It's been a big season for the Warriors, as they await their upcoming qualifying final this weekend.

The Kiwi side will host the Dolphins next Saturday at Go Media Mt Smart, and they're guaranteed another home final irrespective of that result.

Former Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson says the side's been 'grinding hard' all season, and he's hoping the second NRL home final will take place at Mt Smart over Eden Park.

"I've got no doubt that we'd probably go close to selling out Eden Park anyway, but the fan experience and even the player experience - and I've been fortunate to play both venues - and even though Eden Park is a world-class facility, it's not the best spot to play at." 

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It's been a big season for the Warriors, as they await their upcoming qualifying final this weekend.
The Kiwi side will host the Dolphins next Saturday at Go Media Mt Smart, and they're guaranteed another home final irrespective of that result.
Former Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson says the side's been 'grinding hard' all season, and he's hoping the second NRL home final will take place at Mt Smart over Eden Park.
"I've got no doubt that we'd probably go close to selling out Eden Park anyway, but the fan experience and even the player experience - and I've been fortunate to play both venues - and even though Eden Park is a world-class facility, it's not the best spot to play at."&nbsp;
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Shaun Johnson: Former Warriors halfback ahead of this weekend's playoff against the Dolphins at Mt Smart

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