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The Warriors started better this round but had trouble finding the try line and made poor last tackle plays, injuries to Blake Ayshford (Concussion) and Manu Vatuvei (Ribs) affecting the interchange and the Warriors just could not get into the game losing 25-10.
The big concern coming out of this game was the lack of last tackle options and Shaun Johnson just didn’t show up (2 runs for 3 metres is a shocking performance).
All was not woeful though as the error rate has come down, the Warriors are currently third in the NRL in regards to not making errors.
The defense was better this week but losing a centre and winger was the final straw as the defense fell apart with players having to play out of position, however, 28 missed tackles are still not acceptable.
This loss further added to the pressure the Warriors have on them and the calls for changes in the coaching staff are only getting louder.
Matthew Johns is back to being vocal about the Warriors, I’m not sure what the Warriors did to him in his playing career but he really has a bone to pick with them ever year.
People seem to forget that there are 6 teams with a 0-2 record and some of them are meant to be top sides (Dragons, Sea Eagles and the Roosters).
I still believe the Warriors will be a top 8 side this season and I feel that the moment they click together as a unit they will be a formidable side.
My Warriors player of the week is Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, his defense still needs to improve but we started to see him run again which is something this team needs as if he becomes the attacking threat we all know he can be it will open up opportunities for the players around him.
The Warrior who needs to improve this week is Shaun Johnson.
So much is expected of him as the “Superstar” of this squad but I’m not sure where he was this week because he just didn’t show up.
When he hits the line he puts doubt into opposing team’s defense and open holes for other players to target and the Warriors need as many holes to get through as possible.
Shaun will come back strong this week when he is backed into a corner by the fans and media he usually burst through the other side with a blinder of a performance so Melbourne may be in for a rough time.
That’s right Round 3 is the Warriors versus the Melbourne Storm in what is the first home game of the season for the Warriors.
Games against Melbourne are always great to watch and the Warriors have a pretty even record with Craig Bellamy’s side, in fact, the last win the Warriors managed to get in the NRL was at Mount Smart in Round 18 of the 2015 season I’m a 28-14 match that is most remembered for the Nathan Friend back flip pass.
I have a good feeling about this rounds game and I’m looking forward to getting to go to my first game of the year.
It looks like Manu Vatuvei will not be fit to play and I’m hoping that Konrad Hurrell makes the cut to replace him but, either way, I’m picking that the Warriors will be locking in the first win of the season.
Fingers crossed by this Warriors Tragic and talk to you all next week.
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