If the Warriors players had any sleep last night they would have woken to the welcome sight of rain in Sydney this morning.
Ivan Cleary's side are widely acknowledged as one of the best wet-weather teams in the competition and the greasy conditions might suit their gameplan of playing controlled football.
Strong winds and rain hit Sydney early today and, while it is expected to ease in the afternoon, showers are forecast throughout the day.
The weather has been largely sunny and dry in the buildup to the game and Manly might have been hoping for a dry track at ANZ Stadium.
Three New Zealand teams are in the grand finals today, starting with the Auckland Vulcans against the Bulldogs at 2pm (NZT). The Junior Warriors then meet the Cowboys before the NRL grand final at 7pm (NZT).
