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• TWL PODCAST 2022 FEAT. FONZIE: EP 23 – SHINY CAPPY PEOPLE

  By Will Evans on August 3, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Just days out from their long-awaited irl meeting, Will and Fonzie burst through the out-of-finals-contention malaise to pick apart the glut of Warriors news that’s dropped in recent days, as well as some line-up changes this week and permutations for… Read More ›

• TWL RD 20: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS

  By Will Evans on July 29, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  The Ed Kosi renaissance, Wayde Egan’s five-eighth moonlighting and Tohu Harris’ indefatigable efforts were some notable highlights in the Warriors’ ultimately disappointing 24-12 loss to the under-strength, out-of-sorts Storm. 1 REECE WALSH: Came out firing after last week’s bench demotion and… Read More ›

• TWL RD 19: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS

  By Will Evans on July 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Some good individual displays with no obvious standout, but a clear worst-on-ground candidate as the Warriors let a 14-0 halftime lead slip to the Wighton-inspired Raiders. 1 CHANEL HARRIS-TAVITA: In-goal blunder later on proved crucial but otherwise justified Stacey’s contentious selection… Read More ›

• THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2022: EP 22 – CAN(BERRA) I KICK IT?

  By Will Evans on July 22, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  With Fonzie caught in the rat race, self-employed duo Will and Brad embark on a typically carefree, tangential, aimless Friday arvo pod. But if you’re into Canberra trivia, maths exam cheating and looking down your nose at rugby union, this… Read More ›

• TWL RD 18: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS

  By Will Evans on July 16, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  No out-and-out studs but no real duds in what could conceivably be called the Warriors’ most impressive display overall in 2022. 1 REECE WALSH: Typical jack-in-a-box effort after missing the homecoming and the big news last week, but came up with… Read More ›

• TWL PODCAST 2022 FEAT. FONZIE: EP 21 – DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER/UNDER

  By Will Evans on July 13, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s a rare full pod with the TWL throuple – and Will, Brad and Fonz have got plenty to catch up on after the torrent of recent Warriors-related news. Plus we look ahead to the Eels clash on Friday and… Read More ›

• THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2022: EP 20 – TAKE A CHARNZE ON ME

  By Will Evans on July 8, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s bye week – the perfect time to blood Brad back into the TWL line-up after a month on the sidelines – but there’s plenty to cover: homecoming, Reece, CNK, TMM, Webster. Come for the Warriors chat, stay for Brad’s… Read More ›

• TWL RD 16: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS

  By Will Evans on July 3, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Spine shines in homecoming celebration. 14 CHANEL HARRIS-TAVITA: CHT’s impending sabbatical is tinged with sadness for supporters after a display like that. Sensational out of position, running for 148 metres on 16 carries, chasing through to score a try, probing on… Read More ›

• TWL RD 16: WARRIORS WELCOMED HOME WITH STIRRING WIN

  By Will Evans on July 3, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Say what you will about the Warriors’ chronic underachievement over 28 seasons, but this team has a habit of delivered on the biggest Mt Smart Stadium encounters. The Auckland Warriors’ 25-22 defeat to Brisbane on premiership debut is arguably the… Read More ›

• TWL PODCAST 2022 FEAT. FONZIE: EP 19 – COVID KILLED THE PODCAST STAR

  By Will Evans on July 1, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Just as it’s ruled Walshy out of the Warriors’ homecoming game, Brad is a late scratching from the TWL podcast due to COVID – but Will and Fonzie are on deck to try and sum up what Sunday’s match means… Read More ›