KEY POINTS:
It's often said that history is there to be re-written but the Warriors would do well to follow history's lead and secure a top-four finish.
Records show that, in the post-Super League era, no team has won the NRL after finishing the regular season outside the top four.
Ivan Cleary's side still have a chance of securing one of those spots, with games against Manly (home) and Penrith (away) before the start of the playoffs.
Their finishing order will have a huge bearing on who they play and, more importantly, who they avoid.
Under the McIntyre system, first plays eighth, second plays seventh and so on in the first week of the playoffs. The two lowest-ranked losing sides from the first round are eliminated. Top four teams also secure a home semifinal for the first weekend.
While finishing the regular season in the top four is important but not essential, the key ingredient is momentum heading into the finals and momentum is something the Warriors need to maintain.
