Storm
50
Match Complete
Warriors
6
| C. Smith |  | 75 | ||
| J. Addo-Carr |  | 73 | ||
| C. Smith | | 64 | ||
| B. Smith | | 62 | ||
| C. Smith | | 59 | ||
| S. Vunivalu | | 58 | ||
| C. Smith | | 57 | ||
| S. Vunivalu | | 55 | ||
| R. Papenhuyzen | | 46 | ||
| 44 | | C. Harris-Tavita | ||
| 42 | | P. Herbert | ||
| C. Smith | | 33 | ||
| P. Momirovski | | 31 | ||
| C. Smith | | 29 | ||
| R. Papenhuyzen | | 27 | ||
| C. Smith | | 25 | ||
| S. Vunivalu | | 24 | ||
| P. Momirovski | | 12 |
| 9 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 7 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors meet in this Friday evening encounter with both sides looking to rectify last-start losses. Join The Roar from 6pm (AEST) for live scores of the match.
Despite performing far more admirably than many expected given their squad and travel burden, the Warriors made the shock decision to axe coach Stephen Kearney last weekend. It’s a decision which caught many off-guard, and club management will come under heavy scrutiny should results not improve in the coming weeks under interim Todd Payten.
Even so, getting the better of Melbourne will likely be beyond them. While Craig Bellamy’s men look a shadow of the side which has contended for NRL title after NRL title over the past decade and a half, they still have an impressive squad and will be smarting after last week’s loss to the Panthers.
Things don’t get any easier for the Warriors, with the Storm bringing back Jahrome Hughes and Josh Addo-Carr to the starting side for Ryley Jacks and Marion Seve. Add in the New Zealand club’s record at tonight’s venue – they haven’t won at Kogarah for some 17 years – and there’s not a lot in their favour for this encounter.
There is a bit of good news for the Warriors at least with Ken Maumalo back on the wing, and Chanel Harris-Tavita and Isaiah Papali’i named to start on the pine.
Game information
Kick-off: 6pm (AEST)
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
TV: Fox Sports
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, NRL Live Pass
Teams
Storm
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen, 2. Suliasi Vunivalu, 3. Justin Olam, 4. Brenko Lee, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Cameron Smith (c), 10. Christian Welch, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenny Bromwich, 13. Dale Finucane
Bench/Reserves: 14. Brandon Smith, 15. Tino Faasuamaleaui, 16. Tom Eisenuth, 17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 18. Ryley Jacks, 19. Nicho Hynes, 20. Max King, 21. Paul Momirovski
Warriors
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. David Fusitu’a, 3. Peta Hiku, 4. Patrick Herbert, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Blake Green, 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 9. Karl Lawton, 10. Lachlan Burr, 11. Jack Murchie, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Adam Blair
Bench/Reserves: 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 15. Poasa Faamausili, 16. Agnatius Paasi, 17. Isaiah Papali’i, 18. Gerard Beale, 20. Adam Pompey, 21. Josh Curran, 23. Leivaha Pulu
Joe
Roar Rookie
Knee injury...looks like couple of weeks.
The Spectator
Roar Guru
What happened to Munster ?
Joe
Roar Rookie
He went great! Couple of try assists and was good all around. Cam Smith played five eighth in the second and didn't miss a beat. In fact that might be the setup for next 6 weeks...B.Smith at hooker and C.Smith in at 6.
The Spectator
Roar Guru
Hey mate, didn’t get to watch due to work, how did J Hughes go ?
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Lets hope…the red V.. red for our blood and the white flag…
Stormy
Roar Rookie
First 20 was all Warriors, DP, - 2 long distance tries made us look good.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
LOL.. and then Bmoz goes back there... We are doomed
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
When an opponent puts on 50 against you, you know you have a problem with set plays and consistency. Dear oh dear.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
OK - population of Auckland is 1.6 million and if the Warriors were proactive they should be having first crack
Joe
Roar Rookie
Well I think it was almost expected after the Warriors horror week. Feel for the Warriors.
Panana split
Roar Rookie
The warriors are essentially an Auckland club. The best Kiwi players play for other NRL teams. Look at Melbourne they have more Kiwi reps than the warriors
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Just seems crazy that they have so many players to choose from that would have that rugby ability in their blood but they play like this - and what's more with no heart - I'd hate to be a Warriors supporter - shameful
G Len N
Roar Rookie
Did the chooks sign Teddy after RTS moved on or before? I can’t recall.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Better hit the bottle shop before it closes to top up. You might need it.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Can someone please end this
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Not far off!
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
I genuinely think they’d all rather be having a shot at being an All Black.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Good luck tonight DPS - no Tedesco at least
Joe
Roar Rookie
HIA has been busy tonight.
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