TWL Rd 9: Kingz Container Crew Warriors Player Ratings

Individual standouts galore in consummate team effort.

There were high-polling stars across the park in the Kingz Container Crew player ratings after the Warriors’ fast-finishing 36-14 win over Parramatta.

1 TAINE TUAUPIKI: It now seems a possibility that Tuaupiki could lock down the fullback spot — even if Charnze can’t be retrenched elsewhere in the line-up — after the past two weeks. The break and try assist for Dallin was one of his classiest moments at NRL level to date, while he had 16 runs for 141 metres, was safe at the back and produced some more cover-defence highlights. 7.5

2 DALLIN WATENE-ZELEZNIAK: Strong finish to score in the first half, butchered what could have been a crucial one in the second and redeemed himself with a long intercept run to set the Warriors on course for a late sealer. Ran strongly (14 runs for 176 metres) and was good on defence in a difficult match-up with Josh Addo-Carr. 7

3 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Another barnstorming ball-running performance, making a game-high 201 metres on 16 carries with six tackle-breaks. Bombed a try after a wonderful bust by not looking for unmarked support (and very nearly was gifted a bizarre four-pointer but for a little fumble), but sliced through to finish the scoring late. Real strong defensively, too. 8

4 ADAM POMPEY: Probably did enough to cement his spot for the time being, despite failing to take a bomb that led to Volkman’s second-half try. Some very strong carries among 105 metres on 12 runs and was solid defensively. 6.5

5 ALOFIANA KHAN-PEREIRA: A third straight double for the Warriors (and five-from-five in career games against the Eels) has surely locked down a first-grade spot for Lofi, especially with Rog shining in the centres. Sizzling sideline finish for his first, well-taken intercept for his second and made several dangerous runs from the back-field to finish with 168 metres from 11 carries with five tackle-breaks. Clearly not the best defensive winger in the comp but made some good decisions and came up with some handy kick defusals. 8

6 CHANEL HARRIS-TAVITA: Had the running game going early, while that pass for AKP’s first-half try was a work of art. Laid on RTS’s try late, kicked astutely and produced some stinging stops among his 28 tackles. Can’t be shifted from that spot — he’s too good and too important to the vibe and essence of this team. 8

7 TANAH BOYD: After a shabby early defensive effort, Boyd laid on a try for Halasima, had a big hand in DWZ’s and a minor one in RTS’s. Otherwise steered the team around well, had a few strong darts and made 16 tackles, along with landing six-from-eight. 7.5

8 JAMES FISHER-HARRIS: Another mighty captain’s knock with 15 runs for 139 metres and 32 tackles (most of them bruising). Great turn and pass in the lead-up to AKP’s try and looks super-comfortable in his leadership role this year. 8

9 WAYDE EGAN: Reeled out of an early tackle and eventually left the field for good with a head knock at the half-hour mark. A couple of dummy-half runs, 18 tackles and classy service before that setback. 5.5

10 JACKSON FORD: FINALLY got a rest for the first time since Round 5…for the last eight minutes. By that stage he’d made a massive 18 runs for 178 metres, a game-high 50 tackles and stormed over for an absolutely critical try via good hole run. Herculean. Chalk up some more Dally M votes and start sizing up a NSW jumper! 8.5

11 LEKA HALASIMA: Bad defensive miss early but made up for it with a sizzling line to score the Warriors’ opener. Bit quiet overall, though, making only four runs and coming up with three handling errors. Made 23 tackles. 5.5

12 KURT CAPEWELL: A statline of 29 tackles with seven minutes is familiar and may look underwhelming, but the veteran produced some punishing stops and great clean-up efforts. Nine strong runs for 103 metres in a good night out. 7.5

13 ERIN CLARK: The reigning Dally M Lock of the Year has gone up a gear in recent weeks and was arguably best afield tonight. Big numbers in 51 minutes — 16 runs for 171 metres, 27 tackles — and his impact on scoring plays was enormous. His strong runs and quick play-the-balls preceded Leka’s and DWZ’s tries, he had a deft try assist for Ford’s, and had a nice hand in AKP’s first and RTS’s. 8.5

14 SAM HEALEY: Got his most minutes of the season with Egan exiting in the first half and used them impressively. Made a line-break among five probing runs for 62 metres, made 25 tackles and gave decent — if not Egan-level — dummy-half service. Two ruck infringements were a minor disappointment. 6

16 DEMITRIC VAIMAUGA: Left Eels strewn with his Paleaaesina-channelling kick returns on more than one occasion, helping him to 92 metres on eight runs with four tackle-breaks in 33 minutes. Also made 14 tackles without a miss. Keeps showing signs of eventually becoming one of the NRL’s top enforcers. 7

18 EDDIE IEREMIA-TOEAVA: A very busy maiden NRL appearance for 2026 from the promising EIT, making 11 runs for 96 metres and 20 tackles (zero misses) in 36 minutes in the middle. Gave away two penalties. 6.5

17 JACOB LABAN: Relegated to a fairly minor role, playing the last 23 minutes on Leka’s edge. Just the two runs and made 14 tackles, while the handling error against his name came from an ill-advised Boyd pass. 5