One of the few teams that we have a decent record against overall but still a relatively poor record at Mt Smart Stadium. We can take confidence from a recent big win there last year but can't count on that to get us over the line.
Interesting stats here so take them in, absorb & enjoy.
Rd 6 Pre-Game Stats Blog
New Zealand Warriors
The first game played between the two sides was a 40-4 win by the Warriors on April 23, 1995 at Parramatta Stadium. Justin Morgan was the sole scorer for the Eels that game.
At Parramatta Stadium, the Eels have won 11 from 16 games at a winning percentage of 68.8%.
The Eels biggest win over the Warriors at Parramatta Stadium was a 56-12 win on September 9, 2001.
The Eels worst defeat against the Warriors at Parramatta Stadium was a 40-4 loss on April 23, 1995.
At Mt Smart Stadium, the Eels have won 6 from 17 games at a winning percentage of 35.3%.
The Eels biggest win against the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium is a 40-18 win on September 4, 2016.
The Eels worst defeat against the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium is a 48-0 loss on July 12, 2014.
The two games played at Hamilton's Waikato Stadium resulted in a 28-18 win for the Eels on June 18, 2005 & a 22-14 Eels win on March 18, 2006.
The sole game played at Auckland's Eden Park resulted in a 24-18 win for the Eels on March 12, 2011.
The Eels longest winning streak (6) against the Warriors was from May 30, 1998 to March 18, 2001.
The Eels worst losing run (3) against the Warriors was on two occasions; March 23, 2008 to March 14, 2009 & July 12, 2014 to May 16, 2015.
Most points v Warriors
Luke Burt - 9 tries & 41 goals (118 pts)
Jarryd Hayne - 10 tries & 1 goal (42 pts)
Jason Taylor - 2 tries 15 goals (34 pts)
Michael Witt - 2 tries 13 goals (30 pts)
Chris Sandow - 3 tries & 8 goals (28 pts)
Daniel Wagon - 6 tries (24 pts)
Semi Radradra - 5 tries & 1 goal (22 pts)
Brett Hodgson - 3 tries & 3 goals (18 pts)
David Vaealiki - 4 tries (16 pts)
Matt Petersen -4 tries (16 pts)
Nathan Hindmarsh - 4 tries (16 pts)
Clinton Schifcofske -1 try & 4 goals (12 pts)
Lee Hopkins - 3 tries (12 pts)
Ben Smith - 3 tries (12 pts)
Joel Reddy - 3 tries (12 pts)
Eric Grothe -3 tries (12 pts)
Nathan Cayless -3 tries (12 pts)
Ken Sio - 3 tries (12 pts)
Vai Toutai - 3 tries (12 pts)
Bevan French - 3 tries (12 pts)
Pat Richards - 2 tries & 1 goal (10 pts)
Shane Whereat - 2 tries (10 pts)
Michael Gordon - 5 goals (10 pts)
David Kidwell - 2 tries (8 pts)
Ian Hindmarsh - 2 tries (8 pts)
Jamie Lyon - 2 tries (8 pts)
Willie Tonga - 2 tries (8 pts)
Ashley Graham -2 tries (8 pts)
Issac De Gois - 2 tries (8 pts)
Reece Robinson - 1 try & 2 goals (8 pts)
Krisnan Inu - 3 goals (6 pts)
Justin Morgan -1 try (4 pts)
Chris Lawler - 1 try (4 pts)
Nathan Barnes -1 try (4 pts)
Ian Hindmarsh -1 try (4 pts)
Stuart Kelly - 1 try (4 pts)
Dallas Weston -1 try (4 pts)
David Penna - 1 try (4 pts)
Chris Quinn - 1 try (4 pts)
John Simon -1 try (4 pts)
Eric Grothe - 1 try (4 pts)
Troy Wozniak -1 try (4 pts)
Michael Buettner - 1 try (4 pts)
David Solomona -1 try (4 pts)
Andrew Ryan - 1 try (4 pts)
Chris Thorman - 1 try (4 pts)
James Webster - 1 try (4 pts)
Justin Tsoulous -1 try (4 pts)
Wade McKinnon -1 try (4 pts)
Luke O'Dwyer - 1 try (4 pts)
Dean Widders - 1 try (4 pts)
Tim Smith - 1 try (4 pts)
Feleti Mateo -1 try (4 pts)
Kris Keating - 1 try (4 pts)
Matt Keating -1 try (4 pts)
Daniel Mortimer - 1 try (4 pts)
Tom Humble -1 try (4 pts)
Timana Tahu -1 try (4 pts)
Jeff Robson - 1 try (4 pts)
Cheyse Blair - 1 try (4 pts)
Matt Ryan - 1 try (4 pts)
David Gower - 1 try (4 pts)
Brad Takairangi -1 try (4 pts)
Ryan Morgan -1 try (4 pts)
Anthony Watmough -1 try (4 pts)
Michael Jennings -1 try (4 pts)
Mark Riddell - 2 goals (4 pts)
Corey Norman - 2 goals (4 pts)
Joseph Paulo -2 goals (4 pts)
Jason Smith - 1 field goal (1 pt)
David Penna - 1 field goal (1 pt)
Luke Kelly - 1 field goal (1 pt)
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It's been a tough opening to the season. The premiers, then we go to Canberra and NZ where we have poor records. It is going to be hard to win this one, but let's hope the recent signing spree has lifted the boys. I reckon Gutho will have a blinder, showing his coach he has the goods.
Semi and French are the only current players anywhere near the top of the table above. That probably means we'll be relying on them to get over again on Saturday.
The Warriors are certainly a beatable side, given you never know which team of theirs is going to show up. That said, they probably have the best spine in the competition, all of whom are capable of changing a game in the blink of an eye.
The forward battle, as Hamish says below, is where it'll be won and if we can get that platform right, we can overpower their weaker and poorer defenders in the outside backs. Kata especially, as been copping heat left, right & centre from Warriors fans this year.
I'd like to see Brown start at lock again, and Moeroa back to his edge spot, with the Tank off the bench.
More minutes for Vave as well.
If we can beat Warriors in the ruck and assert dominance, their outside backs are very average.
Full 80 minute performance needed though, because when Warriors get one try, they usually put on more very quickly.
Yes, Franky P starting just baffles me. Obviously, he performed better last week but he just can't hit a hole like you need a back-rower to do anymore.
Stats, stats & more stats against the Warriors.
Read, absorb & enjoy. As always, if there's a stat you want to know that isn't there, ask away and you shall receive a gloriously detailed answer.
I don't think it'll affect them too much, if at all.
No love for the stats today? They're good! And if you want to see more, just ask! :)
Hey Ricky, you have Eric Grothe on there twice. Senior would not have played against them, so this is all Junior. That pushes him up the list a bit.
In fact when you look at these stats every week it's clear that Hayne has carried us through a difficult period. He is often near the top of the table. Without his try scoring we probably get a couple more spoons to the collection.
Yes, I noticed that just after you mentioned it, so thanks, LE.
S'all good. 4 tries for the Guru Jr. instead of the three.
To be fair, he did carry the team in what were some significantly average rosters.
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