Warriors defence worries Storm

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MELBOURNE coach Craig Bellamy can’t recall a Warriors side defending as well as the current NRL line-up and says his team will have to be at their attacking best to get the win in today’s clash at AAMI Park.

The Warriors are joint competition leaders after their bruising defensive display set up a win over fellow frontrunners the Dragons last round.

Bellamy said the Warriors were “outstanding” and, despite a strong recent record against their opponents, would present a huge challenge for the defending champions.

“Obviously the Warriors have had a great start to the season,” Bellamy said.

“I don’t watch all their games but I can’t remember the last time a Warriors side defended like that – they were outstanding last week.”

The Storm will be without star prop Jesse Bromwich (pictured), who injured his knee in last week’s win over the Broncos.

The Warriors will be missing halfback Shaun Johnson (hamstring). — AAP