Could too fresh faced a team have played its part in the Warriors' 10-6 defeat to the Newcastle Knights in the NRL?

Neck-and-neck until the 75th minute, Knights centre Brodie Jones dotted down to put the hosts ahead, handing the Warriors their third consecutive loss.

Coach Nathan Brown says a number of their players in key positions lack experience.



Meanwhile the Melbourne Storm are back on top of the table after their 66-16 trouncing of the Wests Tigers on the Central Coast.

The Dragons have edged the Canberra Raiders 22-20 in Wollongong.

NRL COVERAGE WITH PIT STOP. THE DOCTOR KEEPING YOUR CAR IN TOP CONDITION.