Marks out of 10 following a gallant defeat to big guns Canberra. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Another inspirational performance in what was almost certainly the last we’ll see of our beloved skipper in 2020. Had a line-break and a team-high 186 metres… Read More ›
Isaiah Papalii
TWL RD 14: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
10/10 for effort across the board, but a mixed bag individually performance-wise. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Cleaned up at the back superbly all night, carried the ball 16 times for 129 metres and scored a brilliant try on halftime that dragged his… Read More ›
BURR IN, PAPALI’I OUT IN ONLY CHANGE FOR COWBOYS CLASH
Friday’s demoralising 26-0 loss to Penrith has not prompted a change of tack from Warriors coach Stephen Kearney, who has made just one change to his 17 for this week’s must-win showdown with North Queensland in Gosford. Lachlan Burr –… Read More ›
PAPALI’I TO SKIPPER YOUTHFUL NINES SQUAD
Isaiah Papali’i has become the youngest captain of a Vodafone Warriors senior team after being named today to lead the club at the Perth NRL Nines at HBF Stadium on Friday and Saturday. Papali’i, who turned 21 just last September,… Read More ›
TWL PLAYER RATINGS: WARRIORS V RAIDERS
Some standouts and letdowns, but all in all a very positive way to finish a disappointing 2019 season. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK (C): A so-so first half, but the skipper’s scintillating performance after the break should have attracted the three points and… Read More ›
TWL RD 24 PLAYER RATINGS: WARRIORS V RABBITOHS
Precious few standouts in the Warriors’ last home game of the season, a 31-10 drubbing at the hands of South Sydney. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK (c): Has anyone in the history of the game performed at a level so far above their… Read More ›
TWL PLAYER RATINGS: WARRIORS V SHARKS
A familiar rundown in the Warriors player ratings stakes after a 42-16 drubbing from the Sharks. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK (c): Such a class act. Ran for a game-high 211 metres and made a team-high 11 tackle-breaks, came up with the most… Read More ›
PAPALI’I STOOD DOWN FOR DRINK-DRIVING
Via Warriors Media The Vodafone Warriors have announced Isaiah Papali’i has been disciplined for an off-field misdemeanour involving a low-range drink-driving offence during the offseason. The 20-year-old will miss the club’s season-opening NRL match against the Bulldogs at Mount Smart… Read More ›
PAPALI’I EXTENDS WARRIORS DEAL TO 2020
Via Warriors Media Vodafone Warriors 2018 NRL Rookie of the Year Isaiah Papali’i has capped a memorable week in his career by re-signing with the club until the end of the 2020 NRL season. On Monday the promising second rower,… Read More ›
STAND-INS RETAINED FOR ANZAC DAY BLOCKBUSTER
Via Warriors Media Halfback Mason Lino, second rower Isaiah Papali’i and centre Anthony Gelling have all been named in the New Zealand Warriors’ starting line-up against the Melbourne Storm in the annual Anzac Day match at AAMI Park on Wednesday…. Read More ›