NRL Round 24 Recap + MyGM (Warriors Rebuild) - The Practice Run

The 99Dreams Podcast

Summary

In this episode, Rawiri and Sam discuss the New Zealand Warriors and their MyGM Rebuild. They go through the trades made by Rawiri's cousin, including bringing Jerome Hughes to the Warriors and acquiring Connor Watson from the Tigers. They analyze the team lineup, highlighting the strengths and potential concerns. Overall, they give the team a B+ to A- grade and discuss potential areas for improvement. The conversation in this part of the recording focuses on the NRL games between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm, Manly Sea Eagles and New Zealand Warriors, Sydney Roosters and Parramatta Eels, and Canterbury Bulldogs and Redcliffe Dolphins. The hosts discuss the performances of the teams, individual players, and the overall state of the NRL competition. They also touch on the development pathways of successful teams like the Panthers and the potential challenges faced by other teams in recruiting and player development. In this final part of the conversation, Sam and Rawiri discuss the Cowboys vs. Raiders game, the Tigers vs. Rabbitohs game, and the Sharks vs. Knights game. They also share their power rankings for the week and express their appreciation for the listeners.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship

02:09 Rebuilding the Warriors and Weekly Lineup

20:14 MyGM Rebuild Concept and Trades

25:47 Analyzing the Warriors' Lineup

28:28 Concerns with Egan, Watson, and Walker Combination

32:21 Overall Assessment and Potential Improvements

41:26 Warriors' Struggles and the Need for Recruitment

48:03 Bulldogs' Defensive Effort and Potential for Finals

58:03 Roosters' Dominance and Successful Player Development

01:04:01 Standout Moments and Individual Performances

01:09:21 Challenges in Recruiting and Player Development

01:20:11 Cowboys Bounce Back, Tigers Disappoint, and Sharks Edge Out Knights

01:29:35 Power Rankings: Storm Reclaim Top Spot

01:41:09 Appreciating the Listeners: Thank You for Your Support

Keywords

New Zealand Warriors, MyGM Rebuild, trades, lineup, strengths, concerns, potential, NRL, Penrith Panthers, Melbourne Storm, Manly Sea Eagles, New Zealand Warriors, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, Canterbury Bulldogs, Redcliffe Dolphins, player development, recruitment, Cowboys, Raiders, Tigers, Rabbitohs, Sharks, Knights, power rankings, appreciation