So excited for the yr ahead! Like you, i believe we can go far as long as we work on our mental fitness as well as our physical. Resilience, support play, individual commitment to the 1%. I like walks at lock with Tohu as a bench impact and Jackson and capewell to also play the 80. Toss up for fullback - as you say we have great depth and the depth is great quality. 🎉 Keep up the great work and blessings of strength, wisdom and success for 2025 to you holic! And to all!
Thanks mate. It’s going to be very very interesting to see who steps up in the preseason challenge, that will give us a good indication as to whole start R1
@@johnnycoolness thanks mate. Been taking bit of a break from the long form stuff. But had to finish off the year with one last effort. Thanks for the support again in 2024❤️💚💙
Honestly not sure. If Tohu is fit and ready I’d be surprised if he isn’t captain because I’m not sure how much Mitch or Fish like the media side of being cap.
Early days but right now agree with you on who Webster will pick and basically agree with your picks especially Walker starting - only question mark may be Tuapiki's durability at the top level week in week out plus your forward heavy bench. Perhaps young hooker Healey may be a surprise bolter if reports from Sharkies podcasters are anything to go by. The big unknown is how Boyd (who many under rate) and Metcalf combine.If they "click" and stay healthy a top 6 spot is certainly achievable. I am really looking forward to seeing Toby Crosby front up in first grade but I guess a season in cup will be his lot for 2025. RTS is a bit of an enigma for me.Let's be real he is a genuine fullback who is unlikely to play there and has two more years on his contract.With hindsight perhaps his signing hasn't helped building combinations going forward.
@@jackohere1878 this line up is only for R1 because we’re playing the Raiders who’ll probably have 7 props in the team. Depending on who we’re playing I’d be looking to bring Healey in. He’s a gun. You’re right about Tanah, just hope Webby has seen something he can unlock
Love to see this, but know we won't.. Tuaupiki DWZ Berry Liataua RTS CNK Metcalf JFH Egan Barnett Capewell Laban Harris Clark Nuikore Maiu'u Vaimauga Really do think Charnze can be a quality 6, big ball runner with a VERY underrated passing game. Also does seem to have a good touch with grubbers into the in goal.. Would lean heavily on Metcalf for the cross kicks and deep kicks from our half at times but I would like to see our 9 (Egan at this point in time) also relief pressure.. Would love to see CHT at 9 at points this year also..
If taine doesn’t start at full back I wouldn’t be surprised if another club scoops him up. I really like your team and I’m getting pumped about our speed through the ruck, it could be our secret weapon if we can all gel. Leiataua should get monster game time this season and so he should. I think if Tohu gets injured again he’ll retire and that could open the door for Clark or maybe someone else? RTS will be a weapon on the wing and hopefully bag multiple meat pies. If all goes to plan bro I’m feeling top 4 this year. 2K25 year of the warriors let’s go !!! 🔵 ⚪️ 🟢
In reality, where would Taine go to find himself a a regular starting spot? Unfortunately for him, every club has a solid fullback, if not a couple right now so that's one thing that works in the clubs favour. That said, he may look to move to Super League where he'd earn more than being a fringe NRL player. I hope he stays, gets a shot and turns out to be a gun.
Yeah but reckon those young guys will get plenty of game time through injury. I reckon 2-3 of the young fellas could end up regulars by the end of the season.
yeah tom maybe but as he's done in the past he'll play guys with more reps out of position. Mean team on paper... Get the defence on point, then the halves combo pumping and the game plan to suit 🤞
@ I hope Tom can progress, he gave us so much hope when he first hit the seen but hasn’t managed to take it to the next level. Might just need more minutes?
@ yeah, bit disappointed the big Fish didn’t turn up before Christmas, glad he got a good break but would have liked to have seen him in there with the boys for a bit before the Christmas break
There will most certainly be injuries as per normal and those not picked will get their chance. Would definitely like to see Zyon and Leka coming off the bench at some point and TT getting his chance to show his magic.
