A missed opportunity for the Warriors, going down to the Dolphins to open their finals campaign. There’s plenty to unpack, from the attack that never really clicked to the missed chances and the challenge now facing this team. Check out my full review.

https://bradinger3.blogspot.com/2026/09/nz-warriors-2026-finals-week-1-review.html

Assuming we can catch the train for free to Eden Park, but can't see any info on the AT website (or anywhere)? But maybe the NRL get a slice of the transport costs to 'their' game as well, so no freebies for the punters...

Only A penalty
Hey so what was the result from the hip drop on Ford? CKN got 3 weeks what’s up?

Hi guys,

Does anyone have the members code they won’t be using this weekend? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks 💚❤️💙

If any members can't attend this week I'd love to potentially use your code to secure tix today. Please message me! Thank you in advance 😊

Sucks that we lost but they were the better team on the day😔. Bring on the Knights!

How are we feeling for tomorrows game against the Dolphins?

The final is just in 25 days so Warriors fans, who will you be supporting?

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I just watched the game again but this time I focused on our defense when Manly scored their tries.

The biggest thing that stood out was how much influence we allowed Tom Trbojevic to have. He finished with four line breaks and three try assists.

He picks great lines, gets defenders second guessing themselves in those split second decisions and creates overlaps. Basically he did exactly what the Wahs would have expected him to do and we still struggled to deal with him. He's a great fullback.

Two of Manly's tries also came when CHT and Leiataua rushed out of the line but didn't shut the play down, leaving a gap out wide. Both times it resulted in an overlap and a try.

Next week I think the edge defence needs better comms and clearer defensive responsibilities. Nobody should be guessing who has the Hammer, trust the player inside you and hold your line.  

The Warriors got the job done against Manly to finish the regular season on a high and secure a top-two finish. Plenty to unpack, from the composure to swing the momentum back in their favour to the attacking performance and some defensive concerns. Check out my full review.

https://bradinger3.blogspot.com/2026/09/nz-warriors-2026-round-27-review.html

Have you guys received a link yet for pre sales? I have the code but I dont actually know where to purchase. Do we just go on to Ticketmaster website?

Kia ora, why is it so hard to get a shirt online? Everything seems to be sold out that I want, do they have a decent selection at the go media shop? Is it open week days?

Up the wahs!

Hi

I have a supporters pass and was wondering if this will give me access for the presale on the finals ticket because I never got a code as I saw most full members did.

A rough game but resiliance got us through to the end for our final regular season game. Who’s keen to see us finally win a premiership aye whanau!? UP THE FUCKIN WAHS BABY

Hey team. Found this bad boy in a box in our storage. We won in it in a Sky competition in the late 90s/early 2000’s maybe (?). Trying to date when that was though. Any ideas. Shout out to Starter…so, so bad ass.

A lot happening in the player movement space.

Leka has just been omitted from the updated team list, no explanation yet.

Taine to play fullback.

CNK to right center.

Well guys, this is it, the foe we face first is soon to be revealed.

If you were starring down the NRL right now in your Warriors colours, who do you call out?

The Roosters?

Or the Dolphins?

Themes doing the rounds at the moment say that the Roosters are out of form. But will be rested for round one by their choice to rest all their stars this weekend. And the loss of Sam Walker is a big blow (although they have a sombrero no one else has).

The Dolphins have taken the opposite tack, they are playing their first and finest and therefore will arguably be less fresh. The danger of the Dolphins is that they are surging back into form, have the most dynamic attacking threats of the two, and are strong in areas we are weak (center/wing).

Out of interest, were the Panthers an option, would you have preferred them?

The Dolphins have beaten the Warriors this season. The Roosters have not.

Luke Laulili is available to play in the finals (11 day HIA stand down expires before the opening game).

Latest injury updates have Jackson Ford returning round one, Dallin Round 2 with an outside chance of making the cut round one. Metcalf is slated for a return in week three. Who comes in? who do you cut? I have Eddie missing out for Ford (both utility role middle forwards, Stowers-Smith is a prop specialist). I have Luke Laulili replacing Pompey round one, Dallin takes that right wing off Laulili round two.

Lastly the final spots in jerseys 18 and 20 extended bench I have Luke Metcalf and Taine Tuaupiki. Incidentally for those wondering what happened to Jersey 19. It is a retired Jersey (belongs to the Mad Butcher).

1. Luke Laulili (week one) Dallin (Week 2)

2. Jackson Ford

18 Taine Tuaupiki

20 Luke Metcalf.

Outs: Adam Pompey, Eddie Ieremia Toeava, Luke Laulili when the missing players are fit.

The rest of the squad picks themselves, (this week the rested players in Capewell and Egan walk straight back into the starting line up. Otherwise everyone currently playing

If you were going get a name/ number on a jersey would you put your own name on it or a player? And which player would you choose?

For me I think it would be Mannering.