TWL Rd 22: Kingz Container Crew Warriors Player Ratings

A stack of top-end scores after a Gold Coast roast.

The Warriors blew out some recent cobwebs with a 42-6 demolition of the Titans that sets up the run home beautifully. It’s no surprise, then, that the Kingz Container Crew player ratings deliver the highest collective Warriors score for many, many weeks.

1 CHARNZE NICOLL-KLOKSTAD: CNK’s first run-on appearance at fullback since Round 7 was a doozy, doing what he does best by chewing off a game-high 245 metres (83 post-contact) on 22 carries. It’s no coincidence that, aside from a brilliant late try-saver in the corner, the Warriors had one of their best defensive displays of the season with Charnze at the back. Also made a great line-break through the middle, five tackle-breaks, had a hand in the first try, had his own nice try disallowed by an obstruction call, and produced a sensational intercept that probably saved another try in a faultless performance. Something similarly influential against Penrith would really make the No.1 selection battle for the run home interesting. 8.5

2 DALLIN WATENE-ZELENZIAK: Topped 200 metres for the third straight week, getting things underway with a magnificent try-saving intercept and jaunt downfield before cruising over for the first try soon afterwards. His involvement thereafter was mostly as a battering ram out of danger — a role he performed with aplomb (including 85 post-contact metres) — but getting his long passing game going was an eye-catching feature. 8

3 ALI LEIATAUA: Seems to be really getting the knack of this NRL thing in the past few weeks after a recent trough. Beautiful quick hands to put DWZ over early and made a long, powerful line-break in the second half among 13 runs for 174 metres, while 17 tackles without a miss opposite the livewire Brimson was an equally important step in his progression. 8

17 LEKA HALASIMA: A late inclusion for a struggling Adam Pompey, ‘The Wrecka’ rediscovered the joy in his footy again after appearing a frustrated player for much of 2026. Relished the extra space to rack up 147 metres (67 post-contact) from 15 runs, including five tackle-breaks, as well as delivering an exquisite quick-hands assist for AKP to score and getting the over stripe himself thanks to his winger. This genuinely could be the backline plan for the rest of the season. 8

5 ALOFIANA KHAN-PEREIRA: A dazzling move on Dean Ieremia to score his try, a sizzling break to put CHT in and a wonderful high grab and pass to set up Leka made for a dream homecoming for Lofi. Finished with a somewhat modest nine runs for 102 metres, but had a very good day defensively with a string of good jams and sound decisions. 8.5

6 CHANEL HARRIS-TAVITA: Call him Angela Bassett, because this game could be renamed How Chanel Got His Groove Back. Big hand in AKP’s try, kick-started the movement that put Lofi into space and backed up to score, had a season-high 106 running metres with a line-break, kicked well and found his trademark defensive bite again. Great signs. 8.5

7 TE MAIRE MARTIN: After a subpar fortnight, TMM warded off the Metcalf temptation with a performance that resembled his first seven after coming in for Boyd. Helped lay on the first try, put Laban over just before halftime and zipped in for the last two tries of the match himself. Ten runs for 91 metres, five tackle-breaks and 24 tackles, while his short kicking game threatened. 8.5

8 JAMES FISHER-HARRIS: A somewhat understated performance by his 2026 standards in a season-low 42 minutes, but led from the front when out there with eight runs for 87 metres (another season-low) and 26 tackles. 6.5

9 WAYDE EGAN: Tied the Titans up in knots from dummy-half from the outset, getting the defence back-peddaling when he wasn’t drawing penalties and six-agains. Eight runs for 72 metres, a line-break assist and 28 tackles before getting an early mark at the 55-minute mark (he would come back on for a late cameo) — not bad after hobbling out last week’s game and turning up today with a heavily bandaged arm. 8

10 MITCH BARNETT: Looked hellbent on stamping himself as the chief enforcer, battering the Titans in his 42 minutes with 13 runs for 138 metres (59 post-contact) and 26 tackles. But coupled that with his second try assist in as many weeks, a deft short ball for EIT. 8

11 KURT CAPWELL: Did all the dirty work defensively and was busy with the ball for 114 metres on 12 runs. But held onto the pill a couple of times when he should’ve just shifted it to Leka — including once inexplicably in the second half that almost certainly cost Halasima or Khan-Pereira a try. 7

12 JACOB LABAN: Another player to bounce back impressively from a dip over the past couple of rounds. Rattled through 15 runs for 146 metres (62 post-contact), steamed over for a try, took an intercept, made a team-high seven tackle-breaks and reeled off a team-high 38 tackles. 8

13 ERIN CLARK: Following a subdued display in limited minutes against the Bulldogs, Clark was back to his Dally M Lock of the Year best in a 64-minute shift. One of his best ball-playing efforts yet with 19 passes, a key hand in two tries with a pass and another with a pinpoint kick to the corner. On top of that, a customary 16 runs for 138 metres and 25 tackles. 8.5

15 TANNER STOWERS-SMITH: A just-shy-of-career-high 177 metres (59 post-contact) on 16 runs included a remarkable intercept and bullocking 40-metre charge downfield. Also finished with five tackle-breaks and 25 tackles in 47 minutes. In my mind it’s a flip of the coin between Tanner and Demitric for a spot in the 17 when Jackson Ford returns. 8

20 EDDIE IEREMIA-TOEAVA: Got 56 minutes on the field and used it to a compile the most impressive of his 13 NRL appearances to date. Led all forwards on the field with 18 runs for 191 metres (81 post-contact), charged over for a try and was second on his team with 35 tackles. A might step forward for the tyro. 8

14 SAM HEALEY: Received a bigger piece of the dummy-half gametime pie than usual and was in his element, probing and asking questions. Made six runs for 38 metres and 11 tackles, and had a hand in two tries. 6.5

22 RILEY PRICE: With Cat Stevens’ ‘Father and Son’ playing in every fan’s head (or was it just me?) as we witnessed our first second-generation first-grader become Warrior #299, Riley looked very much at home in his fourth appearance at NRL level. Son of Steve made five runs for 38 metres, six tackles and popped a superb offload in 13 minutes. An excellent player for Webby to have up his sleeve. 6