NRL: Warriors’ Adam Pompey on bouncing back from mistakes against Dragons

Warriors duo Taine Tuaupiki and Adam Pompey celebrate after beating the Dragons. Photo / Photosport

Adam Pompey has given insight into pulling himself out of dwelling on errors during NRL games as the Warriors look to keep their top-four hopes within their control.

The centre missed tackles early in the Dragons game before scoring two of his own in the come-from-behind 14-10 win at Mt Smart to move back into fourth overall.

Pompey explained on The Big League Podcast how he keeps his head after making mistakes.

“I think just resetting yourself. Try and make sure I tackle well and that my next tackle is pretty good. Just try fight my way out of it. The boys help me along the way. Just stay calm and collected.

“First half, I wasn’t happy about myself and my performance. I just stuck at it, stuck at my game and just glad that I got two meat pies. All the boys had my back on that.”

Coach Andrew Webster dropped a bombshell afterwards in revealing fullback Taine Tuaupiki’s partner had a baby on the morning of the match and he had not slept.

Pompey is touting Tuaupiki’s commitment.

“You look at being there for your little one and he [Tuaupiki] put his hand up and wanted to play, so credit to him.”

The Warriors’ top-four hopes are back in their own hands with three games to play.

Next up they visit the Gold Coast Titans, who have won six of the last seven meetings between the sides, including a 24-16 victory in Auckland last month.

Pompey outlined how they need to adjust.

“We just need to play our game a bit more and put a bit more pressure down towards their end.

“I’m just glad the boys showed a bit of grit. Obviously, the last couple of months haven’t been great for us but it is good to be back in the winning circle.”