Predicted Finish: 16th

Actual Finish: 10th

Few could have predicted the season that the Warriors ended up having. At almost unbackable odds to finish with the wooden spoon, they played well above expectations. Considering the incredible difficulties they were forced to deal with, a 10th placed finish is downright incredible.

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4. Season Grading

B-

How can you possibly grade the Warriors 2020 season? On one hand, they missed the finals, by a large margin, and were reduced to nuisance value late in the season. On the other hand, they were forced into spending months away from their families and probably produced results above pre-season expectations.

Honestly, I don't think many 'experts' had the Warriors finishing 10th in their pre-season predictions. That in itself proves the Warriors probably exceeded expectations, let alone throwing in the cross-Tasman camp.

Their late-season run had many hoping for a miracle that would lead to the most unlikely of finals appearances, however, it was not to be.

Ultimately the Warriors 2020 season will be remembered for their incredible efforts and sacrifice in unimaginable circumstances, but their on-field efforts deserve to be remembered as well.

Young players developed quickly. Players came in on oan and represented the club and themselves with great pride, while the Warriors stars played beyond themselves.

Nathan Brown has plenty to build on for 2021 and beyond.

NRL Rd 4 - Panthers v Warriors
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Eliesa Katoa of the Warriors looks on during the round four NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors at Campbelltown Stadium on June 05, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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