Over the last 2 weeks the Warriors have made reasonably poor starts to their games - BUT have come back strongly in the second halves to take both their round 6 clash with the Roosters and tonight's game against the Storm to golden point.
Stacey Jones was a hero at Mt Smart nailing his attempt at drop goal in extra time to secure the 2 competition points, but he was the villain in Melbourne missing an attempt at drop goal from right in front and 15m out and then in the dying seconds when Lance Hohia (who returned a week early from injury to face the Roosters and to replace a now injured Wade McKinnon in the fullback role) was set to nail a drop goal if only Stacey could collect the ball and pass but he knocked it on!
After having 15 minutes to calm down and reflect on the events of tonight's game I am happy to take away the single point and a whole heap of confidence about our record on the road so far this year, as we have the challenge next weekend of playing an on fire STGI side away - who kept the Roosters to zip at SFS,
Michael Luck was a machine making a whopping 72 tackles against Melbourne and Steve Price continued to make metres with a massive 189m gained. What's even better is that I own both of them as part of my "dream team" on nrl.com! Speaking of my dream team I'm now winning my league on points scored and am ranked 963 out of 62,692 - not bad :-)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
No Easter Miracle!
The Warriors suffered their third defeat in a row against the Knights at Newcastle on Sunday. In the end they came close, going down 24-22 - a missed conversion from Denan Kemp made all the difference. The kicking game was again poor and we looked weak in the halves. I still have my fingers crossed for the return of utility Lance Hohia and the leadership of Price.
On a slightly happier note my fantasy league team on nrl.com is going well and the improvements made to the website have made competing even better this year. Fantasy league allows you to pick your dream team using an NRL salary cap. It's not to late to register and give it a go if you want to join in the fun :-)
The Under 20s also went down to the Knights 22-16! Bring on the Roosters game this coming Sunday and the battle of 9 vs 10 of the table.
On a slightly happier note my fantasy league team on nrl.com is going well and the improvements made to the website have made competing even better this year. Fantasy league allows you to pick your dream team using an NRL salary cap. It's not to late to register and give it a go if you want to join in the fun :-)
The Under 20s also went down to the Knights 22-16! Bring on the Roosters game this coming Sunday and the battle of 9 vs 10 of the table.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Technical Victory?
The Warriors won their clash against the Rabbitohs on paper but it did not translate to the scoreboard where it really counts! The under strength Warriors started well and at one point lead the Bunnies 12-0. In the end the boys couldn't hold out and were defeated 22-16. It was disappointing because it really felt like we had played well - and looking at the stats it was a technical victory but that doesn't help us climb the points ladder and at present we are sitting just outside the 8 at 9th.
Sunday wasn't all heartache although the Sonny Fai tribute certainly pulled on the heartstrings! It was nice to see the brightly coloured lei's around Mt Smart in honour of the lost Warrior, those near and dear to him dressed in yellow release balloons of the same colour in his memory as the team made their way on to the field and instead of the usual one minute of silence the crowd was asked to be upstanding and give a round of applause for Sonny and the game he loved. The under 20's squad had a strong victory over the Junior Rabbitohs 42-32, but unfortunately lost captain Kevin Locke in the second half to injury.
Fans rejoiced on Sunday over Wade McKinnon's return to form, it was nice to see a little of the spark we have come to expect show up on game day and to have someone running on to the ball. Also worth of note was the fact Nathan Fien also played his 100th game for the club off the bench.
I have my fingers crossed for a good win away to Newcastle this weekend but history is on the Knights side, we have played 22, Knights 13, Warriors 8, Drawn 1 and away to the Knights we have played 10, Knights 6, Warriors 4. I also understand that the Knights game may see the return of giant winger Manu Vatuvei which will boost the side.
Sunday wasn't all heartache although the Sonny Fai tribute certainly pulled on the heartstrings! It was nice to see the brightly coloured lei's around Mt Smart in honour of the lost Warrior, those near and dear to him dressed in yellow release balloons of the same colour in his memory as the team made their way on to the field and instead of the usual one minute of silence the crowd was asked to be upstanding and give a round of applause for Sonny and the game he loved. The under 20's squad had a strong victory over the Junior Rabbitohs 42-32, but unfortunately lost captain Kevin Locke in the second half to injury.
Fans rejoiced on Sunday over Wade McKinnon's return to form, it was nice to see a little of the spark we have come to expect show up on game day and to have someone running on to the ball. Also worth of note was the fact Nathan Fien also played his 100th game for the club off the bench.
I have my fingers crossed for a good win away to Newcastle this weekend but history is on the Knights side, we have played 22, Knights 13, Warriors 8, Drawn 1 and away to the Knights we have played 10, Knights 6, Warriors 4. I also understand that the Knights game may see the return of giant winger Manu Vatuvei which will boost the side.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Poor Pricey!
Steve Price has been ruled out of Sunday's clash against an in form Rabbitohs side. With this sad news the team will need to band together and shake off last weeks disappointing loss against the Broncos if they are to get up against the Bunnies (after losing both games to them in 2008).
Price joins fellow team mates Brent Tate (knee), wing Manu Vatuvei (knee), utility Lance Hohaia (knee) and second rower Ben Matulino (ankle) plus props Leeson Ah Mau (shoulder), Mataupu Poching (ankle) and Evarn Tuimavave (neck) on the injury list.
Fingers crossed Pricey and the other boys make fast recoveries! One bit of positive news is that the 'Little General' Stacey Jones will make his first start in the familiar No.7 jersey since 2005.
Price joins fellow team mates Brent Tate (knee), wing Manu Vatuvei (knee), utility Lance Hohaia (knee) and second rower Ben Matulino (ankle) plus props Leeson Ah Mau (shoulder), Mataupu Poching (ankle) and Evarn Tuimavave (neck) on the injury list.
Fingers crossed Pricey and the other boys make fast recoveries! One bit of positive news is that the 'Little General' Stacey Jones will make his first start in the familiar No.7 jersey since 2005.
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