Player ratings courtesy of Jake Carden.
1. Tom Trbojevic (7.5/10)
another class performance from Turbo, not only his threat attacking the line but also taking several crucial hit-ups when his teammates really needed it.
2 try assists and 241 metres.
2. Tommy Talau (7/10)
Tommy had a brilliant game, was peppered under the high ball for the entire match and dealt with it.
Summed up the situation perfectly for our second try.
He should retain his spot when Saab returns.
3. Tolutau Koula (7/10)
We all know the flair that Tolu can bring, but the consistency he's bringing at the moment is the most impressive part of his game.
Did the dirty work and defended well, class centre.
4. Ben Trbojevic (7/10)
Another hamstring injury for Burbo after a really solid performance.
His versatility will be missed whilst he's out, and after a couple of down games, his last two have been great.
5. Jaxson Paulo (4/10)
Quite simply he isn't up to first grade standard. He's gotten slightly better with his ball carrying over the last couple of weeks but still lacks confidence in contact in both attack and defence.
I expect Jason Saab to replace him once fit.
6.Luke Brooks (6/10)
Was so good until the 39th minute when he threw the intercept for the DWZ try on halftime.
That seemed to of knocked the confidence out of him for the remainder of the match.
Defensively very good until the Warriors final try.
7. Daly Cherry-Evans (7.5/10)
A top-shelf performance from the skipper, bagged himself two tries and delivered a beautiful ball to Burbo for his try.
Like the rest of the team, he needs to cut out the silly decisions when we are on top, and continue to build pressure.
8. Taniela Paseka (7.5/10)
Great game from Taniela, 21 runs for 198 metres is very impressive from a prop.
His second stint, especially in GP was huge for us when we were struggling for yardage.
Pretty decent start to his 2024 season.
9. Lachlan Croker (5/10)
I Thought Crokes struggled in this match, took a few dummy half runs when they weren't on and killed some momentum. Missed 9 tackles as well which needs to be better.
Still gave 110% like he always does.
10. Josh Aloiai (6.5/10)
Josh was very good until he gave away that crucial penalty at the death on Shaun Johnson.
Oshay has had a very good start to the year in my opinion and hopefully, he can keep it going.
14 runs for 140 metres and 26 tackles.
11. Haumole Olakau'atu (8/10)
Haumole has been our standout to begin 2024, another huge game, running for 158 metres.
If it wasn't for him and Nella, I don't think we come away with a point after the game went into GP.
If he keeps this form, he will play Origin.
12. Corey Waddell (6.5/10)
Corey just continues to do his job wherever the team needs. He's proven to be a pivotal addition in 2024 and looks like he will now get an extended run in the side due to Burbo's injury.
112 metres and 39 tackles.
13. Jake Trbojevic (8.5/10)
Outstanding.
You don't know how important he is, until he's not there.
That was shown when he was off for 5-10 minutes, The only period of the game where I thought the Warriors dominated the middle.
162 metres and 49 tackles.
14. Karl Lawton (6/10)
Karl proved to be very handy off the bench, did his work in defence with 34 tackles without missing and was good out of dummy half.
Might be needed in the back row over the coming weeks.
15. Ethan Bullemor (6/10)
Back in the side with a point to prove and I thought he did that. Provided great energy off the bench even with a banged-up snoz and blood streaming everywhere.
Very improtant part of this squad.
16. Toafofoa Sipley (8/10)
It's Toff SZN.
Also known as Siff Topley according to Corey Parker, Toff was immense off the bench again.
18 runs for 169 metres is simply superb.
Provided 3 offloads as well and all of them were smart offloads.
19. Aaron Woods (2/10)
Pathetic.
Should never play first grade again.
Also equally as poor was Seibold actually selecting him and putting him on the field.
