Would no doubt like a few moments in the game back - lacking in execution with the tryline in sight.
Ken Maumalo – 3
Melbourne made it a rough night on the left edge for the Warriors, scoring at least six tries out on Maumalo's wing. He did run the ball well, but was unable to make a mark in the right areas of the park.
Kodi Nikorima – 5
Tried to cause problems with his running game and had some early success, and he tried hard on defence.
Blake Green – 6
Blake Green reacts. Photo / Photosport
Orchestrated the attack nicely inside the open 20 minutes before Melbourne took over. Continued to try hard to make something happen.
Ran the ball hard and strong early and made plenty of tackles. Ran out of gas in the later stages - as shown when Brandon Smith ploughed over the top of him to score.
Karl Lawton – 5
Karl Lawton had to depart in the first half. Photo / Photosport
Was forced from the field inside of 15 minutes due to a head knock and did not return.
Poasa Faamausili – 5
Made plenty of tackles and had the odd good run but failed to have much of an impact.
Jack Murchie – 5
Was required to make plenty of tackles and was up to the task.
Tohu Harris – 7
Again the Warriors' best. Tried hard across the board from opening whistle to final whistle.
Isaiah Papali'i - 5
Was a willing ball carrier and took plenty of strong hit-ups. Posted a high tackle success rate.
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown - 5
Made tackles but failed to make an impact otherwise.
Chanel Harris-Tavita - 7
Played 65 minutes at hooker and again showed glimpses of his ability both offensively and defensively. One of the Warriors' best.
Agnatius Paasi – 5
Agnatius Paasi in possession. Photo / Photosport
Made a mark in just 30 minutes of game time, running hard when given the chance.
Josh Curran – 5
Made some tackles but was generally unsighted otherwise.
