Simon Mannering has played 129 games since his last playoff game. Photo: Getty ImagesSeveral long-serving New Zealand Warriors players are set to take ownership at the top of an unwanted NRL leaderboard. As a result, they will soon hit the front as the active players with the most games played since their last playoff appearance. The unluckiest Warrior is the ever-present Mannering, who has been a consistent performer in a slew of under-performing Warriors squads. Mannering has played 129 games since his last playoff game, and is followed by fellow regulars Shaun Johnson (126 games), Jacob Lillyman (123 games) and Ben Matulino (122 games).

Source: Otago Daily Times July 31, 2017 21:33 UTC