them easy.

[Dice]

@mariner4life 19 wins in a row. Pretty incredible.

[Dice]

Quite a good game between the Panthers and Bunnies on right now.

12 - 10 to the Bunnies at HT.

[Stargazer]

I hardly follow league, so don't know who he is, but this is funny!

Here's the letter, so you don't have to click on the tweet:

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer Brandon Smith is Waiheke Island's finest export.

[Crazy Horse]

@bovidae said in NRL 2021:

@Stargazer Brandon Smith is Waiheke Island's finest export.

So NZ poached him too!

[Dice]

Hopefully the Warriors get up today and get their 4th win in a row. Broncos just lost to the Roosters by one point last week, so could be a tough one.

I have fond memories of going with the family to Warriors vs Broncos games back in the early 2000s.

I remember being in the stands getting so hyped after these fights. Back then we won the games and the fights.

[canefan]

@dice great memories freezing to death in the old Eastern stand. Campion was a boss and I remember him belting Webcke. Lead by example

[Dice]

@canefan What a player. Only spent two years with us, but made such a big impact.

[ACT Crusader]

@dice we’ve come out of the sheds with a bang and scored two back to back tries, but true to form we give away a soft one straight after.

We are down 14-18 with 20 to go.

[ACT Crusader]

Way to turn it around boys.

That Walsh kid goes alright

[ACT Crusader]

Woohooooooooo

We get some luck

[Donsteppa]

Normal service resumed in the end...

[bayimports]

Yeah, didn't think we would win this one, but were right in it to the end, perhaps a different kicker today changes the outcome, don't know. Very typical warriors performance, some outstanding efforts mixed some park footy errors.

Still some positives to look for next year... sigh

[canefan]

@bayimports said in NRL 2021:

Yeah, didn't think we would win this one, but were right in it to the end, perhaps a different kicker today changes the outcome, don't know. Very typical warriors performance, some outstanding efforts mixed some park footy errors.

Still some positives to look for next year... sigh

The following season is the mirage that keeps the thirsty Warriors fans crawling on

[Dice]

Sucks to lose that one. We scored more tries, but only kicked one conversion.

Our ability under the high ball really cost us. Our kick defusal % was only 46%.