New Zealand Warriors - 2011

Another strong Warriors campaign in 2011 laid the platform for an incredible grand final charge amid the arrival of a generational talent in the No.7 jersey.

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The Warriors countered a sizeable exiting group with a quartet of astute signings for 2011. Freakishly-skilled Parramatta duo Feleti Mateo and Krisnan Inu seemed a natural fit for their new club’s trademark adlib attacking style. Former Brisbane star Shaun Berrigan – a Test centre, Origin half and Clive Churchill Medal-winning hooker – returned to the NRL from England. Back-rower Steve Rapira reunited with brother Sam after two years in Townsville.

Six of Rugby League Week’s eight experts predicted another finals appearance for the Warriors – including Mark Geyer, who tipped them to be crowned premiers.