TWL Rd 11: Kingz Container Crew Warriors Player Ratings

Big individual scores from a blockbusting team win.

A bunch of Warriors clambered for the Magic Round high score in the Kingz Container Crew player ratings after a 42-12 beatdown of the Broncos.

1 TAINE TUAUPIKI: Did everything asked of him, producing a busy attacking performance in the first half and coming up with some excellent positional play throughout. Finished with 15 runs for 126 metres and kicked five-from-six following Boyd’s exit. Turning some of those myriad half-breaks into line-breaks would cement that spot, which still feels a bit tenuous with CNK lurking. 7.5

2 DALLIN WATENE-ZELEZNIAK: Had an absolute day out, scoring the first (aerial finish) and last (long-range intercept) tries in trademark fashion, and racking up a game-high 216 metres on the back of a host of full-throttle hit-ups. Now has 12 tries in 10 games this season. 8

3 ALI LEIATAUA: Back after an HIA absence and enjoyed arguably his best all-round display of 2026. Scored an opportunist try, had a line-break assist, notched 103 metres from 10 hearty runs and folded several Broncos among his 14 tackles. 8

4 ADAM POMPEY: Escaped the eye for the most part but upped his involvement to finish with an impressive 147 metres on 17 carries, which should be a benchmark rather than an outlier for Pompey. 7

5 ALOFIANA KHAN-PEREIRA: Although the sin-bin decision was obscene — and came after one of a couple of very good jams — it was AKP’s unhappiest day in a Warriors jersey so far. Caught in-field a couple of times, including the lead-up to the Broncos’ second try, and shelled a regulation pass when a late try was beckoning for what was credited as his fifth error. Ran courageously for 86 on 11 carries. 5

6 CHANEL HARRIS-TAVITA: Didn’t exactly take control after Boyd left the field, but didn’t exactly need to. Ultimately did the bulk of the general play kicking and was unlucky not to end up with a try assist after putting up a pinpoint bomb and forcing the Broncos into error with his chase. Only a couple of runs and wasn’t required to do a lot of defence. 6.5

7 TANAH BOYD: Just shattering. N/A

8 JAMES FISHER-HARRIS: A powerhouse 57-minute shift from the skipper, racking up 156 metres from a game-high 21 runs along with 28 tackles. Continues to look far more comfortable and confident as this team’s leader than in 2025. 8

9 WAYDE EGAN: Reportedly in the frame for a NSW debut and produced a superb Origin audition by hoodwinking the Broncos twice — firstly to sneak through for a first-half try, then to carve a hole in the defence in the second half to set up TMM’s try. Control around the rucks was otherwise excellent and made 23 tackles. 8.5

10 MITCHELL BARNETT: Brought back into the starting line-up and piled up some impressive numbers in 45 minutes — 15 runs for 131 metres and 32 tackles. Looked a tad off the pace but overall a solid effort in what was his fifth appearance and first run-on outing in 2026. 7

11 LEKA HALASIMA: Dialled in from the outset after a couple of scratchy outings and chewed through 122 metres on 13 runs with a game-high six tackle-breaks, along with 21 tackles. Looked hungry, which is what you want to see from Leka. 7.5

12 KURT CAPEWELL: The veteran pounced on a grubber for the Warriors’ fourth try and was always on hand for the clean-up and grunt work in an 80-minute effort. Ten runs for 60 metres and 27 tackles. 7.5

13 ERIN CLARK: Arguably the Warriors’ best over the past few weeks and there was none better across the NRL in Magic Round. A powerhouse try was the highlight of a 20-run, 198-metre display, but his ability to constantly have the Broncos back-pedalling (including a game-high 74 post-contact metres and four tackle-breaks) was perhaps his most telling contribution. Made 27 tackles in a ferocious 62 minutes as Clark starts setting a course for back-to-back Dally M Team of the Year nods. 9

20 TE MAIRE MARTIN: Stepped into the halfback breach in just his second game at any level since breaking his leg in the All Stars game — and did so with silky, dynamic aplomb. Brilliant try assists with the pass for DWZ and the grubber for Capewell, backed up to score a back-breaking try, made 84 metres from eight runs and reminded everyone what a good defender he amongst a 28-tackle showing. A timely statement that Andrew Webster has multiple options to fill a huge playmaking gap that has suddenly opened up. 8

15 JACKSON FORD: Cooled his heels on the bench to start the game for the first time this season, but came on after 18 minutes and played out the match. Not as eye-catching as some of his Dally M points-grabbing displays, but strong nonetheless with 14 runs for 122 metres and a team-high 33 tackles. Unluckily denied a try by the Bunker. 7.5

16 DEMITRIC VAIMAUGA: Made his presence felt in 32 minutes of game-time, getting through 104 metres on 11 runs and chalking up 17 tackles. Made one handling error and had the ball stripped by Walsh. 6.5

14 SAM HEALEY: Took his 25-minute opportunity at the back-end of the game, making a dazzling line-break and another strong run, as well as reeling off 22 tackles. 6.5