Will Warbrick thinks his teammate winger Xavier Coates has been leading the Storm charge, so his defensive performance to help Melbourne defeat Penrith in their opening round match comes as no surprise.
Coates’s attack speed, strength, and aerial prowess have long been recognized.
However, there have been doubts about the 23-year-old’s defense.
Coates made two huge tackles in the last minute of the game to keep the Panthers scoreless, allowing Melbourne to win 8-0. The last tackle dislodged the ball from second-rower Liam Martin.
Will Warbrick thinks his teammate winger Xavier Coates has been leading the Storm charge, so his defensive performance to help Melbourne defeat Penrith in their opening round match comes as no surprise.
Coates’s attack speed, strength, and aerial prowess have long been recognized.
However, there have been doubts about the 23-year-old’s defense.
Coates made two huge tackles in the last minute of the game to keep the Panthers scoreless, allowing Melbourne to win 8-0. The last tackle dislodged the ball from second-rower Liam Martin.
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Regarding Coates, “he’s probably had one of the best pre-seasons that a player can have at this club,” stated Warbrick.
“I’ve seen the effort he’s put into his game; obviously, he works hard on high balls and other things, but he’s also worked hard on his reads and physicality when playing defense.
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