Michael Burgess
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Sports writer. New Zealand Herald. 6 x NZ Football writer of the year. Also cover Rugby League, Tennis & Olympic Sports. Contact: mtburgess99 @gmail .com
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World Exclusive: There is set to be a radical change to format of 2022
@FIFAWorldCup
Inter-continental playoffs, likely to be single leg matches, at a neutral venue.
Massive implications for all competing nations, including
@NZ_Football
, if they make it.
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The biggest outcome, though, from this
#RWCFinal
:
Rugby has shown every other sport in the world how to completely ruin your game with video technology.
@AllBlacks
@nzheraldsport
#RWC23Final
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This is the unique magic of football in Oceania. Nowhere else quite like it.
@NZ_Football
@OFCfootball
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Quite funny to see
@chrisluxonmp
being denied entry to
@nzwarriors
carpark today, as they didn't have correct pass.
After a prolonged wait, a club representative came to okay it.
That red badge security guard is a legend.
@nzheraldsport
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Staggering stuff.
@officialcwood
scored 15th league goal of 2019 in 1-0 v Newcastle.
That's equal with Rashford & more than Kane, Raul Jimenez, G Jesus & Firmino.
Sterling has 17.
What's he's doing for
@BurnleyOfficial
in
@premierleague
continues to astound.
@NZ_Football
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This is Hamish Kerr. After doing a ton of interviews - with media from all over the world - he was ready to go but then spent another 5 minutes signing caps & shirts for volunteers. Pure class.
@nzheraldsport
@TheNZTeam
@Paris2024
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Good to see.
@serenawilliams
back on centre court in Auckland.
Solid session for first of year, & impressive considering she arrived in Auckland at 6am this morning from US, & was practising 8-9 hours later.
@WTA
@ASB_Classic
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Exclusive:
@NZWarriors
will travel to Sydney for
@NRL
finals match in 65-seat private jet. Believed to be first time in club history. Significant cost, but club want to ensure best possible prep & also allows Sat night return to Auck.
@nzheraldsport
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A UAE referee. Qataris in the VAR box. They are all out of their depth. Just as we feared.
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Can confirm, unbelievable atmosphere here in Christchurch for
@NZWarriors
. Noise is something else..
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This
#StateofOrigin
is a great spectacle but please no more saying it’s “pinnacle of the sport”.
Does anyone seriously believe this
@NZRL_Kiwis
team couldn’t match or beat Qld or NSW?
I’d back Hughes, Smith, Manu, Fisher-Harris,Tapine etc any day, especially with a 10 day camp.
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In decades to come, this will be remembered as the night NZ fell in love with women’s football.
This wasn’t just a match, this was an awakening.
@nzheraldsport
@NZ_Football
@FIFAWWC
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Apparently it’s a trunk, signifying NZ doesn’t move well and Peru can get around them easily. Great effort tho.
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A truly special moment.
@Shaun_Johnson90
gets a standing ovation from the entire room as he is awarded the Simon Mannering medal for the
@NZWarriors
player of the year.
@nzheraldsport
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Tohu Harris had a pretty bad flu all week apparently and probably shouldn’t have played.
But he wanted to be out there.
Echoes of S Mannering.
@NZWarriors
@NRL
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Wow - It's official. I'm told Alex Paulsen deal to
@afcbournemouth
is done.
Record transfer for
@WgtnPhoenixFC
. Inquiries from at least 3 EPL clubs, plus Belgian club. Bournemouth interest came direct, not via Auckland FC.
@NZ_Football
@nzheraldsport
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For those who have endured the dark days over the last 10 years, these are crazily enjoyable times for
@NZWarriors
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"How could someone do this — someone who was like my father. I trusted him more than anyone else in my life."
One of the saddest sports stories you will read this year.
@NRL
@NZWarriors
@NZRL_Kiwis
@nzheraldsport
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A report on one of the greatest sporting occasions I’ve witnessed.
@nzheraldsport
@NZ_Football
@FIFAWWC
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Great to see this team back together. What a collection of talent in one room.
@NZRL_Kiwis
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Seriously, can anyone who watched the last 2
@NZWarriors
games tell me that Reece Walsh is 'unsettled' & 'uneasy' at the club?
All of us writers might exaggerate things at times but far out - that pre-season story line by an experienced journo seems like an agenda.
@NRLcom
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Exclusive: New Zealand to host
@NRL
All Stars game in 2023, for the first time, after 11 matches in Aust since 2010.
Understand it will be in Rotorua.
Will be big occasion, esp given recent success of Maori All Stars team.
@NZRL_Kiwis
@nzheraldsport
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In years from now, this is the Olympic memory that Kiwi parents will tell their children about.
Lisa Carrington gets a second successive hat trick of gold medals, with an Olympic best time.