@@nrz197 I’m really curious to see how Zyon progresses in 2025. He’s got huge potential but was a little up and down in Cup this year. He may need to get a bit fitter? Toby will be pushing him hard for a spot this year too. Will be fun to watch
Great stuff Holic bro keeping us pumped, engaged & honest here in the off season👍🏼 Still alot to tbd but for me right now.. am only concerned on a rd1 W so briefly what do we expect the milk to bring? The usual major unrelenting toughness, big kicking & niggle.. 🐎'bro so in part on the oppo, field etc I'm going, rd1 1-7: RTS, DWZ, RB, CNK, DemiV, LukiM, TMM. 8-13: MB, SamH*, MN, Ford, KC, Tohu (C). 14-17: WE, JFH, Dylan, CHT. 18: TBoyd *speed. Yep Healy unlikely & key for me re rd1only.. •#1 as always DEFENSE. Experience/ combos & the new locale factor. •Fitness. Who's best prepped, hungry & ready. •Defense.. yep again. It's a tight field in Vegas. Game breakers & top kickers reqd. Re that, Boyd vTMM am ? •Discipline. Marata will be right..🤞🏼 Rd2 a different story & tbh not concerned.. well too much atm. Rock on '25, can't wait. HNY🎉🍻🙏🏼
@@DominicMcCarthydomo I’m guessing the Green team will bring about 7 props, that’s why I’ve gone for an all forward bench. Would probably bring Healey on to the bench within the first couple of rounds
@@TwinnyAhiaoI honestly wouldn’t, we all got excited about that 3 game winning run but if you go back and watch you’ll see TMM did some good things but he drifted out of the games and his kicking was really inconsistent. If he plays I’d rather he play 6
@ I think his defense is good enough when he doesn’t need to tackle a SR, and IMO I think TMM would best compliment RTS. My opinion is sure to chop and change but I would like to see how this lineup would go
nah prefer Dylan off the bench , the games he started he had no impact, Tohu for me starts lock with Dylan off the bench then Tohu to prop.... not having a fresh CNK in your team is a mistake, he has to play fullback
@@halfdollamc Charnze will play, but if we aren’t resigning him, I feel we have to figure out is Taine is the successor, because if he’s not we don’t have any other NRL ready options to fill that spot long term from 2026.
I agree webby wont mix things up. (which I dont like) But RTS has gota be number 1. Enough of this development talk. Win now with people we got. Young guys come in when needed. Charnze can adapt to ctr. If DWZ keeps freakin wedging in on defense this year i swear to god! Trust your inside guy. Ford looked good in FRF, If Tohus knees are done then give Walks the 13.
The wingers jamming does my head in too. I’m not 100% sure about RTS at fullback, he didn’t exactly set the world on fire for Samoa and he got burnt a few times. I like the idea of Taine’s elusiveness but doubt he’ll play. In theory I don’t mind CNK at center but I’d prefer Ali and Rocco. They are both quality. But all just my opinion. We’ll have a much better idea after the preseason challenge 💙💚❤️
@@thewarriorholic Didnt see him play for Samoa. The games he did play at 1 for warriors he lit it up. I havnt seen any run from taine that has convinced me hes the guy. Just cos walsh and kini are good dosnt mean small fullbacks are the new "thing" Getting league back cant come soon enough!
So excited for the yr ahead! Like you, i believe we can go far as long as we work on our mental fitness as well as our physical. Resilience, support play, individual commitment to the 1%.
I like walks at lock with Tohu as a bench impact and Jackson and capewell to also play the 80. Toss up for fullback - as you say we have great depth and the depth is great quality. 🎉
Keep up the great work and blessings of strength, wisdom and success for 2025 to you holic! And to all!
Thanks mate. It’s going to be very very interesting to see who steps up in the preseason challenge, that will give us a good indication as to whole start R1
Missed you!! Fkn excited again
@@johnnycoolness thanks mate. Been taking bit of a break from the long form stuff. But had to finish off the year with one last effort. Thanks for the support again in 2024❤️💚💙
Agree with your team - man, you've put a lot of thought into it. Do you think Webster will make JFH Captain?
Honestly not sure. If Tohu is fit and ready I’d be surprised if he isn’t captain because I’m not sure how much Mitch or Fish like the media side of being cap.
A few options eh but it's Tohu for me bro 100%.. at this stage. Rd1 💪🏼
@@DominicMcCarthydomo will be interesting to see how he uses Walker Tohu and Clark if they all play
Early days but right now agree with you on who Webster will pick and basically agree with your picks especially Walker starting - only question mark may be Tuapiki's durability at the top level week in week out plus your forward heavy bench.
Perhaps young hooker Healey may be a surprise bolter if reports from Sharkies podcasters are anything to go by.
The big unknown is how Boyd (who many under rate) and Metcalf combine.If they "click" and stay healthy a top 6 spot is certainly achievable.
I am really looking forward to seeing Toby Crosby front up in first grade but I guess a season in cup will be his lot for 2025.
RTS is a bit of an enigma for me.Let's be real he is a genuine fullback who is unlikely to play there and has two more years on his contract.With hindsight perhaps his signing hasn't helped building combinations going forward.
@@jackohere1878 this line up is only for R1 because we’re playing the Raiders who’ll probably have 7 props in the team. Depending on who we’re playing I’d be looking to bring Healey in. He’s a gun. You’re right about Tanah, just hope Webby has seen something he can unlock
Love to see this, but know we won't..
