While the Warriors re-entered the finals last season, they were unable to produce their best form, with major injuries curtailing their promising push to end their premiership drought.<\/p>\n
Halfback Luke Metcalf was struck down with an ACL injury in Round 17 while leading the Dally M race, after they were also hit hard earlier in the year, with co-captain Mitch Barnett suffering the same injury in Round 13.<\/p>\n
With both players due back on the field in the early-to-mid stages of the season, coach Andrew Webster will be hoping his team have already established some strong foundations, with the Warriors enjoying good depth this year.<\/p>\n
The arrival of noted speedster Alofiana Khan-Pereira will no doubt ignite the backline battle, with the All Stars representative hoping for a new lease on life after moving from the Titans.<\/p>\n
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s 2025 try-scoring season<\/p>\n
Although the talented Taine Tuaupiki is nipping at his heels, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is likely to remain Webster\u2019s number one pick for fullback, proving a reliable performer in the role. However, he can also fill in nicely at centre if the coach wanted to rejig his backs to fit in some more attacking threats.<\/p>\n
English import Morgan Gannon, from Super League powerhouse Leeds, will keep the forward pack on their toes, despite a strong contingent of second rowers in the squad.<\/p>\n
Warriors fans will also be hoping players who enjoyed break-out seasons in 2025 like Dally M Lock of the Year Erin Clark and Rookie of the Year contender Leka Halasima continue to develop their games.<\/p>\n
Best 17<\/p>\n
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Roger\u00a0Tuivasa-Sheck
5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke\u00a0Metcalf
8. James\u00a0Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde\u00a0Egan
10. Mitchell\u00a0Barnett
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Leka Halasima
13. Erin Clark
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Jackson Ford
16. Marata\u00a0Niukore
17. Demitric Vaimauga<\/p>\n
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