NRL: Warriors sign writer a hit with fans

Reporter·APNZ·

31 Jul, 2014 11:41 PM3 mins to read

Diehard Warriors fan Robert Harris is fast earning a reputation for producing witty sign slogans which he proudly brandishes from the eastern stand. Photo / Twitter.

Diehard Warriors fan Robert Harris is fast earning a reputation for producing witty sign slogans which he proudly brandishes from the eastern stand during games at Mt Smart Stadium.

Harris, a 10-year Warriors member, is a popular figure amongst supporters in Bay 26, where his signs help add to the atmosphere and humour among the crowd.

Before last Sunday's match against Manly, the 24-year-old warehouse supervisor attracted the attention of Sea Eagles back-rower Anthony Watmough, with a placard that read: "Hey Watmough - we don't like Manly either."

The New South Wales State of Origin star stopped to read the sign and acknowledged Harris with a sly nod and a chuckle before pointing it out to halfback Daly Cherry-Evans, who also appreciated the gag.

Just a casual bit of TV time @NZWarriors pic.twitter.com/oNPngjRCX0

Pictures of Harris' signs have been popular on social media while his antics have also attracted approval from The Footy Show co-host Erin Molan and presenters on The Matty Johns Show.

Harris enjoys coming up with slogans "over a few beers" and says the attention they attract helps enhance the game-day experience for himself and girlfriend Korina Teleso, and his special needs step-brother John Hoff.

"It's my treat to him, I take him to every game with me," Harris explains. "He was born with a hole in his heart back in Rarotonga, so there wasn't much help for him there. He's never really been fully functional. He's there with it and understands who the Warriors are playing. It's sort of the main kick he gets out of life, going to the Warriors games, or watching it on TV."

Going to @NZWarriors player @suaiaandfai stage production tomorrow #MyStory #FromPrisonToPalace pic.twitter.com/E2XKBzs49h

Earlier this season, Harris targeted two Penrith players, with one sign reading, "Our Johnson will make your Mansour" and another saying, "Run at Cat in the Hat Soward."

"I just like taking the mickey out of the other team and create a bit of a laugh and some atmosphere for the crew that we sit with," he says. "Usually the sexual innuendo kicks in because it's funny and leaguies understand it."

Harris nominates prop Suaia Matagi as his favourite player but revealed he is forced to share his bedroom with images of another Warriors star.

"The girlfriend likes Ben Henry. She's bloody crazy about him. I have to put up with posters of him in my bloody bedroom," he laughed.