The big news surrounding the Warriors game this weekend is that star signing, and New Zealand fullback, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be missing for the rest of the season. Tuimoala Lolohea will play his third position in as many games by moving to fullback - whilst coach McFadden has opted to use veteran Tommy Leuluai, over fellow veteran Jeff Robson, in the halves. Fan favourite Konrad Hurell misses out again, raising speculation over his future at the Warriors.
The last time these two met, the Storm came away with the spoils. The Warriors will be looking to take the spoils this time round!
Team Line Ups
Melbourne Storm:
1. Cameron Munster | 2. Young Tonumaipea | 3. Richard Kennar | 4. Ben Hampton | 5. Marika Koroibete | 6. Blake Green | 7. Cooper Cronk | 8. Jesse Bromwich | 9. Cameron Smith | 10. Jordan McLean | 11. Kevin Proctor | 12. Tohu Harris | 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Kenneath Bromwich | 15. Tim Glasby | 16. Felise Kaufusi | 17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
New Zealand Warriors:
1. Tuimoala Lolohea | 2. David Fusitua | 3. Blake Ayshford | 4. Solomone Kata | 5. Manu Vatuvei | 6. Thomas Leuluai | 7. Shaun Johnson | 8. Sam Lisone | 9. Issac Luke | 10. Ben Matulino | 11. Bodene Thompson | 12. Ryan Hoffman | 13. Simon Mannering
Interchange: 14. Jonathan Wright|15. Jacob Lillyman |16. Charlie Gubb |17. Ligi Sao
Recent Form
Melbourne Storm: 3 from 5
Tigers 18 – 19 Storm
Storm 12 – 18 Bulldogs
Storm 18 – 14 Knights
Sharks 14 – 6 Storm
Warriors 14 – 21 Storm
New Zealand Warriors: 3 from 5
Bulldogs 20 – 24 Warriors
Warriors 18 – 34 Sea Eagles
Roosters 28 – 32 Warriors
Warriors 40 – 18 Knights
Warriors 14 – 21 Storm
Special Mention
New Zealand Warriors: Tuimoala Lolohea
Tuimoala Lolohea gets the mention this week. Just how good is this kid? – Played on the Wing, Standoff and now Fullback, Tui is showing his versatility. Personally thing his best position is 6 and could produce a perfect partnership with Johnson if given the time. But with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck out, he’s staking a claim at Fullback to widen his options for the NZ national team. Look out for him!
Come on Warriors!
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The last time these two met, the Storm came away with the spoils. The Warriors will be looking to take the spoils this time round!
Team Line Ups
Melbourne Storm:
1. Cameron Munster | 2. Young Tonumaipea | 3. Richard Kennar | 4. Ben Hampton | 5. Marika Koroibete | 6. Blake Green | 7. Cooper Cronk | 8. Jesse Bromwich | 9. Cameron Smith | 10. Jordan McLean | 11. Kevin Proctor | 12. Tohu Harris | 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Kenneath Bromwich | 15. Tim Glasby | 16. Felise Kaufusi | 17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
New Zealand Warriors:
1. Tuimoala Lolohea | 2. David Fusitua | 3. Blake Ayshford | 4. Solomone Kata | 5. Manu Vatuvei | 6. Thomas Leuluai | 7. Shaun Johnson | 8. Sam Lisone | 9. Issac Luke | 10. Ben Matulino | 11. Bodene Thompson | 12. Ryan Hoffman | 13. Simon Mannering
Interchange: 14. Jonathan Wright|15. Jacob Lillyman |16. Charlie Gubb |17. Ligi Sao
Recent Form
Melbourne Storm: 3 from 5
Tigers 18 – 19 Storm
Storm 12 – 18 Bulldogs
Storm 18 – 14 Knights
Sharks 14 – 6 Storm
Warriors 14 – 21 Storm
New Zealand Warriors: 3 from 5
Bulldogs 20 – 24 Warriors
Warriors 18 – 34 Sea Eagles
Roosters 28 – 32 Warriors
Warriors 40 – 18 Knights
Warriors 14 – 21 Storm
Special Mention
New Zealand Warriors: Tuimoala Lolohea
Tuimoala Lolohea gets the mention this week. Just how good is this kid? – Played on the Wing, Standoff and now Fullback, Tui is showing his versatility. Personally thing his best position is 6 and could produce a perfect partnership with Johnson if given the time. But with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck out, he’s staking a claim at Fullback to widen his options for the NZ national team. Look out for him!
Come on Warriors!
Follow me on twitter: adamjsweeney
Write for @The18thManUK
