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New Zealand Warriors<\/a> head coach Andrew Webster<\/a> spoke on Wednesday on SEN Radio about how Luke Metcalf<\/a> has been this season, and why he believes Metcalf can make a difference as they make a push for the premiership.<\/p>\n The playmaker who was running with the Dally M award last season before his ACL injury is now returning to play in the NSW Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n It’s been tough for Webster to lose the former Sharks talent, who will make his way to the St George Illawarra Dragons<\/a> from next season on a three-year deal.<\/p>\n “Luke is a world-class player,” Webster stated on SEN 1170.<\/p>\n “He got injured when he finally made his return to the side. Then with the contract saga, it’s taken a little bit more time to get him back, and now he’s playing NSW Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n “He’ll give himself an opportunity (in first grade) if he keeps playing well and putting pressure on the halves.<\/p>\n “That’s exactly what we want. We want players in form and playing well because we have seen how quickly injuries can happen.<\/p>\n “If (he) gets his opportunity this year and forces his way into the team or through injury, we know he’s a quality player, and he’ll make the most of that chance.”<\/p>\n The Warriors have been in the news recently as the controversial shot-clock moment played a part in their loss to the Sharks in Round 15.<\/p>\n Webster, who normally keeps his composure, was frustrated with the loss and called the incident “unprofessional.”<\/p>\n