We're hopeful, but this will be a tricky game for the Warriors as they come up against a Premiership contender in the Roosters. There's plenty of little pockets about the Warriors to explore, from their edge forwards to development players and then there is the usual #KiwiNRL preview of the weekend's action.

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It's all footy today, starting with a peek back at last week's FFA Cup exit for the Wellington Phoenix and the lessons learned there about Uffie's lads an proceeding into some Flying Kiwis wisdom, from Abby Erceg's continued excellence to Chris Wood's goal targets to a couple more undercover folks.

Wednesday arvo it all starts, Blackcaps in Sri Lanka and also the Test Championship for both sides. There's some chat here about the underrated threat that Sri Lanka offers, the relatively stress free expectations on Cappies batsmen, some weird seam bowling stats in these conditions, and how this series is all about the spinnies.

The Wildcard joins the Doc once again for another NRL chat, getting in nice and deep about the thought that's been floated of the Warriors ripping it all up and starting again. Heaps on all that plus a few words on s signing strategies, Cameron Smith's greatness, and a preview of the Warriors must-win game against Manly.

Bit of a crossover rugby league round 20 review this week as El WIldcardo joins Old Mate Slippers to chat NRL and the state of the Aotearoa Warriors (as well as he pesky Dragons). We've got yarns on the Warriors this season compared to last, Stephen Kearney's coaching situation, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's superman run metres, and also why things aren't as bad as they may appear right now.

Have a listen, you'll see, it's all explained.

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Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returns to Mt Smart, bringing with him a slick gang of Raiders who are full of confidence and know exactly what their footy is all about. Pretty much the complete opposite of the Warriors, but some desperation from the Warriors may lead them to flex and somehow defeat the Raiders. Plus, looksie at the Warriors reserve grade team and Jersey Flegg, then a #KiwiNRL preview.

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Is four spinners in a single squad a bit excessive, even for the subcotinent? How are we feeling ahead of the new Test Championship? Are there any Blackcaps in danger of losing their spot if they don't perform here? Should they have had more of an eye towards a bit of batting depth? All that and more on the agenda today, don't even worry about it.

NRL referees aren't great by any means, but NZ Warriors made their own luck and have done so all season. No sympathy after their narrow loss to Parramatta Eels, plus a club-wide update and NRLW squad news for our #KiwiNRL wahine. There is also an impressive wave of younger Kiwis players going about their work, that deserve a mention.

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Touching on the Warriors signing Rocco Berry from St Patrick's Silverstream College in Wellington, then previewing the Warriors road trip to Parramatta where they'll face a stiff challenge vs Eels. Plus Canterbury Cup and Jersey Flegg Warriors previews and a brief geeze at the #KiwiNRL team lists.

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