I'm not going to write Lewis off over that one game, but there are other players who have had too many chances and are yet to step up. Our forwards should thank Klemmer for taking some of the spotlight off them in previous seasons.
It was a disappointing result-
We were outplayed, outmuscled & out enthused. Right off the pace
Factor in:
The Warriors start every season on fire last year they put 30 points on Souths & Easts in the first 4 rounds and then.....
Napa is not match fit, his “hampered” preseason commenced in mid January & would be more effective coming off the bench.
Tolman is ineffective at front row.
It was in the middle that the Warriors won the game.
Holland is not NRL quality.
Our contact defensively was sloppy & passive.
Our defensive line was jaggered & pedestrian.
RFM once again demonstrated his poor work rate & defensive technique.
We were dominated with ball & constantly put on our backs rendering quick pay the balls impossible- can’t blame Lichaa .
I would probably replace Holland with Hopoate & bring in Meaney at fullback at this stage.
Start Fualalo with Napa off the bench
Defence needs to be aggressive & more decisive our wrestle needs urgent attention Mr Babic.
I give this 17-18 players 4 games to improve it’s then up to Pay to answer some questions if we’re not competitive.
I’m hearing whispers that Noddy may be a candidate........watch this space