Kearney also doesn't have much room to move. Even if he wanted to make changes, there aren't too many other options, particularly in the forwards with second rower Ryan Hoffman (foot), hooker Nathaniel Roache (hamstring) and prop Albert Vete (arm) still sidelined.
But it means rookies Mason Lino and Chris Satae have another chance to impress, after strong performances against the Cowboys in difficult circumstances.
Lino will again be teamed in the halves with Kieran Foran while big front rower Chris Satae is retained on the interchange after his cameo role on debut against the Cowboys.
"Mason brought a lot of energy to the team and Chris did exactly what we expected of him," said Kearney.
Lino (23) ran the ball nine times for 90 metres, was the dominant kicker making 249 metres from 12 kicks, made 15 tackles and had the team's most supports with 25.
Used off the bench, 24-year-old Satae marked his first Warriors NRL appearance with four strong carries for 50 metres and made eight tackles without a miss and no errors.
Foran had the most runs (24) and made the most metres (176) as well as being involved in both of the Warriors' tries.
Fellow veteran Mannering again made a colossal contribution. He finished with 54 tackles lifting his tally to 221 tackles in the last four games (an average of 55.25 a game). He also made 133 metres as well as scoring his 62nd career try.
Warriors v Cronulla Sharks
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland
8.00pm, Friday, July 28
Warriors
1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (C)
2 David Fusitu'a
3 Blake Ayshford
4 Solomone Kata
5 Ken Maumalo
6 Kieran Foran
7 Mason Lino
8 Jacob Lillyman
9 Issac Luke
10 Ben Matulino
11 Bodene Thompson
12 Bunty Afoa
13 Simon Mannering
Interchange:
14 Mafoa'aeata Hingano
15 Sam Lisone
16 Ligi Sao
17 Chris Satae
18 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
20 James Bell
21 Jazz Tevaga
22 Isaiah Papali'i
Head Coach | Stephen Kearney
