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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

    In-form Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf believes last weekend's NRL loss to an understrength Panthers side was a timely wake-up call

    In-form Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf believes last weekend's NRL loss to an understrength Panthers side was a timely wake-up call

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    The Dally M frontrunner's revealed his Kiwi team were pleased with their effort areas but have worked on skillset and execution this week in training.

    Heading into this afternoon's Suncorp Stadium showdown with the Brisbane Broncos, Metcalf says they'll stick to their strengths more than they did against the Panther cubs.



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