Fien has got to be one of the most underrated halfbacks to ever play the game. He was the reason why the Kiwis won the World Cup in 2008 and the 2010 Four Nations. Kiwis never had a good halfback to pair Benji with until Fien was put there. It's a shame the Warriors signed Stacey Jones in 2009 and pretty much ruined Fien's career resurgence. I remember the Warriors having a great first 2 games in 2009 before Jones pushed Fien to the bench. The rest of that season was forgettable.
Ivan Cleary showed his genius with this team. He had solid players, but the coaching seemed to make the difference. In particular, the Warriors players were enthusiastic, enjoying their play. Somehow, Cleary gave them a healthy mix of confidence and relaxation.
This was the old finals system where a team that finished 8th on the ladder could have a home elimination final against a team that finished 4th. So glad that things have changed since then.
That old siren was incredible! 🤩 Man, I wish they brought it back.
Yes please 🔥
Fien has got to be one of the most underrated halfbacks to ever play the game. He was the reason why the Kiwis won the World Cup in 2008 and the 2010 Four Nations. Kiwis never had a good halfback to pair Benji with until Fien was put there. It's a shame the Warriors signed Stacey Jones in 2009 and pretty much ruined Fien's career resurgence. I remember the Warriors having a great first 2 games in 2009 before Jones pushed Fien to the bench. The rest of that season was forgettable.
I do remember that
Fien at least won a premiership when he left
Ivan Cleary showed his genius with this team. He had solid players, but the coaching seemed to make the difference. In particular, the Warriors players were enthusiastic, enjoying their play. Somehow, Cleary gave them a healthy mix of confidence and relaxation.
Shows how effective a good crowd atmosphere is in a game
Best ref of all time in the nrl and world cup💯💯👌
This was the old finals system where a team that finished 8th on the ladder could have a home elimination final against a team that finished 4th. So glad that things have changed since then.
Should bring that back.
It was also the finals system that saw the 8th placed team beat the 1st placed team.
@@PaniKahukiwa-ob5jm Funnily enough it only ever happened twice: 2008 and then the very next year in 2009.
If you beat minor premiers Melbourne at home in finals wk1 you deserve a home semi
@@carltoniles251 So glad that they got rid of that system.
GOOO TH WAAAHZZZNIAK
Miss the collard shirts
I forgot Mark Omeily played for rooters
Why is this thumbnail. Showing them vs Panthers
Good spot
Sorry roosters, dunno how that happened
WO000SSSHHHAAAA
JEEEZZZZZZ
A TRY?
And they still have one nothing the kiwi
“Won”