Author Archives
-
TWL RD 18: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
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
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
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
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
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
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 ›
-
TWL RD 15: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Probably not the ratings you’d expect to see overall after a 40-6 drubbing, but there were some genuinely impressive performers and encouraging signs as the Warriors went down to the premiers in their last Redcliffe home game. 1 REECE… Read More ›
-
TWL X FONZIE PODCAST 2022: EP 18 – STACE ODDITY
Will and Fonzie dissect the first week of the Stacey Jones caretaker era and find ever-so-slight improvement, while Fonz takes a dive into Shaun Johnson’s performance so deep that it’s surprising he didn’t end up with the bends – and… Read More ›
-
TWL RD 14: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Another subpar outing for the backs and halves, while it was tough to pinpoint a genuine standout from the Warriors’ ragtag 17 in a comprehensive loss to the Sharks. 1 REECE WALSH: Responsible for some of the best and a decent… Read More ›
-
TWL RD 14: STACE ODYSSEY FAILS TO LAUNCH WARRIORS REVIVAL
The opening act of Stacey Jones’ tenure as head coach had Warriors fans grasping at familiar delusions of grandeur – but after crossing twice in the early stages, they scored just one of the last nine tries of their Sunday… Read More ›