Episode 90: The Warriors' preseason confuses fans with mixed bag of performances

About this episode

The episode discusses the mixed performances of the Warriors during their 2026 preseason and features insights from a guest in Las Vegas.

The Big League Podcast boys are back for the 2026 season. NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Alex Powell talk, The Warriors’ 2026 preseason that is in the books — and it’s been a mixed bag that’s left fans equal parts curious and concerned with a 33-18 loss to Manly then a 38-34 loss to the Dolphins. Also joined by Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis out of Las Vegas ahead of round One of the competition that gets underway this weekend in sin city.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nathan Limm, Alex Powell

Guest: Michael Carayannis

Topics covered

• Warriors
• preseason
• rugby league
• sports performance
• fan reactions

Keywords

• Warriors
• preseason
• rugby league
• Nathan Limm
• Alex Powell
• Michael Carayannis
• Las Vegas
• sports news
• fan concerns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NZ Herald, Daily Telegraph

Places: Las Vegas, New Zealand

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