1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad – 5
Scored two tries at centre, but struggled defensively on the edge. Switched back to fullback to end the game where he got one of his tries and overall looked more at home. Was limited to eight runs, but made four tackle breaks and overall, the Warriors probably lacked some of his spark from the back.
3. Adam Pompey – 2
His first half sin bin will probably go down as the dumbest of the year, but luckily the Warriors didn’t concede any points while he was on the field. However his poor defence did lead to the Tigers scoring their opening try, and he never really recovered.
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck – 4
Topped the run count for the Warriors with 186m, but otherwise was well contained, and he was outplayed by his opposite Faaletino Tavana. Had announced earlier in the day that he was leaving at the end of the year and you do wonder if that was on his mind during the contest.
6. Luke Metcalf – 5
Overall quiet in his first match, as you’d expect coming back from an ACL injury, but worked his way into the contest as it progressed. Overall will be disappointed with his efforts, but pleased to be back on the field.
7. Tanah Boyd – 7
Was brilliant in the first half, bar one kick, but otherwise had a decent night. Claimed two try assists and took hold of most of the in-field kicking, however he did miss two conversions. Having three halves partners in four weeks is never easy, so here is to some stability in the coming weeks.
8. James Fisher-Harris – 8
Overall was probably the best on the field for the Warriors. Brought plenty of intensity in his first stint getting involved with everything, and he tried setting the tone once returning, including a big hit won his side a turnover, but they couldn’t capitalise.
9. Wayde Egan – 5
Only had two runs, and ideally you want more from your hooker, but he just didn’t get the space. Made 31 tackles in another strong defensive night.
10. Jackson Ford – 6
Didn’t have the same impact as the past games this season, although he did claim a team-high 45 tackles. Had a couple of errors which he will be disappointed with.
11. Leka Halasima – 4
The Tigers did an excellent job containing him and the 20-year-old didn’t have the same impact we’d seen in previous games this season. Had seven missed tackles.
12. Jacob Laban – 7
Is looking more like a true starting edge forward the more minutes he plays and he was rewarded with a try. Ran for 112m and made 26 tackles, but will be disappointed with the five misses.
13. Erin Clark – 5
Similar to Halasima, the Tigers did a great job limiting his impact, so his full skillset wasn’t on display in what was probably one of his more disappointing displays since returning to the Warriors.
Interchange:
14. Sam Healey – 3
Came on for the last 20 minutes, but the Warriors weren’t getting the same go forward and his ability to run the ball was limited.
15. Mitch Barnett – 4
More minutes under the belt in the second game back from an ACL injury, but didn’t have the same impact like we saw last week against the Knights, highlighted by a couple of errors.
17. Tanner Stowers-Smith – 6
Another decent showing off the bench, which featured 101m with the ball and 36 tackles.
18. Marata Niukore – 4
Thought the Warriors would have brought him on earlier to bring some energy after his efforts last week, but that seems like a distant memory after another disappointing display.
Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.
