Post Match NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm - [Round 6, 2026]

Bluecat · Apr 12, 2026

The best game I have seen from the Warriors since maybe the Penrith win with our reserve team. Maybe better.
I loved the way we went after the Storm. There was no respect for reputation last night. Full marks to Webby for getting the guys up for it.
We held our nerve when things went their way and in the second half we smacked the Storm into submission.

That second half defence made a statement. You might be the Storm but you are not coming through. That was definitely our best 40 minutes of footy in forever

ThePaKid · Apr 12, 2026

Interesting comments on the Storm forum. A theme across the last two games especially has exposed a lack of player depth and coaching nous, which has not adapted to the new rules. Sack him...

FormerlyJamesW · Apr 12, 2026

Bluecat said:
The best game I have seen from the Warriors since maybe the Penrith win with our reserve team. Maybe better.

This was better.

We got to 38 points and just pivoted to folding them in half.

Truly, we humiliated them in every aspect of the game last night.

Noitall · Apr 12, 2026

FormerlyJamesW said:
This was better.

We got to 38 points and just pivoted to folding them in half.

Truly, we humiliated them in every aspect of the game last night.

I missed their game against panthers but by all accounts have read they didn’t necessarily play bad, this one we beat them into submission at home and left points out there

FormerlyJamesW · Apr 12, 2026

Noitall said:
I missed their game against panthers but by all accounts have read they didn’t necessarily play bad, this one we beat them into submission at home and left points out there

Penrith was clinical.
Ours was 'call the cops' brutality.

Noitall · Apr 12, 2026

13K views · 1.2K reactions | JFH: 🗣️ “It was a battle tonight, but it was good seeing the boys have each others backs… (good to be) 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆” 💙💚❤️ | One NZ Warriors

JFH: 🗣️ “It was a battle tonight, but it was good seeing the boys have each others backs… (good to be) 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆” 💙💚❤️

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JFH embracing this role

Noitall · Apr 12, 2026

36K views · 1.5K reactions | Melbourne Storm your nothing 😂😂 THANK YOU WEBBY ❤️💚💙 | Peter T-power

Melbourne Storm your nothing 😂😂 THANK YOU WEBBY ❤️💚💙

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This anyone on here?

Popdukes · Apr 12, 2026

Noitall said:
36K views · 1.5K reactions | Melbourne Storm your nothing 😂😂 THANK YOU WEBBY ❤️💚💙 | Peter T-power

Melbourne Storm your nothing 😂😂 THANK YOU WEBBY ❤️💚💙

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This anyone on here?

“Wepa, Wepa……you’re the Man Wepa, Webster…….Weppy”

He got there then didn’t, passionate fan

Gods_17 · Apr 12, 2026

Noitall said:
Gives me the impression RTS would love to have stayed and wanted to show Warbrick as much. RTS seemed to be doing a lot of talking in huddles and the team were hanging off his words

RTS was a Beast, actually Everybody Was, last night! It's like he was the "same but Different" self. After THAT tackle he rose up like the phoenix and got up and in poor Warbricks face with that arrogant talent-like Mulitalo vibe, all Over it. I'm Loving This RTS!

However, he should of passed it but he scored the try (Lofi was unmarked and stood there with his arms out, hands open, asking "Why didn't you pass?" Then Lofi clenched his fists and celebrated when he'd realized RTS had scored.)
After Leka had Smashed Jahrome, the chance for RTS to Kick the ball was 99.9% choice. Instead he tried to pick it up and yeah. I guess I just wanted to see a Lofi vs. William race to the ball and in real-time/truth I could see it happening and Lofi winning/scoring.

Anyhow, a Brilliant Win, have a good week NZWarriors Whanau

Garry Saloon · Apr 12, 2026

FormerlyJamesW said:
This was better.

We got to 38 points and just pivoted to folding them in half.

Truly, we humiliated them in every aspect of the game last night.

I reckon this was our third or fourth best performance this season. Quite a lot of errors. But it was incredibly hearty, it was against the Storm. Our line defence and big hits were just awesome. It stopped the losing streak. ... It'll be the most fondly remembered win out of the first four this year.