Tuaupiki
DWZ
Berry
Liataua
RTS
CNK
Metcalf
JFH
Egan
Barnett
Capewell
Laban
Harris
Clark
Nuikore
Maiu'u
Vaimauga
Really do think Charnze can be a quality 6, big ball runner with a VERY underrated passing game. Also does seem to have a good touch with grubbers into the in goal.. Would lean heavily on Metcalf for the cross kicks and deep kicks from our half at times but I would like to see our 9 (Egan at this point in time) also relief pressure.. Would love to see CHT at 9 at points this year also..
If taine doesn’t start at full back I wouldn’t be surprised if another club scoops him up. I really like your team and I’m getting pumped about our speed through the ruck, it could be our secret weapon if we can all gel. Leiataua should get monster game time this season and so he should. I think if Tohu gets injured again he’ll retire and that could open the door for Clark or maybe someone else? RTS will be a weapon on the wing and hopefully bag multiple meat pies. If all goes to plan bro I’m feeling top 4 this year. 2K25 year of the warriors let’s go !!! 🔵 ⚪️ 🟢
In reality, where would Taine go to find himself a a regular starting spot? Unfortunately for him, every club has a solid fullback, if not a couple right now so that's one thing that works in the clubs favour. That said, he may look to move to Super League where he'd earn more than being a fringe NRL player. I hope he stays, gets a shot and turns out to be a gun.
Leka halasima/Demitric & Ali 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥👌👌
Yeah all 3 are ready
Yeeeee🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@qwickvids1140 🍻❤️💚💙
Like your line up, but our middles look aged.. at some point we need to give tom and Zion more minutes on the paddock.. #UpTheWahs!
Yeah but reckon those young guys will get plenty of game time through injury. I reckon 2-3 of the young fellas could end up regulars by the end of the season.
yeah tom maybe but as he's done in the past he'll play guys with more reps out of position. Mean team on paper... Get the defence on point, then the halves combo pumping and the game plan to suit 🤞
@ I hope Tom can progress, he gave us so much hope when he first hit the seen but hasn’t managed to take it to the next level. Might just need more minutes?
@@thewarriorholic I agree, hopefully he hasn't hit his ceiling.. I think it could be just a mental shift - let's see if JFH can help his game!
@ yeah, bit disappointed the big Fish didn’t turn up before Christmas, glad he got a good break but would have liked to have seen him in there with the boys for a bit before the Christmas break
There will most certainly be injuries as per normal and those not picked will get their chance. Would definitely like to see Zyon and Leka coming off the bench at some point and TT getting his chance to show his magic.
@@nrz197 I’m really curious to see how Zyon progresses in 2025. He’s got huge potential but was a little up and down in Cup this year. He may need to get a bit fitter? Toby will be pushing him hard for a spot this year too. Will be fun to watch
Let's go
Game on eh 💙❤️💚
Cant w8 for this season bro... over the summer sports 🤣🤣🤣, good to see you getting the jump on cuzzy
Haha yeah bro I’m over summer sport too! Only one month to the pre season challenge! Cant wait
Solid team just worry lack a bit speed. Hope some of the young guns get a chance. Decent draw as well, top 4 very attainable
Yeah Luke brings a bit of speed but could use more out wide too
Metcalfe and Boyd will go really really well
@@qwickvids1140 I sure hope so, I’m hoping Webby unlocks something in Tanah 💙❤️💚
Great stuff Holic bro keeping us pumped, engaged & honest here in the off season👍🏼 Still alot to tbd but for me right now.. am only concerned on a rd1 W so briefly what do we expect the milk to bring? The usual major unrelenting toughness, big kicking & niggle.. 🐎'bro so in part on the oppo, field etc I'm going, rd1 1-7: RTS, DWZ, RB, CNK, DemiV, LukiM, TMM.
8-13: MB, SamH*, MN, Ford, KC, Tohu (C).
14-17: WE, JFH, Dylan, CHT.
18: TBoyd
*speed. Yep Healy unlikely & key for me re rd1only..
•#1 as always DEFENSE. Experience/ combos & the new locale factor.
•Fitness. Who's best prepped, hungry & ready.
•Defense.. yep again. It's a tight field in Vegas. Game breakers & top kickers reqd. Re that, Boyd vTMM am ?
•Discipline. Marata will be right..🤞🏼
Rd2 a different story & tbh not concerned.. well too much atm.
Rock on '25, can't wait.
HNY🎉🍻🙏🏼
@@DominicMcCarthydomo I’m guessing the Green team will bring about 7 props, that’s why I’ve gone for an all forward bench. Would probably bring Healey on to the bench within the first couple of rounds
Development team tbh, just hoping combinations click & we start the season well🙏🏽
@@richyerichyo yeah in all reality it is a bit of a rebuild season, that’s why I’m keen to see what Taine can deliver
Yer new 7 be good n metcalf fit. Needed bit more there thanks.
