- MARCH 16th, 2024. AAMI PARK STADIUM,MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA
- Warriors Face Uphill Battle After Opening Loss and Injuries
- Struggles Continue for Warriors Despite Promising Start
- Storm Extend Unbeaten Opening Round Streak to 22 Years
- Key Stats and Predictions for Warriors vs. Storm Clash
- Injury Woes for Storm: Munster and Asofa-Solomona Remain Sidelined
- Team Line-Ups
- PREDICTION
MARCH 16th, 2024. AAMI PARK STADIUM,MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA
Warriors Face Uphill Battle After Opening Loss and Injuries
Following an unexpected loss in the season opener, which resulted in two key players sustaining injuries, the Warriors are facing an unfavorable match-up and venue as they aim for a comeback.
LATE NEWS. In-form hooker Wayde Egan has been officially ruled out in a major blow for the Warriors ahead of their blockbuster clash with the Storm.
Egan’s withdrawal, due to an elbow injury, has forced coach Andrew Webster to promote Freddy Lussick and recall Jazz Tevaga after a statement performance in New South Wales Cup last week.
Struggles Continue for Warriors Despite Promising Start
Despite a promising start in the opening 20 minutes last Friday, the Warriors struggled to make an impact against the Sharks, ultimately falling short with a 16-12 defeat.
Storm Extend Unbeaten Opening Round Streak to 22 Years
Meanwhile, in Melbourne later that night, the Storm displayed brilliance with an 8-0 shutout against the Panthers, extending their unbeaten record in opening rounds to an impressive 22 years.
Key Stats and Predictions for Warriors vs. Storm Clash
Warriors didn’t score after the 14th minute last week
Storm didn’t concede a single point vs Panthers last week
Storm’s last seven wins over Warriors have been by 8+ points
Will Warbrick has scored a try in his last four games with Storm as favourites
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored a try in eight of his last nine away games
The Storm have won their past 14 games against the Warriors.
The Warriors have not won at AAMI Park since 2014.
The Warriors had a 50 per cent winning record in Australia in 2023.
Storm winger Xavier Coates has scored eight tries in his past four games against the Warriors.
Injury Woes for Storm: Munster and Asofa-Solomona Remain Sidelined
Craig Bellamy’s side were without Cameron Munster for that triumph and the five-eighth will again miss this encounter as he continues to struggle with a groin injury.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona also remains on the sideline with a hamstring injury.
Team Line-Ups
Warriors
1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Dylan Walker 18. Adam Pompey 20. Jazz Tevaga 21. Te Maire Martin 22. Ali Leiataua 23. Chanel Harris-Tavita
Storm
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Chris Lewis 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Shawn Blore 19. Kane Bradley 20. Marion Seve 21. Sualauvi Faalogo 22. Tepai Moeroa
Referee: Chris Butler,
Touch Judge: Dave Munro,
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger,
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
PREDICTION
I have to go with the Storm at home, especially after their win against the Panthers last week. They look good and are definitely top 8 this year again. Coates any time try scorer. The Warriors played 20 minutes of good footy then wen back to old habits.
Lucky I backed the Sharks, eh bro.
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