In focus: Warriors rookies

Plenty of Warriors have made an immediate impact on the NRL.

Jan 11, 2026

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From an individual perspective, little capture fans’ imagination quite like the emergence of an exciting rookie. Three debut seasons stand out in Warriors history as especially memorable: Stacey Jones’ meteoric rise during the club’s 1995 foundation year; Lance Hohaia’s stellar 2002 performances that culminated in a grand final appearance; and Shaun Johnson’s attacking wizardry that inspired the Warriors to the 2011 decider.

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