@@julianalderson3938 hope so eh
When it comes to 13 , it is whoever can gell with the half’s not necessarily who does the most work
@@DeanMoselen yeah especially if we continue will the plan of 90% of the ball going through the 13’s hands
Tuauapiki, DWZ, Berry, CNK, RTS, Boyd, Metcalfe, Barnett, Egan, JFH, Capewell, Mirata, Walker, Clarke, Harris, Ford, Demitric
@@qwickvids1140 solid line up, could well see it 💙💚❤️
I would play TTM all days #7
@@TwinnyAhiaoI honestly wouldn’t, we all got excited about that 3 game winning run but if you go back and watch you’ll see TMM did some good things but he drifted out of the games and his kicking was really inconsistent. If he plays I’d rather he play 6
Tohu to start, marata and dylan to provide impact off the bench. Rts to roam from the wing💪
You could well be right
I'm still stuck on moving Roger back to1 just feel he's a waste in the centres I can't wait for the season hurry up lol
@@levihawkins6211 yeah I have a mate who thinks he has to be at 1. Wouldn’t mind if he does but then wonder who starts on the left wing?
@thewarriorholic I thought tuapiki but anyway love your work brother warriors forever loyal to the soil
@@levihawkins6211 cheers brother, really appreciate the support. All in, always ❤️💚💙
Te Maire Martin starting half
1. CNK
2. DWZ
3. BERRY
4. TMM
5. RTS
6. Metcalf
7. Boyd
8. Ford
9. Egan
10. Fish
11. Barnett
12. Niukore
13. Walker
14. Tohu Harris (F)
15. Capewell (F)
16. Erin Clarke (Util F)
17. CHT (Hooker/util B)
@@TommyMEG7 TMM at center is an interesting one. Wonder how he’d go there?
@ I think his defense is good enough when he doesn’t need to tackle a SR, and IMO I think TMM would best compliment RTS.
My opinion is sure to chop and change but I would like to see how this lineup would go
@@TommyMEG7 I wonder how patient he will be if he doesn't get the first shot in NRL?
1. Tuaupiki
2. DWZ
3. Berry
4. Leiataua
5. RTS
6. Metcalf
7. TMM
8. Barnett
9. Egan
10. JFH
11. Capewell
12. Demetric
13. Walker
14. CHT
15. Clarke
16. Niukore
@@CH33YAH solid team. Who’s your 17th man?
@thewarriorholic probably Leka lol
I like it bro and i would put Leka halasima on the bench💯🔥👌#17
nah prefer Dylan off the bench , the games he started he had no impact, Tohu for me starts lock with Dylan off the bench then Tohu to prop.... not having a fresh CNK in your team is a mistake, he has to play fullback
@@halfdollamc Charnze will play, but if we aren’t resigning him, I feel we have to figure out is Taine is the successor, because if he’s not we don’t have any other NRL ready options to fill that spot long term from 2026.
I agree webby wont mix things up. (which I dont like)
But RTS has gota be number 1. Enough of this development talk. Win now with people we got. Young guys come in when needed.
Charnze can adapt to ctr. If DWZ keeps freakin wedging in on defense this year i swear to god! Trust your inside guy.
Ford looked good in FRF, If Tohus knees are done then give Walks the 13.
The wingers jamming does my head in too. I’m not 100% sure about RTS at fullback, he didn’t exactly set the world on fire for Samoa and he got burnt a few times. I like the idea of Taine’s elusiveness but doubt he’ll play. In theory I don’t mind CNK at center but I’d prefer Ali and Rocco. They are both quality. But all just my opinion. We’ll have a much better idea after the preseason challenge 💙💚❤️
@@thewarriorholic Didnt see him play for Samoa. The games he did play at 1 for warriors he lit it up.
I havnt seen any run from taine that has convinced me hes the guy.
Just cos walsh and kini are good dosnt mean small fullbacks are the new "thing"
Getting league back cant come soon enough!
@@chrisgerrardableyeah less than a month now. Really can’t wait! Great to see fish back in camp this week. Time to smash it up
Can have superman - bat man and Robin .. still be taking up their natural position under the g🤣al p😅sts in other words the same old story 🤣😂😁
@@rodeo4-p6u Batman would make a solid edge, Superman at Center and Robin as water boy 🤣
Whatever just do it don’t talk them up they haven’t done shit yet mate
Power of positive thinking brother 😅💙💚❤️
No longer mighty NZ warriors get rid off the Australia players
I think you're making a mistake leaving CNK out. BIG MISTAKE🤨
@@iimanavatar61 where are you playing him? I’d actually like to see him on the bench to play and impact role in the middle and cover the backs
Development team tbh, just hoping combinations click & we start the season well🙏🏽
@@richyerichyo who knows eh. No one saw 2023 coming so here’s hoping Webby can work his magic with a few of the distractions gone from 2024