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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

    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

    - 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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