Michael Burgess

Overall, most impressive window for All Whites in long time. Ukraine match showed how far the team has come but also what needs to be done ahead of 2026 @FIFAWorldCup . Plenty of good signs though. @nzheraldsport @NZ_Football https://t.co/PoErStatup @nzheraldsport

For me, that's @NZWarriors best performance of the season. Will get a lot of people talking; the energy, the attacking intent, defensive resilience & the young guns. A report. https://t.co/aE0v9881f7

Putting Barnett's fate in context... For me it's the @NZWarriors worst injury setback in a decade, since SJ (2015) and RTS (2016). https://t.co/Uj1gZYsHhJ @nzheraldsport @NRL @NZRugbyLeague

Long read - 25 turning points in incredible debut season for @fc_auckland Foley swoops McFlynn Paulsen switch Nix pass on de Vries Early kick offs Sydney finale Corica culture The Port Sakai signs....& many more @nzheraldsport @aleaguemen @NZ_Football https://t.co/CKF4FsPcEe

5 burning issues from @fc_auckland SF exit including Did the ball cross the line? (most likely, not) Why were Auckland so underwhelming? Why was Neyder Moreno so under-used across the two legs, given his obvious X factor? https://t.co/mIS5rMSRCU @nzheraldsport @aleaguemen

Neyder Moreno is leaving @fc_auckland . I loved watching him play - so much X factor - and will always wonder what might have happened if he got more game time in the semi-final, especially in the 2nd leg. @nzheraldsport @aleaguemen https://t.co/QEJdH9b7DY

The best weekly @NZWarriors podcast going around*. Wayde Egan was typically honest in summing up the Raiders match, how the team can improve their attack & his thoughts on missing selection for Origin 1. *Apart from dreadful tipping, lately

Nick Bewley @nickbewley

In the Big League Podcast chair again w/ @mikeburgess99 featuring a chat with Warriors hooker Wayde Egan, Burge’s press conference exchange with Ricky Stuart and a debate on the NRL boxing on during State of Origin. https://t.co/PIwoslIUAl

Sad that he won't finish his career in Wellington. But equally, not that surprising, given how this season played out.

Jason Pine @pineynz

Kosta Barbarouses has turned down a contract extension and will leave Wellington Phoenix immediately. His next destination is not yet confirmed. @newstalkzbsport https://t.co/rA94XwoJFQ

I’ll stand by beyond belief, thanks. Premiers plate, semi-final and 5 or 6 sellout crowds in first season. Maybe you can send me a list of other clubs who have done that :) @fc_auckland

David McCarthy @dvdmacca

@mikeburgess99 @fc_auckland @aleaguemen Beyond belief ? Not making the final ? Slightly over enthusiastic Michael. Another Kiwi choke in fact

Pretty compelling. I've watched it 30 times...and still not sure that the ball crossed the line! AR had the best view, but he was a long way away, on the other sideline.

Jason Pine @pineynz

Great view, this. Also note the position of the Assistant Referee; he’s bang in line.

When the dust settles - and the pain subsides (it will take a while) - everyone associated with ⁦@fc_auckland⁩ will feel immense pride. What the club has achieved is beyond belief. Across 20 years in this job, it’s one of the best stories I’ve seen. ⁦@aleaguemen⁩ https://t.co/lX4nUMQrh7

Alex Paulsen still signing autographs, more than an hour after the final whistle last night. Class. ⁦@fc_auckland⁩ https://t.co/cxY8blntSQ

Same starting XI for ⁦@fc_auckland⁩ though bench impact will be vital. Roderick Miranda back for Victory - he will make a big difference - as will Bruno Fornaroli. ⁦@aleaguemen⁩ https://t.co/cyiFMV7UB9

It has never looked better. ⁦@fc_auckland⁩ https://t.co/ahiz8uQR9D

Some of the added seating at Mt Smart (North Stand) is actually a great spot. Close to the action. ⁦@fc_auckland⁩ ⁦@NZWarriors⁩ https://t.co/TimNVmDxxN

A feature on Hiroki Sakai, one of the best signings in @aleaguemen history. How he has transformed @fc_auckland , his new life here, his favourite Japanese superfoods & the most difficult opponent he has marked across his career. @nzheraldsport https://t.co/07fpN9PKsx

Behind the scenes story from @fc_auckland epic trip to Melbourne last weekend. So many moments, so much drama, so memorable. https://t.co/NJCZl6XpDg @nzheraldsport @aleaguemen @NZ_Football (prem content)