Post Match Storm v Warriors - [Round 6, 2025]

[sydneywarrior92]

I was at the Vegas game as well as this one. I have to say that whilst the result seems just as discouraging, I think this performance was a million times better. At Vegas, it was obvious before the game that the team hadn't turned up physically against comparable opposition. In this one, the team never stopped trying but we were simply outclassed by the best attacking juggernaut of the decade. Look at what they did to Manly at 4pines the week prior. Our performance has to be viewed against that backdrop. I don't even think the Penrith 4 peat teams can match what we saw yesterday. They are ripping everyone's edge defence apart this year. Can't wait for the Dogs fans to eat some humble pie after getting the Melbourne treatment we just suffered.

Sure, our performance was below par. Dropping that much ball is asking for trouble against Melbourne and that 18-0 start after 20-25 minutes could have been avoided with more precise play. But going from 18 to 36-0 after losing Jacko to the bin was inevitable imo against this mob. They are just too deadly with a one man advantage. Nonetheless, outside the first 20, I really don't think we gave up which we did in Vegas. There are still many positives to take out of the game- Leka, Demitric and Ali being one. Mets starting to run the ball and showing some signs in shape another, even if poorly executed. Those blaming Mets for this game and arguing that TMM/Boyd would have done better are way off the mark in my view.

It's important to not overreact to this game. We can still beat most teams in this comp not named Melbourne with how we play. Stick to the process lads!

 

[Makasene]

I gather CNK is out next week?

JFH best is 3 - 4 weeks? Worst case the season. Although usually they know if it's a full tear without a scan so fingers crossed

 

[sydneywarrior92]

I gather CNK is out next week?

JFH best is 3 - 4 weeks? Worst case the season. Although usually they know if it's a full tear without a scan so fingers crossed

he was chatting casually with Ford when he got sent to the bin. So it doesn't seem season-ending.

 

[snake77]

This is the space that our halves need to occupy. We need to better analyse the shapes and structures and currently we lack that vision. But really. Stacey and Webby are watching live and have runners to advise in real time

I understand when we have the ball. I got the feeling Barnett was more referring to when we had the ball. That comment in the interview after the game matches this comment from the post match press conference.

Mind you the same could be said with how we attacked later on in the game. The younger guys were passing well and causing the Storm some issues. It fell down a few times with a few of the more experienced guys.

 

[MXRecord]

On another note how on earth are The Storm below the cap?

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Eh...overall I'm not too disheartened.
Storm, at home, in that kind of form were absolutely unstoppable. Every single team in the comp would have conceded close to 30 points in that first half.

There were some positives, loads of negatives, but at the end of the day I think we flush this one and move on. The Storm are the bench mark this year. Coates, Paps, Grant, Hughes and Katoa grew an extra leg.

I'm keen to see what we do next week. I thought we looked better in attack with Tuaupiki as fb in the 2nd half, do we stick with him/TMM?

Overall, the effort was there but the Storm are likely the top team in the comp this year. Hopefully our attack continues to grow and develop so next time we play them were able to ask a few more questions

 

[VB89]

I was at the Vegas game as well as this one. I have to say that whilst the result seems just as discouraging, I think this performance was a million times better. At Vegas, it was obvious before the game that the team hadn't turned up physically against comparable opposition. In this one, the team never stopped trying but we were simply outclassed by the best attacking juggernaut of the decade. Look at what they did to Manly at 4pines the week prior. Our performance has to be viewed against that backdrop. I don't even think the Penrith 4 peat teams can match what we saw yesterday. They are ripping everyone's edge defence apart this year. Can't wait for the Dogs fans to eat some humble pie after getting the Melbourne treatment we just suffered.

Sure, our performance was below par. Dropping that much ball is asking for trouble against Melbourne and that 18-0 start after 20-25 minutes could have been avoided with more precise play. But going from 18 to 36-0 after losing Jacko to the bin was inevitable imo against this mob. They are just too deadly with a one man advantage. Nonetheless, outside the first 20, I really don't think we gave up which we did in Vegas. There are still many positives to take out of the game- Leka, Demitric and Ali being one. Mets starting to run the ball and showing some signs in shape another, even if poorly executed. Those blaming Mets for this game and arguing that TMM/Boyd would have done better are way off the mark in my view.

