“Warriors Lose to Canberra Raiders – Should We Be Worried?” | Marty’s Sermon & NRL Glass Half Full…
The Warriors’ surprise loss to the Canberra Raiders has sparked plenty of debate, especially from Marty on NRL 360’s “Sermon” segment. But should fans genuinely be concerned?
Marty laid into the Warriors’ lack of discipline, poor kicking game, and inability to match Canberra’s physicality. He highlighted:
Missed tackles and lazy marker defense.
A failure to respond under pressure, especially in the final 20 minutes.
A worrying drop-off in energy after halftime.
Marty argued that if the Warriors want to be contenders, they can’t afford to drop games to mid-table teams, especially at home.
️ NRL Glass Half Full – The Optimistic View
On the flip side, NRL Glass Half Full offered balance:
Short Turnaround: The Warriors were backing up after a brutal clash the week before.
Injury Impact: Key players were missing or underdone, notably in the middle third.
Raiders Resurgence: Canberra played one of their best games all year — tough, gritty, and disciplined.
They also pointed out that the Warriors still sit inside the eight and have a favorable draw ahead.
So, Should We Be Worried?
Only if the trend continues. One off-day isn’t season-defining — but if the Warriors keep getting outmuscled by teams like Canberra, it could spell trouble come finals time. The next two rounds will tell us more.
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