Yahoo Lifestyle Des Hasler called out over baffling David Fifita move amid 'embarrassing' Warriors scenes
The Maroons forward was incredible when he came on against the Warriors.
NRL fans have been left questioning why Titans coach Des Hasler did not start David Fifita in the ANZAC clash against the Warriors on Thursday. The Titans entered the clash against the Warriors under immense pressure as the only team not to win a game heading into round eight.
The Warriors started off their clash with the Titans on a mission racing to a 12-0 lead. And this was with star forward Fifita sitting on the bench. Hasler then opted to bring Fifita into the game around the 20 minute mark and the Titans stormed back.
And this was also due to the rampaging forward's solo try, which saw him barge through a number of Warriors players to score the team's third try. He then set-up AJ Brimson in the second-half after holding up the defence. Some could argue Fifita's presence off the bench helped the Titans as an impact player.
However, Fifita's interjection changed the game and NRL fans were once again questioning why Hasler was not starting the second-rower from the start of the game. Fifita returned from a torn pectoral muscle in round four.
He then started against the Cowboys and played 80 minutes. Since then he has started on the bench. While there may be lingering questions over his fitness, fans still can't work out why Fifita can't play 80 minutes with his presence immense for the Titans.
David Fifita gets over and the Titans take the lead on the stroke of halftime! 🔥
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Fifita is a beast
— Hamza Anwer (@bulldogzrep) April 25, 2024
not when des has fifita on the bench
— teddy (@teddypayne23) April 25, 2024
Fifita shifted to the bench again? #NRLWarriorsTitans
— All Things Opinionated 🏳️🌈 (@ATOpinionated) April 25, 2024
Panic button time. Get Fifita on the field. Fermor’s missed tackle there was shocking and left Foz trying to tackle AFB on his own which was never going to happen. #NRLWarriorsTitans
— All Things Opinionated 🏳️🌈 (@ATOpinionated) April 25, 2024
Titans keep starting Fifita off the bench and he’s there best player 🫠
— ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@Vinsanity275) April 25, 2024
Fifita on bench = no sense
— Gajjit (@gazzoyboy) April 25, 2024
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While the Warriors started with purpose, with Shaun Johnson defying doubters over his injury and controlling the team, the Titans stormed back. Tries to AJ Brimson and then Tanah Boyd in the first half levelled the match, before Fifita charged over.
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And the second-half started where it left off with the Titans crossing immediately to stretch the lead to 23-12. And Warriors fans were left questioning whether the team are the title contenders they were tipped to be at the start of the season, or if the club were destined to miss the top eight in 2024.
Starting to doubt if the Warriors are a top 4 side
— NRLSC Sponge (@Benwithnonumber) April 25, 2024
This is an embarrassing first half from the Warriors. Titans are making us look mediocre at best. #nrl @NRL @NZWarriors
— McQuillionaire (@dpmcquillan) April 25, 2024
What’s going on? I thought the Titans were wooden spoon contenders? Warriors helping the Titans look like champions! #NRLWarriorsTitans @9_Moley @TheACCnz
— Anand Reddy (@AnandSReddy) April 25, 2024
Another easy try to the Titans.
This is the sort of defence that we’ve come to associate with the Warriors over previous seasons.
#NRLwarriorstitans— Hector Samuels🇦🇺🇮🇹🇺🇸 (@HS19661966) April 25, 2024
