22 KEVIN LOCKE Not rated
Not on the field long enough. Two main plays I saw, one he nearly split the defence from bringing the ball back, another one he flicked the ball back inside while about to go out from a metre or two out which was dumb.
2 BILL TUPOU 4
Error early on, after that he didn't make much of an impact. Defensively seemed to have a period on the left edge in the second half in the centres and racked up a succession of tackles. Not enough to get a starting spot round 1.
3 DANE NIELSEN 5.5
Played well until the final hand off from Hodges. Did well given Hodges was pretty much on fire. Communication on the edge seems so much better. DOn't know if this is all Neilsen or a combination of Neilsen and the coaching staff.
4 KONRAD HURRELL 5.5
Nothing to write home about on attack. Early on the Warriors had a nice spread which is unusual for us typically. I can't wait till Konrad gets that spread and gets 1 on 1 with a centre. Defensively did a very good job.
25 MANU VATUVEI 4.5
Couple of bad handling errors, but defended his edge fairly well for the most part and I thought he showed some toe at times to haul down Hodges.
6 THOMAS LEULUAI 6
Defensively good. Kicking game ok without being effective. Good support off a short ball early on.
7 SHAUN JOHNSON 5
Some dumb options. The grubbers from his own half, I swear to God if he tries that in the regular season and turns the ball over on halfway I'll start a stink in my own living room. Kicking, seemed hell bent on kicking early in the count. Got to imagine that was a coaches decision, which I certainly did not like. Stupid tactic.
15 SAM RAPIRA 8
Kept taking the ball forward. The best Warrior on display. Very pleasing return. We will need him
14 ELIJAH TAYLOR 6.5
Good defensively, and certainly not the attacking nightmare that we thought it would be. By and large his passes hit the first reciever accurately.
10 BEN MATULINO 7.5
One poor error, but made a ton of metres with every touch and was physical in the tackle.
11 FELETI MATEO 5
Not involved enough and ineffective in second phase, seemed to be timing issues with his fellow players.
12 SIMON MANNERING (c) 6
Early offload to the Broncos when in attack was poor. Then got into his workmanlike display. Played well in defence.
16 TODD LOWRIE 5
Yes he was involved, but the bloke did not learn when it came to penalties. He must take that out of his game. I'm sure with his experience he will. Otherwise a good game.
Interchange:
1 GLEN FISIIAHI 6
Not involved much, but did make a good tackle to save a potential try and the speed in broken field play is still lethal. Grabbed himself the #2 jumper for round 1.
5 CHARLIE GUBB 6
Did nothing wrong. Solid.
8 JACOB LILLYMAN 6
As above.
17 CARLOS TUIMAVAVE Not on long enough
9 PITA GODINET 7.5
Seemed to have so much more organisation and structure when he was on. Set up two tries. Should have banked a bench spot, even if Johnson is fit.
21 JEROME ROPATI Not on long enough, but pleasing to see him have a run again
23 SEBASTINE IKAHIHIFO 6
One sloppy error in the ruck, but he seems to have bulked up which will help him this year. Pushing for a bench spot.
24 STEVE RAPIRA 6
One very good run where he bumped through the defenders to set up a good platform. I think he's got Sione Lousi's spot to start the season, so will get to play with Sam at NRL level.
