“The idea of giving NZ a second team with improved odds of taking the trophy across the Tasman is going to be met with incredulity and disdain” – 18th Man
“I appreciate he’s been a coach, but with all due respect, he was never a very good one.” – The 18th Man
“Yet of all these teams, it’s the Warriors who have made the biggest strides in recruitment, depth and leadership.” – The 18th Man
“A lot can happen between now and round one, but on the surface of things, it seems apparent that the only sides that stand between Penrith and a four-peat, are the Warriors, Roosters, Manly and …” – The 18th Man
“Women generally and traditionally aren’t the warriors of the tribe. This means the stakes simply aren’t as comparatively high when women play.” – The 18th Man
“I’m sorry, but these players aren’t genuinely representative of the people and countries they purport to play for. How can they be?” – The 18th Man
“Another thing that is absolutely bonkers is how Tonga and Samoa haven’t yet been promoted to tier-one nations. How have they not been?” – The 18th Man
“While the Warriors have indicated their desire to build and improve upon this year, next season is set to be one of the toughest the NRL has ever produced.” – the 18th Man.
At the start of the season, my hopes and expectations were simply that the Warriors make the top 8. As the season progressed, those expectations shifted, and I’ve needed to temper my excitement and keep reminding myself of what I had originally hoped for. Safe to say the original expectations have well and truly been […]
“… the sum total of those parts is significantly diminished if a player who has been consistently integral to how the team chooses and executes the best options is not playing.” – the 18th Man