The Warriors' level of professionalismis again under scrutiny after three players posted video and comments on social media of them attending a live concert in Auckland just two days before Sunday's 50-16 thrashing by Wests Tigers.
Less than a week after the Warriors were belted by the same scoreline by the North Queensland Cowboys, injured winger Manu Vatuvei, centre Konrad Hurrell and departing utility Dominique Peyroux were sighted in one of Hurrell's Instagram videos, on stage with R&B performer Ginuwine, duringlast Friday's concert in Auckland.
The Warriors travelled across the Tasman the following day ahead of their game at Campbelltown Stadium, but the footage has raised concerns about the mindset of the group at this late stage in the NRL season.
After claiming a spot in the top four following their round-18 win over Melbourne the Warriors have slipped out of finals contention and down to 11th spot on the back of seven straight demoralising defeats.
Warriors managing director Jim Doyle is in Sydney attending a meeting with all 16 NRL club bosses and was unavailable for comment, but told TVNZ he would discuss the video with the players upon his return home today.