@nzheraldsport
@TheNZTeam
@Paris2024
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The newly released
@NZWarriors
heritage jersey is completely sold out. All gone in 18 minutes.
Club are looking to produce more for later in the year.
The buzz continues…
@nzheraldsport
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But seriously, that AFB
@NZWarriors
captain's challenge decision was one for the ages...you wonder sometimes if they are trying to drum up drama....otherwise how can you explain it?
Human error I guess.
(You know things are going bad when Steve Roach is expressing sympathy).
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Congrats are due to
@TheParraEels
.
They played the perfect game vs
@NZWarriors
From the 10th minute onwards they were NEVER offside, NEVER held a player down too long, weren't guilty of any strips & didn't make a head high tackle.
Wow.
@nzheraldsport
@nrl
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If you are going to play your biggest match in more than a decade, why not come up with a performance for the ages?
If you are going out in front of the largest crowd of your season, why not give them memories for a lifetime?
Just remarkable from
@NZWarriors
. Bodes well.
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Nix Coach Ufuk Talay 'very confident' of up to 3 home games to end the season, including one in Auckland.
Great news. Imagine the crowds.
@WgtnPhoenixFC
@nzheraldsport
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Pretty poor from Auckland Airport. Actually very poor.
All Whites stuck in hour long queue, while RWC lane remains empty.
They’ve got a game in two days..for Pete’s sake
@NZ_Football
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If there was any doubt about the
@NZWarriors
playoff credentials this season – there can’t be now.
That was brutal, beautiful and bewitching.
On that form, they could match any team.
@nzheraldsport
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With his hat-trick for Nottingham Forest, Chris Wood now has 62
@premierleague
goals.
The same number as
David Beckham
Stan Collymore
Yaya Toure
And more than
Harry Kewell
Tim Cahill
G. Zola
Andy Carroll
Clint Dempsey
Peter Beardsley
@NZ_Football
@NFFC
@officialcwood
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To all those saying this hasn't aged well..it's the complete opposite!
I wrote the story b/c it was obvious to me this ref (& his team) were going to be way out of their depth, which was exactly how it panned out.
The occasion deserved better.
@nzheraldsport
@NZ_Football
Back grounder on the referee. 43, from UAE for All Whites vs Costa Rica.
Will be the biggest match of his life, which is not necessarily a good thing.
Really hope we are not talking about the official after this match but it's a bit of a worry...
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No words, really. That is one of the great gold medals in NZ Olympic history, equivalent to a rowing eight. And the way they did it! So courageous.
@nzheraldsport
@TheNZTeam
@Paris2024
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The famous four; first signings unveiled by Auckland FC. Good they have chosen to highlight local boys.
@aleaguemen
@NZ_Football
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Kiwis 30 Kangaroos 0.
- Biggest margin in history, across 139 trans-Tasman clashes dating back to 1908.
-Most points Australia have conceded in a test since 1952, when the Kiwis won 49-25.
-First time Kangaroos have held scoreless since 2005.
@nzheraldsport
@NZRL_Kiwis
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As EPL concludes, some
@officialcwood
stats;
13 goals this season (Burnley record)
Now has 33
@premierleague
career goals.
That's more than Juninho Paulista, Ozil, Roque Santa Cruz, Andrey Arshavin, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Adam Lallana...
Wow.
@NZ_Football
@BurnleyOfficial
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Of all Sir Peter Snell's remarkable achievements, & there were so many, the fact that his 800m time in Tokyo in 1964 was so fast it would have been good enough to claim a silver medal at the Sydney Olympics, 36 years later, is staggering
Talk about ahead of his time.
@Olympics
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Exclusive: All Whites set to play China in two home matches in March, in Auckland & Wellington.
Will be first clash since 2014.
But 14 encounters dating back to 1975, including of course epic in Singapore in Jan '82.
@NZ_Football
@nzheraldsport
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This is confirmed.
@NZWarriors
going to Las Vegas to open 2025
@NRL
season.
@nzheraldsport
@NZRL_Kiwis
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Former Wimbledon finalist
@geniebouchard
back on centre court, training for the ASB Classic.
Staggering to think she has slipped out of top-200, but Auckland is a good place to start a comeback.
@ASB_Classic
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Massive move for Football Ferns youngster Milly Clegg. Has signed with Racing Louisville FC in the
@NWSL
Continues her rapid, almost unprecedented climb up the football ladder.
@NZ_Football
@RacingLouFC
@nzheraldsport
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This was absolutely classic. This is what happens when a
@brisbanebroncos
fan gets spotted in the
@NZWarriors
pub in Brisbane.
@NRL
@nzheraldsport
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Exclusive: Ben Old set for huge move to France.
St Etienne of
@Ligue1_ENG
headed off interest from Championship, League One, Denmark & MLS.
@ASSEofficiel
seen as club on rise, since takeover by Toronto FC conglomerate.
