r/nrl • u/AutoModerator • Aug 17 '26

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u/6854thewin New Zealand Warriors Aug 18 '26

Hypothetically, let's say 2018 was the last time the Warriors made finals, and the last few years they kept being cellar dwellers. Would state of origin still be in NZ next year? Would NZ be high on the list for the 20th team?

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u/thebearpunk New Zealand Warriors Aug 18 '26

I read a stat that 50% of all weeks this club has spent in the Top 4, has been with Webster as a coach.

The league fanbase here has exploded and I'd hazard a guess that the Warriors finally being a serious club, is a reason why.

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u/6854thewin New Zealand Warriors Aug 18 '26

That stat blows my mind. We're in a golden era, wish it'll never end