The Warriors weren't the only big winners at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night.
While the team was thumping the Parramatta Eels 48-0, Mt Roskill youngster Charles Latu won a rare glimpse into what it takes to make the big calls on the rugby league field.
Charles, 10, won the AA Insurance-NRL Referee Experience competition.
He got a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, including the video ref's box, a kid-sized ref jersey, met the referees and a headset to hear the officials during the match - and premium seats to the game for himself and a parent.
Charles goes to Wesley Primary School and his family are keen Warriors supporters. His mum Lavinia says the whole family watch together.