Warriors coach Andrew Webster is refusing to pin the blame for their NRL Finals loss to the Panthers on the absence of halfback Shaun Johnson

The incumbent number seven - ruled out with a calf injury - watched on as the Kiwi club were trounced 32-6 by the minor premiers in Sydney.

But Webster says their costly mistakes were what counted.



The Warriors will host either the Knights or the Raiders in next week's sudden death playoff game.

Meanwhile the Roosters have ousted the Sharks 13-12 to notch their sixth win in a row.

NRL COVERAGE WITH PIT STOP. WHEN A DASH WARNING LIGHT SHOWS, THEY'LL SORT IT.