FormerlyJamesW · Apr 12, 2026

Garry Saloon said:
It stopped the losing streak. ...

I think you're right. This was a decade of embarrassment, come to an end.

Although, I thought the second half was the best half we've played this season. Shutouts are always difficult to get.

Wah u talkin about Wallis · Apr 12, 2026

Melbourne have a small forward pack. We dominated them and embarrassed them in the end
Webby has shown he improve player's so we can fringe player's that get turned into top grade. Helping the salary cap.
I don't see young Cleary playing for the Warriors, be playing under his Dad once his brother goes.
Holden sales must have fallen in NZ.
At the game last night, been to many a loss, Man that felt good.

sup42 · Apr 12, 2026

ThePaKid said:
Interesting comments on the Storm forum. A theme across the last two games especially has exposed a lack of player depth and coaching nous, which has not adapted to the new rules. Sack him...

The sack Bellamy calls over there and questioning his selections go back to even when they were winning everything.

It just proves there are idiots in every forum.

I wish they would sack Bellamy, I want him to go away.

Ennis was right about the Storm having a long memory.

They will hunt us now, more than ever. Good. Bring it on.

FormerlyJamesW · Apr 12, 2026

sup42 said:
I wish they would sack Bellamy, I want him to go away.

Every fan base needs a 'post Cleary' era to make them appreciate stability in the coaching staff.

The Warrior Waka · Apr 12, 2026

Deme , CHT & Ford were my players of the match. Deme's aggression , CHT's defense & Offence were on!! Rts shut a few of us up. Including me. What a man!

Just like to give some props to DWZ. He has been really good of late. Even some of his tackles to shut down attacking plays gave me a semi!

Makasene · Apr 12, 2026

Our intensity in defence was pretty outstanding but don't think we can do that every week.

If we are able to turn it on when needed for big games, that is scary.

CWC · Apr 12, 2026

FormerlyJamesW said:
Penrith was clinical.
Ours was 'call the cops' brutality.

They got the good cop bad cop treatment. We’re obviously the bad cop

I think they’re getting more excited beating up high profile teams and players this year, the way George sprayed the raiders and now Munster smiling like a gladiator about to be executed

We obviously have the IT to dial it up to premiership level it’s just about Webby playing his cards right, Boyd holding his nerves, injuries and putting out 7-8/10 clinical performances weekly against less famous teams

CWC · Apr 12, 2026

Gods_17 said:
RTS was a Beast, actually Everybody Was, last night! It's like he was the "same but Different" self. After THAT tackle he rose up like the phoenix and got up and in poor Warbricks face with that arrogant talent-like Mulitalo vibe, all Over it. I'm Loving This RTS!

However, he should of passed it but he scored the try (Lofi was unmarked and stood there with his arms out, hands open, asking "Why didn't you pass?" Then Lofi clenched his fists and celebrated when he'd realized RTS had scored.)
After Leka had Smashed Jahrome, the chance for RTS to Kick the ball was 99.9% choice. Instead he tried to pick it up and yeah. I guess I just wanted to see a Lofi vs. William race to the ball and in real-time/truth I could see it happening and Lofi winning/scoring.

Anyhow, a Brilliant Win, have a good week NZWarriors Whanau

I thought Lofi held out his arms to gesture holy cow what did I just see

CWC · Apr 12, 2026

sup42 said:
The sack Bellamy calls over there and questioning his selections go back to even when they were winning everything.

It just proves there are idiots in every forum.

I wish they would sack Bellamy, I want him to go away.

Ennis was right about the Storm having a long memory.

They will hunt us now, more than ever. Good. Bring it on.

IMO the way we smashed their pack and superstar spine into submission is as bad as them putting 70 on us, a couple of hits they’ll start to have flashbacks. Not too worries as we have Fish who’s used to beating them

Wrighty · Apr 12, 2026

I thought one tactic was we told Leka to be quiet initially and then assert himself in the second half. Could be wrong might just have worked out that way.