@WgtnPhoenixFC
@NZ_Football
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Apparently there will be 70 Peruvian journalists at today's match with the All Whites in Barcelona.
Seventy!
Extraordinary.
Don't worry, your
@nzheraldsport
representative will try to make up for that ratio! ;)
@NZ_Football
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Summer exclusive :)
@NZWarriors
have plans to open a themed pub in Auckland, as part of moves to diversify their business model.
They have "open mind" about exact location but are confident pub will be a popular destination.
@nzheraldsport
@NRL
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On the plane home, via Oz, with many of the All Whites, for the 20 hour journey.
They are all feeling as you would expect. (i.e. a thousand times worse than any of us)
Time heals, but when the wounds are this deep and raw…
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I can confirm, deal is done.
@Shaun_Johnson90
will be staying at
@NZWarriors
for 2024 NRL season. Has signed new one year contract.
@nzheraldsport
@NRL
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With the win over the Titans, the
@NZWarriors
have now won 5 consecutive matches across the Tasman.
The last time they did that?
2002.....
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Exclusive: It's understood that
@NZWarriors
have signed Ronald Volkman to a three year deal from 2023.
Tipped as a rookie to watch.
19 year-old halfback from Roosters system who has played NSW Cup for North Sydney Bears.
@NRLcom
@nzheraldsport
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No problems with
@officialcwood
#AllWhites
coach Anthony Hudson confirms that Wood released as precaution only.
@NZ_Football
@nzheraldsport
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Fifa tell me they expect 35,000 to Eden Park tonight for Norway vs Philippines.
That is insane!
Remember all those media stories :) & concerns about ticket sales....
Not any more.
@nzheraldsport
#FIFAWomensWorldCup2023
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Surely, there won't be a massive negative reaction to the
@AllBlacks
from this one.
Way, way different to 2019, 2007, 2003, 1999 etc.
Incredible effort in the circumstances. Couldn't have done much more.
#RWC2023
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One of the great NZ Olympic golds. And one of the greatest celebrations.
Hamish Kerr!!
@nzheraldsport
@TheNZTeam
@Paris2024
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Serena W: In good spirits but v focussed in 1st i/view of 2020.
@serenawilliams
on prospect of slam No.24
“It’s meant a lot to me for a while and now it is about getting over that one hump. I’m almost there and I'm confident that I will get there.”
@WTA
@nzheraldsport
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Something special is brewing in the capital.
In all the years of watching the
@WgtnPhoenixFC
men, I don't know if I have seen a team as smart, composed & resilient as this one.
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Whatever happens from here, it's already a bit of a miracle, this
@WgtnPhoenixFC
season.
Nobody was backing them pre-season, & prospects seemed to worse with all the ensuing dramas.
But they are a special bunch, with their spirit summed up tonight by Ben Waine's shift at RWB.
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Here they come.
@NZWarriors
fans starting to arrive in Brisbane, ahead of Broncos game.
Best story I’ve heard so far was a guy who booked his flights from Auckland at halftime last week vs Newcastle, such was his confidence.
Magnificent.
@nzheraldsport
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The ongoing negativity from part of
@NZWarriors
fanbase towards
@Shaun_Johnson90
is baffling.
He’s a local boy, loves the club, committed, wins games, sells tickets & is a great ambassador. And he has evolved his game.
He’s not the perfect player…but who is?
@NZRL_Kiwis
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Earlier this month the Costa Rica president declared that no one should be expected to work from midday on Tuesday (local time), when the game versus All Whites kicks off.
For around two hours, the country is actually going to stop.
Brilliant.
@NZ_Football
@nzheraldsport
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It’s quite ironic.
We all thought that the single leg intercontinental scenario was a massive bonus for the All Whites, but as it turned out it probably saved Costa Rica…
No way that team could have prevailed over two games vs this NZ side.
@nzheraldsport
@NZ_Football
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That's one of the best halves I have ever seen from an All Whites team in an I/C playoff. Hope it counts for something in the end...
@NZ_Football
@nzheraldsport
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These
@NZWarriors
fans travelled from Hibiscus Coast (home of SJ) via Sydney, to be here. Great effort.
And they just met Peter V’Landys & Andrew Abdo in their hotel, told them they need to do more for the game in NZ. Classic!
@nzheraldsport
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There is no way that wasn't a penalty try with DWZ tackled in mid air. If it's not, there is no point having the rule.
DWZ doesn't drop the ball if he is not tackled. Very poor from the bunker, who seemed in a rush when there was no reason to be.
@NZWarriors
@nzheraldsport
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That's a great result for the Oly-Whites. 2-1 over Guinea. 101 minutes, in 30 degree heat in Nice. Surman, Paulsen, Singh, Garbett immense.
That's a big step towards the last eight.
