LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Chanel Harris-Tavita's 'woeful' moment has left Warriors fans shaking their heads and exposed a concerning trend in the NRL in 2024.
The young player's missed conversion in the dying moments of their match against the Raiders highlighted the team's struggles with goal-kicking, reminiscent of Cody Walker's own tough display the week before.
Despite scoring four tries to the Raiders' three, the Warriors failed to capitalize on their opportunities, ultimately falling short in a 20-18 defeat.
With minutes left on the clock, Harris-Tavita was tasked with taking the crucial kick after Adam Pompey's injury forced him off the field.
Unfortunately, the kick veered to the right, sealing the fate of the game for the Warriors.
This loss could spell the end of the season for the Warriors, as they now face an uphill battle to secure a spot in the top eight.
The team's struggles with kicking were akin to what the Rabbitohs experienced last week when Cody Walker had to step in for Latrell Mitchell in the goal-kicking role.
Despite scoring six tries, the Rabbitohs fell to the Dolphins 36-28 due to crucial misses in front of the posts.
Overall, the Warriors' disappointing performance serves as a cautionary tale for teams struggling with their kicking accuracy in the high-pressure moments of the game.
It's a tough blow for the Warriors, but they will need to regroup and bounce back stronger in the following matches to keep their season alive.