The Warriors will be without a key spine man for their clash against Craig Bellamy’s Storm coming off a strong win.
Melbourne bested the reigning premiers in the Panthers in Round 1, keeping their coach’s 23-year record in tact in season openers.
Superstar five-eighth is yet to return from a groin injury, meaning young gun Jonah Pezet remains in the No.6 jersey.
But for Andrew Webster’s men Wayde Egan will sit out after suffering an elbow injury against the Sharks.
Freddy Lussick will replace him, but the Warriors could miss their star hooker who enhances Shaun Johnson’s playmaking skills.
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