As the Warriors prepare to face the high flying Sharks tonight, Michael Burgess talks with Shaun Johnson about one of the most memorable moments from the 2015 Warriors season.
Anyone who was watching it will never forget it. The Warriors have had a long history of improbable wins and late comebacks but their on the hooter victory against Cronulla last year was one of the best.
As Fox Sports commentator Andrew Voss exclaimed at the time, "This is ridiculous. This is fifteen out of 10 on the incredible meter."
It was round nine of the 2015 season. The Warriors, seeking their fourth win of the season, looked dead and buried with 90 seconds to play. The Sharks led 16-14 and had possession deep inside the Warriors half. On the fifth tackle Jeff Robson lined up a kick, looking for touch to wind down the clock.
But he was a fraction too slow on the kick process, and Ryan Hoffman managed a brilliant charge down and regather. He ran into the Sharks half, before being brought down by Ben Barba on the 30 metre line. On the next play the ball found its way to Johnson - standing four passes wide of the ruck - who cut back inside and beat six defenders on his way to the try line.
