Eleven of this season's team, including captain Simon Mannering, have either recently welcomed or are expecting little bundles of joy.

The Junior Warriors remained on course to add another impressive chapter to their glittering legacy.

The Warriors have announced the signing of centre Blake Ayshford from the the Cronulla Sharks on a two-year contract.

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith is one of the names in the mix to take on a mentoring role at the Warriors.

The off-season arrived prematurely for the Warriors NRL side, but crunch time is approaching for the club's under-20s and NSW Cup teams.

The Bulldogs handed the Warriors an eighth consecutive defeat to cap a miserable end to the season.

Here are all the things that have happened since the Warriors last won a game.

"At the end of the day ... we need to have expectations about anyone who takes the field and how they perform from an effort level."

Simon Mannering accepts his captaincy at the Warriors is coming under question in the wake of their late-season slide.

Warriors coach extremely disappointed some of his players were out on the town two nights before last Sunday's loss to Wests Tigers.

Andrew McFadden on his side's latest thrashing: "We're just not good enough."

An inspired performance from Tigers captain Robbie Farah saw the Warriors suffer their second consecutive hefty defeat.

Even though it feels like 2012 - with a decent mid-season surge before a sharp drop at the end - senior Warriors players are adamant it's different.

Rookie Warriors playmaker Mason Lino's dedication to improving his diet and game preparation has resulted in his whole family making a lifestyle change.

Old school ties and a yearning for a new beginning after five injury-affected seasons with the Warriors prompted Glen Fisiiahi's code switch to the Chiefs.

High hopes have again turned into the stuff of nightmares for the Warriors as they crash out of finals contention for a fourth straight year.

The bad news for Warriors fans is that they are Warriors fans. But the good news for them is that they aren't Blues rugby fans, says Chris Rattue.

The Warriors will rely on another young playmaker to help steer the side's attack in tonight's clash with the North Queensland Cowboys at Mt Smart Stadium.

Rookie Warriors playmaker Tuimoala Lolohea is bracing himself for another night of bumps and bruises.

The Warriors will have the services of Bodene Thompson for their final home match of the season this weekend.