"The guys that came in tonight did a great job," said captain Simon Mannering on Sunday.
"I definitely have to give Cappy [McFadden] a rap. Through the week he chops and changes our team and gets the guys comfortable in whatever role they have to play, and when it comes to getting the job done it definitely shows.
"The guys coming in from NSW Cup are just getting the job done."
All season the Warriors have had to rely heavily upon fringe first graders and graduates from the Holden Cup under 20s competition, after injuries and suspension robbed them of NRL regulars, including Sam Tomkins, Ngani Laumape, Glen Fisiiahi, Ben Henry, Hurrell and Fusitu'a.
In their place, centre Solomone Kata, utility Tui Lolohea and winger Ken Maumalo, and 2014 debutant Fusitu'a, have all made strong contributions and look right at home in the NRL ahead of their 21st birthdays.
Up front it's a similar story, with front-rowers Sam Lisone, 21, and Albert Vete, 22, impressing throughout the pre-season to earn and then hold their positions either on the bench or in the starting side, while ball-playing back-rower Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 21, has also looked good in five first-grade appearances.
Wright, at 28, is the exception in terms of age, but the former Parramatta, Canterbury and Cronulla finisher's reliability and work ethic has earned him a one-year extension for 2016.
Halfback Shaun Johnson also paid tribute to the work of McFadden, in developing the club's young talent and creating a professional and competitive club environment that ensures every player is kept on his toes. "It's awesome at the moment. We've got boys challenging for spots right across the park.
"Cappy's really built a good culture here where at training we are driving each other and you can feel that those boys want to play first grade. Fus and Jono were both outstanding. You'd usually think, with Manu and Konny being out, that's a bit of punch lost. But those boys really stood up."
McFadden is hopeful of having his injured trio back on deck soon.
"Both [Hurrell and Vatuvei] aren't too serious and shouldn't be too long. Ryan's a professional so he's going to push himself to get back as soon as possible," McFadden explained.
The fourth-placed Warriors now look to maintain their winning form on the road when they head to Sydney to take on the third-ranked Roosters.
Three things from Warriors v Storm
1. Not perfect but still winning
The Warriors were excellent during the first 40 minutes but errors and ill-discipline allowed Melbourne to build some momentum in the early stages of the second half. The pleasing thing for the Warriors is they defended their mistakes.
2. Halves keep fronting
Coach Andrew McFadden rates Shaun Johnson's improved game management, along with the organising work of Chad Townsend, as the cornerstone of their recent success.
3. Ball control needs work
The Warriors' completion rate fell to 68 per cent against the Storm but Johnson says they need to improve their ball control if they are to topple the Roosters at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Sunday.
