LIVE NRL: ‘That is soft’ — Enforcer strolls over as Warriors dominate Storm in early blitz

LIVE NRL: ‘That is soft’ — Enforcer strolls over as Warriors dominate Storm in early blitz

Harry Grant produced a superb pass to put Munster over beside the sticks as the Warriors lead the Storm 18-12 at AAMI Park.

“Cam Munster is a man on a mission,” Ennis said.

“He has taken upon himself to get the Storm back in this.”

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Round 8

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38TH MINUTE

Dylan Walker was sin-binned for a head slam on Eliesa Katoa.

35TH MINUTE

Harry Grant produced a superb pass to put Munster over beside the sticks to cut the deficit.

“Cam Munster is a man on a mission,” Ennis said.

“He has taken upon himself to get the Storm back in this.”

21ST MINUTE

Addin Fonua-Blake charged through some soft defence from the Storm to extend the Warriors’ lead.

“That is flimsy defence,” Ginnane said.

“Addin Fonua-Blake has been the best player on the field,” Ennis said.

“But that is un-Melbourne like defence. I have not seen that ever. That is soft.”

15TH MINUTE

Justin Olam dived over after a superb 40/20 from Cameron Munster as the Storm hit back.

“Just brilliant from Munster,” Ennis said.

11TH MINUTE

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad set up Dallin Watene-Zelzniak with some slick hands to extend the Warriors’ advantage.

“Beautiful hands form Nicoll-Klokstad,” Ennis said.

5TH MINUTE

Dylan Walker set up Jackson Ford for the first try of the game to give the Warriors the lead.

“Brillaint lead-up work from Shaun Johnson,” Ennis said.

MATCH REPORT

The Melbourne Storm host the Warriors in a blockbuster clash at AAMI Park.

Tom Eisenhuth (hip flexor) and Alec MacDonald (elbow) are out for the Storm with Aaron Pene and Tyran Wishart coming into the 17.

Prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona (knee) returns in a timely boost with Tui Kamikamica (suspended).

Nick Meaney returns from concussion at fullback, with Cameron Munster shifting back to the halves.

For the Warriors Marata Niukore returns from a two-game suspension with Josh Curran shifting to the bench and Taine Tuaupiki dropping out.

The Storm and the Warriors will be looking to keep in touch with the top four in a crucial clash for both teams.

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