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Former Kiwis captain turned pundit Richie Barnett has explained why the Warriors can still finish in the NRL's top four, despite halfback Luke Metcalf's season-ending knee injury

Former Kiwis captain turned pundit Richie Barnett has explained why the Warriors can still finish in the NRL's top four, despite halfback Luke Metcalf's season-ending knee injury

2 July 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

Only two of the club's remaining nine games feature opposition currently in the top eight.

Barnett has offered a key statistic on whether they'll pick up wins.

They're currently fourth - four points ahead of the Broncos - and will pick up two this week courtesy of the bye.

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