General NRL 2015 - Rnd 18 - Warriors vs Storm Post Match Discussion

[NZWarriors.com]

New Zealand Warriors 28 vs 14 Melbourne Storm

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Thoughts? Man of the Match? Did we hold or drop the ball? Did the bench work? Charlie Gubb and Raymond Faitala-Mariner step up again? Was Siliva Havili worth a bench spot? Was our defence up to the task? Hows our top 8 prospects looking now?

Discuss...

Dont forget to rate the players... https://www.nzwarriors.com/matches/nrl-2015-round-18.41/

 

[jonno]

Only temporary at this stage of the round, but it's still pretty cool.....

 

[Tedster]

Probably Johnson for MOM as he more than likely won the game with that brilliance - thought Bodene Thompson and Mannering (as usual) were very good. Mention to Nathan Friend who gets 9 out of 10 for difficulty with his gymnastics! LOL

 

[Miket12]

Most disappointing part of the game - Friendly won't get a try assist for THAT play!!!!

 

[Tedster]

Probably Johnson for MOM as he more than likely won the game with that brilliance - thought Bodene Thompson and Mannering (as usual) were very good. Mention to Nathan Friend who gets 9 out of 10 for difficulty with his gymnastics! LOL

 

[Rick O'Shay]

Manu Who?

 

[Beastmode]

not a bad effort today by the boys.

 

[Magic Stick]

Missed first 20mins watching UFC... but damn what a game, Try of the year, Johnson is on another planet with his skill set, and big ups to Jono Wright man he was solid

Epic afternoon of sport, need to take 5 and watch the Warriors game again in full

 

[Matulino's Left Shoulder]

UP UP CRONULLLAA

 

[Horriors2014]

thinking he may be better than Hurrell? different styles.

I think Fusitua has improved even more since his initial stint in first grade. The amount of improvement has been compelling. His form says to me he wants to own his spot. But more importantly Hurrell's injuries have slowed his growth.

His impact versus mistakes balance hasn't been good. I'm not saying he's not good enough. It's that, at some point you have to evaluate whether Hurrell's potential for destruction yet lapses in defence are worth waiting for when injured so much. He takes a while to recover and if he has a weight blowout as well we might only see him half a season.

Whereas Fusitua looks rock solid in defence and his attack has gone to another level again (last year I was doubting his pace but he's shown that with injuries aside he is very quick).

On form Fusitua gets the nod IMO.

 

[Wellington Warrior]

Try of the century... and you know he will use it as a contract bargaining tool!!

 

[Wellington Warrior]

UP UP CRONULLLAA

Benji out for the dragons....no Merrin, no Dugan....

 

[wallacenz]

best game ive seen this year, warrior ball of old

 

[Horriors2014]

Manu Who?

Unfortunately you don't pick wingers to defend all day. At some point they're supposed to score tries. So while you cheer on the people's champ, just remember his lack of attack puts pressure on others to attack more.

Defences love knowing they don't have to worry about one side.

 

[eamon]

that has to be one of the best games I have seen for a very very long time. The result just added to it. So much to be waed by in that game. Well done both teams for contributing to a fantastic game of league. WOW, just WOW

 

[facefacts]

Lolohea showing why he needs to be our full time winger.

Fusitua has to keep Hurrell out of first grade on that performance...his defensive combination with Lolo already looks good and will only get better.

Kata seems to be struggling of late which isn't unusual for a rookie, charging out of the line is getting to be a bit of a habit for him...maybe a Hurrell/Wright combo wouldn't hurt.

Our left winger saving four tries in one game!!?? dont think we've had four saved tries from a Warriors left winger in the last 5 years combined.

Muts had a dog of a game handling wise, some poor decisions in our half... still a good go forward game though.

Lousi is dead weight.

Havili is dead weight.

A few too many errors, but not ridiculously so, but incredibly i felt confident when we were defending our line which is an uncommon feeling watching the Warriors.

 

[facefacts]

Unfortunately you don't pick wingers to defend all day. At some point they're supposed to score tries. So while you cheer on the people's champ, just remember his lack of attack puts pressure on others to attack more.

Defences love knowing they don't have to worry about one side.

Saving four is as good as scoring four.

 

[Horriors2014]

Only temporary at this stage of the round, but it's still pretty cool.....
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At worst we are 5th chahoo!

 

[Freddie Futler]

Now that my heart has settled down a little (couple of Brandy's medicinal of course) what a game, Warriors of old spinning the ball left right and centre. Friend is awesome, badly hurt after five minutes and carried that sore shoulder through the game. Bodene and Shaun Johnson hard to separate as MOM but great to see Shaun Johnson backing himself.
Lillyman backed up great and Jonno Right with those try saving tackles.
Foo See Two A honourable mention and Sammy is the catalyst.

 

[Maraea]

I think Fusitua has improved even more since his initial stint in first grade. The amount of improvement has been compelling. His form says to me he wants to own his spot. But more importantly Hurrell's injuries have slowed his growth.

His impact versus mistakes balance hasn't been good. I'm not saying he's not good enough. It's that, at some point you have to evaluate whether Hurrell's potential for destruction yet lapses in defence are worth waiting for when injured so much. He takes a while to recover and if he has a weight blowout as well we might only see him half a season.

Whereas Fusitua looks rock solid in defence and his attack has gone to another level again (last year I was doubting his pace but he's shown that with injuries aside he is very quick).

On form Fusitua gets the nod IMO.

it is interesting to watch isn't it. how lucky r we to hav those two vying for a spot. win win warriors. I think Fusitua may have it over Hurrell. Time tells