Blinded by optimism
Embed from Getty Images You could almost hear Warriors fans’ collective sigh of relief when news broke of Foz’s move to Aotearoa. That’s right, if you haven’t heard already, Kieran Foran has signed a one year deal with the Vodafone Warriors for 2017. Now, if you are a die-hard Warriors fan you probably won’t be […]
Read Full StoryWhat’s Wrong Warriors?
View image | gettyimages.com There has been a lot of chat these last couple of weeks on the cold side of the Tasman about the New Zealand Warriors and their recent form, or lack there of. It has now been three and a half games since their miracle playmaker Shaun Johnson went down with a […]
Read Full StoryHow is Your Team Travelling?
View image | gettyimages.com Broken bones, biting, elbowing, concussions and Josh Reynolds have left a trail of blood and disappointment coming out the back end of round 20. The Broncos held firm at the top, only one win ahead of their northern neighbours, the Cowboys while the race for the almighty wooden spoon is really […]
Read Full StoryRound 19 – Stiff-Arm Sunday Previews
Overview We have the pleasure of being able to watch three of the top four teams in the competition this Sunday, and unfortunately the team running last too. Game one sees third place take on fourth place, the Roosters and Warriors. Two teams in red-hot form that could cause the earth to open up and […]
Read Full StoryRound 13 – Suds Saturday Preview
Overview Both lost last weekend in poor performances. The upside for the home team is that the visitors have four out with Origin duty, and four of their biggest names too – which isn’t a shock given it’s Origin. In the last four matches played, neither team has won back to back and each game […]
Read Full StoryThe Warriors new Bully
View image | gettyimages.com Isaac Luke has been signed on a 3-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors today. Luke was given permission from the Bunnies to jump ship given his extraordinary service over the years. Citing homesickness and a desire to return home and play for the Warriors, Luke at 27, still has […]
Read Full StoryRound Nine – Suds Saturday Previews
Overview The Raiders and Titans are two teams that many wouldn’t have picked to be bracketed in a ‘blockbuster’ in round nine on Suds Saturday. But as fate would have it, they are both on fire and looking for some more lovin’. The Sharks and Warriors are in a little bit of trouble. Sharkies […]
Read Full StoryRep Round – Frothy Friday
Overview Frothy Friday this week sees the Kangaroos play host to the Four Nation champs the Kiwis. As most will know, the Kiwis dealt the Aussie boys a blow below the belt as they beat them a couple of times last year. Having said that, the Aussie team unofficially owns the ANZAC clash. They haven’t […]
Read Full StoryRound Eight – Suds Saturday Previews Pt 1
Overview When the Tians fly into Auckland this weekend to open up ANZAC day footy the locals should be a little nervous. They dispatched the Panthers last weekend and are looking to add another notch to their belt. The Warriors had a hard game in Townsville, where they were undone by Johnathan Thurston and his […]
Read Full StoryRound One – Knights vs Warriors
Overview Both the Knights and Warriors had a season to forget last year. They both lost their coaches at various stages of the season, they both failed to make the eight and both promised show much. This season the promise is again there, but the burning question on everyone’s minds is will both teams keep […]
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