@NZ_Football
@TheNZTeam
@Paris2024
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Roosters were excellent but that was filthy. Agree, can’t believe it was ignored. It’s a deliberate attempt to injure & needs to be stamped out of the game.
@NZWarriors
can’t/wont complain because that will look hollow after a big loss…
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Wondering what it means to have the All Whites back in NZ? Here’s what it means…
@NZ_Football
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Back grounder on the referee. 43, from UAE for All Whites vs Costa Rica.
Will be the biggest match of his life, which is not necessarily a good thing.
Really hope we are not talking about the official after this match but it's a bit of a worry...
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Media allowed in to watch full
@NZWarriors
training on Monday. Despite their mini-slump, players looked upbeat & it was a sharp session. Bodes well….
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Probably the only disappointing thing about last night was the lack of a local flavour in the commentary.
Imagine
@pineynz
describing that golden goal...and all of that other drama!
#BringbackPiney
@NZ_Football
#FootballFerns
#FIFAWomensWorldCup2023
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Wow!
Shaun Johnson misses out on the Dally M medal by one point to Kalyn Ponga.
56-55.
Got to feel for him.
Ponga was very good this season but....I don't feel anyone had more of an impact on their team in 2023 than SJ for
@NZWarriors
@nzheraldsport
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It's only one game - and a trial - but man, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck looked good for
@NZWarriors
.
Think he is going to enjoy centre.
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Man, sport is cruel sometimes.
Even if Shaun Johnson plays on Sat - which is a big if , I’m not convinced he will - he won’t be 100%, for a game he has dreamed about for years and worked so hard to get to this season.
@NZWarriors
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That match will go down in NZ league history.
Unbelievable effort by Kiwi Ferns to end Jillaroos 7-year unbeaten run.
First win over Aust since 2016.
A result built on courage & defensive resilience - some of the sets on their line-far out
Quite something.
@nzheraldsport
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"I haven’t always been the most talented player on the field but when I ran out with my teammates, I just wanted them to look at me and think he's gonna give everything he's got."
-Chanel Harris-Tavita in his *final
@NZWarriors
interview.
Great sentiments.
*(hope not)
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Don’t know if Mt Smart has been better. Was still looking beautiful when I left at 1030pm last night.
@NZWarriors
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The 1-1 draw with Ireland on Wednesday is the first time the All Whites have managed a draw against European opposition since the 2010 World Cup, and that remarkable night versus Italy.
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Injury update for
@NZWarriors
-Jazz Tevaga back in 4-6 weeks, maybe longer
-Chanel Harris-Tavita, they are hopeful he will return for Roosters match on 12 May, otherwise week after.
-Dylan Walker this week, if he gets through Wednesday.
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Wow. Whatever happens over the rest of this season, this is already a very, very special campaign for
@WgtnPhoenixFC
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Amazing to see Chris Wood in prominent stories on the Guardian, BBC, The Athletic, Telegraph and all the big English media outlets....
Long, long way from the kid at Onehunga Sports in the late 1990's.
@NZ_Football
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Bloody hell, All Whites to face England at Wembley!
Someone at
@NZ_Football
doing great negotiating.
Still got vivid memories of game vs
@England
at Mt Smart in 91.
Wonderful occasion; Lineker got only goal, very late, but we were thrilled to see these guys in the flesh
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Ready to go on the media tribune. Outnumbered, but here we are..
@NZ_Football
@nzheraldsport
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If the
@NZWarriors
are still hedging their bets over Shaun Johnson in 2024, they need to stop now…
No more evidence needed. Masterclass tonight.
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The atmosphere in Lima is electric. It's a night for cool heads, clear minds and courage.
@nzheraldsport
@NZ_Football
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This is massive. From what I'm hearing around the Auckland scene that figure is going to be closer to 50 per cent when they check it again this time next year....
@NZ_Football
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Worrying signs for Broncos, but very encouraging from
@NZWarriors
.
Forwards were outstanding - Tevaga showed his value - and Johnson added class & poise.
Need more attacking precision, but defensive grit & yardage game v impressive, along with their hunger & aggression.
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I don't think I've ever seen anything like that before.
What a moment. The
@WgtnPhoenixFC
equalise with the last kick of the match, in the 99th minute.
You couldn't script it...
@nzheraldsport
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Quite the turnaround for
@WgtnPhoenixFC
from bottom of the
@aleaguemen
ladder to 5th (& 3 points off top) in 11 days!
And there’s an undeniable sense that this team are nowhere near their ceiling....
....given growth capacity in youngsters & combinations are still building.
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Amazing. Townsville Rd 3 was a statement performance last year - that set up the season - & it feels like that one will be.
Everyone will talk about the attack - which was direct & sharp - but the aggressive defence was a huge part of that victory.
@NZWarriors
@NRL
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In training.
@EmmaRaducanu
Surely the most high profile world No 78 the
@ASB_Classic
has ever had..
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