Losing our halves combination especially a Dally M candidate was never going to be good.
If Penrith had lost Cleary I think we we would’ve been able to stay close and even snag it. His influence on everything Penrith does is huge. Such is the role of SJ and we don’t have any one in the broader squad that is even in the same postcode.
Well I got visit Penrith, less mullets than I expected and a massive fancy Westfield, but that was about it.
The Warriors were pedestrian, the reffing is a dodgy as ever when seeing it live, and this little kid near us kept saying that stupid saying and every time he said it the Warriors stuffed up, see I was right all along.
TBH serious I think this was probably Webster's worst night as a coach in terms of decision making. We had two props, two. We started the second half with no props on the field. Our back three (and Pompey) were essentially props working it out from our end every single time. IIRC Curran didn't come on until near the 60th minute but our three hooker/utility forwards were rotating with our props and Egan. If SJ is out again they need to bring Volkman in, the balance is completely out when Walker isn't used off the bench.
The hot donuts were really nice and the trip via the train was really easy and fairly quick.
Fascinating match unfolding in Newcastle as the short priced favourites are behind by 10 at the half. I don’t think anyone likes Sticky but his team is aiming up out there. They did have the wind behind them but played well in the first 40 minutes.
I would expect Newcastle to fight back in second 40, but boil over is on the cards if Raiders maintain this effort
Ohhhh, this is some game.
Canberra back to back tries, kick from a handy angle coming to go 28 all
Canberra wasted a couple of opportunities to go for a dropped goal in that first 5 minutes of extra time.
Yep, entertaining to watch although I am not sure how the biter remained on the field with those marks as clear as day.
Knights move on to NZ
Great game, one of the finals classics. Still couldn't believe Wighton got away with a blatant bite at Gamble.
Great performance from the Raiders considering no one gave them a hope in hell before the game.
That was as good a game of football as ypu will ever watch. Just brilliant from both teams
they are not dead yet, anyone who has watched many warriors games will know, we can only make those comments after final whistle 
I missed the first two tries as I thought kick off time was Oz time. :man_facepalming_medium-dark_skin_tone:
If you are watching the channel 9 coverage, they are so gunning for a Knights win. Didn’t realise how much man love they have with Ponga. Sheesh he makes a regulation pass and it’s the best thing since sliced bread.
Well Warriors have a record of blowing 12 point leads, so Newcastle getting up not out of the question. Wont be watching 9 unless forced
Fuck this is tense!! Better start than I could have hoped for. Then 20 minutes of holding on.
We are still up. We're playing bloody well, we need to embrace the grind, get our linespeed back, and stop losing the territory battle
@mariner4life said in NRL 2023:
Can we get Tyson to play 6 for the ABs please? He's really fucking good
Tohu is a good size for a 6 - pity he played in the midfield in rugby.
With a performance like this in the biggest game of the year why the hell are they letting Sirinon go???
The big question is how many kiwis will be able to get a ticket to Suncorp before all the Brisbane Bogans get them.
Going to be epic.
@Donsteppa said in NRL 2023:
Great night for the Mount Smart faithful.
Hopefully all the faithful got tickets and the fairweather fans didn't snap them up.
