Tuivasa-Sheck could be set for at least a week on the sideline after suffering a sickening head knock making a tackle on Penrith playmaker Matt Burton. Playing in the new position of five-eighth, we barely got a chance to see the skipper combine in the halves with Chad Townsend, his injury coming just three minutes after Harris’ departure. Despite the carnage, the Warriors still led 10-4 midway through the first half. However, the premiership heavyweights eventually took control to hammer another nail in the coffin of the Kiwi side s playoff hopes. Even before the run of injuries, there were signs that this was going to be a day to forget for the Warriors.
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Warriors try-scorer Rocco Berry
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The Warriors crashed to their sixth straight loss in a major dent to their top eight hopes, but no one could doubt their courage after never backing down despite having their bench cleared by half-time.
The Panthers showed no mercy, running in three second-half tries in 13 minutes to keep their hopes of a second straight minor premiership alive.
Depth wasn t a problem for the Panthers after welcoming back all five of their State of Origin players - Isaah Yeo, Kurt Capewell, Api Koroisau, Brian To o and Liam Martin.
But it was a concern for Warriors coach Nathan Brown, who must have been tempted to pull the boots back on after losing inspirational skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, their most experienced forward Tohu Harris, hooker Wayde Egan and centre Rocco Berry in quick succession.