It's important to not overreact to this game. We can still beat most teams in this comp not named Melbourne with how we play. Stick to the process lads!

Vegas and Melbourne? Time to stop going to the games please bro, so we can win

 

[juju]

That's a traumatic fixture every year.

 

[roguei]

Would recommend having a watch of the press conference. Seems like they blame mainly the way we tackled being ineffective or allowing storm players to take the tackler out of the mark and therefore our of the defensive line as the major contributor to our loss.

Andrew Webster: We missed our jobs a lot in the first half | Warriors

Andrew Webster and Mitchell Barnett talk to the media after disappointing loss to Melbourne.

www.warriors.kiwi

 

[Dippa]

Surely the signs are there that our young bucks are nearing a start. If anything, I feel like Marata Niukore either drops to the bench or is out of the side completely and the promotion be given to either Leka or Demitric.

If Barnett is stating the obvious in the press conference then Webster needs to make a call and pluck some of the old dogs this week!


There is clear confidence sitting on the bench - well get them on from the start I say. If you want to set the tone early, it's no good having 2 dynamic guys on the bench. Webster is going in with the hope that the current lineup is going to man up this week and next to set the tone. It's just not happening in my opinion.

 

[tyrael]

People who say Tuaupiki is too small, how does he compare against Kini and Gray?

Everyone also acting like we have a choice at FB next week.

 

[Warriorsfan92]

I think either leka or Demetric starts next week, with Niukore dropping to the bench as a middle, bunty to start. The other option is Niukore keeps his spot & Demetric starts at prop. Whoever it is needs to man up against haas & carrigan. I’d be backing the young buck Demetric to start at prop & rip and tear against haas etc.

 

[tyrael]

not having speed size out-wide hurts .. would any other FG team want our wingers NO

Bulldogs took Montoya.

 

[Inruin]

People who say Tuaupiki is too small, how does he compare against Kini and Gray?

Everyone also acting like we have a choice at FB next week.

Some of those saying he is too small are also saying put him in the front line in the halves.....

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Vegas and Melbourne? Time to stop going to the games please bro, so we can win

I'm sorry to say I'll be at Mt Smart on Saturday as well!

 

[Tookey 2.0]

There is a clear confidence sitting on the bench - well get them on from the start I say. If you want to set the tone early, well it is no good having the dynamic guys on the bench

Unpopular opinion - I think what Webby is doing with Leka and Vaumunga is spot on.

Both are showing really great signs and are building, with both likely to see a bit more game time with Fish out.
I don't think either are doing enough to say you would replace then for anyone in the starting 13.

Leka has made 100m once this year (because he had a 70m break) and Vaimunga hasn't yet. Imo Webby's doing the right thing, letting the experienced players take the sting out of the match before giving these 2 a run. I think as the year goes on we'll see them get more game time, and will come on earlier or at different moments.

Let them build and continue to develop. 15-25 games this year figuring out their roles before they hit the ground running next year.

 

[PhilsySH35]

Nah, Storm just shut up shop and ambled through the rest of the game.

They could have steam rolled us second half if they felt like being clinical.

They are just too good. Their reaction speed and fitness is amazing before you even allow for their actual speed of play. Simply blew us away.

agree, thought their centers and 2nd rowers (except leo from 7's) had it over ours by a mile and a half - their cattle just too good - sigh.

 

[MrFrankWhite]

from the numbers CHT, Capewell, Nuikore all had a poor day at the office. Barnett, Clark and Ford the standouts

 

[Brightman]

Let them build and continue to develop. 15-25 games this year figuring out their roles before they hit the ground running next year.

You're on the money in my opinion, this will generally be AW's scheme for these two. The trick that I'm really looking forward to is how he introduces Laban, because at that stage one of these young guns will be starting imo..

 

[MrFrankWhite]

You're on the money in my opinion, this will generally be AW's scheme for these two. The trick that I'm really looking forward to is how he introduces Laban, because at that stage I've of these young guns will be starting imo..

My hope is its for Capewell who continues to disappoint. To add to his poor meters he also had 5 missed tackles and 4 ineffective.