Warriors ready for a return to the big time in finals footy DAVID LONGSTUFFThe Warriors historic 2011 charge to the NRL grand finalIt may only be the first week of the playoffs, but for the Warriors Saturday's game against the Panthers has a grand final feel to it. For the past six seasons the Warriors players had already had their Mad Monday by now and were either planning their holidays or preparing for the Kiwis. "We understand that it will be another step up as far as the football goes and it's do or die. Even though the Warriors defeated the Panthers 36-16 at Mt Smart Stadium two weeks ago, the Panthers are the favourites. But Jones says the Warriors haven't stopped learning.

Source: Stuff September 07, 2018 17:04 UTC