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'Good bunch of boys': Stacey Jones assures in-form Warriors at Magic Round
Savannah Lendich Jonkers • May 13th, 2026 5:36 pm
Stacey Jones | Photo: Photosport
Despite uncertain contracts and lineup variations at the Warriors, assistant coach Stacey Jones assures the side are ready to put on a performance at Magic Round this weekend.
Jones said the team is unfazed by the news of Luke Metcalf's potential departure and are committed to coming off a bye as strong as possible.
“They're a good bunch of boys that go about their business when things like this happen.” Jones told Sport Nation's Millsy & Guy.
Although Metcalf has not been named in the first grade or NSW Cup team Jones ensured he is still a big part of the club.
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“It's a tricky situation, a situation that will happen many times more at other clubs and probably again at the Warriors at some stage, and it's happened before.”
Jones was quick to share that he's impressed with the Warriors' forward pack that have laid a great foundation over recent weeks.
“Our forward pack has done a really good job and it's allowed Tanah and Chanel and Wayde and Taine to free themselves up and play some footy and create opportunities out wide."
Jackson Ford | Photo: AAP
Jones said the decision from Andrew Webster to name Mitch Barnett in the starting line with Jackson Ford on the bench was tactical.
He said with Ford playing solid 80 minute games in recent weeks, it’s time to give him a rest to freshen up.
And with Barnett back on the field with fellow skipper James Fisher-Harris, Jones feels the squad will be further strengthened.
He noted that traditionally teams don’t perform well following a bye so the Warriors need to tread carefully, despite being full of energy and intent.
The Warriors however, won their last game following a bye as well as last year's Magic Round face-off with the Cowboys, leaving all cards on the table.
Listen to the full interview below:
