Lots going against us

[andrew 474]

Round one ,I think anything can happen and I agree with GRN we have things going against us but this early in the season I'm still hopeful and think we can upset them and grab 2 points , can't wait

 

[Masterton]

I was tempted to take the $2.60 on offer before Farah was injured, but who knows what could happen now. All I want to see is the forwards having a genuine dig & Moses in charge of EVERYTHING.

 

[westTAHger]

C'mon everyone, :bulb: we all know what the full time score will be. :laughing:
wests-tigers **25**
warriors **18**.

 

[Tigermama]

Both teams can attack, but conversions will play a big part, in who wins it.

 

[Tigerdon]

Both teams can attack, but conversions will play a big part, in who wins it.

Yep. We scored more tries than the Sharks in the trail but that ended in a draw. The conversions against Melb wasn't to flash either. Hopefully we get some good consistency there.

 

[Tigermama]

Both teams can attack, but conversions will play a big part, in who wins it.

Yep. We scored more tries than the Sharks in the trail but that ended in a draw. The conversions against Melb wasn't to flash either. Hopefully we get some good consistency there.

Absolutely Tigerdon. Whoever kicks, needs to put in the extras, before and after training.

 

[doublesonthemain]

Warriors will win more than their fair share this year you'd think.

So to get them early, before the new players have clicked, might be the best time.

No Farah and Brooks will hurt.

The Warriors have had all pre- season to click, haven't they?
We also have a few new players in the team… Who wins is anybody's guess. :supporter:

Couldn't agree more. It's rd 1 so who knows what will happen. These 2 teams are looking to improve a lot on what they offered last year, didn't the Warriors lose quite a few at the latter part of the year? They're under plenty of pressure going into this game with all the expectations surrounding them. We on the other hand are being tipped for the spoon by plenty so if we lose nobody would think it a surprise so guess there's a little less pressure in that regard. But we played pretty well against a slick looking Sharks team who I think are specials to beat the Cowboys this weekend. Yep, it's a bit of a big call but I was more impressed with the Sharks than the Cowboys display in England. Anyway we'll see eh. So I give us a real good chance but, hey, who really knows. Might as well disregard my whole post.

 

[Nelson]

Warriors will win more than their fair share this year you'd think.

So to get them early, before the new players have clicked, might be the best time.

No Farah and Brooks will hurt.

The Warriors have had all pre- season to click, haven't they?
We also have a few new players in the team… Who wins is anybody's guess. :supporter:

Couldn't agree more. It's rd 1 so who knows what will happen. These 2 teams are looking to improve a lot on what they offered last year, didn't the Warriors lose quite a few at the latter part of the year? They're under plenty of pressure going into this game with all the expectations surrounding them. We on the other hand are being tipped for the spoon by plenty so if we lose nobody would think it a surprise so guess there's a little less pressure in that regard. But we played pretty well against a slick looking Sharks team who I think are specials to beat the Cowboys this weekend. Yep, it's a bit of a big call but I was more impressed with the Sharks than the Cowboys display in England. Anyway we'll see eh. So I give us a real good chance but, hey, who really knows. Might as well disregard my whole post.

The Warriors lost most of their games after Johnson got injured. They also had guys like Matulino, Vatuvei and Leuluai out at various stages (including when they lost 50-16 to us at Campbelltown). I don't think their form at the tail end of last season means much given the squad they have at their disposal this year. I think our chance lies in the fact we are playing them early before they have a chance to bed down combinations. They **will** be dangerous once RTS, Luke and Johnson click.

 

[southerntiger]

I'm not really confident. I do think we can knock Manly off the week after though.

Off topic, what is with the trend atm of people spelling Halatau's name ''Halatua''?

I've noticed this too. Its pervasive. But I am growing to like it.

 

[newtiger]

I'm not really confident. I do think we can knock Manly off the week after though.

Off topic, what is with the trend atm of people spelling Halatau's name ''Halatua''?

"Halatau" maybe dyslexic fingers on the keyboard!!!!!!!!!

 

[innsaneink]

Its been around for years really, along with trail games and 'his not very good'

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Its been around for years really, along with trail games and 'his not very good'

And Farrah and ''we're gonna loose''

 

[NJLM78]

The 33-34 degree temperature forecast will be to the Tigers advantage. Especially having played a trial in QLD a couple of weeks ago. The Warriors have played both trials in the mild NZ summertime temperatures. Some of there bigger blokes will really feel the pinch in the second half, especially with less interchange as well. Likely to be a very high scoring game.

 

[doublesonthemain]

Warriors will win more than their fair share this year you'd think.

So to get them early, before the new players have clicked, might be the best time.

No Farah and Brooks will hurt.

The Warriors have had all pre- season to click, haven't they?
We also have a few new players in the team… Who wins is anybody's guess. :supporter:

Couldn't agree more. It's rd 1 so who knows what will happen. These 2 teams are looking to improve a lot on what they offered last year, didn't the Warriors lose quite a few at the latter part of the year? They're under plenty of pressure going into this game with all the expectations surrounding them. We on the other hand are being tipped for the spoon by plenty so if we lose nobody would think it a surprise so guess there's a little less pressure in that regard. But we played pretty well against a slick looking Sharks team who I think are specials to beat the Cowboys this weekend. Yep, it's a bit of a big call but I was more impressed with the Sharks than the Cowboys display in England. Anyway we'll see eh. So I give us a real good chance but, hey, who really knows. Might as well disregard my whole post.

The Warriors lost most of their games after Johnson got injured. They also had guys like Matulino, Vatuvei and Leuluai out at various stages (including when they lost 50-16 to us at Campbelltown). I don't think their form at the tail end of last season means much given the squad they have at their disposal this year. I think our chance lies in the fact we are playing them early before they have a chance to bed down combinations. They **will** be dangerous once RTS, Luke and Johnson click.

I agree Nelson but the Warriors will still have to deal with high expectations especially at home in NZ and especially now that Johnson is back. If they do lose a few early on the pressure to win will intensify. Unlike our own situation here where we are not expected to do anything of note, there's more a feeling of hope that we will win more than expectation. And although I doubt that the Warriors will lose too many early in the season the chance of it happening still exists.