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NRL: Warriors to start 2015 on road

David Skipwith
By David Skipwith
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15 Dec, 2014 12:06 AM5 mins to read

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Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins in action against the Newcastle Knights last June. Photo / Brett Phibbs

Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins in action against the Newcastle Knights last June. Photo / Brett Phibbs

A rematch against inaugural opponents the Brisbane Broncos, a first-ever Anzac Day clash at home and visits by heavyweights Melbourne, Manly, the Sydney Roosters and North Queensland are the standout features of the Warriors' NRL draw for their 20th anniversary season.

The much-anticipated 2015 draw revealed the Warriors will have a fourth-round meeting with the Broncos on Sunday, March 29 (2.00pm kick-off), the launching pad for the club's historic campaign.

The match will be shown live on Channel Nine in Australia and will provide the lead-in to live coverage of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

As reported by the Herald, after previously playing in Melbourne, the Warriors will be at home on Anzac Day for the first time as part of the NRL's programme of commemorative games on the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli. The Warriors will host the Gold Coast Titans (2.00pm kick-off) while there will be four more games in Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Aside from the Broncos in round four and the Anzac Day match in round eight, Warriors members and fans have also been provided with Mt Smart Stadium encounters with four of the last five premiers St George Illawarra (2010), Manly (2011), Melbourne (2012) and the Roosters (2013).

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While the regular Anzac Day clash against the Storm isn't possible in 2015, the Warriors will have home and away games against Melbourne, the first at AAMI Park on Easter Monday (April 6).

"We're thrilled about the chance of being able to mark our 20th anniversary against our very first opponents so early in the season. It's going to be one of the real high points of a massive year for the club," said Warriors managing director Jim Doyle.

"It's also a huge moment for us having an Anzac Day game here for the first time on what will be such an important day with both countries marking the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli.

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"The fact we have so many of the big-name clubs coming to Mt Smart Stadium is going to ensure 2015 will be a season to remember for all our members and fans."

While the campaign begins with back-to-back away games against Newcastle and Canberra it's followed by consecutive home games against Parramatta on Saturday, March 21 (5.00pm kick-off) and Brisbane on March 29 (2.00pm).

"The start is challenging with two of the NRL's most demanding away trips but we'll plan for that accordingly," said Warriors head coach Andrew McFadden.

"It's a great start at home, though, having the Eels and then the 20th anniversary encounter with the Broncos. That match-up against Brisbane means so much for everyone associated with the club.

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"It's always exciting when the draw comes out. For the coaching staff and team management it means we can plan our season while our members and fans can also make their plans now they have the dates.

"For the players, staff and the club as a whole, it's brilliant knowing we're going into a season with 11 games at Mount Smart Stadium. The players love playing at the ground and we're all looking forward to our long-serving loyal members and new members getting in behind us in big numbers throughout 2015."

Among the 11 home games are clashes against glamour sides the Roosters (Saturday, June 13), Melbourne (Sunday, July 12), Manly (Saturday, July 25) and also North Queensland in the final Mount Smart match of the year on Saturday, August 22.

Another feature is a run of three consecutive home games against Manly (July 25), Cronulla (August 1) and St George Illawarra (August 8).

The clubs the Warriors face once are South Sydney, St George Illawarra, Manly, Brisbane, Canterbury and Penrith.

WARRIORS - 2015 NRL DRAW
(NB: local kick-off times listed)
1 Sat March 7, 4.30pm - Knights, Hunter Stadium
2 Sun March 15, 6.30pm - Raiders, Canberra Stadium
3 Sat March 21, 5.00pm - Eels, Mount Smart Stadium
4 Sun March 29, 2.00pm - Broncos, Mount Smart Stadium
5 Mon April 6, 7.00pm - Storm, AAMI Park
6 Sat April 11, 7.30pm - Wests Tigers, Mount Smart Stadium
7 Sat April 18, 5.30pm - Cowboys, 1300SMILES Stadium
8 Sat April 25, 2.00pm - Titans, Mount Smart Stadium
May 1-3 - Anzac Test
9 Sat May 9, 5.30pm - Sharks, Remondis Stadium
10 Sat May 16, 3.00pm - Eels, Parramatta Stadium
11 May 22-25 - Bye
12 Sun May 31, 4.00pm - Knights, Mount Smart Stadium
13 Sat June 6, 3.30pm - Rabbitohs, NIB Stadium
14 Sat June 13, 8.00pm - Roosters, Mount Smart Stadium
15 Sat June 20, 5.30pm - Titans, Cbus Super Stadium
16 Sat June 27, 5.00pm - Raiders, Mount Smart Stadium
17 July 3-6 - Bye
18 Sun July 12, 4.00pm - Storm, Mount Smart Stadium
19 Sun July 19, 2.00pm - Roosters, Sydney Football Stadium
20 Sat July 25, 5.00pm - Sea Eagles, Mount Smart Stadium
21 Sat August 1 - Sharks, Mount Smart Stadium
22 Sat August 8 - Dragons, Mount Smart Stadium
23 Sat August 15 - Panthers, Sportingbet Stadium
24 Sat August 22 - Cowboys, Mount Smart Stadium
25 Sun August 30 - Wests Tigers, Campbelltown Sports Stadium
26 Sun September 6 - Bulldogs, ANZ Stadium

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NB: The draw lists 12 games at Mount Smart Stadium but one of these will be played outside Auckland; the game and venue are yet to be confirmed.

NRL FINALS
1 September 11-13 - Qualifying Semi Finals
2 September 18-19 - Semi Finals
3 September 25-26 - Preliminary Finals
4 October 4 - Grand Final

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