Round 22: New Zealand Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans

[Queenslander]

New Zealand Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans
Mt Smart Stadium; Saturday 11th August, 7:30PM


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Referee: Ben Cummins

Team Notes:

Warriors

- Michael Crockett has been removed from the FG team after an investigation into him was opened by NSW Police. Patrick Ah Van replaces Crockett on the wing.

Titans

- Ian Donnelly moves to the bench with Michael Hodgson moving into the run on side

- Mat Rogers is out due to injury, with Luke O'Dwyer moving to the centres and Josh Graham moves to lock.



Teams:

1 Wade Mckinnon
2 Patrick Ah Van
3 Jerome Ropati
4 Simon Mannering
5 Manu Vatuvei
6 Michael Witt
7 Grant Rovelli
8 Sam Rapira
9 George Gatis
10 Steve Price (c)
11 Ruben Wiki (vc)
12 Logan Swann
13 Micheal Luck

Interchange:

14 Wairangi Koopu
15 Evarn Tuimavave
16 Epalahame Lauaki
18 Nathan Fien

1. Preston Campbell
2. Jake Webster
13. Luke O' Dwyer
4. Brett Delaney
5. Smith Samau
6. Josh Lewis
7. Scott Prince (c)
8. Luke Bailey (c)
9. Nathan Friend
10. Michael Hodgson
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Mark Minichiello
18. Josh Graham

Interchange:

14. Daniel Conn
15. Ian Donnelly
16. Gavin Cooper
17. Luke Swain

[Rage]

a very scary game especially since it's at auckland!
the last time we vsed them at home, it sparked a 5 game losing streak

can't afford to drop off in the second half but if they play like they did in first half against tigers, i see us winning

[Meh]

I'll be very interested to see how the Warriors react to that great draw with the Roosters.

But if they can produce that same quality and intensity, im not sure this one will be quite so close.

[PROMETHEUS]

Hopefully Mckinnon is out injured and Mannering gets suspended,and NZ have a drop off due to the intensity of yesterdays game.

[Meh]

Hopefully Mckinnon is out injured and Mannering gets suspended,and NZ have a drop off due to the intensity of yesterdays game.

Mckinnon twisted his ankle and is being closely monitored but will likely play and Mannering didnt have a case to answer for.

Luck was charged but will be able to play with an early guilty plea.

[RLfan]

Well, Warriors are on a great streak, so as is the nature of 2007 time for a loss.

[patskE]

friend wants to play 80 mins
which means 4 forwards on bench
seeing we got odweyer aswell
i am thinking conn, donnelly, hodesgon if his fit?,swain or grahman

[Steve]

We'll likely need a 4 forward bench too.
Graham could probably drop back to centre as well as O'Dwyer, along with Swain in a pinch.

[Queenslander]

Titans team

1. Preston Campbell
2. Jake Webster
3. Mat Rogers
4. Brett Delaney
5. Smith Samau
6. Josh Lewis
7. Scott Prince ?
8. Luke Bailey ?
9. Nathan Friend
10. Michael Hodgson
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Mark Minichiello
13. Luke O Dwyer

Interchange:

14. Daniel Conn
15. Ian Donnelly
16. Gavin Cooper
17. Luke Swain

[Coaster]

Young Samou lucky to keep his spot, he needs to lift his defence for this weekend, couple of big blokes coming his way.

I hope he uses this as a opertunity and targets that clumsy warriors winger.

[patskE]

i really hope samau is on the wing of crokett n not vautovi!
otherwise all over
nz is sorta like play a team full of Tuiaki... we going get steam'd rolled lol

we really need some speeders, we onyl got webster atm, need another one to chase down wade!

[Queenslander]

Here is the opposition:

1 Wade Mckinnon
2 Michael Crockett
3 Jerome Ropati
4 Simon Mannering
5 Manu Vatuvei
6 Michael Witt
7 Grant Rovelli
8 Sam Rapira
9 George Gatis
10 Steve Price (c)
11 Ruben Wiki (vc)
12 Logan Swann
13 Micheal Luck
Interchange:
14 Wairangi Koopu
15 Evarn Tuimavave
16 Epalahame Lauaki
18 Nathan Fien

[vanilla]

All the warriors need to do is break the line and they have scored. Preston Campbell should start sending out apologies for getting in their way since hes gonna be as much use as a door mat and will only be good for being trampled and stomped on.

Prediction: warriors by 30+

[patskE]

didnt u see campbell 2 weeks ago
did some great try saving tackles 1 on 1...

[TITAN PETE]

All the warriors need to do is break the line and they have scored. Preston Campbell should start sending out apologies for getting in their way since hes gonna be as much use as a door mat and will only be good for being trampled and stomped on.

Prediction: warriors by 30+

YOU ARE WAYNE CAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!