Finals football has come to the Warriors two weeks early because the team are approaching Saturday's match against the Raiders at Mt Smart Stadium like a knockout game.

Manu Vatuvei is being praised by teammates and staff after he made a significant sacrifice.

It's one of the most enduring myths of the NRL, but this year it's become laughable.

Generation next put on a show to warm the heart of every Wests Tigers fan as halfback Luke Brooks produced one of the most memorable NRL debuts in years to guide his side to a 34-18 win over St George Illawarra at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday.

He is a quick and dangerous runner who can break the line and sidestep his way out of trouble, but is there room in the warriors for Kevin Locke?.

Watch a replay of our live updates of today's NRL match between the Warriors and the Panthers from Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.